https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=collecting-tips-for-collecting-and Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:39:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48335 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:25:46 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48335 I love silver too. I have mixed flatware also, I have many different patterns. Each place setting is one pattern and no two place settings are alike. I find that guests often start comparing the patterns of their set. I made custom pacific cloth pouches to store each piece, because I like to keep the flatware nice and shiny.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48334 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:40:27 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48334 Old trophies are so hard to find! You have to hope they aren’t too expensive and purchase quickly. Old monograms are beautiful to me also. I also collect vintage monogrammed linens.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48333 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:35:59 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48333 Those trophies are so hard to find! You have to hope they aren’t too pricey and grab them when you see them. I love monogrammed pieces,any monogram will do.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48331 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:32:16 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48331 Share yr silver affection. My basement is full of it from sales where most people shy away from the upkeep. Their loss! I hav found Hagerty's polish to be the easiest. Many products and the spray is a dream for tough spots. I order it from Silver Queen.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48329 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:06:41 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48329 I love the Wrights silver cream. Very easy to use and cleans well. I alao nring home random pieces of silver and flatware. In fact, I think you have two oatterns I have. I love using silver and even more during the winter as it adds sparkle to the table. My everyday butter dish is silver. I also love silver trays. Thanks for sharing.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48328 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:03:22 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48328 Do you purchase silver plate and sterling? I love it all and find a lot of silver plate at thrift shops. I don't think it is particularly "in" with the younger generation, so the prices are very good.

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48327 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 02:39:43 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48327 SOOOOOO thrilled to see your post on silver. Are you sure you are not Southern? ha! My sister and I said one can never have too many silver pieces. That is what we dearly love and use everyday. I use my silverplate, I use my sterling. WHat good is it packed away ? Awesome post!

]]> https://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and/#comment-48326 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:21:53 +0000 https://frenchcountrycottagenet.bigscoots-staging.com/2019/02/collecting-tips-for-collecting-and.html#comment-48326 Courtney, my favorite cleaner is MAAS metal polish. It is easy wipe on wipe off . Anti-tarnish protection too! It cleans silver,brass,copper,chrome, stainless, and more. I buy it on Amazon. Works absolutely wonderful!

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