I've fallen in love with Fiestaware!

[Katydid]

Talk to me about Fiestaware, ladies! :heart

I've been in the market for new dishes for a while (I think we are down to only 4 bowls, now :shifty)

I inadvertently bought 2 Fiestaware mugs at two different thrift stores (both in cobalt, no less!) and they are some of the few mugs that haven't chipped and broken on us. :rockon I bought them because I liked the color/shape but I didn't know or pay any attention to the fact that they are Fiestaware. :doh But I did a search on here for dishes recommendations and saw Fiestaware mentioned a lot, so looked it up and there were my trusty mugs! :tu

So if all the dishes are this durable, I want more! :rockon

I love all the bright colors and I want to eventually get a 4 piece place setting in each of my favorite colors. But since right now our biggest need is bowls, I thought I would start with maybe 6 of the 24 oz. gusto bowls (in a rainbow of colors, of course! ;)) since they are different from what comes in the 4 piece setting and I think the big size will be perfect for soups, stews, salads, cereal, etc.

But I think those would be too big for the kids, so I wonder if I should get the smaller 14 oz. cereal bowls, instead (or, as well :shifty ) Would it be overkill to eventually have three different sizes of bowls? :think I'm thinking it wouldn't because I could use them for serving, too.

At this site: http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/shop/ They have the Gusto bowls for $10.99 and the small cereal bowls for $7.49, though you have to spend $150 to get free shipping. Is that a good price?

What is the best price for the 4 piece sets and where is the best place to buy, typically?

Thanks! :heart

[Marrae]

Just wanted to say that I love the look of Fiestaware but we can't get it here or get it shipped here. :(

Did you see the Chowder bowls? They are like the Gusto but a bit smaller.

There are so many to choose from and the colours are fantastic. :)

[canadiyank]

My cousin has a bunch, in myriad colours, and they look fantastic! They seem very durable and they're fun to see all the different things (I always pick out the teal coffee mug when I'm at her house). I'm more of a matchy matchy person but it makes for a fun and upbeat presentation, especially with her glass-fronted cabinets.

[Two Little Birds]

I adore mine! I have the gusto bowls and they don't seem to be an issue for the boys. We have some smaller bowls that I pull out for smaller portions. My mil bought me all of mine (over time) so I can't speak to the cheapest way. I know that Khols and some other stores do some killer deals at times.

[mariposa]

I love ours! :heart I needed to replace our first dishes (they were 15 years old and the pieces that were left looked it). I did some research and I went with white plates, bowls, and java mugs. I did get four jumbo cups (in peacock? turquoise? I can't remember. :bag) for soup. My parents gifted me with some serving pieces, too.
I love that I can add pieces in different colors if I want. I love the pottery look. I found a great deal during a sale at Macy's and then I used a coupon. :tu

[Carini]

I just bought a whole set and am in love! We love the gusto bowls and well. I tried dd with a little fruit bowl and the first time she used it she threw it and it broke. :/ I guess she needs a few more months of practice.

I got cobalt, sunshine yellow, lemongrass and tangerine. Oh...and peacock too. :)

[Niphredil]

Prepare to be jealous, ladies. I have a full set of original fiesta ware. :D I've waited foreeever, and when we moved my grandma finally gave it to me!

[mariposa]

Prepare to be jealous, ladies. I have a full set of original fiesta ware. :D I've waited foreeever, and when we moved my grandma finally gave it to me!
That's awesome! :rockon

[Katydid]

Prepare to be jealous, ladies. I have a full set of original fiesta ware. :D I've waited foreeever, and when we moved my grandma finally gave it to me!

Very nice! :cool

[Elora]

I wanted fiestaware - forever -

So I stalked prices. Last fall I found a good deal at Macy's and bought each member of our family the color of their choice.

We rinse and re-use dishes, and keeping them color coordinated has helped tremendously with my dd and ds argument "i rinsed mine, that one's not mine, that one is his"

Plus they are some of the best dishes out there - as far as stuff not leaching into your food - and american made woot

Macy's had a BOGO 1/2 fiestaware, and then an additional 15% off the entire site, so that is why I bought 6 full sets (I paid $132 for 6 sets and got free shipping because the order was over $100 or something)

I got the sets that came with big round plates, little round plates, round bowls (they're a nice size, but not they're not extra tall ones though), and mugs

my kids drink out of the mugs exclusively now...unless we're travelling and then we still pull out the kleen kanteens

[Katydid]

My cousin has a bunch, in myriad colours, and they look fantastic! They seem very durable and they're fun to see all the different things (I always pick out the teal coffee mug when I'm at her house). I'm more of a matchy matchy person but it makes for a fun and upbeat presentation, especially with her glass-fronted cabinets.

I'm only a little matchy-matchy, that's why I love these! All the colors look great together, even though they are different, and they are all the same size, so they stack nicely. I love the idea of getting a bunch of funky, random thrift store dishes, but I am afraid it would end up just looking like a jumbled mess all stacked together and that would drive me crazy. :crazy2

This way, I can add things over the years and not be stuck having to keep with one color (or pattern) and it will still all look fabulous together. :rockon

[bclemons84]

I'm not allowed to buy any because my husband thinks it is hideous... :(

[blondie]

Fiesta is my dream dishes. :melting I'm not sure when we will get them, but we will! I want a rainbowww. :melting

[Katydid]

Wow, Elora, so yours came out to $22 a set? That's a really good deal! :yes

I wonder how often Macy's does the BOGO thing? :think

What colors did you get? :nosy

[amydawn]

It's my dream to own 8 place settings of Fiestaware:giggle I think I'm going to bite the bullet and pick some up when/if we travel to the States this summer. It's pricey to ship to Canada, plus we have to pay taxes, brokerage fees on stuff like that when it comes across the border. Plus returns across the border are a nightmare if anything's broken, missing, etc.

