Show us your china!!

[maplekitty]

I got a place setting of china at my shower this weekend and I fell in love with it all over again *swoon*

Royal Doulton, Anthea

http://store1.yimg.com/I/bestwishes_1843_252615398
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/131255_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid167/pfc5f3757a75c0e468e385668583e8d5c/f443176f.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid167/p1705755a939907fa448069a04bd036db/f4431770.jpg

[LeslieR]

I LOVE my china! Too bad it's all packed away in a closet.:(

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/78652_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
Lenox Opal Innocence

[mlfallis]

Well even though I have all my china and it is still 10 months to my wedding I want to show it off.

I chose a Denby Pattern called 'Juice'. However I chose it started to collect some unique pieces and then found out they were discontinuing it. So I went on a buying frenze and got it all. I picked a pattern that is more informal as I am getting my mom's formal china passed down and then this will be my everyday china. My mom's is white with a 18 kt gold strip around it.

Here is mine, I picked the blue and yellow for individual pieces.

Blue - dinner
Yellow - lunch
Blue - ind. pasta
Yellow - Bread and butter
blue outside/yellow inside - mugs
6 blue/6 yellow - dessert bowls

http://www.denbypottery.co.uk/store/prodimg/juice_tmb_dinner_plate.jpg

[ALeonard]

Ours is Parchment by Mikasa.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/3104213079455P.JPG

[aligirl]

I love my china - went the very traditional route but it's so pretty!

http://www.waterford.com/images/product_enlarged/1019860000lg.jpg

Waterford Lismore Platinum

[Eric's Wife]

I love ours: Waterford Westport
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/1143940000md.jpg

[PookiePrincess]

Wow...Waterford China is popular!

Ours is Waterford - Colleen
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/1182980000md.jpg

[Camdynlyn]

Oh I love ours. We have the Everydayware (microwave/dishwasher safe) and we use it everyday.

Lenox Continential Platinum
http://www.lenox.com/images/pg/product_images/6225312_wb3.jpg
My favorite piece of ours is the Rice bowls which I can't find an online pic of.

[Larissa]

Denby - Jet

Black rimmed dinner plate:
http://www.denbypottery.com/store/prodimg/jet_tmb_dinner_plates.jpg

Grey rimmed salad plate:
http://www.denbypottery.com/store/prodimg/jet_tmb_dessert_salad_plates.jpg

Grey outside, black inside mugs, with black rimmed saucer:
http://www.denbypottery.com/store/prodimg/jet_tmb_large_curve_mug_saucer.jpg

Black outside, white inside soup bowls:
http://www.denbypottery.com/store/prodimg/jet_tmb_soup_cereal_bowls.jpg

Grey outside, black inside rice bowls:
http://www.denbypottery.com/store/prodimg/jet_tmb_rice_bowl.jpg

[mel7dog]

I wanted something really fancy, DH wanted something really plain, so this was our compromise:

Lenox Federal Platinum
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/19462103594C.JPG

My favorite piece is the accent mugs, but we didn't recieve a single one! :(
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/1946712837321P.JPG

[Baltimoregal]

Vera Wang for Wedgewood Golden Grosgrain

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/101156_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/34750106062CZ.JPG

[t3h_wookiee]

Here's ours:

Mikasa Palatial Platinum
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004YNZO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg


Our best friend's mother (who we call mom too), bought us all 8 place settings for the wedding! :eek: :D We love her to pieces!

[calliope_muses]

I LOVE my china! Too bad it's all packed away in a closet.:(

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/78652_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg
Lenox Opal Innocence

We have the same china! I fell in love with the pattern the first time I saw it. What glasses/silver did you choose with it?

[blahblah]

You all have really nice patterns. We chose not to get a formal china set. We just got everyday dishes.

[al'sgirl]

Ours is Royal Doulton: Signature Gold

http://www.royaldoulton.com/website/media/images/product/pattern/RDSIGO/RDSIGO_00000_v1_m56577569830546400.jpg

[paiger]

our formal china is Wedgewood Celestial Platinum:
http://www.belk.com/media/images/products/master/china/wedgwood/celestialplatinum/5pps._z1.jpg

this is my favorite part ~ the accent/salad/dessert plate that can go in place of the salad plate in the 5 piece place setting:
http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductImages/29000/29058.lg.jpg

we also got this as our informal china ~ Tabletops Unlimited Carnival (we use the chargers and salad plates):
http://images.replacements.com/images/images2/china/T/P0000192218S0002T2.jpg
It goes w/ our blue and yellow fake fiestaware type everyday dishes except our blue and yellow dishes were really cheap (aka it chips ridiculously easy), so we are going to have to get a new set of the blue and yellow of a different company as our Oneida is discontinued and expensive to get through ebay. we can't afford real fiestaware, but can get any blue and yellow and it'll mix in w/ the Carnival dishes.

[juliemag]

Mine is heirloom Lenox "Wheat". I snagged these pix off ebay. It was my grandmother's from her wedding in the 40's. I absolutely *adore* it. :D

http://images.snapfish.com/3445636723232%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D9%3A7%3D%3B 34%3DXROQDF%3E232386%3A8857%3B9ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3445636723232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E232%3C%3D9%3A7%3D%3B34 %3DXROQDF%3E232386%3A889438ot1lsi

[Alanna]

mine is haviland limoges "imperatrice eugenie"
I still love it... (almost two years later :) )

http://www.haviland-limoges.com/images/Collection/ImperatriceEugenie/Plattarte.jpg

[PG-rated]

We have the Lenox Opal Innocence, too! :)
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/78652_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

We got the Opal Innocence stemware to go with it:
http://content.shopmay.com/images/gifts/product/detail/874/05922828_D2.jpg

For our casual china, we went with the Audrey pattern at Crate and Barrel:
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/AudreyRep?$lg$

Unfortunately, we don't have any of it yet, because our first choice was discontinued, so we picked this one after the wedding to buy with our completion discount. I can't wait to finally have everyday plates that match!

[PrincessButrcup]

Ours is Waterford Crosshaven Platinum
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_enlarged/1039860000lg.jpg

PookiePrincess We have the Colleen Tall crystal
http://www.ross-simons.com/images/WTXTCLc.jpg

[filmgirl7]

Our everyday is Villeroy and Boch's "Switch 3".
http://167.206.127.11/fpx/322228.FPX?wid=200&cvt=JPEG
http://167.206.127.11/fpx/322233.FPX?wid=200&cvt=JPEG

We got most of it at our engagement party, and we love it!

Our formal china (which we don't have yet) is Royal Doulton Atlanta.
http://167.206.127.11/fpx/323278.fpx?wid=200&cvt=JPEG
:)

[LeslieR]

They didn't have the Opal Innocence crystal when we registered. It sure is pretty. :(

We went with the Marquis by Waterford "Claria":
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/9/optimized/13779_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

and the Lenox Federal Platinum silver:
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/13602_fpx.tif?wid=214&bgc=196,194,194&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[ag-girl]

Waterford Carina Platinum
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT....although most of it is sitting in our closet.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d907b3127cce93791f47840d00000016108AbtXLZozbti

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d907b3127cce93791d65051e00000016108AbtXLZozbti

[amew]

I love china! We use ours all the time. We have full place settings of Wedgewood Crown Gold:

http://www.parkavegifts.com//ImgUpload/P_750625_1158742.JPG

That we mix and match with salad and bread & butter plates in Raynaud Allee Royale:

http://www.parkavegifts.com/id-1045//ImgUpload/P_H010A00_1156566.JPG

And salad plates in Tiffany Holiday:

http://www.tiffany.com/images/products/product_images/99990028_FL_LRG.jpg

We also have these chargers in blue and red (we use the red with the holiday stuff and the blue with the Allee Royale):

http://www.graciousstyle.com/images/horizon_cobalt_blue.jpg

[J&K2003]

Wedgwood "Venice"

http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductLineImages/825.pp.jpg

[SoCoWife]

Here's ours Mikasa Cameo Platinum - Simple is what I wanted
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/74691_fpx.tif?

