I know I drove my new husband nuts when we registered. I changed my mind about a million times, and researched everything on our registry. I was the worst when it came to choosing China. I looked first at various beautifully painted patterns, only to realize that they weren't dishwasher or microwave safe. And most of the White patterns were so dainty my husband wouldn't even pick them up in the stores, so I was terrified to have them around him and children, since we have 4 neices and 2 nephews under the age of 8. My solution came in this china.
The pattern is elegantly simple so it will never be dated and even though it's thin and light (yes, it's translucent, you can see light through it, but good china is supposed to be) it is a comfortable fit for everyone who uses it, from my 6'6" husband to our 2 year old neice.
This China is also microwave safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe and chip resistant. I've found this to hold true because my husband always overloads the sinks and dishwasher, and tends not to care where he puts things. My Mikasa china is holding up beautifully.My teacups have been used to bake souffles, freeze parfaits and all of the dishes have been repeatedly microwaved.Yes THIS CHINA IS OVEN, FREEZER, DISHWASHER, MICROWAVE ETC. PROOF!My only advise is wipe the cups before they go in the dishwasher.
If you like drinking the milk out of your cereal bowl, I would suggest either purchasing additional cereal bowls or purchasing the smaller set and definitely purchasing additional platters and vegetable bowls. This set comes with rimmed soup bowls and they are not good to sip out of.
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Mikasa Antique White 45-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8Product Description: Blending everyday durability with special-occasion flair, this 45-piece dinnerware collection makes a versatile option suited to a variety of living styles and needs. The handsome pieces feature chip-resistant, porcelain construction for long-lasting beauty even under rigorous use. Marked by subtly scalloped edges and a Colonial-style profile, the smoothly accented plates and bowls sport raised ridges that give way to slightly indented food surfaces, while the gently ridged mugs bring elegant dimension to the table. Furthermore, the pieces' lightweight, stackable design offers space-saving storage in cupboards, drawers, or hutches. Great for family meals and casual gatherings, the pure-white dishes layer tastefully together--and with complementary table linens and flatware--to create a truly fine dining experience. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe, the set includes eight place settings consisting of a 10-inch dinner plate, an 8-inch salad plate, a 10-inch rimmed soup bowl, a 6-1/2-inch saucer, and a 10-ounce teacup, as well as the following service pieces: 10-3/5-inch vegetable bowl, 12-inch round platter, 6-inch-tall creamer dish, and 6-inch-tall covered sugar bowl.
What's in the Box 8 place settings and 5 service pieces. Each place setting consists of: 10-inch dinner plate; 8-inch salad plate; 10-inch soup bowl; 6-1/2-inch saucer; 10-ounce teacup. Service set includes: 10-3/5-inch vegetable bowl; 12-inch round platter; 6-inch-tall creamer dish; 6-inch-tall covered sugar bowl. 45 pieces total.
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I looooove these dishes so far. My mother had a set of corelle livingware while I was growing up and we had those things forever. They never break! I love that they are so light, but don't chip very easily. They don't overheat as much in the microwave like some other dishes either. The pattern is very simple but cheery. I'm actually thinking about buying another set, I like them so much!
