Summer Cookout Essentials

It's time to kickoff Summer without picnics, cookouts and grilling with family and friends.

Dinnerware Depot has the essentials for outdoor entertaining.

Shatter Proof Drinkware
Lightweight and shatter-proof make plastic tumblers and glassware the perfect choice for dining outdoors. Choose from Strahl glassware (shown in photo) that offers beer, wine, cocktail and stylish beverage glasses that match your mood and style or insulated Tervis Tumblers which keep cool drinks cool and hot drinks hot and come in hundred of styles including sport team, novelty and themed glassware. Shown Strahl Vivaldi Tumblers

Melamine Dinnerware 
Colorful and durable melamine dinnerware is the perfect solution when heading out for a picnic or just having dinner on the deck. Colorful patterns from French Bull involve bold patterns, shapes and designs, while Lynn Chase melamine dinnerware is more formal in design. Shown French Bull GRASS Melamine

Party Table Runners
This paper table runners make dressing up your party or outdoor event easy and stylish. The most popular summer paper table runner by Kitchen Papers is the red Italian Checked pattern. However, I have found that the most useful table runner, which is great for community pot luck events, is the Chalkboard table runner where guests can write the name of the dish on the table runner and kids can draw on later. It really is worth checking out. Shown Paper Table Runners

Wooden Serveware
Natural wooden bowls, trays and plates fit perfectly with the great outdoors and the facts they are lightweight and easy to clean is an added bonus. Plus the color of summer vegetable and salads real pop on the dark wood. Shown Noritake Kona Wood Serveware.


Summer is just beginning and now is the time to get everything you need for your outdoor dining and entertaining needs. Dinnerware Depot is here to help with dinnerware and accessories from your favorite brands. #summer #cookout #grilling #melaminedinnerware #picnic #frenchbull #tervis #kitchenpapers #strahl

Dr. Dinnerware

Fiesta Poppy - Pre-Order Place Settings, Bowls & More

Fiesta's new color for 2014, Poppy, is now available for Pre-order at DinnerwareUSA.

What does Pre-Sale mean?
It means that you can now shop for your favorite Fiesta Poppy dinnerware pieces, place your order and when it arrives in June your dishes will be shipped to you.

What Fiestaware pieces are included in the Poppy pre-sale?
Dinnerware USA will have 24 items available for Fiesta Poppy's pre-sale including:
4 & 5 Piece Place Settings
Mugs - Handled, Java & Square
Plates - Dinner, Luncheon, Salad
Bowls - Gusto, Serving, Cereal, Fruit, Soup
Square - Dinner, Luncheon & Salad Plate, Square Soup/Cereal Bowl
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Disc Pitchers -Mini & Large
Oval Platter, Companion 2 Piece Set
Baking - Oval Baker, Ramekin

Where can I see the Fiesta Poppy dishes for sale?
You can view all the available Fiesta Poppy dinnerware items at Dinnerware USA's web site. We have pictures of almost every piece. Plus if any new Fiesta Poppy items are added, you will see them here.

When are the items expected to ship?
Based on information from Homer Laughlin China Company, Fiesta Poppy will ship in the middle of June. based on production flow some items may arrive before others. As a result, Poppy place settings may ship in mid-June and Gusto bowls might ship out a week later. Please note though that Dinnerware USA will ship out orders as soon as we get the our Poppy Fiesta shipment.

When to I get Charged for my Fiesta Poppy Pre-order?
At DinnerwareUSA, we charge you when your order ships. So even though you order in May, your credit card won't be charged until June when we ship out your new Fiestaware.

Get started shopping for Fiesta newest color, Poppy, today and be ready to make it one of your favorites!

Dr. Dinnerware

Fiesta Poppy - New Fiesta Color for 2014

Poppy is 2014's new Fiestaware color and there is a lot of buzz about this color choice.

Bold, Rich, Earthy all are words that describe Fiesta Poppy and as you can see in the left background in the photo on the left it is darker that tangerine and has a saturation more like Scarlet. The new Fiesta Poppy adds an earthy tone that should create unique color combinations. I look forward to seeing how it pairs with Paprika, Chocolate, Scarlet and Tangerine, the autumn color scheme will be amazing. Also the dynamic contrast between Plum, Cobalt and Lapis should make for bold tables.

The original pictures we received made this look very similar to tangerine and more as a yellow orange, however the lighting was bad and when we got the revised photos we saw how this a an orange-red which is a burnt orange, dark pumpkin color or a Fiesta calls it - Poppy.

The new Fiesta Poppy works well with so many of the current colors it is hard to pick a favorite color combination at this time. I can't wait to do a photo shoot of Fiesta Poppy and pull all of the different colors together. The only color I don't see this work well with would be Flamingo and now wonder if that is the reason it was retired in December?

Pre-Order for Fiesta Poppy is slated to Start on May 1st
Shipping of select Poppy Fiestaware is set for early June.

Stay up to date with all of the Fiesta news at this Fiestaware Facebook page and to keep track of all our photos follow our Fiestaware page on Pinterest. #fiestadinnerware #fiestapoppy #fiestaware

Dr. Dinnerware

Dining Like Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey, the television series set almost 100 years ago, has become one of our most popular tv programs. Downton Abbey successfully blends exceptional writing and intriguing story lines within the news and issues of their day while showcasing Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) and beautiful period settings.

While I enjoy history, part of my personal fascination is the style and insight given concerning an aristocratic family such as the Crawley’s and how the British social hierarchy works. Plus seeing how things and opinions change over time.

