Impulse Buy - Dinnerware

[Stephenhdmrs]

So... I've been reading a lot about home items in anticipation of moving out onto my own again. I'm 22 and wanted to fill my apartment with some nicer things. I'm not much of a partyer so I'm not worried about anything breaking. Boy has it been a challenge finding nice things at an affordable price. Much harder than clothes.

Anyways, Neiman Marcus was having a home sale and I picked up some plates and forks impulsively that I really really liked.

Dinnerware Set - Caff Ceramiche

Flatware - Ricci Silversmiths

I got 25% off but I have no idea if the quality matches the price. I figured I should splurge because plates and flatware are something that SHOULD last a really long time if you care for it. Plus I cook, so everyday I will be looking at those. Thoughts on quality and style? I hate overpaying for junk, so it's not too late for me to cancel. I couldn't even find one review online about the company so i'm asking the experienced members of the forum to help. If you have experience please let me know.

 

[username79]

You're 22 and worried about chintzy "dinnerware" from Neiman Marcus while living in apartment? What the ****? Wait till you're old and married and let your husband play Martha Stewart for you.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

I wont make any judgements about your decision to buy dinnerware. I'm not keen on the style. I have a couple sets of plates. My Favorite being from villeroy and Boch's top end collection. Silverware is 19th century american in sterling with mop handles and the glasses are Bacarrat. If I could justify it I probably would have gone with Hermes for plates, but they're out there with pricing.


One good place setting for 8 or 10 will be enough for a Long, long time. Buy a nice bar or credenza to store everything and make certain to get a big set of champagne glasses. They're the glass you kick yourself for not buying.

 

[Stephenhdmrs]

I wont make any judgements about your decision to buy dinnerware. I'm not keen on the style. I have a couple sets of plates. My Favorite being from villeroy and Boch's top end collection. Silverware is 19th century american in sterling with mop handles and the glasses are Bacarrat. If I could justify it I probably would have gone with Hermes for plates, but they're out there with pricing.
One good place setting for 8 or 10 will be enough for a Long, long time. Buy a nice bar or credenza to store everything and make certain to get a big set of champagne glasses. They're the glass you kick yourself for not buying.

I looked at Villeroy & Boch and they have some very nice designs. I like that some of them are bone porcelain. I have grown fond of the feel of bone china with mugs. The silverware sounds very nice.

Good call on the champagne glasses. I didn't really think about that. The Hermes plates are interesting but I don't know if I could ever justify spending that much on plates.

You're 22 and worried about chintzy "dinnerware" from Neiman Marcus while living in apartment? What the ****? Wait till you're old and married and let your husband play Martha Stewart for you.

Where I live has nothing to do with dinnerware. I make dinner at home, therefore I need dinnerware. Because I live in an apartment does that mean I shouldn't buy nice clothes? I plan on cooking for the ladies and with food, every chef knows presentation is as important as the food itself.

Otherwise I would buy paper plates for life and throw them away after each meal because that would be easy. But I don't think women appreciate paper plates. Thanks for your comments.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Keep it simple for your first set, you never know where you'll end up, what kind of table you'll have, ect. If you are fond of neimans I would suggest Haviland Clair de lunE uni, very simple. That won't look out of place anywhere.

If you want to impress buy some white linen napkins and a white linen table cloth or place settings if you have a nice table that you would like to show off.

I don't care for mugs at dinner, I like china for tea and coffee but prefer crystal for dinner drinks. Nice wine glasses make a good presentation, stick to something reasonably priced but nicely shaped. Th glasses I break are often wine glasses.