[AnastasiaK]

Vera Wang Grosgrain

http://content.shopmay.com/images/flgifts/product/detail/871/50588029_D1.jpg

[eli1126]

Ours is Parchment by Mikasa.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/3104213079455P.JPG


Mine Too! Unfortunately it's under my bed until I can find a hutch that goes with my dining room set :(

Beth

[KaliLily]

Mine is Noritake's Sweet Leilani.

http://images.snapfish.com/3445798723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A%3B9%3D493%3 DXROQDF%3E2323995%3A65559ot1lsi

[MMHinCA]

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/08/67/pr-Tableware-Bernardaud_Athena_Platinum_5_Piece_Place_Setting-resized200.jpg
Ours is Athena Platinum by Bernardaud.

[nekopie76]

Here's ours:

Mikasa Palatial Platinum
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004YNZO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg


Our best friend's mother (who we call mom too), bought us all 8 place settings for the wedding! :eek: :D We love her to pieces!

We got the same thing. I just love it! Of course since DH works at Mikasa, we got every piece to match, including the glasses. Got to love that employee discount! ;) :p

[Sazoo]

Ours are Denby Storm. We chose the pattern on the right in these first 2 photos:
http://www.willygoat.com/imagescatalog/Denby/sbpb.jpg

http://www.willygoat.com/imagescatalog/Denby/sipb.jpg

http://www.willygoat.com/imagescatalog/Denby/srbb.jpg

[Janey]

Like Juliemag, my formal china is heirloom. Eight place settings of it was my grandmothers, and then my mother registered for another 4 place settings and some serving pieces. I feel very lucky that it's mine, now. :) It is called Lenox Imperial:
http://static.flickr.com/28/62867840_38e33bcac8_o.jpg

For everyday china, B and I registered for Denby Linen (http://www.denbyusa.com/ProductRange.aspx?ProductCategoryId=1216). B and I both love Denby. :) We chose this particular pattern because it is very neutral, and we thought it would be nice to be able to flop out table linens without worry that they wouldn't go with our dishes.
http://www.kitchengoods.com/l/Linen/Denby_Linen_Divided_Dish_B0007D6HS

B's mom gave me the Teapot for a shower gift last weekend. It was the first piece of Denby we received. Pretty exciting! :D

(Edit - fixed photo of Lenox.)

[t3h_wookiee]

We got the same thing. I just love it! Of course since DH works at Mikasa, we got every piece to match, including the glasses. Got to love that employee discount! ;) :p


I'm jealous! :D We're hitting up the Outlet store in Branson next week to fill in some holes (like the fact that for some reason I only have 5 bread plates :confused: ).

[Sposa06]

All our stuff is Mikasa. We thought it'd be easiest to get everything from one place, plus there is a Mikasa outlet within reasonable driving distance, and another where much of my family lives.

Our formal stuff is City Lights (don't have any yet):
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/L5621_L.jpg

Our everday stuff (we already have some and decided it made sense to just get the rest) is Blue Horizon:
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/MK103_L.jpg

Our flatware is Stanton:
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/GF139_L.jpg

Our crystal is Sonata Platinum:
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/full/T7117_F.JPG

[Rosebud]

I inherited a full set of formal china (Lenox's "Eternal" pattern) several years ago, so we registered for something a bit different.

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/15153_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Bernardaud "Louvre"

This unique pattern is inspired by the architecture of the famous Louvre Museum in Paris and made of exquisite Limoges bone china.

And this is the crystal we registered for:

http://www.giftandcollectibles.com/catalog/images/subcategories/2931.jpg

Waterford "Wynnewood"

[scorpioanne]

This is my china pattern. My china was my grandmother's china and my parents gave it to us a wedding present. It is Spode's Wickerdale pattern that first came out in 1892 I think. Some pieces were missing so I ended up getting them from Ebay.
http://www.tabletopsetc.com/inv_images/1692/9585/80/28824.jpg

[nawsgirl]

Ours is Lenox Southern Vista... so far we have gotten 1 place-setting, although we are about to move cross-country and my family told me they are planning to send us some after we get into our new house....

http://www.lenox.com/images/pattern/swatch/183391602_sw2.jpg

http://www.lenox.com/images/pg/product_images/183391602_wb3_.jpg

[MLA]

This is mine. It's White Pearl bone china from Crate and Barrel:
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/WhitePearlRepImage?$lg$


And my flatware (Gourmet from Crate and Barrel):
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/GourmetFltwr?$lg$

[Reebs]

Hi. I love all of your China, its amazing the different choices out there!

Well I have the same everday china as filmgirl7, the Villeroy & Boch

http://167.206.127.11/fpx/322228.FPX?wid=200&cvt=JPEG http://167.206.127.11/fpx/322233.FPX?wid=200&cvt=JPEG

And our formal china is Royal Worcester "Howard Cobalt Platinum" DH picked it out all by himself and I LOVE it! :D

http://www.householdchina.com/china/worcesterpatterns/howardcobaltplat.jpg http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductLineImages/675.pp.jpg

[kalogrias]

We chose these for "every day china":

Crate and Barrel "Nuit". I love it more than our formal china choice.

http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/NuitRepresentative?$lg$

OUr formal china -- a complete compromise between DH and myself, though it is very pretty.

Elegance White, Mikasa

http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/AN011502_L.jpg

[njnewyearsbride]

vera wang - blanc sur blanc
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/76640_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[cutiepatooty]

Here's ours. I love it. Very simple and elegant.


http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/15125102899C.JPG

Couture Platinum by Mikasa

[Juliana]

Our formal china, all of which my mom bought after spying it a clearance sale at the Lenox outlet:

Lenox Jewel Platinum
http://store1.yimg.com/I/bestwishes_1857_172481688

[EmilyBronte]

I love looking at China patterns!

Here's ours:

Wedgwood Signet Platinum
http://www.belk.com/media/images/products/master/china/wedgwood/signet_platinum/5pps._z1.jpg

We only got 8 place settings because my mom also gave us her China, and she has 8 place settings - so total we have 16 place settings. I tried to find a picture, but couldn't. Anyway, it has a rose in the center and a white gold band around the edge.

Here's our crystal:

Lenox Encore Platinum
http://www.belk.com/media/images/products/master/drinkware/lenox/encore_platinum/flute._z1.jpg

[ADSigMel]

We decided on Mikasa Palatial Gold, with the matching stemware:

http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/L3234021_L.jpg

http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/T2726_L.jpg

I would really like to have the Palatial Gold flatware, too, but neither of the places where we're registered carries it :(

http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/large/GF129_L.jpg

So we're getting Lenox Eternal Gold instead

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/1952612847815PZ.JPG

[babylove]

Waterford Kilbarry Platinum:

http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/1182590000md.jpg

with the Waterford Carina Platinum accent plate:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d907b3127cce93791d65051e00000016108AbtXLZozbti

Vera Wang Classic stemware
http://www.psandcompany.com/images/vera_wang/stems-classic-250.jpg

Lunt Modern Victorian sterling silver flatware
http://www.silversuperstore.com/lunt/modernvictorian.jpg

[babylove]

And our everyday stuff:

C&B Staccato dinnerware:
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/StaccatoRepresentative?$lg$

C&B Portico flatware
(these are the serving pieces b/c I can't find the place setting online)
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/PorticoSrvSet?$lg$

[Etoile]

Our Everyday:
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/DinerRepresentative?$lg$
Crate & Barrel's "Diner"

Our Fancy:
http://sm50171.hostcentric.net/pictures/36426.jpg
Noritake Suzette, circa 1956-1962, 8 6 piece place settings plus 2 serving pieces found at a flea market for $40.

