Recently, I had a friend who bought a white set of dinnerware and she loved it, so  I became interested as well.  White goes with anything, such as items picked up at estate sales, antique collaboratives and seasonal decorations. that one already owns.  What I really enjoy is that this porcelain can be dressed up with bright chargers, crystal, and fancy linens, or you can take it outside for an afternoon tea with friends, or a barbecue under a big tree.  The price for 40 pieces of dinnerware was more than affordable, and if you break a piece you know that you can always replace it.