Seems like the old saying "great minds think alike" on the no need for a formal dining room.........all the suggestions show that everyone is on the same page.
I'm dreading right now having to take out all my "stuff" from the dining room china cabinet to put through the dishwasher......wouldn't miss it at all.
Years ago, everyone gave young engaged couples sterling silver and fine china, etc. Now they really don't even want the stuff......but if we gift it anyway, it's just going to collect dust.****** Those who do put it on their bridal registry, never use it.
They love the artisan type pottery type dishes and serve wear from Crate and Barrell and Pottery Barn, etc.......California style dining is really big all over now.
***We learned when we came to Vermont in 1970 that "less is more" and a table set with crystal and silver and china was not at all in fashion up here. We've become a creature of our adopted state.
Since all the "elders" are now deceased.........when we entertain, it's usually the 30 somethings, the 40 somethings and all their children.........and their 30/40 something friends with their children who use our place as a meeting zone....
So buffet service, over formal sit down meals........casual dining on the deck or back screened in porch........or eating in the living room by the fireplace , casually, is what we all do now..........this is why I truly WOULD NOT BRING MY DINING ROOM SET. Yet, one still does need an all around serviceable table.
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