I don't mind the tarnish; I kind of like it. It looks especially pretty as a contrast against the rich colors of fall. I have a use for it {I knew I eventually would}. It's holding my stash of plastic bags, ready to be reused.
On a table near the back door, it stands ready to hold one of the supplies most needed in a home with two golden retrievers.
Not the most gracious use, I know. But I do not serve tea every day and I do need these bags every day. Have you ever seen a prettier container for them? It becomes part of the fall decor... in a most useful way!