Loving my "inheritance"

Here is the URL for an article telling about a bit of the history of the Metlox California Poppy Trail "California Ivy".

http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660203519,00.html

I found a way to love my dishes, the ones I grew up with in California. Dorothy gave them to me, along with the silver before she died. These dishes and silver and crystal are part of the really good memories I have of Dorothy. She loved to entertain and set a beautiful table. We were on the very low side of middle class for that era, probably would be considered poor in this day and age, but we had sterling and crystal and knew how to have a truly fine dinner. Thanksgiving wasn't the only time. The dishes are special, but I couldn't figure out how to make them really look wonderful on the table, but today I did it. Bamboo chargers that match the painted vines on the plates, and a tropical tablecloth. So much fun. Now I have to have a dinner for someone!