After looking for a long time for dishes that would complement our décor, we bought the Colorwave. I never tire of using it for everyday and don't even bother to get out the "good china" any more for special occasions. To me, the cup design is so elegant in our world of chunky mugs. The bowls are good for soup, salad or cereal. Although we've had them for a while, the dishes haven't gone out of style.