I absolutely love the colour of the Nordic Blue. It’s as pictured online. I like that it doesn’t come with mugs because who doesn’t already have tons of mugs? The items are heavier than I had expected, however, the word “stoneware” should have been a clue for me. The large plates fit very nicely into the dishwasher, however, the salad plates take up much more space because they don’t “fit” into the pre-set grooves of the dishwasher. Not a big deal; just something to be aware of.