What I'm Doing With That China

In my last post, I talked about a set of china I inherited recently.  It had been my maternal grandmother's, then my mother's, but I never remember anyone using it.

I finally unpacked it the other day and saw that it's really beautiful.  It's a vintage set of Homer Laughlin American Vogue eggshell china in the Rambler Rose pattern.  It's not a complete set, but except for a few pieces, it's unchipped and in beautiful shape.

I posed the question of what I should do with it, and got some great answers:

From my cousin Joni: "Cindy, that china is absolutely breathtaking!! I think in this crazy, uncertain world we live in that you should USE IT on a daily basis."

From my cousin Kathy: "I agree- use it for every day - at this point in life every day is a special occasion!!! Enjoy!!"

From Kay:  "I'd use it. And if you want to keep a piece then put one plate or platter on the wall. Use the rest. It's beautiful!"

So I'm both using it and displaying it!

I cleared the odds and ends out of my little hutch and put the china in it.  I think it looks beautiful

I'm not using all of it everyday, but I've taken to having my morning English muffins on one of the lovely dessert plates.

And since there are only six dinner plates, I'm thinking of getting another couple of plates on E-bay.  I will definitely use it for company, special occasions, and any other time I want to.

It's too pretty not to enjoy on a regular basis.

I did find out that vintage china (this set was probably made around 1950) should not be put in the dishwasher or microwave.

Does anybody have any other advice for me about vintage china?  I'd appreciate any feedback!

P.S.  The little hutch also belonged to my grandmother.  It's not antique, but I think it's pretty.

I've been thinking about painting it teal or white.  But I also think it's really pretty just as it is.  I'd love more feedback on this too! Thanks!

What would you do with this china?

So, I've finally unpacked the china that originally belonged to my maternal grandmother.

This is what remains of the set of Homer Laughlin American Vogue Rambler Rose china.

The set originally belonged to my grandmother and was passed down to my mother.  My mom wanted me to have it, but for one reason or another, I never claimed it until after my mom's untimely death last November.

And just today, I unpacked it.

There are only six dinner plates, and two of the five remaining teacups are chipped or cracked. Otherwise, everything is in remarkably good shape.

I'm just not sure what to do with this lovely china.

Should I actually use it?  Should I just display it? (I do have a hutch currently filled with odds and ends of other dinnerware.)

Should I attempt to sell it?  Since my mom never used it that I can remember, it doesn't have a great deal of sentimental value attached.  But I'd rather keep it that not. However, I do see on the internet that there's a market for Homer Laughlin patterns.

Advice, please!