I’ve only had this set for a few days,  so they haven’t been used a great deal. Although the dishes are not heavy, the weight seems just about right for dishes that you hope will last awhile. They are a creamy white color and the scalloped edge and decorative embellishment is simple enough for every day use or can be dressed up for a fancy table setting. Very versatile. I especially love that the rims on the underside of the dishes are glazed. No scratching the table with these dishes! The soup dish is definitely for soup and not cereal. Wish they had smaller, deeper bowls for purchase separately. I love the set, and the fact that they were affordable helped me make my decision.