To not use new collection

[OonaLoona2]

I was given a beautiful personalised Emma Bridgewater mug for Christmas and have Just ordered myself a few more items and plan to build up a lovely collection.
I told dh about this and said I would display the items only, not actually use them. He thinks it's a crazy waste of money to do this and that everything should be used. I think between him and 3dc my beautiful new pottery would soon become mosaic.
AIBU to display only?

Thanks for your apology but neither did I say the items were too utilitarian for display. "Utilitarian" was your word.

Anyway, this is all a bit pointless - the OP wants to display her items, her husband wants them to be used. I'm sure they'll come to an agreement one way or another. Or not

I think collecting anything for display is weird. If you like it then use it!

Well I've just told dh how much the teapot costs and he said no effing way are we using that, and now thinks it should be bubble wrapped and kept somewhere safe!
I've decided the more expensive pieces (not expensive to some but relatively so to us) will be to look at but I will use the other items

I collect a range of pottery (not EB) which I display on a dresser in my kitchen/diner we also use it often for example Sunday dinner or friends/family round for a meal - I have an everyday china set for rest of time
It's very decorative and I get a lot of pleasure out of it
I also collect Art Deco pottery of a particular range but don't use it and that is displayed elsewhere in my home
I just like china!