Sure, I'm guilty of it, too. Until very recently my China has been hidden from the light of day ... or at least kept away from human hands. It went from being wrapped in bubble wrap and newspaper in various boxes to being shelved away in our antique China cabinet where it collected dust for several months.
This past Thanksgiving we had the opportunity to host two Thanksgiving dinners and a birthday celebration. My Mother-in-Law suggested using the serving dishes at the very least and I reluctantly obliged. (Cringing every time something would tap the dishes.)
As we were washing those plates, platters, and servers, I wondered why on earth we spend so much money on dishes that we simply hide away for the majority of the year. If I died tomorrow would it matter that I kept the China immaculate?
I'm not planning to host the Queen of England or the President of the United States. The only people that I really host anyway are family and they are just as content with Chinette paper plates as with the Lenox China gilded with 24-carat gold. What is the deal with shelving the good stuff?
So, I've tossed the paper plates. From now on out, my family and I will eat dinner every night on that China. It doesn't matter if it's left over meatloaf or a fancy multi-course meal for a special occasion. Every night that I spend with my family is special to me, so why not dine that way?
BRING OUT THE CHINA! ... and the silver and the crystal. We might not live like royalty, but we can certainly dine like them.
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