We got married almost 5 years ago and we use our china at least monthly for entertaining or more formal dinners. Every time someone comments how beautiful and elegant it is.

We inherited an intricate and somewhat ornate silver flatware and service set worth so very much more than our china and pair the two without hesitation - they look equally expensive and well matched! But it pairs just as nicely with my plainer silver as well. We have most of the service pieces (coffee, tea, gravy, platters, tureen, etc.) and none disappoint.

They look gorgeous in my china hutches as well.

And the best part of it is when someone breaks something, I don't cry - it's a reasonable cost to replace when you need to.

It's versatile, priced for affordability and really sets one of the most beautiful tables I've seen. My sister has a Lenox pattern and my best friend went Kate Spade - both tell me in hindsight, I made a better decision (and I agree wholeheartedly). Highly recommend this pattern.