topic Re: I Could Use Some Help in Kitchen

I Could Use Some Help

Jordan2 — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:48:09 GMT

So I just moved into a new apartment and need so much. I'm trying to stick to a budget trying to spread the money around to get most of what I need. I'm looking to purchase a set of everyday dishes. I live alone, four place settings would be enough but six would be better ( you never know when you'll have company). I have been looking at some Corelle sets not sure about color, pattern, or shape. Also is it better to get a set with two bowl sizes, or cereal bowl size and mugs? I'm leaning towards no mugs I figure I can get a set of mugs I like. I don't know if Corelle makes many sets with two bowl sizes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:16:09 GMT

@Jordan2 It's just DH and I here. We changed dinnerware about a month or so ago, from big heavy stuff to plain white (Winter Frost) Corelle and we are very happy with it. You can buy a set of four place settings for right now, then add on individual pieces from the Corelle website, or Walmart, as other financial demands ease up. Or do it the other way, buy only what you need right now, two of everything, and add on as you are able. Only you will know the pieces you prefer to use.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:12:10 GMT

You might also try looking on Marketplace for preowned Corelle. You might be able to get everything you want and stay within your budget.

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PickyPicky3 — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:21:32 GMT

I love Corelle for everything except mugs. It doesn't hold heat very well. Plenty of cute, inexpensive ceramic mugs available.

Enjoy your new place.

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gizmogal — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:31:42 GMT

Not a fan of Corelle. No patterns appeal to me and I just can't feel it's at all special.

So I had to shop my way through lots of other choices. Extremely nice dinnerware on Wayfair. I wanted 4 place settings with no mugs and bought a set I simply love, with a dinner plate and two kinds of bowls. It has four 10" dinner plate with a pattern and glaze outside and a lovely pattern on the surface of the plate. Repeating the theme it came with 4 deeper soup/cereal bowls and 4 wider salad bowls. It is not Corelle, but actual iron stone in a beautiful blue-gray pattern. Does not chip. Dishwasher and microwave safe, made by Pfalzgraf. Heavier weight than Corelle, good quality, and I'm proud to use it for just me. I rarely have a guest.

Before you you buy a set of Corelle, consider place settimgs for 4 on Wayfair from various manufacturers. Free shipping. Excellent customer service.

Enjoy your new apartment and anything you buy to make it fun and beautiful just for you.

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Sooner — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:39:24 GMT

We absolutely love our pieces of Butterfly Meadow by Lenox. You can find some great bargaines on Lenox web site, Macy's (with coupons and rebates) and other places.

They make bowls of all sizes, plates, soup plates and bowls, etc. We eat a lot of meals out of shallow pasta bowls rather than plates now and it works better for most of what we eat.

Start out with a couple of plates and bowls, and expand from there with these dishes! So many patterns, sizes, shapes and sales! They are very sturdy and are not heavy at all.

Whatever you get enjoy and have fun using them!

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LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:45:54 GMT

I am a Fiesta user but i just checked Macy's sale prices on sets of 4 and im in shock. The four piece set that i built my collection on from them on sale 10 years ago at 24.99 are now on sale for gulp, 49.99.

With that said, i dont know your style but if you are into assorted vibrant colors check out Amazon, Gibson Home Vibe set of 4, 12 pieces for $39.99. Wow.

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Janey2 — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:54:02 GMT

I can't comment as only you know what you would use. I can tell you that Macy's very often has great sales. Also Wayfair has lots of choices.Personally I love white dishes, but I know some find that boring. Always fun getting new.

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KKJ — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:08:17 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
We absolutely love our pieces of Butterfly Meadow by Lenox. You can find some great bargaines on Lenox web site, Macy's (with coupons and rebates) and other places.

They make bowls of all sizes, plates, soup plates and bowls, etc. We eat a lot of meals out of shallow pasta bowls rather than plates now and it works better for most of what we eat.