[Katydid]

I'm not allowed to buy any because my husband thinks it is hideous... :(

You know, I actually used to not care for some of the designs (still not a huge fan of the shape of the pitcher or the tea pot) but they have really grown on me, especially having lived with my thrift store mugs.... the quality just can't be beat, so that makes them even prettier to me! ;)

[bclemons84]

Maybe I can talk him into it if I save up for it and it wouldn't be our main dishes haha. :giggle

[Niphredil]

This is some of the stuff from one of the three boxes I have

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/MissEllieNora/7DDB7202-5A7F-4C57-A6C3-5093EEB0F01A-970-0000007279255F95.jpg

I can't wait til my hoodlums are old enough to use it properly.

:mrgreen

[bclemons84]

Where is the drool button here?!

[Katydid]

Love the color on that gravy boat! Is it lemongrass or some retired color that I don't know about? :giggle

I don't know much about these as collectors items, yet. I just like pretty, colorful, durable dishes. :shifty

[Niphredil]

The gravy boat is chartreuse c. 1950.

[Katydid]

Wow, what a lucky girl you are! :heart

[greenleafknitter]

I :heart my Fiestaware. A few of my first few pieces came from a shop in Galveston, TX that only sold Fiesta. It was a collector's dream! They had lots of rare pieces and a whole section of discounted "seconds." If I ever go back to that area I'm definitely going there first. :giggle

Right now I have only a few colors, (lemongrass, vanilla, and cinnabar) since I thought I'd pick ones to match my kitchen. :rolleyes2 Now I want every color. At least I only have 4 place settings so I can still add to my collection as needed.

[Aerynne]

How breakable are they? I need dishes.

[Katydid]

OK, so Macy's has a pretty good sale right now and free shipping for orders over $100, so I'm thinking about getting my rainbow of 6 Gusto bowls and then 2 4-piece place settings (Flamingo and Marigold, since they are the cheapest :wink). Then I can ask for more 4-piece settings and serving pieces, etc. for birthdays and Christmases over the coming years. :heart

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How breakable are they? I need dishes.

I've read that they are very sturdy and my experience with my two mugs that I found at the thrift store confirm that. DH, especially, is rough on mugs (he leaves them in his work van a lot) and I have started to consider mugs as almost disposable in this house. :shifty But these two fiesta mugs have held up beautifully so far with no chips or cracks of any kind. :shrug3

[Llee]

I scan CL for them. I've paid $85 for the 6 sets we have in cobalt and plum.

[Katydid]

I did check CL, but there were only a few things and they seemed to be priced pretty high. :shrug4

There was a nice big set of mauve/pink dishes that seemed pretty reasonable, but I don't really want all one color (especially if that color is mauve :shifty)

[Elora]

Wow, Elora, so yours came out to $22 a set? That's a really good deal! :yes

I wonder how often Macy's does the BOGO thing? :think

What colors did you get? :nosyIt will come around again for sure if you are not in a hurry. It is a FABULOUS deal. BOGO 1/2 off (I don't want to be misleading). And it seems like every 3-6 months they are running "15% off" storewide

DH - black
ds1 -cobalt
dd2 - purple
ds2 - orange
me - red (there is probably another name for this i'm not remembering)

and since i wanted an even number for the BOGO 1/2 off I also got a spare peacock

and as I can afford them and they go on sale, I plan to get all the other colors too :glasses

[Llee]

Kohl's will also do bogo 1/2 throughout the year.

[TraceMama]

I LOVE my Fiestaware :yes :heart :rockon I waited a long time to be able to get them, but found them at a great price at Kohl's. I think they came to $24/set and then there was a 20% off coupon or something. :think

I got 8 sets in 6 different colors, because the plan is to have a set of 12 in 6 colors. The colors I have are paprika, scarlet, tangerine, peacock, marigold and lemongrass :)

[Katydid]

The Marigold and Flamingo sets are $29 right now (and most of the others are $30) and Macy's gave me $15 off my first order over $100 (which is 6 Gusto bowls at 10.99 each and the 2 sets at 28.99 each, so $115 total). And they have free shipping on orders over $100. So it's not as good of a deal as it could be, but it's not too bad. And I really want to get my collection started, so I'm going for it! :rockon

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I LOVE my Fiestaware :yes :heart :rockon I waited a long time to be able to get them, but found them at a great price at Kohl's. I think they came to $24/set and then there was a 20% off coupon or something. :think

I got 8 sets in 6 different colors, because the plan is to have a set of 12 in 6 colors. The colors I have are paprika, scarlet, tangerine, peacock, marigold and lemongrass :)

Oh, I bet those colors look gorgeous together! :heart

[Llee]

:shifty

http://www.zestydishes.com/servlet/StoreFront

Anyone that wants to get me a gift card, feel free. ;)

[blondie]

I've been trying to break my Corelle for years. LOL We haven't decided if we will get more Corelle or something different, like Fiesta.


We got gorgeous plates that we registered for at Pier 1, and those suckers have been dropping like flies for years. :( I think we are down to 4...we started with 8 AND lost most of them before we even had kids. :doh Mama deserves pretty new dishes!!

[amydawn]

My Mama is going to buy me my first place setting for my birthday in April:heart. I think I'll start with plum:)


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[LikeQuietDreams]

My sil got us 4 basic sets for Christmas a few years ago. They are crazy durable. Ideally, I would have all white, but the white seem to hold on to scratch marks pretty bad. Right now, we have white, cobalt, and turquoise. I love the idea of us each having our own color.

[BearyBlessed]

A friend mentioned Fiestaware a couple years back. Before then, I didn't know anything about it. Now, it's what I want to replace my dishes with. :yes

We have our dishes we got when we got married 12 years ago. And a few correlle plates. They are slowly breaking over the years and I only have I think 4 plates of each size.

I definitely want to get various colors and we can each have our own. Just need to save up and then find a sale!

[PaperMomma]

Now I want some. You guys are a bad influence. :snooty

[mariposa]

My sil got us 4 basic sets for Christmas a few years ago. They are crazy durable. Ideally, I would have all white, but the white seem to hold on to scratch marks pretty bad. Right now, we have white, cobalt, and turquoise. I love the idea of us each having our own color.

