I think these are all wonderful ideas. I am still thrown for a loss by the grandchilren who say, "Grandma, all of your handpainted Bavarian China plates done in roses (and collected over decades by careful shopping at antique stores) are so old-fashioned. I just wanted you to have this wonderful bowl in bright green and pink diamonds to help you look more modern and up to date, and it matches the puce and yellow plaid pillow for your rust colored sofa that my cousin gave you."
ROFLMBO!