Is this formal enough to pass for china

cherandgeo Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:18 PM

Is this formal enough to pass for china

I didn't want to register for China b/c we live in a small apt right now and 1. we have no where to put it 2. our apt is not big enough to have people over to use it 3. we will be moving in a few years back to Missouri and I would be heart broken if it got damaged.

So I found this a Crate and Barrel. I really like it and it is a nice neutral color too.

What do you think?

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tinadansr Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:22 PM

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It looks formal and elegant!
Alot of people don't register for china! My mom made me

Mici n KC Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:22 PM

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I think it's fine. You get what you like. If people don't like what they're eating off of at your house, tell them to eat somewhere else!

MsKitty1274 Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:41 PM

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Absolutely! It's whatever you want!!

Mich0621 Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:42 PM

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I think it is absolutely elegant and lovely...got to love Crate and Barrel!

luna bride x Posted: Jul 18, 2007 10:58 PM

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totally! i love it

jtgarsik Posted: Jul 18, 2007 11:15 PM

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definetly!

Pencils Posted: Jul 18, 2007 11:20 PM

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I think that's great. One thing that's popular now a days is mixing and matching your china, and that white china with silver edging will go with pretty much anything.

bemyyoko Posted: Jul 19, 2007 12:18 AM

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i love it! i think it's perfect.

cherandgeo Posted: Jul 19, 2007 01:11 AM

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Thanks ladies. I really love it, we were going to have it as our everyday but we switched it to the fancy. So we just have Pottery Barn Great White Dinnerware for everyday now.

The set from C&B doesn't come with a completer set, so I just got the teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and gravy boat that matches the everyday ware. So it will all blend. I can't wait to use it all!

drpepper318 Posted: Jul 19, 2007 03:48 AM

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Yes! It's so nice! And it does look formal but could be casual at the same time.

JTsGal829 Posted: Jul 19, 2007 04:01 AM

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DEF!! that is very elegant. I'm not registering for china either. 1 we don't have a house yet, and i have no place to really keep it safely. And 2 i honestly don't even see myself using it. i mean really i think between friends, my family and FHs family.. i've only really had 1 or 2 people serve me on their good china. besides we are such a big family that we'd need way to many place settings for special occasions anyways! lol

chrispar Posted: Jul 19, 2007 06:36 AM

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I think its great. Not everyone registers for china. Don't worry

Kara and Todd Posted: Jul 19, 2007 08:14 AM

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But will you want china in the future? If so, register for nice china -- when else are people going to buy it for you? I think it's more special if it is received as a gift.

That said, if you don't want it, don't register for it. If you're going to want it, reconsider.

I have seen that pattern at C&B and almost registered for it as our everyday -- however, it wasn't dishwasher safe (so a no no for everyday dishes). It was beautiful.

Register for what you want and what you like. Plenty of people don't register for china. I personally really wanted it.