Our fancy flatware:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/1417612327501P.JPG
Oneida Jacqueline

[t3h_wookiee]

For those who have Mikasa china, check out their Outlet stores if you live near one. They've been having a sale for the last month or so, and I think it's good for another week or so. 25% off most sets. I got the huge set of my Palatial Platinum, the 93 piece set I believe (12 place settings, plus other little extras), for only $489 (retail is something like $1,000). Thought I'd let y'all know.

[MsPeachy]

Ours is Lenox Jewel Sapphire
http://www.lenox.com/images/pg/product_images/6087357_wb3_.jpg
I have 6 settings so far and would like at least 2 more.

Our crystal is Waterford Hanover Platinum
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/1150000302md.jpg

[KRM&TPS]

We thought about getting formal china but my aunt says that I can have one of her sets. She has 4 that she got or is her mothers or just bought on her own. So I have not gone to see her in awhile to pick it out.


We did get the Denby Fire Chili and we love it.

http://www.dillards.com/images/product/hc-393_fi.jpg

It is the plates on the right with the creme inset and the design on the rim. We have the plates, bowls, and salad plates in that. Then they really only offer a few pieces in the pattern. We need the platter. We were in Branson and they have a outlet store that has Denby it it. We bought the casserole dish, it was half off. But it is in the sage and cream colors.

We have the Gorham Lady Ann Hiball Glasses and Goblets.

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/59190_fpx.tif?wid=214&bgc=196,194,194&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg


For flatware we chose the Lenox Pearl Platinum.

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/78702_fpx.tif?wid=214&bgc=196,194,194&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[Golightly]

We chose our formal china first...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf08b3127cce9d256154012e00000015108AZtmblm5cNn

Haviland's Val de Loire is our formal choice....

Then I became a china addict and we chose our everyday stuff...

[Golightly]

After I fully fell victim to full-blown china pattern addiction, we mixed and matched three Gien patterns:

Place settings in...
Filet Bleu:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b683ccbf0500000015108AZtmblm5cNn
Including the tureen which I adore and has the same periwinkle blue as Val de Loire.


and

Pont Au Choux:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b683cb3e3200000015108AZtmblm5cNn
We also got the tureen in this pattern. It is gorgeous and smaller than the Filet Bleu one, perfect for serving chili for 4 or six. We didn't register for the small covered boullibase bowls though. (Having serving pieces in my everyday pattern is great because I am more inclined to use them often and they still coordinate well with our formal pattern.)

And some accent pieces in:
Oiseau Bleu:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b683c13e3800000016108AZtmblm5cNn

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b683b73e4e00000015108AZtmblm5cNn

We registered for ridiculously expensive crystal (which was all I really got excited about AND went with our china) and didn't get any, but I am hoping for a piece or two for future Christmas gifts now again.

William Yeoward's Helena:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b69b9d3e6800000016108AZtmblm5cNn

A very old and special set sterling silverware has been earmarked as mine since I was born. It is priceless to my family and I don't see us using it too too often. So I registered for a nice stainless pattern from William Sonoma that looks great with both our formal and everyday patterns.

Laurel flatware:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d727b3127cce93b69b9f3e6a00000016108AZtmblm5cNn

Seeing as it's a possiblilty to have nearly all four patterns on the table at once, I really needed something to tie it all together. As it is, our formal china is currently displayed in a built-in china cabinet, so it is all in the room at the same time and I love how everything compliments without matching perfectly.

Oh dear... can you tell I was off my rocker during the registry process?! My then fiance was ready to have me committed.

Cheers!

[babylove]

Golightly, your china and crystal is GORGEOUS. I am especially in love with your crystal...just beautiful!

[Tanya]

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/08/67/pr-Tableware-Bernardaud_Athena_Platinum_5_Piece_Place_Setting-resized200.jpg
Ours is Athena Platinum by Bernardaud.
We have Madison Platinum by Bernardaud, you're the only person I've come across to also have that brand. Ours is actually a platinum pattern with gold banding.
http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/2/optimized/4802_jpg.tif?wid=270&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[rosa727]

Here is my formal china - Crosshaven Platinum by Waterford - I have 8 place settings, but I would like to get 12 eventually:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d726b3127cce93beaa1166d200000016108ActXLdqzZt_

My formal crystal - Caprice by Waterford - I have 12 of each except for the one on the right:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d726b3127cce93beaa2566e600000016108ActXLdqzZt_

My flatware (I use it for everyday and formal, until we can get silver) - Gorham Frosted Column:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d726b3127cce93beaa78e78b00000015108ActXLdqzZt_

My everyday china - Capri from Crate and Barrel - we have 8 settings:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d726b3127cce93be951ba76f00000016108ActXLdqzZt_

My everyday glasses - Reef from Crate and Barrel - I love the little fish etched on them:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d726b3127cce93be95ba26fe00000016108ActXLdqzZt_

[catch]

MsPeachy, I seriously adore your china! We decided not to get any china because we really wouldn't use it (we eat take out at least 3x a week, if not more, lol) but I might have to make FH reconsider. We do try to cook at least once a month, so that would be our special ocassion to celebrate :D Just two place settings for our romantic at home dates.

[Golightly]

Babylove, Thanks!

It's all working out really well so far... except for that crystal... because we didn't get a single piece. :rolleyes:

[ginastorm]

We chose Nikko's "Black Tie".

http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductLineImages/1897.pp.jpg

It was so inexpensive that we received every piece that we asked for!

[Txfish]

Hey ladies, those of you have the platinum patterns -- try doing a table setting on grey linens. Wow, stunning. Charcoal was the only linen we registered for, because we were so blown away when the bridal consultant set it up like that with our choices -- how open to suggestion are we? LOL!

Ours is: Mikasa Crown Jewel Platinum:
http://www.mikasaandcompany.com/images/catalog/products/large/AK026201.jpg
A close up of the pattern:
http://www.mikasaandcompany.com/images/catalog/products/large/AK026203.jpg

Our everyday is Mikasa French Countryside, which is nice & neutral for any potential chargers and colored linens. Which dh won't "allow", but there's always hope for him.

http://lnt.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-1230896dt.jpg

But, I wish I had gotten the Antique White instead. I like some of the pieces better.

We just did double duty on our crystal, and got Williams Sonoma for everyday & formal use. We just have the all-purpose for our smaller and did a burgundy for our larger red/ water goblet. Matching DOB's and highballs, which double as our everyday drinking glasses. DH, again, doesn't get the whole "needing 14 types of glasses" thing. I have much training to do.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsimgs/rk/images/products/200747/0012/img23m.jpg

Our "formal" silver, is stainless until we can upgrade. I am the third daughter, and as such got the shaft on the family sterling -- both grandmothers' have already been claimed. We have my grandmother's stainless for our everyday, and are using Oneida Taraza for formal. It matches the bead-dot pattern in the china.
http://www.oneida.com/resources/oneidaConsumer/images/products/processed/T602005A.zoom.1.jpg

We have now decided our silver will be Burgundy by Reed & Barton, unless I find something else I love better before we start getting any!
http://www.reedandbarton.com/site/images/products/md/735092013569.jpg

[MsPeachy]

MsPeachy, I seriously adore your china! We decided not to get any china because we really wouldn't use it (we eat take out at least 3x a week, if not more, lol) but I might have to make FH reconsider. We do try to cook at least once a month, so that would be our special ocassion to celebrate :D Just two place settings for our romantic at home dates. Thanks catch! I actually haven't seen my china since we opened our wedding presents. :o But once I get my dining room set, I'm considering keeping the table set with the china & crystal so I can look at it all the time! ;)

[bciob22]

Noritake Chandon Platinum


but I 'm too dumb to post a picture

[lil_geek]

Everyone has such amazing and different choices.

