My husband thought I was crazy when i said I wanted new dishes for my birthday last year, but every day when I pull out a mug for coffee, a bowl for soup or plates for setting the table I am glad all over again. I love these dishes! There are so many terrible shades of green out there, but the color on these dishes is gorgeous. They did a wonderful job picking just the right shade. The dishes are sturdy enough for every-day use but pretty enough to gather compliments whenever I use them. The larger serving bowls are very heavy and sturdy but just as pretty.