Being in the dinnerware business, it is most impressive to see how proper the table settings are presented and when something is in error that reprimands are made. Currently I am working through season three and during a very short scene; I found the quizzing of the silverware utensils quite interesting. This lead me to wonder what dinnerware was used on Downton Abbey.

With so many details of the show being based on the early 1900’s, I figured that the china / dinnerware used on Downton Abbey would be from the time period. In my research, I have read many of the items are historically accurate. However, I noticed something when Cora Crawley (Elizabeth McGovern), The Countess of Grantham, was given some tea that the pattern looked very familiar.

Upon doing some research and gathering some photos, I learned it is possible for you to Dine like Downton Abbey.

As it turns out, the Crawley’s dine on Spode Stafford White Dinnerware!

According to a Daily Mail Article from September 2011:
“Every piece of china used in Downton features the family crest, which was designed by Charmian, who had transfers made and stuck by hand on to ordinary Spode crockery.”

By using the Spode Stafford White, Downton Abbey was able to keep costs down and be able to quickly replace any dishes that might get chipped or broken. According to the Daily Mail article, with period glasses running around $140 a pair and linens difficult to replace and clean it makes sense to use something that is affordable and easily available.

Now you too can Dine like Downton Abbey with Spode Stafford White, however it doesn’t come with the Crawley crest, but it is a very regal pattern indeed.

While the Spode Stafford White is the main pattern for the show, we have seen another Spode pattern at the Crawley House and that is Spode Blue Italian.

The blue and white English dinnerware pattern has been in continuous production since 1816, almost 200 years. Hence, it is logical this tried and true dinnerware pattern would be in Downton Abbey scenes. Dinnerware Depot offers Spode Blue Italian dinnerware.

The Spode patterns above are or have been on Downton Abbey, however we have noticed an increase in the term Downton Abbey like or style china. Two patterns that reflect this look are Lenox Autumn and  Lenox Vintage Jewel both patterns originated or are inspired by this time period.  Whether you choose the actual Downton Abbey china or one inspired by it, we hope you watch your manners and enjoy Dining Like Downton Abbey in your home.

Ref. Daily Mail article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2038720/Downton-Abbey-How-dine-style--salt.html#ixzz2swCdgmu0

Enjoy and have a Splendid Day.
#downtonabbey #dinnerware #spodestaffordwhite #spodeblueitalian

Dr. Dinnerware

Fiesta Flamingo Color to be Retired

Yes, it's true. Fiesta Flamingo is being retired on 12/31/13 after a less than a 2 year run.

I must say I am a little surprised they picked the pink Fiesta, as I would have thought that Peacock, Plum or Paprika might have been on the chopping block.

The good news for Fiesta Flamingo fans is that Flamingo is not retired yet and you have a month to place your order for the Flamingo fiestaware you want while stock is plentiful. Another good thing is you can add Flamingo placesettings, bowls or other unique items on your Christmas list and very strongly tell loved ones it is all you want this Christmas.

The bad news is that come January, 1st production of Flamingo ceases and stocks will slowly and surely drop until items start sell out. Orders placed for out of stock items have a good shot of being produced but Homer Laughlin will make the final decision on what gets produced over the next month. Our advice is that if you want something, then put your order in and hopefully it will get produced.

Well when one color is pulled from the Fiesta lineup, another is often on the horizon and from now until March we can only guess. For now take a look of the great lineup of Flamingo Fiestaware while we still have it.

Happy Holidays,

Dr. Dinnerware

The Best Turkey Serving Tray for Thanksgiving

You want to make a statement at Thanksgiving then consider purchasing the Arthur Court Turkey Large Turkey Tray.

Seriously, this is the only turkey tray that brings your turkey to life with style, grace and fine details.

Arthur Court Large Turkey Tray

The cast aluminum tray is 24 inches long, 18 wide and has a height (yes height) of 7.5 inches. Your Thanksgiving Turkey will basically fit in / on this turkey platter and make a stunning statement whether or not the bird has been carved.

Arthur Court is known for making detailed serveware pieces including trivets, platters, gravy bowls and more that stand out. Among his Turkey Collection, the large turkey tray stands out as the signature piece that is sure to become a holiday standard in your home during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season.

A perfect serving turkey tray for professional offices and family dinner tables.
View all of the Arthur Court Turkey Collection.

I can already taste the leftovers.
#turkeyplatter #thanksgivingdinner #arthurcourt

Dr. Dinnerware

New Villeroy & Boch French Garden Noel

Villeroy & Boch has grow in popularity and one of Villeroy's favorite patterns is the floral French Garden. Villeroy & Boch has taken notice of it's popularity and added a Holiday pattern called French Garden Noel.

Villeroy & Boch French Garden Noel

This is an accent collection and is limited to the following dishes:

Dinner Plate
Salad Plates
& Mug

You can mix these French Garden Noel dishes in with your Villeroy French Garden dishes to make a wonderful holiday statement.

When shopping for Villeroy & Boch, look for an Authorized Villeroy & Boch dealer.

French Garden Noel is a beautiful porcelain dinnerware that is microwave and dishwasher safe. This new Villeroy & Boch dinnerware pattern is now ready to ship.

Please note the Villeroy & Boch seasonal patterns are limited and often sell out before the holiday.
View more Villeroy & Boch Holiday dinnerware.

Dr. Dinnerware #Villeroydinnerware #FrenchGardenNoel