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Post by carolynhasacat on Mar 13, 2016 2:55:46 GMT
I have a cupboard full of mis-matched dishes, mostly hand-me-downs from relatives with a few odd pieces that I purchased mostly during and right after college. They are almost all chipped, scratched, or otherwise ugly. DH and I decided today to scrap the lot and shop for something new.
I don't know where to start. I do like china best, but it chips and breaks so easily. I dislike the old, heavy stoneware, though I admit the stoneware I have is from the '70's so maybe there's been breakthroughs.
I'm open to suggestions. Do you love your everyday dishes? What should I be shopping for?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 2:59:06 GMT
Corelle are good. Nice patterns, very light, and they don't chip easily. Also, they are a decent price point.
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Post by krcrafts on Mar 13, 2016 3:01:17 GMT
I've used Corelle for almost the entire time I've been married (28yrs) and it's great for us. Sturdy and these days, the fact that they're light is a major plus for us.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 13, 2016 3:05:03 GMT
Another Corelle gal here. Lots of nice patterns, you can get round or square plates, lots of accessories with the same pattern (napkin holder, hot plates, etc.) They're thin so you can have a stack of them in the cupboard that won't be any taller than maybe two or three of a heavier stoneware type plate. And they almost never break. Unless of course they fall onto a ceramic tile floor -- then they either bounce or shatter into billions of pieces. Ask me how I know that.  |
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Post by Linda on Mar 13, 2016 3:06:06 GMT
I have Pfaltzgraff dishes for everyday -I picked a pattern that I felt would work for me longterm (Filagree - it's all white) and I've added and replaced pieces as needed for almost 25 years now. It is stoneware but not as heavy as some of the patterns, imo.
I dislike Corelle personally
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Post by beaglemom on Mar 13, 2016 3:06:11 GMT
To be honest I love ours. I had a gift card and needed new plates and needed to have a lot of plates for an event. I ended up purchasing 2 sets of catering boxes from Pottery Barn. www.potterybarn.com/products/caterers-12-piece-dinnerware-set/ We have had them for 4.5 years. Use them everyday, our kids use them to (they are 3 and 5) and we have 24 dinner, 24 salad, 24 of each of the two types of bowls. We have only broken one - and it was a bowl that slipped out of dh's hands when he was washing. They are fabulous, I don't think we have any chips. Yes, they are just plain white, but they are well made and look nice and I can change up placemats/napkins/tableclloths nightly for a different look if I need to. Plus finding serving dishes to match - since they are white - is really easy. I love them! |
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Post by lorieann13 on Mar 13, 2016 3:07:16 GMT
We use Fiestaware for our every day dishes. I used to have Corelle but after it began to chip and scratch, and even break, I gave up and gave in to Fiesta. I have only broken one small plate. They are sturdy and I love the mix and match color combos
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Post by Sue on Mar 13, 2016 3:12:34 GMT
Corelle here also. The only problem I have with the Corelle is I'm tired of it. I've had this stuff for at least 25 years and it's still good as new. Not one broken or chipped piece in all that time. And I have service for 16 so I really can't justify buying new. But, like I mentioned, I'm so tired of it. It's definitely more than paid for itself.
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Post by grove420 on Mar 13, 2016 3:14:59 GMT
Also a former Corelle user who switched to Fiestaware. I like the sturdier feel and love the mixture of colors in my cabinet.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 3:16:24 GMT
We have Wedgwood White for our everyday. It's simple, plain white, feels and looks beautiful. And of course, goes with everything. It's bone china and we've had it for over 16 years and have only broken one piece and dint have any chips - bone china is sturdier than people think. I'm personally not a fan of Corelle.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 3:26:26 GMT
Another corelle user. Check their website for all the patterns available. It doesn't chip or scratch and is pretty durable. I have managed to break a couple of bowls over the years but it isn't easy  The only thing you might not like, they stick to white/off white back grounds with colorful designs. |
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Post by ceepea on Mar 13, 2016 3:35:26 GMT
I have Corelle. I don't love them but I was tired of my old heavy dishes so I bought those. They are cheap and readily available.