They kind of do, but I still love my white. :yes They are so classic and earthy at the same time. :heart I think I read somewhere that there is a way to get rid of the scratch marks. :think

[blondie]

I just got 2 really amazing coupons in the mail from a place that has Fiesta. :shifty I'm going to try to talk DH into letting me get started with Fiesta. We've looked at it before and day dreamed, but I think this thread pushed me over the edge!

I'm SO TIRED of Corelle. I have what's left of my grandma's olllld set, and we keep looking at the new square Corelle, and it's pretty, but not as pretty as Fiesta! PLUS, we have the gorgeous Pier 1 dishes that we both loved, but they are dwindling...I feel like they need to be replaced. I love having pretty things to serve my family with. :hearts


Do you guys promise they are heavy duty ? I'm scared to break them. :nails Do they dishwash well ?

[Llee]

Dishwash well? Yes.

Breakable? I haven't broken one yet and I'm a big-time breaker. :shifty

[blondie]

I'm obsessing. :shifty I was okay until I got the mail and saw the coupons. It's $50 off a $100 purchase...and we EACH got one. :jawdrop

[Niphredil]

Now that's a deal, Kat!

[blondie]

Will it break ? I'm such a chicken about spending money on breakable stuff, and I've got a bad taste in my mouth from our Pier 1 dishes. I need you guys to hold me. LOL


I'm going way further in my heart than I should without $$ approval from DH. :giggle

[Llee]

I'm a Fiestaware pusher, so Um, you might not want my input. :shifty

[Katydid]

From what I read, they use a very heavy duty ceramic formula that allows them to be used commercially (like in restaurants and such). I don't think you could get more durable than that unless you went with plastic or stainless steel dishes. :shrug3

[Niphredil]

They're glass. They break. But my grandmas are from 1950 and her kids and then all my siblings and I used them and they're still going. :shrug3

[Mother of Sons]

You guys must all have dishwashers lol. I love the look but I can't use fiestaware because its murder on my wrists. Even the cheap stoneware dishes that came with the house I had to get rid of. Love the colors though!

[blondie]

I'm a Fiestaware pusher, so Um, you might not want my input. :shifty

Push me! :jump

[Llee]

Do it. Order now. That's as good a price as you could get from CL. Dooooo eeeeeetttt!!!

[Katydid]

You guys must all have dishwashers lol. I love the look but I can't use fiestaware because its murder on my wrists. Even the cheap stoneware dishes that came with the house I had to get rid of. Love the colors though!

I actually don't have a dishwasher. :shrug3 I handwash other stoneware dishes without issue, though, so I think I'll be fine with these. :)

[Two Little Birds]

They're very durable. They've been dropped on my hardwood food and nary a chip. And they're pottery, not glass.

[LikeQuietDreams]

They are definitely more durable than any other dishes I've had before. I have broken 2 though. The first time, I dropped a glass bottle of maple syrup on one. The second time ds2 threw a bowl across the room and it landed on our tile floor. :(

[blondie]

Do it. Order now. That's as good a price as you could get from CL. Dooooo eeeeeetttt!!!


My coupons are good in store on Friday and Saturday - so I'm going to beg...I mean talk to DH tonight and go tomorrow or Saturday night. I need to SEE and feeeeel them before I can decide which colors to start with. I'd eventually like 8 sets. I really don't need mugs. :think

Maybe I should buy piece by piece ?

[Llee]

I like to get sets--cheaper/dish that way. We use the mugs for eating granola and ice cream. Oh, and for hot chocolate too.

[blondie]

P.S. Katydid- I'm sorry for jacking your thread. :bag I got excited.

[Katydid]

P.S. Katydid- I'm sorry for jacking your thread. :bag I got excited.

Ha, no way, girl! :heart This is a Fiesta-Love thread. I don't care who does the lovin'! :shrug3 :lol

I just got back from Kohl's cause I wanted to see more of the colors and check out the sizes in person. Oh my goodness, I'm even more in love now! :heart I think the sizes are perfect for what we need and the colors... so beautiful! :rockon

I think I'm ready to place my order now. :)

[Llee]

If you're getting them from Kohl's, wait just a bit longer. For the last three years they have run a bogo free, plus you can use the discounts they send out. Usually it's the very end of January-mid February that it runs.

[Two Little Birds]

Where my Fiesta lives.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z351/tetonmama/19061C8C-4D68-4BC3-9BEE-DE085CED8A28-56379-00003CAA6E6A303D.jpg

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Please ignore the ugly, non matching glasses. That's my next project.

[Katydid]

If you're getting them from Kohl's, wait just a bit longer. For the last three years they have run a bogo free, plus you can use the discounts they send out. Usually it's the very end of January-mid February that it runs.

No, I'm not buying from Kohl's right now cause there was no sale. :shifty I'm going to order from Macy's right now and maybe when Kohl's has their sale, I'll get some more. :)

[crunchymum]

I just got 2 really amazing coupons in the mail from a place that has Fiesta. :shifty I'm going to try to talk DH into letting me get started with Fiesta. We've looked at it before and day dreamed, but I think this thread pushed me over the edge!

I'm SO TIRED of Corelle. I have what's left of my grandma's olllld set, and we keep looking at the new square Corelle, and it's pretty, but not as pretty as Fiesta! PLUS, we have the gorgeous Pier 1 dishes that we both loved, but they are dwindling...I feel like they need to be replaced. I love having pretty things to serve my family with. :hearts


Do you guys promise they are heavy duty ? I'm scared to break them. :nails Do they dishwash well ?

They're glass. They break. But my grandmas are from 1950 and her kids and then all my siblings and I used them and they're still going. :shrug3

This. Of course anything made of pottery or glass will break - so you won't have anyone guarantee you that. ;)

I believe fiestaware has a 3 or 5 year chip warranty? :scratch I don't have any, but I've wanted some for years. :) maybe I'll find a good sale this year.

