ProudGrandma Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 What dishes do you have and what do you like and not like about them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have: a white set of dinner dishes (large and small plates, 2 serving bowls, sauceiere) I bought when I moved out on my own, 23 years ago. a set of breakfast dishes (small plates, cups, saucers, cereal bowls, sugar bowl and milk jar) in my favorite buttercup color my DH gave me for my birthday 15 years ago. (Waechtersbach) two large dark red ceramic serving bowls (Waechtersbach) two large orange serving platters (Italian handmade) a few dishes in traditional blue ceramic with white dots common in an area back home (mugs, desert bowls) (Buergel http://www.echt-buergel.de/) I love everything, it combines well, and I do not need anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We have a combination of three sets of Corell dishes. DH and I both had small sets before marriage, and we inherited his great aunt's set six years ago which was almost complete with 12 place settings and all of the extras. None of them are available any more, and by now it is mix-and-match. I'm thinking that someday we'll say goodbye to the whole lot and start over, but it works for us and teens that tend to bang dishes. We also own four sets of china from various relatives. I'll probably sell some of that at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 After a couple of moves and kids, the first set of dishes has only a few pieces left. I now have a white set by IKEA 365 series. Love it. I can buy additional pieces anytime. I have 6 dinner plates, 6 smaller plates, 6 bowls that can be cereal bowls or soup bowls and 6 coffee/tea mugs. I also have an assortment of serving platters inherited from family - since the dinner dishes are white, I can match anything with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have 2 sets of dishes. One is Pfaltzgraff, which is very pretty, but scratches and chips easily. My sister bought this set for me, which is why I have it. I don't recommend it, just because it's not sturdy enough. The other set I have is Corelle. I am really happy with it. I like that it's thin and doesn't take up a whole lot of cupboard/dishwasher space. It's also extremely durable. If you have tile floors, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as it can shatter if dropped just right, but we have never had a piece get broken. I think there is a newer Corelle stoneware-type of dishes...I don't think those are as good. The tempered glass is the way to go, from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We got a double set of Corelle when we first got married. That's still all we use. I inherited my grandmother's vintage FiestaWare when she passed away a few years ago, but I think it's horrendously ugly. lol Consequently, I have it in my china cupboard for purely sentimental reasons. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We have Mikasa Antique White. It's classy but not frou-frou and goes with everything. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have Corelle. I like that it's thin, light, very durable, doesn't chip easily, doesn't take up much space. It's great for hard everyday use. The pattern on some of mine has really faded though due to the years I put it in the dishwasher, so it doesn't look the greatest anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We have Corelle. I love it. It's so durable with the kids and all the washing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have a set of corelle now too...I like how thin it is and doesn't take up space, but I think it is horribly ugly (mine is a ivy print)...I just would like something more classy....not so "this is kitchen ware"....I don't know...but I don't think corelle has anything like that...do they? I guess I haven't really looked. We don't have tile..it is linolium right now...and we might change over to a vinyl wood like floor at somepoint...but not tile...can't afford that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I don't like Fiesta. Number one, too many people have it. Number two, it's too think and clunky for me. I like more delicate stuff. I have 17 place settings of Cortland by Noritake. It's a discontinued pattern from my first marriage that DH #2 liked too so I just keep replacing stuff as it breaks. :D I made the investment into good dishes with DH number one and with DH number two, I did china. :laugh: If I ever get a third DH, I'm going to finish my crystal. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 More Corelle here. It is close to perfect for everyday use. The in laws have given us stoneware dishes a few times in the past but they are thick, heavy, and end up chipped and/or broken over time. The Corelle seem to last forever, athough we have managed to shatter a few pieces (don't drop a plate on edge onto another plate sitting in the sink, is my advice). My very favorite bowls are a set of 10-oz Pyrex bowls that are sold for making custard. They are smaller and lend themselves well to small servings of dessert and/or using for side dishes at dinner. These bowls are tough and stack nicely. I have a larger set of glass bowls that are much newer but I'm about to toss them because of all the chips that have formed on the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 We use a set of vintage china from Japan. It's this set: http://www.etsy.com/listing/150040104/vintage-creative-fine-china-1014-japan?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=vintage_mid&gclid=COm_5JyahbkCFa87MgodbTEAzQ We don't have the bowls, so we use some Pfaltzgraff bowls instead (the patio garden pattern) but I really like the china. It's good and sturdy, but not clunky, and the pattern is attractive, but neutral enough so that it doesn't clash with anything. And the teacups are delicate and adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have Emile Henry dishes and LOVE them! The are very durable and after over 2 years of regular use don't have a scratch or chip on them. The is nothing I don't like about them. If I had bought them at full price I might not have liked the price but I bought them at their annual warehouse sale for $1/dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 One set of Corelle for everyday use, and Mikasa stoneware (French Countryside) for holidays. We used the Mikasa as our regular dishes for years, but they really are heavy and take up much more space than the Corelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have a set called English Garden by Farberware and I LOVE it. I bought a 4 setting set when I was in college and was subletting an apartment for the summer. I didn't need them (I had hand me down stuff from my mom) but I just loved it so much! I bought it at Walmart. I figured I'd buy more when I had a "real" place. Well, it was discontinued by then. My mom had a friend that had the same set though and when she was having a garage sale, my mom got her set for me. It's been awhile though and a few pieces have broken. It's really just so pretty. It makes me happy just to look at it! I actually have another set that we use when we need extra. It's okay too, just not as nice to look at. I don't remember what it is called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have Corelle. I replaced my stoneware with it about 7-8 years ago because I could fit more dishes in the same space. We love it. It's light and easy to use. It washes up great in the dishwasher which is importand because I hate to hamdwash anything. We're not hard on dishes though, and don't have tile floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCEmom Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Corelle here too. I like that it's cheap, durable and doesn't take up much space. We have 16 place settings and everything except for 1/2 the mugs are kept in our average to small sized kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Another Corelle user. It can stand up to our daily use. It's also so easy to pull out multiple plates one-handed from the dishwasher for an instant stack without worrying about scratches, etc. I've found our bowls do eventually get chipped on the edges. I also like that you can buy it "a la carte" by the piece if you don't need an entire new set. We don't like the mugs (too small) and so don't want to buy a whole set. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Bought a great set at Costco a couple of months ago. I have no idea of the brand. They are bright and colorful with a southwestern flair. Love 'em.....they were not expensive so when I get tired of them, I'll donate them and get new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Wedgwood Nantucket Basket. It is pricey, but in 17 years of marriage and 3 kids, we have broken only one piece, a dinner plate, and that was broken by a baby-sitter, not one of the kids. I grew up with Corelle and can't stand the way it sounds and feels. I know, shallow. But that's the benefit of being the mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I had an entire serving for 10 and bake ware set of Polish Pottery. I mixed and matched three different patterns. I bought it on a fun weekend trip to Poland when we live in Germany. I loved that stoneware. Alas, when we moved to Hawaii 3/4 of it was broken during shipping. I cried and cried. Now I have plain white dishes from Ikea. They are fine. I'm very reluctant to become so attached to my dishes ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We have Mikasa French Countryside in white. I also have various William Sonoma bowls and small plates. A few have chips, but I just grab new ones when I think about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Denby. Love that you can bake in them too. Have lasted since we were married 11 years ago. Have only broken a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have white dishes. Originally I had a set of William Sonoma white. As things have broken or chipped (20 years into marriage) we have added odds and ends, so for example. I have white Crate and Barrel coffee mugs. I like using a lot of white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 For daily use, Lennox "Poppies on Blue." They're my colors--blue and read design on white. I have two sizes of bowls that are not Lennox but that match (smaller bowls in red, larger bowls that are cobalt blue on the inside, black on the outside). I can't think of anything I don't like about them. Before that I had a set of vintage Homer Laughlin "Theme" dishes, that I had collected at antique stores and on e-bay. They were very charming and sweet, but alas, they were made before dishwashers were common, and their decals had begun to fade. :-( I'm not going to give up my dishwasher for Homer or anyone else, lol. I think Fiestaware is now owned by Homer Laughlin. For special occasions, I have Noritake china "Glenwood." China is surprisingly strong; I could see myself using these all the time :-) I also have a set of Christmas dishes, Charter Club "Winter Garland." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have both Corelle and Fiestaware. I use the Corelle for every day. It doesn't take up much room and it's white. My Fiestaware is now sitting in my china cabinet being pretty. I kept only 2 colors (turquoise and scarlet) and gave the rest to my son for his apartment. I did sell my Corelle mugs at a garage sale and got java mugs from the Fiestaware outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I actually have a set of fiesta and a set of Pfaltzgraff. The Pfaltzgraff pattern is filigree. I like it just fine. After 13 years of white I wanted some color. Now I have both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Our everyday dishes are Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne. We also have 6 place settings of Denby (a blue one, I don't remember the name). I love the Denby, but everything is so BIG, we were eating too much when we would use them, so they tend to just come out on special occassions. Part of me toys with the idea of getting more of the salad plates and making them our dinner plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Denby. Love that you can bake in them too. Have lasted since we were married 11 years ago. Have only broken a few. We have the Denby Harlequin. It was our everyday china on our registry. We have a few chipped plates after 18 years, but it's pretty tough stuff. I will say my mom often comments about some of the marks from cutlery on the cobalt part of the plates, but I don't even notice it, and I think it's typical of these kind of plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We got 5 boxes ($20/each box) of 4 place settings of Carolina, a discontinued blue and white stonewear set at the Mikasa outlet when we got married 27 years ago. They did tend to crack and then break. Over the years we've broken the vast majority of them, so I got Denby Blue Jetty just shortly after it had been discontinued, buying it up for a song on Ebay and from Shepherd of the Hills. Any Denby fans: SOTH is the outlet for Denby, and they carry seconds which have slight imperfections, but still very, very useable. I love my Denby even though it's heavy. When I break it all and/or i'm 85, I'll buy Corelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Noritake Arctic White that we've been using for the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I looooove my dishes! They're Crate and Barrel Staccato. We registered for them 8 years ago when we got married and they have held up amazingly well. We have one chip in one bowl. Otherwise, they are PERFECT. White, with a little bit of texture for interest, but perfectly neutral and go with everything. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/staccato-dinnerware/f11019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Two sets of china that I inherited from my grandmothers. Neither set is complete, though. We use them daily. http://www.replacements.com/webquote/N__MARGA.htm That's from my maternal grandmother. A brother of hers brought it back to the States after serving in the military and being stationed in Japan? Korea? Sometime in the 60's, I believe. That's all I can remember about that story. http://www.replacements.com/webquote/JB_FRV.htm#3429277 And this one from my paternal grandmother. It's so ugly that it's amazing. I have the pieces made in England, which are apparently hard to get these days. The ones made elsewhere don't quite match. Oh! I just remembered! I actually do have a few pieces of a Corelle set that my maternal grandmother had. My mom gave me what was left of that after she discovered that I was using china for everyday use. :001_rolleyes: It's this one, you know the one that I think *everyone's* grandma had? LOL. http://www.corellecorner.com/corelle-pattern-profiles/60-spring-blossom-green-1970.html It seems to be everywhere and I have bought a few pieces from local thrift shops when I see them/have the extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I just replaced mine. I had a big set with lots of extras, but they got very hot in the microwave and after only ten years the glaze had all sorts of cracks and chips. http://www.replacements.com/webquote/ZRIGAB.htm So I kept the large serving plates and some others that were still in good shape and got a set of plates from Target I love. They take up a bit too much space, but I think they are pretty, a nice light blue with no pattern on it. And when they break or I want a change they were inexpensive enough to replace with something new. http://www.target.com/p/threshold-wellsbridge-dining-collection-aqua/-/A-14404658#prodSlot=large_1_14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I don't know what fiestaware is so I don't think I have it. We have a set of plastic dishes we bought at Walmart for everyday stuff and a beautiful set of white dishes with a gold rim from Mikasas for the nicer dinners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have a set from Williams-Sonoma. They replaced the set of Johnson Bros. that we got when we married, which lasted 19 years. I wanted a neutral appearance and a typical size. The set I have is white with a simple hemstitch pattern on the edge. They fit easily in my cabinets and the dishwasher. They are sturdy as well. I looked at many different sets before I purchased those. I ran into an issue that I didn't expect. Many new sets are bigger than the sets I was used to. I actually purchased a set, unwrapped everything and found out the plates wouldn't fit in my dishwasher. I spoke with someone who worked in the appliance section at Lowes & they told me they had several people coming in with this problem. The cabinet department had heard of this issue as well. Overall, I am pleased with what I chose and expect them to last many more years, just as the first set did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We have a partial set of plain white Corelle - much of it has been broken. Our newest set (and still unbroken) is a clear set from Anchor Hocking. DH likes it because he can tell if the kids are watching dishes properly. I also have fine china at my Mom's house. It was my great-grandmother's and will transfer to me once I have somewhere to safely store it. Since I don't have girls of my own, my oldest granddaughter will get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We have Denby and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The pattern we chose when we married some (cough, cough) years ago is Dansk Bistro Maribo. We use it at every meal. I have augmented with some plain white bowls from Crate and Barrel as I prefer more upright bowls to the flat soup bowls that come with the Dansk pattern. We also have some Dansk CHRISTIANSHAVN BLUE serving pieces that complement the other pieces. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I am hoping to buy my next set of dishes from a potter friend who makes them! I love the plates with the deep rim around the edge and they are so hard to find commercially. Also as I age I enjoy having things around my house with personal meaning especially those made by friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I rec'd a full set of Pfaltzgraf stoneware in the Village pattern as a wedding gift over 20 yrs ago. I wasn't crazy about the pattern, but the quality was great. I had no chips or scratches in the set. When we bought this house 3 yrs ago I wanted a new set of dishes, canisters .. the works. I went back to Pfaltzgraf and found the Napoli pattern that I just loved. I spent a fortune on everything from dishes, glasses, silverware holder, canisters, coffee holder, placemats and even the curtain valance and kitchen mat to match. Not one week after using them they started to chip. I called up Pfaltzgraf and found out that the set I purchased is NOT stoneware, but Earthenware, and it chips easily. I wish I had done some research before spending 1K plus on the set. We also figured out the hard way that if you microwave earthenware, you will get burnt and blistered from touching a plate or coffee cup. It gets incredibly hot. My husband literally had blisters on his hand after taking a mug out of the microwave. So now my beautiful Napoli sits in the china cabinet and comes out for holidays and special occasions. I really want to buy the melamine set in Napoli for my daily use, but right now my everyday set is Corelle. I love that IF it breaks I can go to Walmart and buy a replacement cheaply. I hit a Black Friday sale a few years ago and got 2 sets for $13 EACH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 A set of Arzberg porcelain china that we've had for 20 years. It is both our everyday & 'nice' china. Constant use (including my dh putting plates in the oven fairly often), goes through the dishwasher daily, minimal breakage over the years (& can still use even if chipped), & they still look great. I got a huge set at Tuesday Morning -- 16pc. place settings of dinner, salad, dessert plates, plus coffee cups & saucers -- for a really cheap price all those years ago. Nice, well-made porcelain china is the way to go, imo. Only thing missing was bowls. These days, we have some white bowls from Ikea, but they do show scratching/wear after use. They're ok, but not even in the same realm as our Arzberg pieces. We also have some smaller white china plates & soup bowls that we sometimes use if we're having a light meal. I think I got them at Pier 1 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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