Brides of the 1980s and 1990s (myself included!) often picked their china patterns before they met their intended. Registering for formal as well as everyday china, flatware, and glassware was a rite of passage, as was dreaming about setting the perfect table for a fancy dinner party or holiday gathering. Twelve matching place settings were a must.
Much has changed in how modern families live, entertain, and collect since those days. Younger couples tend to pick simpler, more practical tableware that suits a casual lifestyle. Many in downsizing mode are findingtheir children and grandchildren don’t want all their “stuff.” Out of this bittersweet understanding of the relationship between