[LikeQuietDreams]

Where my Fiesta lives.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z351/tetonmama/19061C8C-4D68-4BC3-9BEE-DE085CED8A28-56379-00003CAA6E6A303D.jpg

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Please ignore the ugly, non matching glasses. That's my next project.

Are those the gusto bowls on the right?

[silverlining]

Love my Fiestaware! We've had it 10 years and I don't think anything has broken, although the dinner plates are beginning to show their age. Everything we have is cobalt or white, and I'd love to get some new cheery colors.

[Two Little Birds]

Are those the gusto bowls on the right?

:yes

[BearyBlessed]

Man, I'm really wanting new dishes right now! Maybe when Kohls has their sale I will go get some. Though. I guess I should talk to DH first. I'm trying to save for a vacation right now. :shifty

[Elora]

:rockon katy! what colors are you getting???

[Katydid]

To start with, I'm ordering 2 4 piece sets, one in Marigold and on in Flamingo. I'm also ordering 6 gusto bowls in rainbow colors: Scarlet, Tangerine, Sunflower, Shamrock, Peacock and Plum. :)

I'm hoping to get more 4 piece settings and serving pieces as gifts over the coming years. My goal is to eventually have 12 place settings, each a different color. :rockon

[Elora]

YAY!!! love the plan :rockon

[BriansLovie]

My husband told me that one of the colors they used to make was radioactive :shifty. Red I think

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Orange??

[Katydid]

My husband told me that one of the colors they used to make was radioactive :shifty. Red I think

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Orange??

Yeah, I read that they recommend that if you collect those vintage colors that they only be used for decorative purposes, not for food.

[blondie]

I read that all the new ones are safe. :tu

[BriansLovie]

Yes, they are now. :)

[blondie]

Here I am to take over more thread and SPEW excitement!!

So, I still haven't gotten them. We didn't have money this weekend to use the awesome coupons I had and DH wanted to see and feel them before we commit to new dishes.

Tonight we ran to the mall so DH could see Fiesta in person, and he approves. :cheer :cheer :cheer He's actually EXCITED! (He's really picky and practical. Sometimes it sucks to have a stick in the mud, but it usually helps me slow down and think a little. :giggle)

He told me that by March, he will hook us up with 8 sets. :melting :hearts :melting :hearts We want the 4 piece sets, but they didn't have them at Herberger's, and I see on Kohls.com that they are online only. Weird.

EIGHT SETS, PEOPLE!! I'm pretty much freaking out. :shifty I don't know the real names, but I'm gonna do pink, bright red, the darker orange, yellow, the brightest green, peacock (i do remember that name), purple...and I'm not sure which one for the 8th. :think

Maybe we will be able to do the Kohl's BOGO deal someone mentioned up thread. :think I might run to Kohl's tomorrow to see what they have. I'm. so. excited. We've been using my grandma's beat up white plates + the last of our wedding dishes, and I'm so excited to have something bright and new. Swoooon! I also have a Kohl's 30% off coupon, BUT IDK how long that is good for and if I could use it with the sale...

[crunchymum]

That's great!!!!!

Just FYI if anyone is interested, the actual fiestaware website sells stuff at the same price that Macy's does on sale - so before you buy, check them out and see if you're truly getting a good deal (also, so you don't feel super pressured to buy *now*).

[blondie]

Yes! That's where we are looking now. DH insisted on checking it out straight from the source and it's the best price we've found.

I'm even thinking about getting square instead of round. :think :jump

[bclemons84]

What is the official site's address? Not that I'm buying any for awhile. :shifty

[Katydid]

Is this their official site? http://www.dinnerwareusa.com/

Those prices are definitely reasonable. :yes Especially if you order $150 at a time and get free shipping. :tu

But between the sale price and the coupon code I used for Macy's, the sets I ordered ended up being around $24 each. :rockon I have decided that for future shopping, I'm going to aim for $25 per set as my "price to beat" and try not to buy above that price point. :)

Mine are now OTW and I can't wait! :danced

[blondie]

http://www.fiestafactorydirect.com/

Woot! $25 a set is really good.

[dakotablue]

Macy's current sale is pretty great. Its B1 G1 Free plus an additional 15% off 4 piece sets.


So $51 per set, then B1G1 makes it $25.50, 15% off $21.67!

free shipping on orders of $99 or more.

If I was able to get to the store to look in person I'd totally do this. Kids are still recovering and I just lost my voice, so no traipsing about for me, but great to know this is a possible price! :rockon

ETA: I'd also check your credit cards cash back. Discover is 5%, which is something.

[BearyBlessed]

Oh, now I'm glad I didn't buy any last week! This is a much better sale!

I like the 5 piece sets better than the 4. I don't care for the mug in the 4 piece. Although, I do kind of like the square set, but it doesn't have a salad plate. And DH said he prefer the round.

I'm thinking a trip to Macy's or Kohl's is in order in the next few days to let all the guys see the colors and help me choose! :dance

[blondie]

Yeah, my DH wasn't going for the square either. That's okay!

I don't like the 5 piece set- I don't need saucers. :giggle

I'm sooo excited and I don't even know WHEN we are getting ours!

[Llee]

I love the saucers on our 5-piece. They are great for eating granola with. I just use the cup as a scoop. :shifty

[Katydid]

They came today! :jump (Well, all but my green bowl.... it's still OTW)

I love them! :yes But, best of all, DH loves them and, when I told him about the sale, he told me to order 6 more 4 piece settings!! :shifty :jawdrop :rockon :heart

[Two Little Birds]

I now need their Christmas design! NEED I tell you!!!

[blondie]

Awesome!!! Pictures! :poke

[Bethany89]

You ladies need to come and live near me :) I live 20 mins from the fiestaware factory and they have this extra room called the seconds room.. Everything is cheap and they do have flaws but all of mine only have a small bubble on the bottom of the plate.. Awesome deals!!

ETA: bowls are like $3-4, plates like I think $5-6.. Mugs like $3.. The big bowls like $15 etc.

[blondie]

Wow, that's awesome! I did see on their Facebook page that they have tent sales or something. That would be sooo cool.

