Saucy!
A couple of years ago, Jesse and I registered for our wedding. We chose Crate & Barrel's Margot dinnerware and Ralph Lauren's Silk Ribbon Pearl china. Adore them both- no regrets!
However, had it not been for the systematical, engineer mind of my husband, I might have had only one set... the Classic Century dinnerware from C&B designed by Eva Zeisel ("the plate isn't a circle! that's too weird! they look deformed!"). Alas, we must all make compromises.
Regardless, I still have my sights set on the sauce boat from the collection- which I think would make a charming server, bowl, or decoration anywhere! The whole set is lovely, but I particularly love the lines of the little boat- I could just see it happily perched on display above the fireplace!
It makes me wonder why cheap things can't have stunning design too. While the porcelain is beautiful, it's the graceful shape here that is so perfect! Why can't they make Corelle look like this?? Why doesn't Target carry more things like this (although they're getting there!).
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3 comments:
Gaaaah! Love classic century! So, I've been working at C&B for the past couple of months because I'm procrastinating on getting a "real job" and because I was already spending way too much money there (the 30% employee discount was a big score for me). I've been going back and forth thinking about starting a set of classic century. I love the serving pieces (and the tea cups!), but because it's earthenware I know that I would completely destroy the dinnerware (particularly the thin-edged plates) if I used it on anything resembling a regular basis. Also they are a liiiittle expensive for a "just because they're awesome" purchase. Dilemma.
I didn't know you were working there! So jealous! We don't even HAVE one here! garg!!!
I remember wanting to do the same thing (shhh don't tell Jesse), but decided against it. I read a lot of reviews saying the pieces were just too delicate! I'd be way too worried about breaking them. I'm planning on (very slowly) just getting things like the sauce boat, serving dishes, bowls, etc... :)
I've spent the majority of my career working with high end items and it has always blown my mind that if you want really great design then you typically must pay more. They make the items out of high end materials to justify the exorbitant prices but, in most cases, the material is simply a foil, the design is what you're essentially paying for. Aren't there any great designers out there who want to work for the masses? Target is definitely getting there, though. I also like Z Galleries for their sense of style without the hefty price tag. Any other suggestions?
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