Post by statlerwaldorf on Apr 15, 2013 23:35:54 GMT -5
We have Corelle. I've never had them chip or shatter and I've dropped them a few times. I went with the Winter Frost since I figured I would get sick of a pattern after a while and I can mix it with other more interesting serving pieces. I figured it would be less likely to be discontinued and you can buy separate plates for cheap. They also take up a lot less space when stacked than our old stoneware dishes and are easier to wash. The white is also a true white and not an ivory. I had a hard time finding white dishes that were actually white. The mugs were made in China, but all of the plates were made in the USA.
I'd look around for Fiestaware sales, Macy's had a great sale last month, buy 4 sets get the 5th free or something like that (I wish I'd bought them instead of telling myself I don't need them).
Post by Miss Phryne Fisher on Apr 16, 2013 8:03:43 GMT -5
Another Fiesta lover here. I can only assume you are outside of the West Virginia area if Ikea is 8 hours away. There is a Fiesta outlet there and I got all my stuff for seriously cheap. Like, $3 a dinner plate. It is very sturdy stuff though, worth it to keep an eye out for the sales (though seriously, I hate that the sets come with a teacup/saucer, those just go to waste in my house).
If you can wait a bit, Macys Friends and Family sale starts on the 23rd. It's 25% off, not sure if Fiesta is excluded or not, but it might not hurt to wait and see.
Post by demandypants on Apr 16, 2013 8:23:49 GMT -5
I have Fiestaware too, love it but buy it on sale. I prefer the sets with the mugs rather than the tea cup/saucer sets. I think I spent around $20 per place setting.
If you can wait a bit, Macys Friends and Family sale starts on the 23rd. It's 25% off, not sure if Fiesta is excluded or not, but it might not hurt to wait and see.
I think this is what I'll do. Pfaltzgraff has a set I like for a really good price. Maybe it will hold. It's on clearance.
There are also some Paula Deen dishes I like from Overstock (shaddup). Do you think they come with butter in them?
I have Fiestaware too, love it but buy it on sale. I prefer the sets with the mugs rather than the tea cup/saucer sets. I think I spent around $20 per place setting.
I didn't know they sold sets with mugs, I will keep an eye out for them! The only bad part about buying stuff at the outlet is that you have a limited choice in colors. They might have 1000 effed up orange plates when all you want is blue.
I have Fiestaware too, love it but buy it on sale. I prefer the sets with the mugs rather than the tea cup/saucer sets. I think I spent around $20 per place setting.
I didn't know they sold sets with mugs, I will keep an eye out for them! The only bad part about buying stuff at the outlet is that you have a limited choice in colors. They might have 1000 effed up orange plates when all you want is blue.
I think Macy's had the mug sets, where as Kohl's carries the cup/saucer sets. the mugs are the way to go!
I think I might be the only person in the world who doesn't really like Fiestaware lol
You are not. I really don't "get" them. Sure, they have lots of colors, but the bowl shape annoys me and they seem overpriced for basic plates and dishes.
I think I might be the only person in the world who doesn't really like Fiestaware lol
You are not. I really don't "get" them. Sure, they have lots of colors, but the bowl shape annoys me and they seem overpriced for basic plates and dishes.
I don't particularly care for them either, but they seem like sturdy pieces and recommended for families with kids.
We have Corelle. I've never had them chip or shatter and I've dropped them a few times. I went with the Winter Frost since I figured I would get sick of a pattern after a while and I can mix it with other more interesting serving pieces. I figured it would be less likely to be discontinued and you can buy separate plates for cheap. They also take up a lot less space when stacked than our old stoneware dishes and are easier to wash. The white is also a true white and not an ivory. I had a hard time finding white dishes that were actually white. The mugs were made in China, but all of the plates were made in the USA.
I have my mom's old Corelle that she bought when I was about 6 years old. It still looks brand new, no chips anywhere. It's not amazingly beautiful dinnerware, but it sure is dependable. It just has a simple navy floral(ish) type border and it fairly classic. I also love that they stack well and don't take up a ton of cabinet space.
On a tangent but I have about 50 sets of china, silverware and fancy glassware. My people believe in some nice dishes. When I was growing up we had holiday china, silverware and glassware, Sunday china, silverware and glassware, and every day dishes etc.
So when I got my first place my Granny gave me a nice set of china and silverware. Then my dad bought me glassware to go with it. Then I was gifted an every day set and somehow I got another set as a gift when one of them came to visit and felt like I needed more. Then I got another set when I got married. Then Granny passed away and she had two sons, one grandson and one granddaughter (me) so the boys all handed me her dishes and stuff. My drawers and cabinets are also full of serveware.
LAWD we may be related. Not only do I have Grandmas Wedgwood China and Waterford crystal( that she bought piece by piece because she couldn't afford to buy the entire sets all t once). My MIL bought me a full Russian tea set she bought in Moscow and dragged back to the US for me.
We registered for a really nice set from C&B for our wedding, but then it was discontinued which sucked. I changed ours to just plain white plates from C&B and now I don't have to worry. Even if the exact plate is discontinued, I can always fined a solid white plate.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Apr 16, 2013 11:53:59 GMT -5
I like my Fiestaware, but the bowls are shaped funny, I agree. It's also hella heavy which makes unloading the dishwasher a bitch. But the colors, people!! THE COLORS!!!
While we're here, who wants to weigh in on my future accent color? I have Scarlet now. I'm feeling the turquoise or maybe even shamrock...
On a tangent but I have about 50 sets of china, silverware and fancy glassware. My people believe in some nice dishes. When I was growing up we had holiday china, silverware and glassware, Sunday china, silverware and glassware, and every day dishes etc.
So when I got my first place my Granny gave me a nice set of china and silverware. Then my dad bought me glassware to go with it. Then I was gifted an every day set and somehow I got another set as a gift when one of them came to visit and felt like I needed more. Then I got another set when I got married. Then Granny passed away and she had two sons, one grandson and one granddaughter (me) so the boys all handed me her dishes and stuff. My drawers and cabinets are also full of serveware.
I swear I will be that grandma. I go into Home Goods all the time and scheme scheme plot plot. I really, really, really want an everyday set, a Sunday dinner set, and a holiday set.
iammalcolmx oooo, let me look at ikea. I hadn't bothered before but if you don't mind bringing it, I just might take you up on it. We don't need new dishes. I have a huge as set I bought from JCP a couple years ago. But the kids have been rough as hell on that shit and mr man is tired of looking at them. Honestly, I wanted new shit abut 6 months after I bought them so of course, when mr man piped up, I said YES!
I like the Passaro (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/passaro+collection.do?&from=fn) and Porto (http://www.worldmarket.com/product/porto+collection.do?&from=fn) collections at World Market but I think they may have birds. I love this post because I've been searching for new dishes, too! I currently have pfaltzgraff for everyday dishes, and I hate them. If it touches anything, it chips. DH wants corelle because it's lightweight and never chips, but it reminds me of my greatgrandmother and that old bitty was mean.