We have decided not to register for china. I just can't justify the $120 per place setting! We would likely not get anywhere near a full set... and then where would we be?

However, we have found a very pretty (and nicley priced) patteren for our 'fancy' dishes from sears..... it is actually Marth Stewart.. and at $60 for 4 place settings I will never feel guilty if we don't use it!!

http://image.sears.ca/icat/42/11/112542110.fpx?cell=500&cvt=jpeg

:) We will likely spend more on our everyday dishes!!

[Kellijo14]

We went for something very functional. We don't have formal dinners, but we did want something we could use for family dinners and not have to worry about getting broken. We went with Malibu Dune Dinnerware by Mikasa. When we registered for it, the bridal consultant took the plate and whacked it on the side of the table. My DH was so impressed, he didn't even want to look at anything else. We thought we may buy a couple of fancy china settings for us to use for special occasions, but right now I like what we have.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/25037104396C.JPG

We have about half of it now. My parents are going to finish up the collection after our reception at the end of September. One thing that we didn't account for was the plate size. Our old microwave is too small so we have to buy a new one to use the big plates in!

We also got this flatware - Cambridge Triumph Sand
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/3606413126801PZ.JPG

[Bellefior]

Haven't seen anyone with my patterns, so here goes:

Formal China: Noritake Silver Palace

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/4/optimized/13294_fpx.tif?

Formal Crystal: Mikasa Sonata Platinum

http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductImages/58000/58603.lg.jpg

Formal Flatware: Oneida Sheraton

http://www.oneida.com/media/E2275005A.JPG

And for everyday dishes: Pfaltzgraff Orleans

http://www.microwavecookingforone.com/Pfaltzgraff/images/Orleans/PfaltzgraffOrleans1.jpg

I wanted to add, had I seen these first, I would have collected them for my formal china. It's Noritake Somerset, from the 50s I believe. I have a tea service for 4 (including teapot).

http://i4.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/df/9d/3e_1_b.JPG

[junkinmytrunk]

This is our everyday stuff - plum fiestaware:

http://www.fiesta-dinnerware.com/Photos/plum4pce.jpg

And here's our china, Bernardaud Fusion:

http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/5/optimized/4795_fpx.tif?wid=213&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[Sue]

More Waterford...

Baron's Court
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/87271_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Mikasa Artic Lights Platinum
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/full/XY770_F.JPG

Oneida Equator
http://www.oneida.com/media/E2280005A.JPG

When I inherit my mom's silver or she gets tired of looking at (whichever comes first :)), this will move to everyday.

[KB57]

Ours is Blanc Sur Blanc by Vera Wang

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/76640_fpx.tif?

I absolutely love it, even though I only have two place settings. My mother and sisters made me take it off my registry bc they promised they would buy me all of it as my shower gift (And didn't want anyone else to buy the place settings). I got the two place settings at my shower, and then they proceeded to tell me "oh, we'll get the rest for you when we have the money, it's not like you are ever going to use it anyway" :confused: That was six months ago. When DH and I have the extra cash, I am just going to buy the other six place settings myself.

Sorry to get off the topic---All of your china is beautiful, ladies, keep posting!

[fierypyropixy]

Ours is Lenox Coronet Platinum:

http://a1325.g.akamai.net/f/1325/5597/1d/167.206.127.11/fpx/328650.fpx?wid=350&cvt=JPEG

Which we exchanged the salad plate in all the place settings for the accent plate:

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Lenox/6111488_wHR?$md$

With Noritake Paris Platinum Crystal:

http://a1315.g.akamai.net/f/1315/5597/1d/167.206.127.11/fpx/330759.FPX?wid=350&cvt=JPEG

And Reed & Barton Country French Flatware, which is so cool b/c the bottom flourish matches the flourish on the china:

http://a1329.g.akamai.net/f/1329/5597/1d/www.fortunoff.com/assets/images/products/610310_lg.jpg

HOWEVER . . .

I did a v.girly intricate pattern as you can see . . . but also was v.attracted to the Kate Spade "Union Street pattern for the completely opposite reason of how modern it is . . . so am slowly collecting that as well.

http://a1330.g.akamai.net/f/1330/5597/1d/167.206.127.11/fpx/324233.fpx?wid=350&cvt=JPEG

[tlew12778]

Everyone has such amazing and different choices.

We have decided not to register for china. I just can't justify the $120 per place setting! We would likely not get anywhere near a full set... and then where would we be? I was browsing through some china patterns and found that Macy's has some awesome sales (these prices were from a couple months back so I don't know if they are still available but these are just examples anyway). For instance:
Mikasa Cameo Platinum
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/full/HK301_F.JPG
Macys.com has a 45 piece set (service for 8 plus 5 extra unknown pieces) for 199.99.
Mikasa Parchment
http://www.mikasa.com/images/product/full/L3438_F.JPG
Macys.com has a 42 piece set (service for 8. plus vegetable dish and platter) on sale for $199.

Here is the link for all of Macys.com expanded sets (http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=10480&PageID=10480*1*12*-1*-1&kw=Expanded%20Sets&LinkType=EverGreen).

[EuropeBride]

Our china is Neuosier by KPM http://ssl.kustermann.de/gifs/porz/KPM/NEU00W.jpg

[cpbride8203]

We have the Lenox Opal Innocence...

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Lenox/6140990_wHR?$md$

They did not have stemware when I registered, so we chose Noritake Vendome...

http://www.noritakechina.com/images/Products/Crystal/G923.jpg

Since I was inherting sterling flatware from my grandmother, we did not register for formal flatware...We received a nice complete set with serving pieces from Bed Bath and Beyond...I think it was made by Cambridge Silversmiths

[Hangin'in]

Mine is Persia by Wedgwood... and it was discontinued last December...:mad:

http://store1.yimg.com/I/crystallia_1864_80761059

This picture doesn't do the china justice!

[southhavenjen]

I have a question for you ladies - especially the ladies that have china with a gold rim. I inherited a set of china and a set of sterling silver. The china pattern has a lot of gold in it. Here's a picture:

http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/M/minton_marlborough_dinner_plate_P0000053727S0004T2 .jpg

When I set the table, I think the silver of the flatware clashes with the gold on the plate. I've always had it ingrained in me not to mix silver and gold jewelry, so maybe that's where this is coming from. ;)

What do you ladies with the gold-rimmed china do? Do you have gold-accented silver or do you just go with the silver colored flatware? Does it look OK?

ETA: Sorry the picture didn't come out so well. The scrollwork on the plate is gold, as well as the center band. It also has a gold rim. There is a navy blue band along the gold on the rim.

[QueenDillyDally]

This is our "informal" china:

It is Villeroy & Boch, Twist Alea, Lemone

http://www.villeroy-boch.com/fileadmin/picdb/produkte/tk/large/1360gruppe-preview.jpg

We only registered for this informal china and also everyday dishes (from Target) as we knew we would not be having any "fancy" dinnerparties. Not to mention, we only had 100 guests at our wedding and knew we would only end up with one or two place settings of formal china.

