New Dishes, Serious Bargain

Check out our new Denby Jet Stripe dishes! It's been a secret wish of mine to get new dishes, and by that I mean real plates, etc. I have to admit, we were shopping in Bed Bath and Boredom, and came across these on the clearance, 75% off lowest price, odd mix of junk table. I had seen Denby stoneware before and really liked them, (the patterns yes- but also because they are not made in China). The story from the store was that they were no longer going to carry this particular pattern and the remaining stock had dwindled down such that they put out the final pieces a couple of weeks ago. We scored 5 dinner plates ($7 ea.), 7 salad plates ($7 ea.), and 8 bowls ($5 ea.) for a total of about $125. We got the cream/grayish bowls. So you should google and check out the regular prices. Let's just say, we bought over $500 dishes for $125. I LOVE it once every five years when you totally luck up and score on something you've had your eye on. We made add some later but for now, I am counting it as the perfect birthday gift! With no official gift registry ever in sight; it unofficially felt very official. Know what I mean?

Here's a little blurb:

Denby has been making the highest quality dishes for almost 200 years in England, and their market has expanded far beyond Europe. High firing vitrifies the stoneware, making it durable and chip resistant. Glazes will not craze or crack and cannot absorb foods or fluids, each glazed and fired by skilled craftsmen.

With Denby, you can drop the formalities when you get together with friends — just relax and enjoy yourselves. Distinctive designs and great colors help you create just the right atmosphere and it is so practical and durable that it really is hassle-free. Denby stoneware is safe for use in the oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher.