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Vida by Espana Place Settings

I absolutely adore bright colors, but sometimes they’re just a little too casual. For an evening dinner party with wine and friends, this Vida place setting by Espana would be absolutely perfect. It’s bright and modern, but not too garish. The best part, though, is that after the party, you can toss these bad boys [...]

Soho Lounge Modern Purple Dinnerware

Not long ago, I was looking for purple dinnerware. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find it anywhere, and I must have checked half a dozen stores and another dozen or more e-commerce sites. There were a few styles, but nothing with the deep purple color or modern look I was hoping for. Then today (long after I [...]

Fiesta Christmas Tree Dinnerware Collection

It’s that time of year again…Although it’s not QUITE Christmas season in the official sense, it seems like nobody these days is waiting around for that anyway. People keep asking me what I want for Christmas and I’m just not there yet Anyway – that aside, it IS a good time for planning your holiday [...]

Denby Dinnerware Duets in Black and Green

Most of the time, I focus on categories of dinnerware – blue dinnerware, Corelle dinnerware, Martha Stewart dinnerware, and so on. Still, sometimes I’ll see a place setting that’s so cute it deserves its own post. That’s the case with the Denby Dinnerware Duets in Black and Green. Denby’s Duets line is great for modern [...]

Vera Dinnerware Indigo Garden Collection

If you like dinnerware that’s a little bit modern with a look that’s still timeless, you’re probably aware of Vera Dinnerware. As I was shopping this morning, I saw a new Vera Dinnerware collection, Indigo Garden, and it’s everything you would expect from the line. Although I’ve only included the dinner plates and bowls below, [...]

Martha Stewart Dinnerware

Martha Stewart may not be without controversy in her personal life, but her products are always stylish and classy. Her dinnerware line, available in fine department stores, is certainly no exception. The styles are clean and classic, but slightly modern. They’d make perfect “upscale everyday” sets.

Choosing Dinnerware When You Can’t Afford the Whole Set

If you’re like a lot of people, you would love to have a nice set of dinnerware, but you may not be able to afford quite as many place settings as you would ultimately like to have. That can be especially true if you’re buying an expensive set like Fiesta Ware, but it can just [...]

Do Your Dishes Need to Match Your Kitchen?

There’s a lot of disagreement about whether your dishes need to match your kitchen or dining room. Some people say yes, of course they do – how else will your home look catalog perfect? Other people don’t even bother to make sure the dishes match each other, much less their surroundings. The answer to this [...]

NotNeutral Dinnerware

French Dinnerware

Modern Dinnerware

Kosta Boda Dinnerware

Elegant Dinnerware: Dishes to Be Proud Of

Dinnerware can say a lot about a person and a home. Chipped and mismatched dinnerware, for instance, tells people that you don’t make the dining experience a priority, or that you don’t have a lot of money (or taste, if money can be ruled out as a reason). Good, elegant dinnerware, however, speaks volumes. It [...]

Gorham Flatware

Blue Gravy Boats

Wedgewood Dinnerware

Oneida Dinnerware

Spode Dinnerware

Tropical Dinnerware

A Favorite Autumn Recipe: Fall Apple Salad

As the weather starts to cool off subtly here in the Midwest, I’m reminded of all my favorite fall recipes and I start checking out the farmers’ stands for great fall fruits and vegetables. Lately, I’ve been seeing amazing tart apples. This weekend, I picked up a bag and made my favorite Fall Apple Salad. [...]

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