Yesterday, 11:26 AM
Congrats KM. Post #10,000!
A few years ago I sold my 12 piece silver canteen because I knew I'd never use it again, and replaced it with a six place Grosvenor Christine set that I grew up with, one of my parents wedding presents. This one was almost unused, ridiculously cheap, and I use it everyday. Mums set, bashed scratched and abused sits in the tray underneath it, and I enjoy knowing it is there. I absolutely believe in using the good stuff. That said, I am really grateful to all those housekeepers who didn't, lol, because now I get to use and love their pristine silver, old china (especially blue and white!) and glorious crystal.
Champagne tastes on a beer income as my Dad used to say...
A few years ago I sold my 12 piece silver canteen because I knew I'd never use it again, and replaced it with a six place Grosvenor Christine set that I grew up with, one of my parents wedding presents. This one was almost unused, ridiculously cheap, and I use it everyday. Mums set, bashed scratched and abused sits in the tray underneath it, and I enjoy knowing it is there. I absolutely believe in using the good stuff. That said, I am really grateful to all those housekeepers who didn't, lol, because now I get to use and love their pristine silver, old china (especially blue and white!) and glorious crystal.
Champagne tastes on a beer income as my Dad used to say...