I actually REALLY like the more rustic chic design on these, and I LOVE white plates (haven't owned any until now, but really glad I did).  The only reason I gave these 4 stars is because all of the dishes are significantly larger than the other set I have, which makes stacking them a little challenging.  I will admit I enjoy drinking my coffee or tea out of the over-sized mugs, but I don't really appreciate the larger size on everything else.  All in all, I am happy with this purchase, but I would probably go with a smaller-sized set next time.