I needed to replace my service for 4 since my previous set of dishes cracked and chipped over time.  But they served me well.  My new Dellwood World Menagerie Stoneware was the perfect replacement.  The fact that they are dishwasher and oven safe (up to a certain degree) are a plus.  The complete set of of dish ware plus the sugar, creamer, butter dish, serving bowl and platter make an excellent table setting for everyday use as well as holiday fare.  Beware, Stoneware is heavy.