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Post by CarolT on Mar 13, 2016 3:46:17 GMT
I love my Fiestaware, but it is heavy/bulky. I used Corelle for a long time, and it is sturdy, lightweight, and inexpensive. I gave my Corelle to my kids when they moved out.
Mil has a beautiful Wedgewood "everyday" pattern, I think it's called Provence. She's had it for years and it has held up very well.
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Post by hollymolly on Mar 13, 2016 3:53:12 GMT
I love my Fiesta. I don't find it heavy, just sturdy. With all of the colors, it's easy to mix and match. If you aren't into having multicolored dishes, you can buy a whole set in just one color. They have lots of colors to choose from, including white. I like that they are solid colors, because I would definitely get sick of a pattern after a while.
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Post by littlemama on Mar 13, 2016 3:56:15 GMT
We have had two different set of stoneware and switched to Corelle a few years ago. Love it. I don't need my dishes to weigh a ton. We bought ours at the outlet store so we could get only the pieces we wanted. I have no use for saucers with tiny cups!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 4:02:32 GMT
I'm another corelle user. Turns out there's an outlet store about 2 hours from us so if I lose or break something, we can get a single replacement there. Plus they have accent pieces that would match at least 4 other patterns. We found it one weekend when we went driving out of boredom. Came home with three bowls, a dessert plate and two salad plates to replace or add to what we had.
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Post by smokeynspike on Mar 13, 2016 7:30:28 GMT
I buy Ikea dishes. They are not expensive and when enough of them chip, I get a new color. I'm not sold on keeping the same dishes for years and years. My tastes change, my decor changes, and I don't want to be tied down to something I spent a lot of money on and feel guilty when I want new stuff.
We also don't have a dishwasher, so they get more banging around than most people would have and a set of them will last me years and years before I replace them.
Melissa
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Mar 13, 2016 7:45:00 GMT
How about purposefully mismatched? I've helped a couple people assemble all-white sets from thrift stores. The mix of patterns and shapes looks fun (at least to me) and it's not the end of the world when something breaks. (Of course, "Bar Keepers Friend" metal cleaner will come in handy to remove all those grey utensil marks.)
If you don't do "used," you can achieve the same look by buying two different service-for-four sets and then buying white (or colorful...or patterned) serving prices and accessories.
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Post by 3jaysanc on Mar 13, 2016 9:05:07 GMT
I can't stand Fiestaware. I just don't get the appeal. It's right up there with Lularoe leggings. I just don't get it. I like clean, modern, minimalist kind of stuff.
I just recently bought the Verge line from Crate and Barrel.(just not the mugs) I love it.
If I want to dress up the table using those dishes, I can just add color or prints with other things, chargers, flowers, different serving bowls etc.
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Post by Patter on Mar 13, 2016 10:56:47 GMT
I am not a fan of Corelle either. I find they break too easily. I love the feel of a heavier plate. Here is a set I just got from Mikasa. Love it!  |
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Post by Rainbow on Mar 13, 2016 11:37:25 GMT
I love Corelle! I need to get some. With my back pain lifting heavy dishes is difficult sometimes. I love the light weight!
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Post by anaterra on Mar 13, 2016 12:05:17 GMT
We are also a corelle household.... i would love to switch to fiesta... but i think honestly that's just me being sheep... i like the color of Fiesta but not the weight... Corelle is super light weight n durable...
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 13, 2016 12:13:47 GMT
Another Corelle user here. I love that it's lightweight but I am tired of the pattern. Fiesta ware is so pretty but I can't justify the cost.
