We just finished renovating the kitchen and I was eager to give away all the old chipped dinnerware.  This set in the taupe was the perfect compliment to our new French Cottage style kitchen.  I love this set.  It looks handmade and is holding up very well in the dishwasher.  The pieces are unique and I have never had pasta bowls until now (I really did not need any more coffee mugs).  Recommend highly.  I bought 2 sets and every piece was perfect and intact.