I LOVE our china - our kitchen is yellow, blue & white so it matches really well and sits in our hutch. Ironic, because we were married and had the china before we even went house hunting. Everything we registered for and received at our wedding matched our kitchen perfectly when we moved in.

[Linnybubbles]

Ours is Noritake Sanderville. Here is the sugar bowl, it shows the pattern well. There are some pale greens in it, which I love.http://www.noritakechina.com/images/Products/Accessories/4789/4789.422.jpg

[Janey]

What do you ladies with the gold-rimmed china do? Do you have gold-accented silver or do you just go with the silver colored flatware? Does it look OK?
I have gold-rimmed china (Lenox Imperial, posted earlier in the thread) but I have just regular silver (Reed & Barton Spanish Baroque (http://www.silversuperstore.com/reedgraphics/spanbarbig.jpg)). Personally, I'm not a fan of the combination of the gold-accented silver. We do have other gold accents in our formal table, though. We have: White Waterford tablecloth, gold Waterford table-runner in same pattern as tablecloth, gold Waterford napkins, gold-n-white china, silver silverware. We also have some metal serveware that is silver. I wish I could dress the table up just so I could take a picture for you, but no go since it's still in Alaska. :)

[southhavenjen]

I have gold-rimmed china (Lenox Imperial, posted earlier in the thread) but I have just regular silver (Reed & Barton Spanish Baroque (http://www.silversuperstore.com/reedgraphics/spanbarbig.jpg)). Personally, I'm not a fan of the combination of the gold-accented silver. We do have other gold accents in our formal table, though. We have: White Waterford tablecloth, gold Waterford table-runner in same pattern as tablecloth, gold Waterford napkins, gold-n-white china, silver silverware. We also have some metal serveware that is silver. I wish I could dress the table up just so I could take a picture for you, but no go since it's still in Alaska. :)

Bummer, I wish I could see your table all set! It sounds beautiful.

I am not a fan of the gold-accented silver, either. It seems a bit over-the-top for us - we're generally pretty understated people. Maybe I am just being stupid and the silver looks fine with the china. I imagine it's what most people use with the gold-rimmed china.

[nicole]

I got this set of 8 settings on ebay for $8. It's not my 1st choice, but... it was $8! And the edges are platinum.

http://images.snapfish.com/3454%3B69523232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D% 3C47%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A48888447ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/3454%3B69523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D% 3C47%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A4888%3A237ot1lsi

This is the stuff we originally were going to register for. They're casual enough for everday use but nice enough (bone china) for nicer occasions. We're not hosting any formal dinner parties anytime soon.

Halo from C&B. The only thing I don't love about these is the handles on the cups. They're a little uncomfortable.
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/HaloRepImage?$lg$

[jesseybell]

Noritake Aegean Mist - I can't wait to use it! I have 4 place settings, plus accent plates and soup plates and my mom completed the other pieces for my birthday. Hopefully I'll get 2 more place settings for Xmas and then I'll buy 2 more so I have 8.

http://www.noritakechina.com/images/Products/WhitePorcelain/7983.jpg

[Aimee]

Our formal china is Lenox Hayworth:

http://www.ross-simons.com/images/p0226465c.jpg

It's meant to coordinate with my mom's china, Lenox Autumn:

http://www.ross-simons.com/images/p0208201c.jpg

I always knew I'd get something plain, and my mom suggested that I get something that coordinates with her china, as I'm an only child and would be getting hers one day. We've set them together and it looks really great.

Our everyday china is Wedgwood Colosseum:

http://www.ross-simons.com/images/p0219838b.jpg

I saw it at Tuesday Morning (of all places) and fell in love! It's pricey at the department stores, but Ross Simons, etc puts some great sales on it. Despite being "china" it's very durable and we put it in the dishwasher and everything.

Re: gold accented china and flatware, I've never considered gold-accented flatware. It's just not me. My mom has never used it with her gold-rimmed china either. It's always looked fine to set the silver next to the gold trim china.

[Esq.]

Waterford's Laurel:
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_enlarged/1052820000lg.jpg

Crate and Barrel's Epoch Blue Line:
http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/CrateandBarrel/EpochBlueRep?$lg$

Oneida's Othenia:
http://www.oneida.com/media/E2525005A.JPG

Empire Silver:
http://www.silverqueen.com/Order/Picture1.asp?PictureID=25257

[tlew12778]

We chose Villeroy & Boch Ivoire:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/vi_pi_ivoire_02.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/vi_pi_ivoire_01.jpg

I think we will go with Christofle Malmaison for the accompanying silver:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/malmaison.jpg

[Kelly51703]

We have Rochelle by Noritake. It's packed in the basement. Hopefully I'll get to use it some day...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df06b3127cce96b8e4b60ef400000046108Acs2zVmzbM5

[Katyanne]

Everyone's china is beautiful, I can't believe how many different styles there are.

We chose an informal style but once we get into a house and have more space I'd like to invest in a nice set of formal china.

We chose Fiestaware in cobalt blue and I honestly love it.
http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/images/products/ACF4119.jpg

We also received some nice extra's from a few guests at our shower
http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/images/products/1366a.jpg
in cobalt.
http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/images/products/723107lg.jpg
these are great for chilli

http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/images/products/1377a.jpg
This is great for serving a main dish or side. I love having a nice serving platter like this. And everything we received was in the cobalt blue. Oh yeah and we received two large serving bowls. I just love this pattern.

Katie
PS I love it because it matches my kitchenaid mixer ;)

[bnaseelen2]

Our fancy stuff. . .
Noritake "Cameroon"
http://www.caplanduval2000.com/noritake/noritake-images/cameroon_sand.jpg

Every day (Target)
"Dunes"
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000ASDH70.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg


Our awesome silverware, that I love SO much! :D (Linens 'N Things)
"Robert Welch Ammonite"
http://lnt.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-1190151p275w.jpg

[SlvSpring]

We registered for Kate Spade's June Lane... We got about half the place settings we registered for as well as some serving pieces. We hope to add on here and there and get some for Christmas from the family as the years go on! (It's very expensive!)
Anyway...here it is....we just love it!!!
http://www.parkavegifts.com/id-1045//ImgUpload/P_H010I05_1429390.JPG
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/121817_fpx.tif?wid=250&fmt=jpeg&qlt=100

[elissa]

We have Vera Wang by Wedgwood Imperial Scroll

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/8/optimized/109128_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

and Waterford Lucerne Crystal

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/13347_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

and Wedgwood Juliet Flatware

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/5/optimized/74665_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg


We LOVE all of it, just need to add a few more crystal pieces!

