I refuse to polish the silver in my kitchen!

Here's a monogrammed sterling silver teapot converted into a lamp that I bought at an antiques show. Years later, I moved to a different city and discovered that the man who made this lives just a few miles from me.

I have some vintage cocktail shakers and an engraved trophy cup given with "Sincere Friendship. . ." and dated December 17, 1922.

I framed and hung some antique coin silver spoons.

I've collected monogrammed coin silver spoons over the years. Some of these were gifts; some from my Dad, some from a family friend. They are all framed in antique frames from my husband's grandmother. I covered cardboard with batting and fabric and then secured the spoons with fishing line.

Old silver looks much better with a little tarnish.