Our dinner table sees a lot of action with kids, family dinners, and friends dropping by, so our dishes need to be pretty and tough. After replacing chipped plates and mismatched glasses more times than I can count, these are the dinnerware, flatware...
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Dinnerware Sets
Durable, good looking plates and bowls for everyday meals.
The Lenox white porcelain dinnerware set is elegant enough for holidays but sturdy enough for everyday family dinners. I love its timeless shape. We have used ours daily for years, and it still looks bright and beautiful, which makes every simple wee...
Lenox 12-Piece Traditional White Porcelain Dinnerware Set
The Stone Lain Cecile stoneware set has a modern matte black finish that makes food look restaurant worthy. I love its heavy, sturdy feel. It has survived our kids and the dishwasher without chipping, and friends always ask where we found such stylis...
Stone Lain Cecile 12-Piece Stoneware Dinnerware Set
The Pfaltzgraff Stone dinnerware set has a soft gray glaze that pairs with any table setting or season. I love the generous bowls for soup and pasta. Pfaltzgraff has been in my family for generations, and I am proud to set our table with this classic...
Pfaltzgraff Stone 12 Piece Dinnerware Set
The Elama Blue Fiesta dinnerware set brings a cheerful blue pattern to our table that always makes me smile. I love how bright it looks for summer dinners. The porcelain is durable for daily use, and it has become our favorite set for casual family m...
Elama Blue Fiesta 16 Piece Round Porcelain Dinnerware Set
The Threshold Westfield stoneware set is simple, durable, and affordable, which makes it perfect for a busy family. I love the soft gray color. I bought a second set when we started hosting more, and it mixes nicely with our other dishes for a relaxe...
Threshold Westfield 12pc Stoneware Dinnerware Set
The Gibson Home Rockaway set has a matte black glaze with a thin gold rim that makes every piece look special. I love the modern, moody color. It is dishwasher safe, and I think it gave our everyday table a restaurant look at a very reasonable price ...
Gibson Home Rockaway Stoneware Dinnerware Set
Flatware & Serving Utensils
Flatware that feels balanced and stays shiny for years.
The Oneida Harding flatware set feels balanced and substantial, and it stays shiny after years in the dishwasher. I love its classic, clean lines. Oneida is the brand my parents used, and I bought this set for our home because I know it will last for...
Oneida Harding 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set
The Cambridge Rosalind flatware set has a polished mirror finish and enough pieces to serve eight with serving utensils. I love that it covers our whole holiday table. It is a great value for such a complete set, and it has handled our biggest family...
Cambridge Rosalind Mirror 42-pc Flatware Set
The Towle Wave forged flatware set has a gentle curved design and a weight that feels luxurious in hand. I love that it serves eight. Our guests often comment on how nice the forks and knives feel, and it has made our everyday table feel a little mor...
Towle Living Wave 42-Piece Forged Flatware Set
The Reed and Barton Silver Echo collection has a simple, elegant pattern that looks beautiful on a formal or casual table. I love its timeless style. My partner and I chose it for our registry years ago, and it still looks gorgeous at every holiday d...
Reed and Barton Silver Echo Flatware Collection
The ZWILLING Squared flatware set has a modern, squared off design and German stainless steel that resists spots. I love its clean, architectural look. It came with steak knives and serving pieces, so I had everything I needed to set a complete table...
ZWILLING Squared 45-Piece Flatware Set
The Fortessa Lucca flatware set is restaurant quality, with a hefty feel and a refined, slim profile. I love how elegant it looks. I gave a set to my sister for her new home, and she says it instantly made her dinner table feel like a fancy little Pa...
Fortessa Lucca 20-Piece Flatware Set
These Classic Cuisine Laguiole steak knives have the iconic bee detail and slice through steak cleanly. I love how they look on our table. My partner grills steak every Saturday in summer, and these knives make our backyard dinners feel like a steakh...
Classic Cuisine Laguiole Steak Knives Set of 6
This Mainstays drawer organizer keeps forks, knives, and spoons sorted so I can grab what I need quickly. I love how inexpensive it is. Our kids put away the clean silverware from the dishwasher, and the clear compartments make it easy for them to he...
Mainstays 5-Compartment Kitchen Drawer Organizer
Glassware & Drinkware
Sturdy glasses and mugs for every drink of the day.
The Luigi Bormioli Sublime glasses are crystal clear with a heavy base that feels great in hand. I love using them for water and iced tea every day. They are surprisingly durable in our dishwasher, and they make even a simple drink feel elegant at ou...
Luigi Bormioli Sublime Set of 4 Double Old Fashioned Glasses
The Schott Zwiesel Sensa tumblers are thin, elegant, and remarkably resistant to chipping and clouding. I love how light they feel. We use them every day for water and juice, and they have outlasted every other glass set we have owned in our busy kit...
Schott Zwiesel Sensa Set of 6 Tumblers
The Duralex Picardie tumblers are the classic French bistro glasses, tempered to be nearly unbreakable. I love the small size for espresso and juice. Our kids use them for morning orange juice, and I love that I never worry about them breaking when t...
Duralex Picardie Tumbler 3 Oz Set of 6
The JoyJolt Elle fluted glasses have a trendy ribbed design that makes wine or sparkling water look so pretty. I love their vintage inspired style. My partner and I use them for our Friday date nights at home, and they always get compliments when fri...
JoyJolt Elle Fluted Cylinder Red Wine Glasses Set of 2
The Pasabahce Carre tumblers have a modern square shape and sturdy glass that holds up to daily use. I love how they stack neatly in our cabinet. They are an affordable everyday glass for our family, and I like their clean, contemporary look on our t...
Pasabahce Carre Tumbler Glasses 6 Pack
The Godinger Dublin crystal glasses have a beautiful cut pattern that sparkles for holiday dinners. I love that they work for wine, water, or cocktails. They feel special without being fragile, and I bring them out every time we host family for the h...
Godinger Dublin Crystal All Purpose Glasses Set of 4
The Riedel Wine Series glasses are shaped to bring out the crisp aromas of white wines. I love how delicate yet durable they feel. My partner and I use them for our summer patio dinners, and they make an everyday bottle of white wine taste noticeably...
Riedel Wine Series Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Wine Glass 2-Pack
The Pioneer Woman Colette mugs have a charming blue glaze and a comfortable handle for my morning coffee. I love their cozy farmhouse feel. We use them for hot cocoa with the kids on snow days, and they add a cheerful pop of color to our open kitchen...