[maplekitty]

slvspring - oh I love that!! It's gorgeous, and I have an afinity for dragonflies myself!! :D

[cindilouwho]

Our china is Federal Cobalt Platnium by Lenox
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Lenox/6065296_wHR?$md$

[Veleno]

We chose Villeroy & Boch Ivoire:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/vi_pi_ivoire_02.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/vi_pi_ivoire_01.jpg



We also choose this china , really beautiful

[TaterBaby]

Our fine china is Kate Spade "Union Street"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/9/optimized/121809_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

with the "Larabee Road" polka dot accent plates.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/121812_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

"Larabee Road" tidbit plates (my fav!)
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/210587_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Stemware is Noritake "Paris"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/13746_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Our everyday china is Lenox "Butler's Pantry"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/67850_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Flatware is Lenox "Swedish Lodge"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/74591_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

[stacyface]

Our china is by Kate Spade

http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/7/optimized/1957_fpx.tif?wid=213&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

In Platinum edging with the larabee road accent plates:

http://images.bloomingdales.com/is/image/BLM/products/3/optimized/2003_fpx.tif?wid=213&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bilin&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

For everyday dinnerware, Fiestaware in white:

http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/images/products/whitemed.jpg

For flatware, Pottery Barn's classic design:

http://a451.g.akamai.net/7/451/1713/0001/image1.styleinamerica.com/pbecimgs/images/products/200605/0005/img70m.jpg

For glassware, Pottery Barn classic glasses, and Tiffany wine glasses, champagne flutes. We registered for sterling silver flatware, but I am not counting on it! :)

[fierypyropixy]

Our fine china is Kate Spade "Union Street"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/9/optimized/121809_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

with the "Larabee Road" polka dot accent plates.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/121812_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

"Larabee Road" tidbit plates (my fav!)
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/7/optimized/210587_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Stemware is Noritake "Paris"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/6/optimized/13746_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Our everyday china is Lenox "Butler's Pantry"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/67850_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Flatware is Lenox "Swedish Lodge"
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/1/optimized/74591_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Hey, we paired Union Street with Paris as well . . . what a coinkidink :-)

[Leilynne]

Ours is Seville by Wedgewood. I love it, especially the salad plate.
http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/crystallia_1882_75979362

[stephie61706]

Here is our fancy china
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/19439103591C.JPG
My FH picked it out so I couldn't say no since he finally had an opinion about something ;)
He also picked the siver, it must have been a good day for him!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/12337102401C.JPG
For everyday dishes we have Fiestawear in Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Persimmon, Shamrock, Sunflower and Cinnabar. I LOVE it, it's so fun!

[TaterBaby]

fierypyropixy, I read thru this whole thread yesterday and saw your original post. Another "coinkidink" - when I registered for the Kate Spade china, it had just come out in stores here. In fact, it wasn't even in Dillards yet, where I needed to register for DH's family. So, I registered for Lenox Coronet Platinum with the accent plates that you posted. I loved it too, but did end up returning it because I ended up with my full set of Kate Spade. How funny that we have such similar taste!

[fierypyropixy]

fierypyropixy, I read thru this whole thread yesterday and saw your original post. Another "coinkidink" - when I registered for the Kate Spade china, it had just come out in stores here. In fact, it wasn't even in Dillards yet, where I needed to register for DH's family. So, I registered for Lenox Coronet Platinum with the accent plates that you posted. I loved it too, but did end up returning it because I ended up with my full set of Kate Spade. How funny that we have such similar taste!

That is just too, too bizarre . . . we were registered in Dillard's too, mostly for family reasons . . .

Ours didn't carry the Kate Spade, though, and I think they still don't . . . maybe it was a North Carolina vs. Tennessee thing?

Unfortunately, only my grandmother and aunt, and sister-in-law decided to go for the china (everyone else only thought of getting a gift the day of the shower, etc, and Dillards kept nothing in stock. argh. so they all went for the Bed Bath and Beyond registry . . .), so . . . I decided to go half and half . . . 6 sets of each pattern . . .each goes well with the Paris and the silverware we chose, so I guess I get to enjoy both sides of the fence!

(My poor husband can't for the life of him understand why we even NEED the china, or why I keep bringing it out for simple hamburgers and fries nights . . . sigh. men!)

Ok, hijack over :-)

[amyyellowstone]

How is everyone's china holding up? I originally was not going to register for china (our lives are not that fancy and I already have too much clutter in life). However, I read the other day that china is much stronger than average daily dishes and can/should be used everyday...why pack it up in the closet for special occasions (yes, for burger and fries nights). I am wondering opinions on this concept...of course, I would then lean towards the china that is not $30 for a plate so I wouldn't feel horrible if one did break...Thanks

[scorpioanne]

My china belonged to my grandmother so it is at least 70 years old. Prior to her death in 1983 she had started using it for everyday so it wasn't babied really except by me. I am so thrilled to have it.

[tlew12778]

Somebody else does this... I can't remember who but if you dig up the old WC thread she posted that she used hers everyday.

I think that if you drop a plate, you drop a plate, regardless of the cost you know? How often do you drop plates? I think in the 3 years I have had my current set (everyday cheap stuff), I have dropped one once. If you want to use china, I would make damn sure it was dishwasher safe for one (I don't think you want to handwash it all right?) and that it doesn't have any embellishments that will wear off over time. I'm actually thinking about using my silver for everyday wear. It's not that fancy and it can go in the dishwasher.

[southhavenjen]

From what I understand, bone china is very strong, and unfortunately, that's the expensive stuff. I can attest to the strength of bone china. I have a plate rack hanging on my wall to display plates. Some of my bone china salad plates were on there, along with some cheaper china I have. One day, the whole thing fell off the wall onto the hardwood floor. The cheaper china smashed to bits; my bone china plates survived intact. I was totally amazed.

I second what the people say about making sure your china is dishwasher and microwave safe if you plan on using it every day. The main reason we don't use our china every day is because I don't want to have to hand-wash the dishes. My china has gold on it that would wear off in the dishwasher, and it is also not microwave-safe. We microwave leftovers a lot and that is just not possible to do with my china.

[amyyellowstone]

Regarding using your silver for everyday use, I read that the more you use it the better the polish will stay. The more it sits the more it tarnishes. I think it is a great idea.

[tlew12778]

Regarding using your silver for everyday use, I read that the more you use it the better the polish will stay. The more it sits the more it tarnishes. I think it is a great idea.
That's actually why I was thinking of using it everyday. The pamphlet they gave me said that if I don't use it everyday, I should still send it through the dishwasher every now and then anyway to keep the tarnish away, so I figured we may as well use it right? Otherwise I am supposed to keep it wrapped up in special anti-oxidation clothes.

[Calla Lilly]

Our china (Vera Wang Grosgrain) was purchased online. The packing was awful...basically the individual boxes were in a big box with no extra packing materia. We were certain the china would be broken, especially since there was a lot of dammage to the outer box. However, the china was perfect with no dammage. I had not planned on using the dishwasher with the china, but at that point I realized the stuff must be strong to make it to us. We are keeping our eyes out for some more casual bone china, which we would use on a more regular basis.

[tinkerbelljenny]

This is my china-Royal Doulton TENNYSON
http://www.dishesdecorandmore.com/catalog/images/detail/RD01783002.jpg

[KeliAnn]

Our china belonged to my grandmother, and it really means a lot to me, so it will be our only china. My FH also has his grandmother's china, but I can't remember what it looks like right now.

My china is the Lenox Autumn Presidential pattern

http://static.flickr.com/48/116000852_90b12be6b6_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/53/116000853_da86105575_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/45/116000854_454571b5a9_o.jpg

edited to fix a bad link

[tlew12778]

What do you ladies with the gold-rimmed china do? Do you have gold-accented silver or do you just go with the silver colored flatware? Does it look OK? I compared both and actually thought the gold-accented silverware was a bit too much with the gold-accented plates. It makes the whole placesetting really royal feeling, which doesn't really fit with my decor considering I don't live in a palace ;). The lady at Christofle (which is the gold-accented silver I was considering) highly recommended NOT pairing our dishes with gold-accented silverware as it takes away from the dish.

What did everyone do about completing their china? After a lot of phenagling with our registry and returning stuff we didn't really want, I now have 6 complete settings plus the serving pieces. I can't imagine that we will have more than 6 ppl eating at our current table (it won't fit more than 6 ppl), so that's ok for now. But man... completing the remaining 6 settings, plus virtually ALL Of our silver which no one touched is going to cost soooo much. I'm worried that one day I'll hear that the pattern is being discontinued and have to suddenly fork over thousands to complete the set :rolleyes:.

