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Sara L. Ambarian, ForeverWed
staff expert and Newsletter editor
I went out shopping the other day for a wedding
gift at my local Robinsons/May department
store. I am not an enthusiastic shopper by
nature, and also my busy life does not often
allow much time for leisurely shopping. So,
until just recently when I have had a few
important purchases to make, it had been a while
since I slowly browsed the aisles of the
housewares departments in major stores.
I was actually really delighted with the wide
variety of dinnerware and glassware I saw. From
the most luxurious china like the Noritake
trimmed in platinum or gold, to the antique
charm of toile designs, to
the bold and fun statement of solid color
stoneware, to the retro appeal of fifties-style
graphics-- there really seemed to be "something
for everyone".
I was struck by the same impression a month or
so ago, when shopping at another store which
specializes in housewares, The Great Indoors.
There I admired the simple substance of
"restaurant style" white
platters and mugs, the subtle pastels and funky
shapes of contemporary glassware styles, the
earthy tones of hand-fired stoneware.
I have also noticed that many catalog companies
that specialize in linens, giftware or other
products are also offering interesting
dinnerware and sometimes glassware. Prices
through these companies are
often discounted substantially, so even if your
budget is not large, you could spruce up your
dining table with something new that's really
"you".
Not every couple registers, but many of you will
be in the market for at least a few new things
for your home together. The good news, to me,
is that there are currently an inspiring variety
of styles to help each of
us express ourselves in our homes. I am
personally planning to invest in new dishes and
glassware within the next two years, and
frankly, I'm not sure how I'll EVER decide what
I like the best!!
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