So, when Kohl's has a sale is it BOGO, or BOGO50% ? I wonder how long the Macy's sale will last. We were totally ready to spend $30 a set, but if we could do the 21.somechange per set, maybe we could swing a few more, or put the extra $$ towards curtains. :think

[Bethany89]

Tent sales are insane. People stand in lines for hours but you can get stuff for like $1-2.. I just go whenever and get still good deals without standing in line for hours outside lol!

But fiestaware is well worth the money as its a USA company, quality is great and its heavy duty. I've never broke any item and they've dropped before.

[crunchymum]

The Macy's sale goes until February 18, I think

[Katydid]

Awesome!!! Pictures! :poke

Here you go! :kiss

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/kkkkaty/fiestaware_zpsc1cb5695.jpg

[blondie]

Oh my! :melting

DH and I were discussing which colors to get, and he threw his credit card at me. :hearts :hearts :hearts I have an 8 sets on the way! :dance

[Katydid]

What colors did you get? :poke

[blondie]

I got 4 piece sets of scarlet, tangerine, sunflower, shamrock, turquoise, peacock, plum and flamingo! I'm soooooooooooooo excited. I never thought we'd get Fiestaware, and I've always drooled over it.

[Katydid]

I now need their Christmas design! NEED I tell you!!!

I hear ya. That little Christmas tree is absolutely adorable! :rockon

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I got 4 piece sets of scarlet, tangerine, sunflower, shamrock, turquoise, peacock, plum and flamingo! I'm soooooooooooooo excited. I never thought we'd get Fiestaware, and I've always drooled over it.

Yay! A beautiful rainbow! :heart

[Llee]

Sometimes Kohl's does BOGO, sometimes BOGO50%.

[blondie]

Sooo, now I want new cloth napkins. :shifty

Our current ones are a pretty eggplant/plum color. They are over a year old, and we use them daily so they are getting sad. Let's find me some new ones! :jump I'm going to check TJMaxx soon and see what they have. That's where I've gotten our last 2 sets. I've seen some fun rainbow ones at Kohl's. I might have to go check there, too.

[Two Little Birds]

There's a high end kitchen store in my parents town that has killer sales twice a year and I pick up new napkins there, they usually run $1/napkin. They never match but that's okay with me. I need to ask my mom to buy some at their next sale

[Niphredil]

If you give a mom new dishes, she's going to want new napkins.
If you give a mom new napkins, she's going to... uhoh.

[blondie]

Right. Our silverware is nice, and our glasses are new...but this really makes me want new napkins and it really makes me want to sew up those curtains I've been putting off for oh, 3 years!! I need to go look at fabric.

[Two Little Birds]

I don't need new napkins. I do need new glasses and dh knows this is the next thing on the list. I plan on getting these (http://www.amazon.com/Duralex-Picardie-4-Ounce-Clear-Tumbler/dp/B0017LR21Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1359655062&sr=1-2&keywords=tempered+glass+drinking+glasses) in the 16.75 and 8.75 oz.

[Niphredil]

All of my cups and dishes are plastic. :bag Oh, for the day when my hoodlums are grown.

[greenleafknitter]

You guys are seriously tempting me. :giggle I'm thinking of buying more Fiesta. :shifty We only have 4 place settings, so I know they'll get used. That Macy's sale looks like a great deal. I already have lemongrass, vanilla, cinnabar, and sunflower. I'm thinking some turquoise or peacock would be lovely. :think

[Two Little Birds]

All of my cups and dishes are plastic. :bag Oh, for the day when my hoodlums are grown.

You'll notice what I want is tempered glass...

[blondie]

All of my cups and dishes are plastic. :bag Oh, for the day when my hoodlums are grown.


but you have Fiesta. :poke Are you scurred they'll break it ?

[Niphredil]

Very. It's securely boxed and will remain there for a while. That pitcher is "worth" $450 bucks. I will use them someday, but not while they are still in the throwing dishes/spilling at every meal phase.

[Two Little Birds]

Very. It's securely boxed and will remain there for a while. That pitcher is "worth" $450 bucks. I will use them someday, but not while they are still in the throwing dishes/spilling at every meal phase.

Have you made sure they aren't the poisonous ones?

[Niphredil]

I've not researched super thoroughly, but I'm reasonably certain that the radioactive problem was taken care of long before these were made in the 50's.

[mariposa]

If you give a mom new dishes, she's going to want new napkins.
If you give a mom new napkins, she's going to... uhoh.

So true!!! :giggle

[dakotablue]

I'll stop soon I promise :shifty

But the gusto bowls are a good price at kohls right now (better than macys) I think :scratch Is this a good price

sale price 11.20 plus 15% off- 9.52 a bowl, plus $10 kohls cash if you spend $50.

the gusto bowls are the only other must have 'now' on my list past plate settings :shrug3

[Katydid]

The gusto bowls are awesome. :yes

[dakotablue]

So something really funny. We have these two bowls Dh and I love. We use them almost everyday. (I think they are one of only 3 things I would be very very sad to lose in my kitchen/ couldn't easily replace)

I was just looking at Kohls...and saw something familiar :shifty.

Sure enough, I just looked at the bottom and they are Fiesta. How did I not know this :doh

:giggle

(they are the large vegetable bowls)

[crunchymum]

I'm stumped, because the bogo is SUCH a great deal right now. BUT, I want the gusto bowls instead. :-/ if I just get separate pieces, it's about 3 times more expensive. :doh if I get the sets plus the gusto bowls, it's still cheaper than buying everything separate, but it's still too much. :-/

[Two Little Birds]

Is there a home consignment store in your area? You could get both and take what you don't want to the consignment store.

[Katydid]

I just got 6 of the Gusto bowls even though I eventually want 8-12 place settings. They are awesome for soups, stews, cereal, etc. but only if you want really big portions :shifty I don't see myself using these if we have company over for any kind of formal/sit-down dinner. :shrug3 Maybe you could get by with fewer of them, too?

