Keeping it in the Family
Nov 17th, 2009 by Shari
Well, the first big holiday of the season is breathing down our necks. Next week, most of us will be sitting down with loved ones (and, perhaps, a few people that we can barely stand!), to our turkey dinners. For those who are feeding large crowds, preparation for the feasts may include trying to figure out where everyone is going to sit, which means pulling a lot of folding tables, folding chairs, picnic table benches, patio chairs, and even outdoor dining tables and kids’ picnic tables, out of storage.
Of course, this is just the beginning; after Thanksgiving, it’ll be one big, mad rush to get ready for Christmas. Besides shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone, from now until the end of the year, there will be decorating, making travel arrangements, baking, cooking, and trying to decide who’s spending what day, where.
Another huge part of it is entertaining, which adds the stress of trying to keep our houses clean in showcase condition at all times. So, we obsess over every little detail, including things that we rarely even think about for most of the year, such as the good silverware. Because, in many homes, it’s used only on holidays, a lot of people will now be polishing it, to make it radiant for company.
Naturally, it’s equally important for the silverware boxes to be gleaming as well. Sometimes, however, they’re in poor condition, because they’ve been handed down with the silverware, and have suffered many scratches and chips while protecting it over the years. If this is the case, it may be time for a new case – or, rather, box – for your silverware.
At CedarStore.com, we have gorgeous, hand-crafted oak and cherry silverware chests that are available in six lustrous shades of wood stain, and lined with green or burgundy felt. Even if you don’t need one, it will make a spectacular gift for someone on your list. In fact, you can do a lot of your holiday shopping in our ‘Home Accents’ section, where you’ll also find stunning jewelry boxes, jewelry chests, armoires, steamer trunks, cedar chests, toy chests, quilt racks, and more.
And don’t feel guilty about replacing your original silverware box, because you can still keep it in the family. Just give it to the sister-in-law who gave you socks last Christmas!
Yours Outdoors,
Kathy
