In replacing the stemware in my cupboards, I gave it the Marie Kondo once-over. “Does this bring me joy?” Fortunately, or unfortunately, the answer was most often, “yes.”
We don’t use most of it, but I actually love stemware, well, glass to be specific. I have purchased little unused brandy snifters because I liked their shape. I don’t “snift.” I have little green and gold cordials which are unutilized, but extremely beautiful. The defunct Pier 1 Imports had the most gorgeous set of martini glasses, and I made a detour on my drive through the Midwest to purchase them at a serious after-Christmas discount. We didn’t drink martinis at the time, but have since employed them. I have sentimental items, too, which make me smile when I see them as I open the door looking for a non-matching wine glass purchased from travel adventures.
When we married, we had a beautiful 12-piece set of glassware and place settings. We broke the wine glasses, water glasses, short cocktail glasses, and most place settings. All that remains are seven champagne glasses, indicating seriously underused opportunities.
Marie may not agree with my down-sizing mentality, but I can look through my transparent doors and still smile at the memories and beauty of glassware. It does bring me moments of joy.
I hear you! I have some beautiful green goblets, don’t use too often but they make me smile 💚