[crunchymum]

:think those are both good ideas... :yes

[dakotablue]

There is actually a listing on my local craigslist right now for a set of 8 tea cups and saucers. I'm betting they bought the sets and just don't want the cups. :shrug3

So wish i could go to the store right now:(. I want to compare the gusto bowls to my current bowls in terms of size (my current ones are just a little too big) and stacking.

How do these stack? (I mean in terms of nesting into one another, not the actual act :giggle)

[blondie]

I want gustos, but DH didn't think we need them. Let's just wait until that cereal hog tries to eat out of the shallow bowls. :giggle :popcorn

I'm planning to slowllllyyyy add to our collection as the years go by. I want a pitcher and gustos, first, methinks.

[LikeQuietDreams]

I have to say that while I love Fiestaware, I really dislike some of the pieces from the actual sets we got. I don't like the look of the cereal/soup bowls at all, the handle of the mug is silly-small and hard to hold, and the dinner plates are different from the ones that you buy separately so they stack weird.

Moving forward, I'm definitely buying a la carte.

[dakotablue]

:jawdrop I was looking for reviews of fiestaware and someone mentioned a while ago about lead in plates.

I did a second of research...the plates from Walmart that poisoned a baby in 2007 are our plates.

I ordered some fiestaware tonight from macys.

We got two chocolate, 1 ivory, 1 plum and 1 peacock, 1 cobalt. (4 piece settings)

I'm excited, but a little freaked out...fortunately the kids have never eaten off of them...just us for 6 years. :-/

[Katydid]

I did a second of research...the plates from Walmart that poisoned a baby in 2007 are our plates.

Yikes! :sad

I'm glad you got your Fiesta! :rockon Those colors sound really pretty together! :)

[crunchymum]

I have to say that while I love Fiestaware, I really dislike some of the pieces from the actual sets we got. I don't like the look of the cereal/soup bowls at all, the handle of the mug is silly-small and hard to hold, and the dinner plates are different from the ones that you buy separately so they stack weird.

Moving forward, I'm definitely buying a la carte.

:think interesting. Can you ladies who are ordering sets right now let me know how yours work out? If they stack weird I'm going to have issues... :giggle


I just realized my sister's cool cream and sugar set I've been coveting is vintage fiesta! She had no idea! It's the rose color, circa 1950s. So jealous.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/03/ugudujag.jpg

[Llee]

I have the 5-piece set and none of the dishes stack oddly or weirdly.

[LikeQuietDreams]

The only ones that stack weirdly for me are the dinner plates that come in the set when I try to stack them with the dinner plates that I purchased separately.

[blondie]

I got new napkins tonight. I went with black...I thought they'd look cool with my bright dishes. I will probably keep an eye out for some colored ones, too. Our table legs and chair backs are black, so are the edges of our rugs, so I think it will tie everything together. :dance

[Katydid]

Well, aren't you all fancy! :P~ Round here, we're lucky if we remember to put out the stack of paper napkins.... :shifty

[blondie]

:giggle

We switched to cloth napkins a few years ago. I love 'em.

[BearyBlessed]

That sounds awesome, Kat. :yes


So, I think we are going to get some sets this next week. :rockon I took the boys to go see the colors and tell me which ones they want. We'll each get a color. I don't think DH cares too much about what color I get him. I was hoping to get colors that coordinate.

The boys picked Flamingo and Cobalt. I'm not totally sure how well they complement each other. My pick is Plum, though I'd also be ok with Peacock. Would those four colors coordinate? Would there be something better than either the Plum or Peacock?

[Katydid]

That sounds awesome, Kat. :yes


So, I think we are going to get some sets this next week. :rockon I took the boys to go see the colors and tell me which ones they want. We'll each get a color. I don't think DH cares too much about what color I get him. I was hoping to get colors that coordinate.

The boys picked Flamingo and Cobalt. I'm not totally sure how well they complement each other. My pick is Plum, though I'd also be ok with Peacock. Would those four colors coordinate? Would there be something better than either the Plum or Peacock?

Flamingo, Cobalt, Peacock and Plum would look really nice together, I think. You would have two dark colors and two brights. :yes

I think that's the beauty of Fiesta, though. IMO, they all coordinate! :heart

[BearyBlessed]

Thanks! The pink one is just such an odd shade to me. It's the one throwing me off. But, it's Aji's favorite color and he liked it just fine. :shrug3
I wish I could make these decisions easier! :bag

[RealLifeMama]

I :heart Fiestaware!
It is what I have always wanted.

When DH and I were engaged, we started saving up Betty Crocker points to try to earn some fiestaware. (anyone remember those?) We never got it, though. You still had to pay some and then pay for shipping. We had an 8 piece setting of some cheap Gibson tableware, so we never could justify the cost.
Now that we are down to only 5 or so of each thing, and have a family of seven, I am looking into it again, although I don't think the Betty Crocker points are really necessary now, :lol but I might still have a big shoebox full somewhere!

[amydawn]

I think I'm going to order mine this week. In my cart right now are 6 place settings (Scarlett, Peacock, Shamrock, Tangerine, Sunflower & Plum) and the matching Gusto bowls.

[blondie]

Macy's didn't send us a tracking number, and I can't look it up online. :impouting Hopefully it just shows up like, tomorrow. If it doesn't, I might call Macy's and just see if it's close.

I'm soooo excited. :dance I wonder what new color they will come out with next month!! I'd eventually like to have 12 sets + extra fun stuff.

[BearyBlessed]

How often do new colors come out?

There was a really pretty color on display at Kohl's last night. But, it must have been retired because it's not on the website. And it just said "display". There was no way to actually buy it. :pout

[blondie]

Every year, from what I've read.

[dakotablue]

Macy's didn't send us a tracking number, and I can't look it up online. :impouting Hopefully it just shows up like, tomorrow. If it doesn't, I might call Macy's and just see if it's close.

I'm soooo excited. :dance I wonder what new color they will come out with next month!! I'd eventually like to have 12 sets + extra fun stuff.

