Silver Sunday #3

It's Silver Sunday, on the road! I'm blogging from my mom's house in Utah for a few days but I made sure to bring along a photo so I could participate in Gypsy Fish's Silver Sunday #3.
My silver this week is in the form of my great-grandma's sterling silver flatware.
I don't remember much of my great-grandma, as she died when I was very young but I'm thrilled to have her beautiful silverware. I didn't remember to look at the pattern before I left town, and honestly it's not what I would have chosen, but it's still pretty and I love that it's sterling as opposed to silver plated. It matches my wedding china beautifully!
When I was setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner with my silverware and china, it occurred to me what a ridiculous shame it is that I only use my beautiful table settings a few times each year. I've been thinking of designating one night a week when we use my "nice" stuff for dinner--maybe we'll even eat by candlelight, too! My china is dishwasher safe, but I've read conflicting statements as to the safety of putting sterling silver flatware in the dishwasher. I think for now I don't want to risk the dishwasher so I'll have to hand wash, but I only have forks for three people to clean so it shouldn't be too difficult.

Do any of you use sterling silver flatware often, or even everyday? I'd love to hear from you, especially if you can weigh in on the dishwasher debate!

Silver Sunday #2

I've added two new widgets over there in my left sidebar, to give you the ability to subscribe to my blog's feed by email or an easy link to put me in your blog reader. I feel a little silly doing this, assuming that anyone actually reads the nonsense I write and wants it in their email box, but I did it anyway, just in case.

More importantly, I'm joining the Silver Sunday blog party hosted by Beth at Gypsy Fish Journal!


Today I want to show you my new favorite piece of jewelry. I bought it back in early December at one of my favorite places to shop when I am in Utah, Dear Lizzie.

The bracelet is made from the handles of two pieces of sterling silver flatware that are joined by a silver link. Hanging from the silver link are three little Swarovski crystal beaded dangles and a single vintage mother-of-pearl button set in a silver bezel.

(You can click on the photo to see it larger)

I LOVE IT. Oh, how I love this little trinket! It fits perfectly and is feminine and lovely and classic and I'm pretty sure I want wear it every single day, even if I'm doing nothing fancier than scrubbing toilets and doing laundry. Maybe wearing such a charming bauble would make those tasks a bit more pleasant.

Visit Gypsy Fish Journal to see the complete list of Silver Sunday participants!