Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Dinnerware and The Colors of Spring

As seasons change so do table setting in my home, so what might be on my table this Spring. Well, in many places around the country it is still winter and spring has not yet arrived. But lets review dinnerware for Spring.


Well today is Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras and one of the most festive dinnerware patterns you'll find anywhere is Tracy Porter Artesian Road. This pattern is bright and wild with bold colors and a unique pattern.


Another bold pattern is Carnivale by American Atelier. This pattern showcases bright greens, reds and blues using lines, checkboard patterns and circles. This pattern will not be found in a home with awhite picket fence but is sure to be seen on the table in a chic urban flat. What is so cool about this dinnerware is that it is art!

Next month is St Patrick's Day and while we don't find a lot of dinnerware dedicated to this Holiday, there is plenty of green dinnerware to choose from. Fiestaware offers a solid colored green dinnerware called Shamrock and Waechtersbach has a creative dark green light green pattern called Jungle.

Easter is the next big holiday and pastel dinnerware and bunny motifs come into play. If you are looking for pastels then consider the Villeroy & Boch New Wave Cafe Fashionista soft pastels in fun shapes and curves and this line is dishwasher safe and hand washing safe to if you are the dishwasher! Another pastel spring pattern is Papillion by Tracy Porter blues, purples and accents in green - wow - take a look.

Then there is dinnerware with bunnies on it like the Bunnykins sets & accessories for children, and larger adult Bunny Toile Dinnerware which is nice but these bunnies done't look so cute anymore. Dana Cullen recently retired Meadow Bunny, I found a candy dish herebut just a few are left if you like the look ebay may be an option.

Spring dinnerware also brings traditional florals back and I will review some of my favorites in my next blog.

Thanks for reading - Mr. Dinnerware