Thursday, September 29, 2011

Is that a keepsake? Part 2: Do you like it?

What items do you treasure? A child's treasured keepsake may be a game-winning baseball. Adults have a variety of collections that they treasure.

Antique Camera. Do you like it?
What happens when someone gives you a collection or an item that you do not treasure? Do you like it? You have some choices:
  1. Store it. Do nothing and store it in the garage, attic, or closet.  
  2. Honor it in your home by display. Think of incorporating items into your home decor. There are many options for framing items. 
  3. Honor it in your home by use. Choose a portion of the collection if you are not fond of the whole. If your grandma gave you an entire set of dishes you love, use them! Or, pick out the serving pieces and use them!
  4. Give it away. Give to Goodwill and you give someone a job. Give to a family member that you know would enjoy it for no reason, Christmas or a birthday. 
  5. Sell it - eBay, Craigslist, yard sales, antique dealers, etc.  



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