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mmclover Here's what I did.
Like you I am from New England and had a house full of antiques I had collected and inherited from my parents. I carefully chose my absolute favorites , gave a couple of pieces to each of my kids and sold the rest at auction. It wasn't an easy process but I managed and have no regrets.I almost sold my dining room table till a friend reminded me about all the wonderful family celebrations that table has hosted. So, I kept it and will floridorize it with new chairs.The antiques I kept have been put in the guest bedroom and we call it the "New England Room" A few other pieces are scattered about the house.
I love that I will have some old and some new.