We don't really use formal china, but if we were to start, it would be an all-out eccentric beauty like this that might lure us in. We like that it is unapologetically fancy; a table set with this would automatically signal an "event". Full setting below the jump:
From Wedgwood USA. Prices range from $30 (saucer) to $375 (serving bowl).
Also available at Macy's.
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Comments (2)
I adore these...I also don't have any formal china but if I had these I would use them very often.
i registered for these for my wedding. this is the most adorable china set and fairly affordable. i love them and use them at least once every two weeks.