Thanks for the reminder. Am going to unpack china today and start using it ! I have the china that husband and I accumulated and only used for special occasions; now that we are not together I think that is a "special" occasion ! We didn't do the traditional china stuff; we bought place settings of several different patterns, which really makes for a beautiful table. I also have my late MIL's china. Need to get that out and give to my SIL.
I also use our silver tableware; actually spent yesterday afternoon cleaning it, which I enjoy !
At this point in my life (I'm 64) why not use the finer things I have ? My children will probably inherit this stuff but they don't really care, which is ok.