[babylove]

What did everyone do about completing their china?
What we did is probably not the norm...we registered for 16 placesettings of china, crystal and silver b/c we both have large immediate families. I really can't remember how much of it was purchased as gifts, but we just decided to bite the bullet and finish off the rest of it. We figured there would never be a time in life when we would have that kind of disposable income again considering how expensive kids are (!) so we just did it right then while we had the money. So now I have 16 placesettings of everything. I'm glad we did it b/c now I don't have to worry about not having enough or the pattern being discontinued.

[Aimee]

How is everyone's china holding up?

Well, my formal china (Lennox Hayworth) hasn't made it out of the box, but my everyday dishes are bone china and they're doing great. The pattern is Wedgwood Colosseum. I've broken maybe one plate in the 2 years we've had it. It goes in the dishwasher and the microwave. The only thing I'm a picky about is it going in the fridge. I don't want to subject it to extreme temperature swings (such as the fridge to the microwave) causing fissures under the glaze. It was a bit pricey for everyday dishes but I love it and it makes us happy. So, why not?


What did everyone do about completing their china?
I registered for 12 place settings and got 11. I returned 3 so I'd have a set of 8, and put that credit toward some crystal and silver. I've only got 5 ps of the silver (Gorham Fairfax) and have 8 ps of some of my crystal, 4 of others. I actually found it (Waterford Lismore) at Sam's of all places. And, it was a great price. I just need 4 more stems of the goblets and I'll have a full set of 8.

[Rosebud]

What did everyone do about completing their china?

We only got about half of our formal china-- and not in full place settings, so it's really mismatched right now. It was too expensive for us to complete the whole set, so we've just kept the registry open so that family members can continue to purchase it for birthday/ Christmas gifts in the future.

We do have some Macy's gift cards that we'll probably put towards the rest of it after Christmas.

[greengables]

For those of you fretting over completing your china, crystal, silver - there are birthdays and Christmas and anniversaries for years to come! Patterns being discontinued? No sweat! Companies like Replacements will have those patterns forever (well, maybe not really but darn close). Seriously, I don't think anyone should think they need to receive it ALL as wedding gifts and that if they don't, they might as well return it all and forget it. I think brides should expect to complete their pattern over time.

[t3h_wookiee]

We bought a 12 place setting of our china at the Mikasa outlets in Branson for only 1/3 of what their store cost was! So now we have 20 place settings total (we have large families!). :D Now it's on to the silverware (we need 12 more settings) and the crystal (which hasn't been touched yet).

[sea74]

Companies like Replacements will have those patterns forever (well, maybe not really but darn close).

The chine DH and I have came from his grandparents. We wanted to bring the placesettings up to service for 18 (both have larget families) so we contacted Replacements and they had what we needed. I was so surprised because the pattern was SO. OLD.

[raven077]

There are some nice patterns here. :)

My china belonged to my grandmother so it is at least 70 years old. Prior to her death in 1983 she had started using it for everyday so it wasn't babied really except by me. I am so thrilled to have it.

Awesome. We did the same thing. I didn't feel that we would use china enough to warrant a brand new pattern, plus, I've always loved my gramma's. And it's almost like, what's the point of everyone having something to pass down, if everyone gets a new set and no one passes theirs down? :rolleyes: We also asked for a few serving pieces of plain white, rimmed in gold to supplement since she didn't have the crazy amount of stuff that most sets now have.

Noritake: Cereus
http://homepage.mac.com/karen077/Sites/WebImages/Wedding/NoritakeCereus_VegetableBowl.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/karen077/Sites/WebImages/Wedding/NoritakeCereus_DinnerPlate.jpg

[andy's di]

We recieved our formal china from my grandmother when she passed away, so we registered for Denby Jet for our casual dinnerware:

Plate (black rimmed on the left)
http://www.denby.co.uk/assets/image/products/standard/24849.jpg

Mugs:
http://www.denby.co.uk/assets/image/products/standard/24882.jpg

Stripes Cereal Bowl:
http://www.denby.co.uk/assets/image/products/standard/24884.jpg

We also registered for the pasta bowls, saucers and some serving dishes.

The set that we received from my Grandma was Noritake Tahoe:

http://www.noritakechina.com/images/Products/WhitePorcelain/2585.jpg

We'll see how many sets we receive and then slowly build up - and maybe add a few pieces to the Noritake set :p

[raven077]

andy's di, first off, great avatar. :D
next off, your everyday china pattern is totally the one we fell in love with too! But we decided it was just a little too out of our price range for everyday stuff, so we ended up with Crate & Barrel: Shale. But yeah, yours was one we both agreed on right away. LOL.

Crate & Barrel: Shale
http://homepage.mac.com/karen077/Sites/WebImages/Wedding/ShaleRepImage.jpg

[meatpie]

I am considering returning the china we received from our wedding for something different. I can't explain why or what I want, so I thought I'd ask everyone to post theirs! Tell me all about it!!

This is our current china. I don't hate it, I guess I'm just wondering if there is something I will love even more out there?

http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6%3DzqH%3AxxqUD7qRUrKxzX7BHpUUKx gXPo0%3F87KR6xqpxQQ0axPQGxPJ0xv8uOc5xQQQPa0aP00a0o qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPo0%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,442,442

Hmmm. photo does not show up. Here is the link:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=103001&RN=498

[nicole]

Yeah Snapfish is going the way of Shutterfly. You can't hotlink any new pictures. I think the old ones still work though

I got some china on ebay for really really cheap. It's not what I would choose if I could have any china in the world (that would be Vera Wang Grosgrain), but it will work. We'll probably hardly use it. :)
http://images1.snapfish.com/347%3A287%3C7%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D%3C4%3B%3D%3C 47%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A48888447ot1lsi

[Sadie]

Mine is Wedgwood's India:
http://sc7img.dillards.com/is/image/DillardsZoom/hc-235_zi?$product$

[tlew12778]

Villeroy & Boch - Ivoire:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/ivoire.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/vi_pi_ivoire_01.jpg

Silver to go with the china (Sambonet - Filet Toiras):
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c142/tlew12778/China/LP52756S.jpg

You can get expanded sets for pretty cheap. I don't know that you'd get what your china is worth if you sell it.

[Janey]

There's a thread for this in the Wedding section.

Show us your china!! (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3314&highlight=china)

[laura]

You know, I *LOVED* my china when I picked it out, but I could not for the life of me remember what it was called when I clicked on this thread. I had to do a search of the Lenox website to figure it out!

Anyway, it's Lenox Pearl Platinum -

http://www.bestcrystal.com//uploads/images/products/LChPearlPlat5.jpg

I tried to pick something classic, but I kind of wish I would have gone w/ something more fun.

[jajacobsen]

Well, I am a "china addict", so I have at least three sets: The first is Johann Haviland's Blue Garland. I started collecting it when I was quite young and it seemd very much like what "proper china" should be. It is lovely for bridal or baby showers, although I have a service for 12!
http://www.robbinsnest.com/JohannHaviland/images/jhbggroup.jpg

The next is Spode's Woodland. DH and I staretd collecting it when I lived in Staffordshire in theUK, and we were able to purchase several pieces from teh pottery where it is made. It is great for aumn or winter events

http://www.giftcollector.com/ProductLineImages/737.pp.jpg


The last is Kate Spade's Grammercy Park. I Just love it and I use it for less formal or summer events:
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/8/optimized/140968_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

Ths doesn't even count the service for 8 of my grandmother's that my dad unexpectedly gave me as a wedding present. It is unlabelled as to manufacturer but it is 8, 5 piece place settings, ivory bone china with a large 18k gold border. I don't have a picture of it.

