What's Your Opinion?

Ok, so...I'm gonna need some new dinnerware. On occasion we already run out cuz it's in the dishwasher. Daycare adds to that, but so will 3 new family members (oh, side note, we bought more flatware at Sam*s Club this weekend...on the cheap side, but we'll be able to throw some away if need be...the drawer's so full it's heavy! Brandy's happy, no more running out of spoons!).

Here's our dinnerware history (be prepared to be excited and on the edge of your seat). As for "good" dinnerware, for our wedding we got an offwhite set of pfaltzgraff, which I tend to use when we all sit down for supper. Recently, thanks to an aunt who gave me a gift card (thanks, Marylee!), I bought some really pretty dinnerware for when company comes to eat, or when we just feel like living it up a bit. Also from our wedding I have china from my Grandmother. She bought it one piece at a time when I was probably 8 years old or so from our small town grocery store (that said, it is quite nice)...buy so many groceries, get a piece for a certain price or something on that order. I remember telling her at the time that she was silly, cuz I wasn't getting married any time soon. Now however, I appreciate it. Sometimes I remember to get it out on holidays.

But our main dishes? The ones we use for lunch and breakfast and snacks and daycare? Corelle. Let's go durable, right? My first Corelle set was my mom's set, I think she got it from the same aforementioned Grandmother. It was accented in 70s green and I think gold? Then I found another set at a rummage sale. I actually bought it for my brother who had just purchased his first home. It was too "pretty" for him so Mom suggested I give him the white/green stuff. I didn't really like the rummage sale stuff so much but I inherited it. And I have to say for the last 10 years or so it has served us well (pun intented). Anyhoo...

Long story to say it's time for new Corelle. I found some at Target that are in my price range. I tried the Corelle website but Target was cheaper. Go figure.

Which pattern do you think I should go with?

Here we have a pattern that would test time. I could probably pass it down to my kids when I felt like new. Basic (but boring?).

It's called Classic Cafe... I'm tempted to go with something a bit more fun. However it will get outdated sooner.

I really like this pattern but am not sure about the black mugs (or are they brown?). It's called (very unique name)...Square Patterned Dinnerware...

This one is called Memphis...

Another fun one. It's called Kitu...

So PLEASE let me know what you think! Hmmm...maybe I should get hubby's opinion, too. (smile)