Today I took a big step to make something of all the things Pop and I have that we don't need anymore. Monday I signed up with a consignment shop. Today Pop and I took some of the Blue dishes to the shop. I cleaned them, priced them and let them go.
For those who are close to me know how hard it is for me to let go of things that belonged to my mother, so this was a really big step.
A little background history on these dishes. When I was 5 we lived in upstate New York. My mom bought these dishes in the grocery store. She bought enough dishes to complete a service of 20 individual place settings with 9 pieces in each setting. In addition to that she also bought all the serving pieces 2x over.
We have been carting these dishes around since 1975. We only ever sat down to dinner once with them for a Christmas dinner in the mid 1980's.
Since we have downsized it is time to really let go of stuff. Pop n I moved to 933 square foot apt and the money will go great for a new TV or trip. Also I am going to put some of my craft work and art work out for sale in the future. The price for the consignment space is affordable so might as well gamble with a good outcome.
Wish us luck. I will post pictures and keep you updated as we sell something :)
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