Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday.
It’s the one day I can go full on red and pink legally (that’s major when you’re living in a house full of men).
So pink and red I went.
Believe it or not these “fine-China” dishes are actually our everyday dishes.
I used to be an all-white dish gal.
But then I noticed something…
My white dishes where all scratched up but my antique dishes weren’t. Depending on the material they are made of some dishes are more durable and wear better. So I got rid of all my cheap-o dishes and started to collect and use beautiful antique dishes. Not only did they hold up better but they are so beautiful.
All that beautiful wedding China that people use once a life time? Yup. We use it as everyday-ware.
90% of everything on this table is either thrifted or second-hand and used everyday.
So what’s for dinner? My boys have it in their head that spaghetti is a romantic meal.
Remember Lady and the Tramp?
They think we’re gonna each eat a spaghetti noodle and meet in the middle with a kiss.
Hmm?
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
What a fun idea! My daughter found someone’s gorgeous old Noritake wedding china at a yard sale–8 place settings for $25, and she uses it all the time. But did you know that Barkeepers Friend will polish off those dark scratchy marks on Corelle and other white dishes? It’s magic.
I’ll have to try that! Thanks for the tip!
My mother taught me the trick of using china everyday. Her theory? Why use something so beautiful once or twice a year only to leave it behind for a yard sale after one’s gone? I couldn’t agree more with her – or you, Your table looks beautiful – hope all of your boys enjoyed their sketties.
Exactly!! Makes no sense. I’ve been married for 17 years and up until a few years ago I only used my wedding china once! Why have something if you’re never going to use it? We’ve got to get over that. Your mother is a wise woman!
Do you put the china into the dishwasher? I think that is one of my holdups.
Yup…it all goes in the dishwasher. They say if it has gold on it then it’s not suitable for the dishwasher but the majority of mine has gold on it and it all goes in to the dishwasher without an problem. 🙂
Uhh, can we talk about that letterboard? Did you buy it or is that killer frame a DIY upgrade?
Isn’t it awesome!? It’s a vintage one that I bought from a friend. Love it! Thanks girl.