The whole set is beautiful.  The plate design is functional in a way I had not anticipated, holds food and sauces in as you scoop them up.  We also had no need for more coffee mugs, and I love the mini bowls instead!  Use them for all sorts of purposes from mixing spices while cooking, holding lemonlime juices, serving sauces or dips on the side, etc.  I was only concerned they may be too green when ordering, but not at all - they have more gray and neutral tones overall.