:( Macy's 'gave' us tracking numbers (shipped in 2) but they don't work. :-/ What's the point in that. :shrug3 I'm excited they shipped though (We had the same 'tracking' issue when we ordered from Sears. I got a 'shipped' email the day after the stuff arrived :doh)

[BearyBlessed]

So, the Macy's 15% part ended yesterday. I didn't realize that until fairly late, but I thought I'd go ahead and order. But, I had trouble getting the free ones. It would only let me pick one color for all the free ones.
Was that a glitch for me? Did anyone else have that happen? I figure I can go to the store. Then I'd have them right away. :shifty It was just frustrating!


Also, some of the a la carte pieces didn't come in all the colors. Does anyone know if that's just a stocking issue? Or do they not come in those colors at all?
The main one that was missing was plum. The peacock was missing in one item as well. :(

[dakotablue]

So, the Macy's 15% part ended yesterday. I didn't realize that until fairly late, but I thought I'd go ahead and order. But, I had trouble getting the free ones. It would only let me pick one color for all the free ones.
Was that a glitch for me? Did anyone else have that happen? I figure I can go to the store. Then I'd have them right away. :shifty It was just frustrating!


Also, some of the a la carte pieces didn't come in all the colors. Does anyone know if that's just a stocking issue? Or do they not come in those colors at all?
The main one that was missing was plum. The peacock was missing in one item as well. :(

:think My free ones applied to only 2 colors, but I got 3 out of 6 free. I didn't check cart until after I placed them all in though.

I was wondering about the separate pieces as well, but the sale didn't see the best at macys for separate pieces anyway. :shrug3

[BearyBlessed]

Hmm, interesting.

Yeah, the only reason I was looking at the separate pieces was to see if I could round out my cart enough to reach the $99 free shipping if I only could get 2 box sets at a time.

[blondie]

Half of ours were free. I didn't pay attention to which colors were.

[amydawn]

I just placed my order. I ended up getting 4 place settings for now. Peacock, Sunflower, Scarlett and Tangerine. The code "Home" gave me 15% off today.

[BearyBlessed]

Oh yay! I was bummed I missed the additional 15%. :tu

So, maybe I need to go past my cart into actually paying to see if the BOGO will work.
When I put 4 sets in my cart, there was another item that said it was my "deal" or something like that and let me pick a color from the dropdown menu. I'm off to go investigate some more!

[amydawn]

Oh yay! I was bummed I missed the additional 15%. :tu

So, maybe I need to go past my cart into actually paying to see if the BOGO will work.
When I put 4 sets in my cart, there was another item that said it was my "deal" or something like that and let me pick a color from the dropdown menu. I'm off to go investigate some more!

I was able to choose the 4 sets that I wanted and 2 were free. Plus the 15% off. Of course, I was shopping from the Canadian site so YMMV.


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[BearyBlessed]

I think I figured it out. :phew Now to decide on final colors. :shifty

[dakotablue]

Got mine yesterday! Wow that was fast.

I love love love them. I was afraid I wouldn't like the cereal bowl (re size) but the way its shaped its so awesome. The little plates are smaller than I was expecting. :shrug3

Its funny though, the colors I was sure about (chocolate and cobalt) are my least favorite. And I love the Plum and Peacock. Dh even loved the peacock :jawdrop I was nervous about buying that one, because I was sure he wouldn't like it.

Dh finally realized they didn't 'match' :scratch and was surprised, so when we have guests they will have different color plates? Yes, that's kinda the idea :giggle He loved them though :phew and wants to get more...he really wants the gusto bowls. :)

[blondie]

Mine are supposed to be delivered today! :jump

[BearyBlessed]

:woohoo for new dishes!!

[bclemons84]

I saw pics of Blondie's new dishes and they are drool.... Post pics on here for everyone else! :poke

[blondie]

I will! :jump

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Oh, and I got my new towels to go with them. :dance Now I just need curtains.

[Katydid]

I still haven't gotten my Shamrock Gusto bowl. :pout I need to contact them, I guess. :-/

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ETA: OK I just checked my account online and it says that last bowl won't ship until 3/13 :-/

[BearyBlessed]

Bummer! At least it's not lost? Still, disappointing to have to wait so long. :(

[amydawn]

I got my shipping notice today:)


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[BearyBlessed]

I went and played around with various colors today. It was fun! But, I still cant decide for sure what colors to get. :bag I'm such an indecisive person! :O

[crunchymum]

I went and played around with various colors today. It was fun! But, I still cant decide for sure what colors to get. :bag I'm such an indecisive person! :O

And that is why I don't have fiestaware yet. :giggle

[blondie]

Uh, all of them. :shifty

[Llee]

Acquire all in alphabetical order?

[mariposa]

Acquire all in alphabetical order?
A system, I like it! :giggle

[Katydid]

I went and played around with various colors today. It was fun! But, I still cant decide for sure what colors to get. :bag I'm such an indecisive person! :O

Yeah, just get one of each, then you don't have to decide! :shrug3

[blondie]

After drooling on them for a few days, I think Peacock is my favorite of the ones I have. :think

[bclemons84]

After drooling on them for a few days, I think Peacock is my favorite of the ones I have. :think
I'm still not seeing a picture on here for the ladies! :poke lol Oh and just for making us wait, I think you should post pictures of the towels you got to go with them. :)

[BearyBlessed]

Blondie, you did a rainbow set, right?

Peacock and plum are my own personal favorites. :yes Purple is generally my favorite color, but I think with these two shade, the peacock wins the race.

[blondie]

Yep! I got the basic rainbow colors + flamingo and turquoise. I'll def. be back with a picture sometime very soon - hopefully today!

[Punkie]

I looooove my Fiestaware. We've been collecting it for years, and we often get sets for gifts. I have 4 pink plates (one is not pictured) that were all gifts from a doula client. Each of my kids have received a color that they liked for one of their birthdays from my in-laws.

I really prefer the 5-piece sets. We've been gifted some of the 4-piece sets, and I really miss having the saucer. We use it for eating fruit/snacks a lot.

