tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post6868090366902026726..comments2024-03-27T23:29:37.276-07:00Comments on vignette design: What The Fork Pleasevignette designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-90623765725770145732014-09-05T17:59:26.233-07:002014-09-05T17:59:26.233-07:00I like the first one - Riley - on sale now - for u...I like the first one - Riley - on sale now - for under $600 you'd get service for twelve plus serving pieces.Merlyn Corcoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666257378570460041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-8217312614739152002014-08-27T11:35:04.012-07:002014-08-27T11:35:04.012-07:00About the Napa earthquake. We are all fine and no...About the Napa earthquake. We are all fine and no damage to our Sonoma home. I actually slept through the quake! vignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-23027889050656056202014-08-27T09:48:49.407-07:002014-08-27T09:48:49.407-07:00There are really only two choices. Go with somethi...There are really only two choices. Go with something you truly love even if it is an investment. If you love it you will not tire of it easily and if it's quality it will last for a long time hence saving you from spending more money to replace it in the future. The second choice is to buy something that you like but that is super cheap (i'm talking Target, World Market, Wal-mart cheap) so that when you get tired of it and want to replace it you can because you know you haven't invested much into it. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308451204015282108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-39217385716012058262014-08-27T05:48:14.230-07:002014-08-27T05:48:14.230-07:00Delores, please let us know how you are! We are a...Delores, please let us know how you are! We are all concerned for you, your family and your beautiful homes.<br />gmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919180058055084018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-91148468733153174752014-08-26T15:00:43.398-07:002014-08-26T15:00:43.398-07:00I love #4! It is simple but elegant! Wish I had t...I love #4! It is simple but elegant! Wish I had the money.....I would buy it too!<br />Just make sure you really love it! I bought Paul Revere by Oneida years ago and still love it today! <br />Can't wait for you to let us know which one you bought! <br />Blessings My Friend,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655809702351619147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-22599641197391604342014-08-26T12:38:17.592-07:002014-08-26T12:38:17.592-07:00Delores---I see Kathy above commented too. I hope ...Delores---I see Kathy above commented too. I hope you and your family are all well after the earthquake. As well I hope your new house in San Francisco and the house in Asti (and the home in Sacramento is it?)---all survived the earthquake intact.<br />Thinking of you. Nadja in VaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481854036485603807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-68647058633178384512014-08-26T08:40:58.913-07:002014-08-26T08:40:58.913-07:00I like the 4th example, simple, rounded handles so...I like the 4th example, simple, rounded handles so no sharp corners are gouging into your hand. <br />My recommendation is that you look at some of the mainstream flatware companies, the patterns are more likely to be around a couple years down the road when you decide you want extra teaspoons or whatever. <br />Any particular reason why you can't use your wedding silver for everyday?<br />Good luck!Miss Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763368886134363122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-67017757956683520532014-08-25T09:53:08.045-07:002014-08-25T09:53:08.045-07:00Thinking of you and your beautiful homes and hope ...Thinking of you and your beautiful homes and hope they are fineKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-81650387797890313522014-08-25T07:37:51.680-07:002014-08-25T07:37:51.680-07:00You know at our age and with all the kids young ad...You know at our age and with all the kids young adults I have decided to use my sterling flatware. Why not? What am I saving it for? Up until now it has only seen the light of holidays and special dinners. It makes me happy every time I bite!!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-91836607639320371142014-08-24T21:46:14.619-07:002014-08-24T21:46:14.619-07:00Whatever you really like is fine, I think. My only...Whatever you really like is fine, I think. My only word of advice is DO NOT buy hand wash only as your every day flatware!!!!!! BIG mistake. Fine for special occasion (as you mentioned) but not realistic for everyday. My personal favorite is the pewter but I also nixed it as every day because of the care needed. Look for a stainless that has the look of the pewter (or as close as possible) since that seems to be the one that makes your heart beat faster!<br /><br />Good Luck!<br />Sheila <br />www.maisondecinq.blogspot.comSheila @ Maison de Cinqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285114069646866391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-18166978402195891272014-08-23T05:31:28.087-07:002014-08-23T05:31:28.087-07:00Can I take your old stuff off your hands? I'm...Can I take your old stuff off your hands? I'm learning lots here. I'd eliminate all hand wash options, you'd resent them before too long. 4th Pottery Barn my favorite enjoy your style and writing so much, thank you. Carol S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03899522405793498550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-88188112969368004872014-08-22T22:31:38.655-07:002014-08-22T22:31:38.655-07:00Why not use your silver every day? Why not make ev...Why not use your silver every day? Why not make every day a "special occasion? I'm a cancer survivor and when I came home from surgery, before chemo or radiation, I took the silver out of the chest, opened up the Fleurs de Rocaille extrait, and began using all my saved vintage French linen sheets. None of us know how much longer we have, and certainly, what we consider "treasures", our children will sell at an estate sale! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013575045318957453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-5571629201907362952014-08-22T09:19:23.393-07:002014-08-22T09:19:23.393-07:00I adore the bone set!!! But would not want to baby...I adore the bone set!!! But would not want to baby my flatware. Second choice is the hotel silver! Just gorgeous!!! I need new flatware too... great post!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-20145932496362868322014-08-22T08:51:55.550-07:002014-08-22T08:51:55.550-07:00Love Angelina's suggestion! Also, sign up for...<br />Love Angelina's suggestion! Also, sign up for emails at Horchow (they carry Valpietro) as they sometimes run 25% off everything.<br /><br />If you have your heart set on pewter, consider the Miele dishwasher with the top rack for flatware. The problem is not the finish, but pewter handles can unseat with heat. Besides, you'll love how quiet Miele's are!Antique Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974526771980273324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-31445287368717756902014-08-22T07:17:07.501-07:002014-08-22T07:17:07.501-07:00Delores, I like the one from william sonoma's ...Delores, I like the one from william sonoma's pewter handles. It is time less.Komali Nunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17504921482277967144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-23870466633072115852014-08-22T00:56:55.346-07:002014-08-22T00:56:55.346-07:00Love, love, love the Hotel Silver! Love, love, love the Hotel Silver! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04528907850979334724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-21782331817076872212014-08-21T22:51:19.038-07:002014-08-21T22:51:19.038-07:00Delores, they are all wonderful choices. We'v...Delores, they are all wonderful choices. We've considered the pewter flatware, but the handwash restriction has kept us from going with that. Love, love, love the look and feel. I like the simplicity of the Pottery Barn set, #4. Love the horn set from RH. I wonder if they still offer this pattern?<br />good luck with a decision. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-43566651318647068882014-08-21T21:13:41.734-07:002014-08-21T21:13:41.734-07:00Have you looked at "danieli" by cost plu...Have you looked at "danieli" by cost plus world market? It has the similar look as the pretty pewter by WS but much cheaper. You will want something dishwasher safe for your everyday flatware. arte Italia and Valpietro also make pewter flatware that is dishwasher safe. I have had my eye on those patterns! Good luck with choosing!Angelina at Petite Haushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00386914200580532597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-23723695263051001882014-08-21T18:00:20.633-07:002014-08-21T18:00:20.633-07:00LOVE the new bone handled ones you just bought fro...LOVE the new bone handled ones you just bought from RH and I love the pewter ones with the hallmark stamp on it that would be my choice...just don't like the idea of hand washing!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-51447687929366001732014-08-21T17:53:15.251-07:002014-08-21T17:53:15.251-07:00I don't seem to be going with the majority her...I don't seem to be going with the majority here, but I like the second PB set that you thought you might tire of... Hope you find what you love! Good luck with the move and the new house. That sounds like so much fun to me!Hayley Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065802813330958478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-45398189644656585132014-08-21T17:13:22.814-07:002014-08-21T17:13:22.814-07:00I have had #1 for a couple of years ~ I'm very...I have had #1 for a couple of years ~ I'm very happy with it.nancy2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04878931234448290835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-88011195482384616372014-08-21T17:00:58.583-07:002014-08-21T17:00:58.583-07:00I like the set from Pottery Barn that you think &q...I like the set from Pottery Barn that you think "might be too simple." I've had my eye on them for quite awhile and I'm as picky as you are about flatware. Out of everything that I've looked at, this is still the design that I come back to.imquilternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960121584050010339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-14540894748778286252014-08-21T15:24:01.980-07:002014-08-21T15:24:01.980-07:004 or 6 :)4 or 6 :)liparifamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205794075118001139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-122237024590079832014-08-21T15:06:11.785-07:002014-08-21T15:06:11.785-07:00not the round handles--they roll in your hand--lik...not the round handles--they roll in your hand--like trying to eat with a pencil.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365451655752398987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-83589897086808811092014-08-21T13:26:26.684-07:002014-08-21T13:26:26.684-07:00Delores
Myself and both of my children have the Ar...Delores<br />Myself and both of my children have the Arte Italia ones with the Pewter handles. They are dishwasher safe and look just like the WSH ones that are not. I never used my silver and I have never regretted getting these for a minute..love them!! When did you get that RH set? I am in love with that!!!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.com