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Post by Scrapbrat on Mar 13, 2016 12:23:05 GMT
I'm a Corelle girl. Had stoneware for years, and it's just so heavy. I have arthritis in my hands, and just getting stoneware plates in and out of the cupboard was challenging. Corelle is super light and takes up almost no room when the pieces are stacked. They are some sort of tempered glass, so not plastic. I love mine and there are lots of patterns. My faves are the various black and white lines patterns. Oh, they're inexpensive too.
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Post by anxiousmom on Mar 13, 2016 12:24:38 GMT
I buy Ikea dishes. They are not expensive and when enough of them chip, I get a new color. I'm not sold on keeping the same dishes for years and years. My tastes change, my decor changes, and I don't want to be tied down to something I spent a lot of money on and feel guilty when I want new stuff. I'm not wed to holding on to dishes forever either. I decided years ago, with two rambunctious boys that I also didn't want to use something that would cost a lot to replace if it got broken. So off to Goodwill I went. I bought china-it is all mismatched-but the plates are usually less than $2 each so replacing a broken piece doesn't make you cringe. I kind of like the non-matchingness of it, it fits my personality and we use it every day. The funniest part though is all broken pieces can be laid squarely at my feet-the boys haven't broken even a single plate. I, on the hand, have been responsible for a couple of plates, bowls and at least one tea cup.  |
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Post by msliz on Mar 13, 2016 12:25:21 GMT
I've had Corelle forever. I like that they're lightweight and that they stack without taking up too much room in the cabinet.
I have a white plate with a fluted edge that looks nice on the table with my french white Corning casserole dishes and really any random white serving dish.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Mar 13, 2016 12:28:44 GMT
Another Corelle gal here. Lots of nice patterns, you can get round or square plates, lots of accessories with the same pattern (napkin holder, hot plates, etc.) They're thin so you can have a stack of them in the cupboard that won't be any taller than maybe two or three of a heavier stoneware type plate. And they almost never break. Unless of course they fall onto a ceramic tile floor -- then they either bounce or shatter into billions of pieces. Ask me how I know that. I didn't realize Corelle had so many options. Love the look of their modern square plate collections. I do like that they don't break, but don't love the thinness. I'll check them out in person at the store - a pretty dish and matching accessories could make up for the weight. Thanks! |
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Post by carolynhasacat on Mar 13, 2016 12:32:09 GMT
To be honest I love ours. I had a gift card and needed new plates and needed to have a lot of plates for an event. I ended up purchasing 2 sets of catering boxes from Pottery Barn. www.potterybarn.com/products/caterers-12-piece-dinnerware-set/ We have had them for 4.5 years. Use them everyday, our kids use them to (they are 3 and 5) and we have 24 dinner, 24 salad, 24 of each of the two types of bowls. We have only broken one - and it was a bowl that slipped out of dh's hands when he was washing. They are fabulous, I don't think we have any chips. Yes, they are just plain white, but they are well made and look nice and I can change up placemats/napkins/tableclloths nightly for a different look if I need to. Plus finding serving dishes to match - since they are white - is really easy. I love them! This looks like a good idea! I like the look of them and like that you don't need to buy place settings. I have a Pottery Barn near work but never thought of them for dishes. I will check them out! |
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Post by carolynhasacat on Mar 13, 2016 12:39:56 GMT
We use Fiestaware for our every day dishes. I used to have Corelle but after it began to chip and scratch, and even break, I gave up and gave in to Fiesta. I have only broken one small plate. They are sturdy and I love the mix and match color combos I love how colorful Fiestaware is! And I love the idea of mixing and matching colors! I just ordered a single small plate from Macy's (Fiestaware's on sale right now - $7 for an appetizer plate). I'll see how I like the weight. |
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Post by carolynhasacat on Mar 13, 2016 12:44:10 GMT
We have Wedgwood White for our everyday. It's simple, plain white, feels and looks beautiful. And of course, goes with everything. It's bone china and we've had it for over 16 years and have only broken one piece and dint have any chips - bone china is sturdier than people think. I'm personally not a fan of Corelle. Oh, it's beautiful!! |
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