Ildeth, I noticed that Apartment Therapy had a quick roundup of inexpensive white dishes: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/tabletop-servingware/budget-basics-cheap-white-dinnerware-shoppers-guide-136039
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Shebolt, Fiesta ware is a great idea too! I almost bought it when I switched up my everyday dishes.
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I love fiesta ware, and have it lined up for my next everyday dishes! I currently have stoneware from Scotland called "Thistleware"which I love, but yes it chps - and breaks pretty easily, and worst of all is not manufactured any more. There are a few pieces on eBay, mostly serving dishes. I'm down to two cereal bowls but otherwise have most of a serving for six, but several chipped plates. When it gets down, I'll put my pieces on eBay and get the fiesta ware.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hey All,
I have a set of china dishes that I have used maybe one time in the almost 15 years I have had them. I received them as a wedding present and am now in the process of a divorce and want to get rid of them(and any thing that is a reminder of my soon to be ex and our wedding day). Does anyone have any idea of how to go about selling them or getting rid of them aside from my sister's idea of using them for target practice LOL? Any suggestions would help. I know they are not antique(at least as far as I am aware they aren't). Thanks!!
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scole911: If you want to sell it, your best bet would be CraigsList for a local pick-up. Forget eBay, you don't want to have to pack and ship the stuff... it would take too long and cost you a small fortune. You might be better off simply donating the set to charity (Goodwill or what have you) just to be well rid of it asap. On the other hand, target practice sounds good, too!
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Pkilmain- i know its been a year but-
have you gotten your Fiestaware yet? I love the stuff.Posted 1 month ago # -
Give it up if you don't use it. It just becomes a burden.
I was offered all of my mother's crystal and ruby glass which she had inherited from her mother. I think I will decline. I have lost many family members and I have never felt that I connected to them through the objects they left behind. I may regret it one day, but I think that it is right for me.
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I love and use my own wedding crystal/china and those sets given to me from mine/dh's family.
I also use/love the old linen that's been passed down to me.
I quite like pretty dishes and linen and the like, but it's not everyone's cup of tea.
I don't particularly love the silver, but I use it when needed.
It will go to my dd's when the time comes, as they all 5 have expressed wanting some.
I suppose if I didn't love it I would find it a new home, though. I wouldn't keep it
only because it was from family. More likely, I'd save a piece or two, though.Posted 1 month ago # -
Over the past year I've brought out the good china more often (our set was found in an antique shop, full settings for 12, with serving pieces, for less than $500; it's rare and gorgeous and I love it), given away almost all the cheap wineglasses, started regularly using our "good" crystal, and sold our few pieces of sterling flatware.
I figured a 10th anniversary was the time to quit saving things for "special occasions." And with metal prices where they are, I got back what we paid for the silver +. Also swapped out our boring Oneida stainless for a set of vintage stainless. I do like setting a pretty table and hosting a dinner party is one of the best ways to bring together our various friends.
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