Start out with a couple of plates and bowls, and expand from there with these dishes! So many patterns, sizes, shapes and sales! They are very sturdy and are not heavy at all.

Whatever you get enjoy and have fun using them!

I too have the Butterfly Meadow dishes from Lenox and love them! I got them here at QVC. May get some other pieces as love this pattern.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:22:57 GMT

Congrats on your new place! Shopping and decorating is fun, so take your time and enjoy.

I also love Lenox plates, especially the butterfly pattern. They are both microwave and dishwasher safe, and although we have them for daily use, they are fancy enough to be used for special occasions as well. They are also a good weight, not too heavy or too light. I have the small bowls and large bowls, but I use the small bowls the most (salad, desserts, etc.).

I do not like heavy stoneware dishes like Temptations at all, although they are pretty to see.

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Twins Mom — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:25:48 GMT

@Jordan2

Yes, Corelle has two sizes of small bowls. One is great for cereal and larger is great for microwaved frozen vegetables (gives you idea of size). I have small bowls in round and square. I think I bought set that had luncheon plates and dinner size. I love them. I bought a couple of their mugs but pretty much had so many others I thought I would use them, especially since my Corelle is white. I have larger vegetable or side dish bowl but usually that larger small one suits my everyday needs.

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DeeJoyce — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:47:45 GMT

I love our plain white Corelle. But when I wash a stack of plates in the sink (rarely), they are hard to separate when they are in the water. We have a dishwasher so it is not normally a problem. I have the Corning Simply Lite casseroles and love them too. They are so lightweight.

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FlyersGirl — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:52:07 GMT

@Jordan2 First, best of luck in your new place!

I have many (too many) sets of dishes and my sets of Corelle are my favorites. The Corelle everyday dishes are lightweight and sturdy. And even if you decide on a pattern you can always match with the plain white if you need extra pieces.

Check around as so many places sell Corelle and have great sales/discounts including Amazon. Some of the sets of 4 or 6 place settings come with coffee cups and some do not. I honestly have not seen a set with 2 different types of bowls. As others suggested, you can pick up additional bowls or other extra pieces when your budget allows.

As for the pattern, pick what makes you happy. I am considering a new set in the City Block pattern. I have several completer pieces in white that would work with that pattern.

Let us know what you decide. 😁

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speedy girl — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:57:56 GMT

I just love Corelle dishes and there are so many patterns to choose from. I like the plain white, as to me they look more modern. But the best part is that they are so light weight it makes unloading the dishwasher so much easier! And also Target sells many individual pieces that you can add to your set. And they go on sale often too. I'm very happy with them.

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MG Chris — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:03:02 GMT

If you have an Ikea nearby I would go there. It is a great place to get starter items. They are often out of inventory, but if you set up alerts, they will notify you when stuff comes in. My Ikea is two hours away, so I do curbside pick up that way, I can purchase it immediately, and it doesn't sell out before I can get there.

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Desertdi — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:37:13 GMT

My local Humane Society Thrift Store has always had a good selection of Corning and Corelle pieces.... I have even found replacement lids there...

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mspatmac — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:25:20 GMT

@Sooner

What excellent taste you have! I too have Butterfly Meadow.

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candys mine — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:05:55 GMT

I agree with others who have plain White dishes. It goes with EVERYTHING. If you are going to entertain, get some Gold coloured charger plates to go underneath. They can be inexpensive and Gold goes with any celebration. Bowls vs mugs. That's up to you. I'm Very Picky about the shape and size of my mugs. Bowls will store more compactly and have more variety of use.

Have fun on the hunt!

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:34:14 GMT

@Jordan2 ............I dont know your taste for decorating but how about going to Goodwill, or thrift stores, even stores like Big Lots, flea markets, etc, and mix and match? Get sizes shapes and colors you like.

I know that look is not everyones cup of tea, this is just a suggestion.

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jackthebear — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:37:38 GMT

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