I've noticed that the selection of dinnerware at standby megastore Bed, Bath & Beyond has gotten a lot more chic and stylish recently. In particular there are some really nice designs from venerable British china companies Royal Doulton and Wedgwood.
Celebrity chef and adjective-challenged star of TV's Hell's Kitchen, Gordon Ramsey, has an unexpectedly classic dinner service. Gordon Ramsey White for Royal Doulton. Platinum band on white. $79.99 for a five piece setting.
British designer Jasper Conran's pure white china is spare and spare and elegant. The food will definitely be the star on these plates. Jasper Conran Fine Bone China for Wedgwood. $29.99 for a 10.5" dinner plate.
My absolute favorite: French fashion designer Monique Lhullier combines a lizardskin border in a taupy gray with a chic white center. It's also the best named dinner service. Monique Lhullier Femme Fatale for Royal Doulton. $139.99 for a five piece setting.
Navigating the Bed, Bath & Beyond site isn't the easiest thing in the world but with designs like these, it's worth it.
Show the world your art!> 
Those are lovely/elegant collections to look for!
* just a side note... Monique Lhuillier is Filipino :)
Posted by: kimberlyMichelle | June 22, 2008 at 03:05 PM