I was asked something about the Princess Blue (in honor of Diana, Princess of Wales) and ended up re-reading all of this thread.
Irishpipes, I love Grand Baroque, too - but I'm not sure if it's because they've made pieces for
everything or that pattern itself! I have a good start (service for 4) of Eloquence, which is almost identical to my everyday flatware, and mixes in with the various patterns I'll inherit. Including a cranberry server, a tomato server, and a punch ladle! Of course, Old Master would have also worked...
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Originally posted by JenMarie
Bumping because I have questions...
My grandmother wants to start a "China and Silver" collection for both my cousin and I. She figures it'd be better to buy us things we'll need and is more meaningful than handing us a gift certificate to our clothing store of choice. (Though I don't mind that.)
My problem is I don't know where to start researching. I want a pattern that isn't going to disappear in 2-3 years so I can add the remaining pieces/settings to my future wedding registry.
So are there certain websites I can start with? Will they tell me if it's a long standing design or just this year's fad?
Help!
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About a month ago, I was talking to the Waterford salesperson, and she said that
Lismore will NEVER be discontinued - it's their trademark cut. I have a couple pieces of it (a punch bowl, pitcher, and bon bon dish), but I went inexpensive with Longchamps. Everytime I see people having a toast on tv, it seems to be from Longchamps!! The week before I got married, it went on sale, so by exchanging pieces, I have service for 16 in everything but the brandy snifters, and "only" 6 shotglasses.
Unless the truly elite of GreekChat (and you know who you are!) stop over to knock back a few, when I'll need crystal shotglasses, I have no idea!
