Archive for August 5th, 2009

Tableware Buying Guide

Why is it we reserve our best tableware, specifically our beautiful china patterns and heirloom flatware, only for company?  We guard these treasured pieces as closely as a Wells Fargo truck.  For whatever our reasons, this doesn’t mean we can’t have beautiful tableware to use on a daily basis that makes us feel as though [...]

Tableware and Dinnerware Glossary

Tableware – Defined as eating, drinking and serving utensils used when setting a table for dining. Flatware – Forks, knives and spoons Hollowware – Hollow dishes such as bowls, cups and serving dishes Accent Plate – Larger than a salad plate, smaller than a dinner plate and generally 9″ in diameter.  Ideal for sandwiches or [...]