French or Italian? Take the poll please!!!

Original post by Nina

Aug 17, 2006 06:39 PM

I need to register for casual china pronto! The fam wants to start buying for the e party(this will be my everday or sunday dinner with the whole fam-damily plates....this is not my fine)

I am going very plain and neutral with these.....so they match everything and I can switch up linens...especially since I will use these more!!

I am torn between Mikasa's Italian Countryside and French Countryside.

I like Italian because of the darker color and its a little more rustic looking..not that foofy.

I like french because of its simple lines and elegance.

Cons....Am wondering if the dark cream on the Italian will look too 'dark'.....Thinking the French may be too 'charlotte yorkish' for my taste.

I like them both..can't seem to weigh out my options.

I'd love to hear pros and cons about what you think...or if you have none...just which you prefer...I know its ultimately my decision...just wanna hear another side.

Oh...and I am attaching their matching casual stemware.

Italian First(cream)....French Second(white)

TIA Ladies

Nina Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:25 AM

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Thanks for all the opinions ladies....keep'em coming!

TnOiOnL Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:32 AM

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Italian... I think the french is a little too modern? May not stand the test of time??? Thats just my opinion! I like the italian better... my parents have similar everyday-ware and I love it!

werock0709 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:36 AM

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I like the first choice. But thats just my opinion.

olivia30 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:38 AM

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I vote for french, it looks more everyday -ish. I am also biased because I have that set at home

thelastresort Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:39 AM

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I like the Italian dishes but the french glasses. That's helpful, right? LOL

pupidda122505 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:43 AM

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I like the French Nina - it's simple but very elegant. The Italian set looks too much like something you would find in a hotel if that makes any sense. My vote is for the French

JenNDan07 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:46 AM

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I would go with the French.

Mrs.CM Posted: Aug 18, 2006 09:57 AM

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I like the cream!

SeptBride70 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 10:08 AM

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ugh i hate to say it b/c you know how i feel about the french but i like the french countryside better! they are both very nice but i prefer that one

hayleyandsteve Posted: Aug 18, 2006 10:58 AM

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love the white!

prettyprincess07 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 11:01 AM

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I like the Italian. Im not into too many designs or flowers. Simple is always best b/c you can do so much with it. So my vote is for the 1st

MalteseMommy Posted: Aug 18, 2006 12:04 PM

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I really like the Italian one....I love the stemware with that set!

beautyq115 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 02:02 PM

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Nina....I have the Italian Countryside and I love it...we did our kitchen in warm tones and have kind of a wine/Italian thing going

Nina Posted: Aug 18, 2006 02:58 PM

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Posted by beautyq115

Nina....I have the Italian Countryside and I love it...we did our kitchen in warm tones and have kind of a wine/Italian thing going

Oh me too!!! I think thats why I'm a little drawn to the warmer tones.....my kitchen has a more rustic look to it..and grapes and wine stuff!!

kcion Posted: Aug 18, 2006 03:43 PM

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I have to go with the ITALIAN!!!

Ciao bella!

mycrayon1 Posted: Aug 18, 2006 03:47 PM

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I def. like both of them and can see why your having such a hard time deciding! I like the second one best only because of the edging on the plates, and the glasses are really pretty too!