Archive for December, 2008

Types of dinnerware

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Ironstone, stoneware, earthenware, dolomite, porcelain, china, bone china
These are all different types of ceramic dinnerware bodies.
Basically, ceramics is clay and water. The type of clay, the amount of water, and the temperature at which is ceramic is fired will determine the type of ceramic dinnerware.
When the clay is cheap and the temperature is low, [...]

How many dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, etc. should I register for, own, or buy?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

For your regular day to day life, the minimum amount is 4. The maximum amount depends on the number of people you feed on a daily basis. The ideal number is to own twice as many dinner plates as you have people to feed, for most people don’t like to do the dishes [...]

Serving a Holiday Meal and Holiday conversation at the table

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

A big meal is on the menu. Do you have all the dinnerware you need?

The extra pieces you need is easy. You need extra plates (in a variety of sizes depending on your menu), extra serving bowls (with and without lids) and maybe an extra platter.
Bring out that platter that Grandmom gave you. [...]

Holiday dinners

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Holiday dinners are an exciting time when friends and family gather together. A great way to decorate for the holidays is to use a holiday or Christmas dinnerware pattern. That way, your decorating is seasonal and functional.

There are a wide variety of patterns and dinnerware styles to pick from. The two most [...]

Pure Red dinnerware by Mikasa

Monday, December 1st, 2008

One of the hottest dinnerware patterns is Pure Red dinnerware by Mikasa.

Pure Red dinnerware was introduced a little over a year ago, and it is a hit! Pure Red is a white porcelain dinnerware line with vivid color for its easy on the eyes impressionistic floral leaf design accented by smart red lines. [...]