Lately, I’ve been busy packing out our plates and sets—finally giving them a proper home after what feels like forever. There’s something so satisfying (and slightly overwhelming) about unwrapping each piece of porcelain and imagining the meals, celebrations, and quiet cups of tea they’ll be part of.
The buffet, as lovely as it is, turned out to be… well, a bit too small. I had such hopes that all my porcelain services would fit neatly inside—but no. I have bought a few more. Remember – the one for Christmas. I suppose I always knew I had more than average, but seeing it all together really brought it home. Still, I wouldn’t change a thing. These pieces have stories, and I’m not ready to part with any of them just yet.
Now comes the tricky part—deciding what deserves to be on display in the top section behind the glass, and what will stay hidden behind the doors below. Do I go for elegance? Daily use? The prettiest mismatched set? I haven’t decided yet, but I’m enjoying the process.
Marley, of course, tried to help by suggesting I reduce the amount. “Do you really need all these?” he asked, with that hopeful look. But I just couldn’t let him! Not this time. Every plate, every cup has its place—if not in the buffet, then at least in my heart. 💛
Off to play porcelain Tetris again. Wish me luck!
Ilze
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The cabinet is beautiful. The dishes look so nice. I have most of my granny’s antiques and they mean so much to me. 🙂
Thank you so much! 😊 It means a lot to me too—there’s just something special about surrounding yourself with pieces that carry stories. I love that you have your granny’s antiques! They must hold so many memories. Isn’t it the best kind of comfort, having those little treasures around? 💛
They’re good memories attached and my granny told me the stories behind most. I also have an atuquic bed of my fathers and several pieces from Dad;ds parents. I will be nice when we have enough spece to display them all.
Lovely dinner sets! Hi kitty!! 😻
It all looks so nice, Ilze. Maybe the sets could take turns having the premium real estate, just to be fair. I like your helper 🙂
It is really all coming together nicely. So glad your cat helped you…
…not sure he helped 🙂 But he looks cute with all the plates 🙂
A delightful stage to have reached
Your dishes and buffet look gorgeous. The cat makes a fitting addition to the display.
Thank you, Peggy! How are you? How’s your healing? Happy Easter!
Improving slowly. Happy Easter to you too.
Speedy recovery, Peggy! Thank you.