My feed had an article on things you should always buy at estate sales. Of course, now I’m reconsidering my sofa decision. My sofa has amazing “bones,” and it probably should be reupholstered. Sigh.
Anyway, #9 on the list gave me hope that my children will have a fine inheritance, and not just because the author and I share the same last name:
9. Dishes, Glasses, and Flatware
You can often find nice collections of vintage and antique dishes, glasses, and flatware that come with a story, and Jenkins recommends you capitalize on them when you see them. “[They’ve] been around for a reason, and [they’re] going to survive,” he says. “I have been encouraging people to not wait until holidays to break out their fine china, but rather to enjoy these beautiful things every day. Why not break those things out and enjoy them now?”
Whew! I have many stories in many different locations and am happy to share them with you. As a matter of fact, I think I’ll resurrect the dishes stored in the basement and find a home for them again. Or maybe the set in the pantry above the plastic ware? I already use the other three sets within my reach.
Yes, my dishes and glassware are a history museum unto themselves. There is plenty of celebration left in them.