Entertaining, like everything else, has changed over the years. A full set of sterling silver serving pieces isn’t considered practical today because it requires so much care and attention to maintain. Today, many people prefer easy-care stainless and alloys (and relatives and friends who forego the white glove test when gracing your home with a visit). Still, the old saying about having it and flaunting it cannot help but apply. If you have some nice old sterling, you might as well use it. The more you utilize it, the less it needs polishing. Sterling in dining ware is nearly solid … Continue reading →