Remembering My Favorite Furniture

Remembering why you love pieces of furniture (Affiliate Link) helps determine what you can donate or give away and what you want to keep for when you want to downsize. Today, I will share what I remember about my favorite furniture (Affiliate Link). Also, I will share questions you can ask yourself if you do not know your favorite furniture (Affiliate Link). Read along and learn about my favorite pieces of furniture (Affiliate Link) and what I remember about them.

Jump to:

• My Older Dining Room Table
• My Newer Dining Room Table
• How to find your favorite piece of furniture in your home?
• 26 Days of Your Favorite Things Challenge

Let me not make you wait any longer; my favorite piece of furniture (Affiliate Link) is my dining room table. Just after the holidays, I sat at my dining room table eating breakfast, reflecting on the wonderful memories this table and chairs experienced over many years.

My Older Dining Room Table

When my husband and I married, we saved for this table and purchased a small Broyhill piece when we bought our new home. It was a lovely piece that matched the entertainment center, coffee table (Affiliate Link), and end tables. Back then, matching furniture (Affiliate Link) pieces was a trend.

This table was lovely, used, and cared for until 2007, and it did a lot for only a six-seated table with two folding tables to accompany extra guests. These tables ended up spanning both the living room and the dining room. It was wonderfully cozy and inviting.

I remember sitting around the table doing crafts and painting with the kids when they were little. We host many themed birthdays, christenings, grandparents birthdays, death in the family gatherings, relatives from abroad visiting events, and holidays.

This was also a table where we celebrated a 10th-anniversary party with all the members of our bridal party and a miniature version of our wedding cake. In addition to our daily dinners with the family, there were so many treasured memories. I am so grateful for that oval dining room table.

Then, in 2007, we decided it was time for a larger table. We ended up passing this one forward to a family member, and she enjoyed it for many years.

My Newer Dining Room Table

Reflecting on the newer shaker-style dining room table, we purchased a locally designed piece with a matching buffet for storage. The table was specially designed with the leaves built in. We went from only six people to a whopping 10-12 people. Yay! Since our family has grown with extended family and spouses, it has been an enormous help.

Sitting at this table, I remember all the unique kids' activities. A spot where my daughter wrote on paper so hard that her signature is now embedded into the table. There is a paint spot where she was painting that will not come off. A space where my son and I decided to try our hand at watercolor art. A place where my mother-in-law would sit while we were making holiday cookies. And I have many special memories of each person sharing what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving.

This dining room table witnessed many happy moments, come-together moments, some sad ones, and some happy ones. Spending a few minutes writing down these essential memories helped me realize what I treasure.

Now, it is your turn.

To help you determine what you treasure in your home. I created a list of questions you can ask yourself to determine which furniture (Affiliate Link) is your favorite.

How to find your favorite piece of furniture in your home?

Ask yourself these questions to determine your favorite piece of furniture (Affiliate Link) in your home.

• Is there an item in your home you use often? Every day, once a week, etc…
• Is it the first item you to keep neat so you can use it regularly?
• Is it an item you buy things to display on it?
• Do you have a heartwarming feeling when you think of this piece of furniture (Affiliate Link)?
• Is the item something you do not want to part with even though it looks shabby?

Feel free to check out the 26-day favorite things challenge, which you can easily do this challenge any time during the year to remind yourself of your favorite pieces in your home.

It's important to share your favorite furniture (Affiliate Link) with family so they know which item is your favorite. They may or may not keep it, but if they know, there is no guessing after you have passed. This item will be treasured, and if they decide not to keep it, they will find a worthy person to take it.

I hope this post inspires you to find your favorite furniture (Affiliate Link) piece in your home. And, may you take care of it so it lasts a very long time.

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