[2kCougar]

Royal Albert Old Country Roses
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/9/optimized/17499_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg

And Waterford Saxony flutes
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/1230000602md.jpg

Good thing I posted in this thread. I found out that the stemware is discontinued. I still need 4 water goblets!

[Sin Nombre]

I love my china & stemware; just wish I had more opportunity to use it!

Noritake Shenahdoah:

http://www.fortunoff.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=320573&index=10&corp%5Fgift=0&dept%5Fid=320103

And Waterford Wynnewood Platinum:

http://www.fortunoff.com/product.asp?pf_id=330967&sea_state=

2kCougar; I love yours, as well!

[msnicolea]

We have DH's grandmother's set of Lenox Autumn:
http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00027OFHU.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg It's really lovely but we rarely use it--it's so formal.

What I would love to have eventually is something funky from the Kate Spade line: I love both the "June Lane" and "Corona Grove" patterns.

[Eric's Wife]

We have Waterford Westport:
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_product/114394md.jpg

[laura]

LOVE that Kate Spade Grammercy Park - my husband said it was "too girly" for us. :p

[LoveandLaw]

My main pattern is Wedgwood's Madrid, but I also incorporate some pieces from Wedgwood's Celectial Platinum (accent/salad plates, soup bowls, serving pieces, etc.). Both patterns have the same trim, so they go perfectly together.

Madrid:
http://www.wedgwoodusa.com/images/product_enlarged/501154Mood1lg.jpg

Celestial Platinum:
http://www.bestcrystal.com//uploads/images/products/WWCelestial-Platinum5PP.jpg

I love the rim on the accent/salad plates (far left). If the whole pattern had been like that, I might have just gone with the whole set.

[meatpie]

I LOVE all the patterns!

Anyone have a good website where I can peruse china?

[jajacobsen]

laura - well I said that if we had the "manly" dead bird china (Spode Woodland) that he loves so much (and in reality, I do too) then I needed a pretty uptown pattern (Kate Spade, Grammercy Park) as well. It works out niceseasonally becaus ethe Spode feel sright in autumn through winter and teh Kate Spade for sroing and fall. One of teh benefits of marrying later in life combining two completely stocked houses is tat you can register for completely non-necessary stuff!

[rosa727]

meatpie: Fortunoff (www.fortunoff.com) has a HUGE selection, even though they only have stores in the NYC area. Also, the Knot has a huge online china selection.

[tlew12778]

Anyone have a good website where I can peruse china?
Actually, I wasted so much time perusing china on websites to be totally honest. When I went to see them in person, I ended up not liking them. Then I had the additional problem of choosing a pattern, then having to choose a registry store around that (since not all stores carried that pattern). I really recommend that you go to your local dept stores, where you are interested in registering, and just seeing what they have.

[MrsDroege]

I love this pattern:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007U78HQ.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS384_.jpg
Its going on our registry! Gotta love target!

[jajacobsen]

You can get some ideas by looking at websites like Macys.com but I agree with tlew12778 that often china looks very different in person in how it reflects teh light and how glazes are applied.

[tlew12778]

I don't know if anyone has this china but Overstock has a Royal Doulton Royal Platinum 45-piece Dinnerware Set on sale (http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=2093498) for $169.99. It includes:
Set includes:

* Eight 10.5-inch dinner plates
* Eight 7.75-inch salad plates
* Eight 6.5-inch bread/butter plates
* Eight 8-oz. teacups
* Eight saucers
* 12-oz. sugar bowl with lid
* 12-oz. creamer
* 10-inch round serving bowl (48 oz.)

[imagirliegirl]

Here's what we registered for:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/34758106063CZ.JPG

Vera Wang Grosgrain 5-Piece Place Setting

[mamapicklejuice]

Eric'sWife - My sister is registered for that china - it's lovely!

My china is "Nature" from Tiffany's...
http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/category.aspx?menu=3&cid=130343&mcat=148206&isMenu=1

[mpc863]

we have waterford newgrange platinum:
http://www.waterford.com/images/product_enlarged/119974lg.jpg

[DaNiGaToR]

We registered for Kate Spade's Library Lane - Platinum
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/peacelovehope/Registry%20stuff/52767109172CZ.jpg

It's china that I never knew I wanted and really hope people buy for us, lol!

[AHammer]

Mine is Touraine by Noritake. It's really not anything I'd pick out on my own, but my grandfather brought it back from Japan after he did his thing there in WWII, and now it's mine. :)

http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/N/noritake_touraine_dinner_plate_P0000069542S0002T2. jpg

[ivansbabe]

Here is mine, Rowley by Royal Doulton

http://www.hanipol.com.pl/pic/694.jpg

[Mentul77]

Here is our fancy china
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/19439103591C.JPG
My FH picked it out so I couldn't say no since he finally had an opinion about something ;)
He also picked the siver, it must have been a good day for him!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/380/12337102401C.JPG
For everyday dishes we have Fiestawear in Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Persimmon, Shamrock, Sunflower and Cinnabar. I LOVE it, it's so fun!

Okay I know this is an old quote but I was just reading through the thread and came across it and it made me do a double take. We have the same flatware but not the satin (I wanted the satin but my dh preferred the regular) and the exact same fiestaware colors just without the shamrock. Apparently great minds think alike! :D

However we don't have any fancy china. My mom has several sets that I will eventually get so I just (actually last week) picked up some basic white with a platinum edge porcelain that Linens 'n things had on sale. I found some other pieces at Target that matched and some accent pieces with silver snowflakes that I liked to add to it. So it isn't anything expensive or fancy but it works for what I need right now.

[firefly]

we have 2 sets of formal china. both were handed down to us.

I can't find pictures or additions to either set.

we *thought* we found the set at Macy's but after it was ordered it was VERY different even though it had the same name.


we have Mikasa 'cambridge' and Crown N Ming "Jian Shiang"
wow I actually just found it on replacements. it wasn't there 6 years ago:

http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/M/mikasa_cambridge_salad_plate_P0000058210S0009T2.jp g


the crown N ming I still cannot find.

I really don't like either of them. I'm in love with my grandmothers which she has promised to me, and I'll gladly wait for them, as I get to use them every holiday anyways. :)

[NYCBella]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f58/missb396/Knot%20Bio%20Pics/210543_fpxtif.jpg

Bellina by Lenox.

[looch]

Wedgewood India. Love it, love it.

Am also thinking about getting Ralph Lauren's Mandarin blue and white pattern for a change.

[Geranium]

Everyday: Villeroy & Boch Audun
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/bwyellow.jpg

Holiday: Portmeirion Hollly & Ivy
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/415TFSQ27DL_SS500_.jpg

For the china cabinet: DH's grandmother's china
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/Goltzplate.jpg

[dana b]

philippe deshoulieres orsay powder blue
http://www.michaelcfina.com/ic/mcfina/sections/tableware_entertaining/by_brand/philippe-deshoulieres/%3Aproduct/sku/CHPHDEORPB.html
mixed with lenox beaded majesty
http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/L/lenox_china_beaded_majesty_dinner_plate_P000019014 8S0002T2.jpg
casual - lenox butler's pantry / butler's pantry gourmet and linen closet
http://www.michaelcfina.com/ic/mcfina/sections/tableware_entertaining/casual_dinnerware/whites_ivories/:product/sku/CHLENOBUPA.html
everyday - reproduction bauer
http://www.bauerpottery.com/