I grew up in a home with a china cabinet displaying Mama's pretty china and glassware. Since the day I was married and had my own home, I have always had a china cabinet. But now I'm wondering...Are they out of style? Are they "little old lady looking?"
Years ago when I worked in the Bridal Department at Dillard's, I notice very few brides-to-be registered for fine china/glassware/flatware. They were more interested in the high-end kitchen gadgets. I can also remember many, many years ago when you could go into the china department at stores and see tablescapes of couples' china, glassware, and flatware. There was always a place card with the name and date of their wedding.
Well, even if fine china is not the must-have gift of couples today, the china cabinet is still a great piece to display your silver, porcelain figurines, books, and other collectibles. I bought this 'Maison' china cabinet and buffet from Ethan Allen several years ago and totally loved it then. Although I still love the style, I wish I had gone with the gardenia wood instead of the darker wood. But anyway...I usually keep my Lenox 'Eternal' china and Waterford 'Alana' glassware on display, but I do like to change it up every now and then.
Years ago when I worked in the Bridal Department at Dillard's, I notice very few brides-to-be registered for fine china/glassware/flatware. They were more interested in the high-end kitchen gadgets. I can also remember many, many years ago when you could go into the china department at stores and see tablescapes of couples' china, glassware, and flatware. There was always a place card with the name and date of their wedding.
Well, even if fine china is not the must-have gift of couples today, the china cabinet is still a great piece to display your silver, porcelain figurines, books, and other collectibles. I bought this 'Maison' china cabinet and buffet from Ethan Allen several years ago and totally loved it then. Although I still love the style, I wish I had gone with the gardenia wood instead of the darker wood. But anyway...I usually keep my Lenox 'Eternal' china and Waterford 'Alana' glassware on display, but I do like to change it up every now and then.
I switched it up a couple of weeks ago and added my blue and white china. I think it adds a bit more color to the cabinet.
I also keep my tea accoutrements in the cabinet with the blue and white tea service.
These are a few of my favorite china cabinets I've seen on Instagram...I would love to paint mine, but I just don't have the nerve.
I LOVE this one painted a vibrant color of green.
How cute is this cabinet painted pink?! Tempting...very tempting!
This blue cabinet is the perfect place to display blue and white dinnerware!
I got my love of china from my Mama. We both have a ridiculous collection of china and since I live close to her now, I can store my excess at her house!
Just curious, did you register for china before you were married and do you have a china cabinet? Do you think china cabinets are out of style?