Also, when I first started with Fiestaware, I was concerned about not having the gusto bowls, but we really don't need them. Honestly, we don't need portions that big. There really is a lot of research surrounding dish/bowl size and the amount that you eat/overeat. We are perfectly full with the amount in the cereal bowls, and my kids would pour WAY too much food into the gusto bowls. We had bowls that size in a different brand when we were first married, and found this to be very true. So, don't feel bad if you don't get them, at least to start. I'm sure they're nice, but the set is totally fine without them.

Several plates aren't pictured. :shifty

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/hippiemommy/C14B9328-0D1F-42A7-AB07-7D21BA9952AA-3226-000003853524A0E4_zpsccc18766.jpg

[knitlove]

I really like fiestaware but I would get all one color with maybe serving pieces different . I find it really funny that no one in this thread is getting all one color.

[Punkie]

I really like fiestaware but I would get all one color with maybe serving pieces different . I find it really funny that no one in this thread is getting all one color.

:giggle

I'm not a 1-color kind of girl. (Note my avatar!)

Well, I take that back. I like some things to be monochrome.... Like my couches are all white, and I just have a red accent rug. All of my furniture is white or birch/light pine. But then I like to throw colorful quilts and pops of color to cheer up the room.

We have a very bland table (just a gigantic wooden table that seats 12), and I think it really benefits from the color of the plates/bowls. :grin It would probably be too much if we had really loud tablecloths or placemats. All of that stuff is always monochromatic here.

[NorwegianHippieOfThree]

I'm 27 and my mom had her fiesta ware since I was at least 12. She actually gave me one of her mugs today because she is so sick of them and wants new dishes! Hehe. I'm hoping I'll be the one to get them :) they are such a good investment

[BearyBlessed]

Punkie, that stack of plates is so fun!! Are the light pink ones a retired color? I don't like the current pink much, but Aji really wants pink! :doh

[Katydid]

Oh, I looooove the new pink! :heart Flamingo! Such a rich salmon-y pink... and I'm not usually much of a pink person. :shrug3

[righteous mama]

When I finally get back on my feet and get my own place again I'd love to get Fiestaware. Right now my dishes are "Blue Room" and I'd like something on the other end that is just full of color. Then I'd have both to chose from when setting the table.

[Punkie]

My pink are all retired. We received one as a birthday present for my 9yo several years ago. My girls all loved them so much that a friend and doula client bought us several more.

[BearyBlessed]

I looked at some the retired colors and love several of them! I wish they were still made. Heather is like the perfect color for me. And I like the Rose pink better than the Flamingo. I also quite liked the Juniper.
So sad now! :pout

[dakotablue]

That was the one reason I bought two of the chocolate rather than all different colors. Its just retired and I know I would be sad if I only had one and it broke.

I want shamrock now :shifty

I got a thing in the mail from Kohls today for Feb. 13th 30% off...maybe something will line up sales wise...then again I will have a new baby :giggle

[Cherish]

because of this thread I've just given my amazon prime a workout! lol :) I've been trying to pick new "every day" ware for.ev.er! My husband is so happy that I found something I really liked and made a DECISION. ;) He's tired of eating off the children's plastic plates and paper plates from costco. :D (I had to throw out the set we had before because it was just falling apart.) Thanks for all the info and reviews... I do wish they'd had the marigold and the earlier pink! :)

[blondie]

I got a lime green platter on sale at Kohl's tonight. :dance I went in for a pitcher, but they only had red and I wasn't loving the red...so I spent DH's money on a platter. :haha

[BearyBlessed]

There's now a 20% off code good through tomorrow at Macy's. :tu The code is TICKET.

[amydawn]

I missed the mail lady today:(. I think she was trying to deliver my dishes:(. Now I have to wait until tomorrow afternoon before they'll be at the PO to pick up:pout.


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[Starfox]

Touched and ate out of Loralee 's yesterday. :melting

I need. Subbing to.find a sale. :shifty

[BearyBlessed]

Kohl's still has theirs buy one get one for $1. I think the extra 20% off is only through today, but I'm not sure.


I am drooling over all the retired stuff now and stalking eBay and Craigslist and stuff. :shifty I'm not sure DH would be happy with me spending more on old stuff, though.


~New Question!
If you got a 4 or 5 piece set, do you use the smaller plate? Or is it too small to be useful?
We are contemplating getting open stock so that we can get the dinner and lunch plates instead of the dinner and salad plates. I doubt we'd use the cup and saucer or mug anyway.

[Llee]

I use the small plate for when the bowl is hot. Or for toast or a dessert. I have the 5-piece set.

[Punkie]

I already mentioned it above, so I'm repeating myself, but we really prefer the 5-piece sets. We've been gifted some of the 4-piece sets, and we really miss the little plates. We use them for snacks, bread, etc. The teacups are great for pudding and that kind of stuff, too. :shifty

[Llee]

Kohl's codes good through today.
/Under $100 Valentine15
Over $100 Valentine20

[amydawn]

Mine arrived today:hearthttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/14/y3yqyryv.jpg


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[blondie]

Pretty!!

[BearyBlessed]

Pretty colors!

I finally ordered mine a couple days ago. I actually made a decision! :woohoo

[Elora]

amydawn i love the colores! now i want yellow :lol i plan to eventually get all of them, but each time i see more pics of different colors i get impatient lol

[amydawn]

Pretty colors!

I finally ordered mine a couple days ago. I actually made a decision! :woohoo

What did you get? I think I'm going to order 2 more settings while the BOGO is still on.


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[BearyBlessed]

I got Plum, Cobalt, Peacock, and Turquoise from Kohl's. All in the blue family. :giggle And I found a set on Etsy of the retired color Rose. I also got 2 gusto bowls.

I think we'll stick with those 5 for now, but I can imagine adding some extra pieces soon.

[amydawn]

So DH LOVES our new dishes and asked me why I only bought 4 settings:doh. So I guess that's permission to buy more, right??:giggle. He wants some of the Gusto bowls too. Off to pick out some more colours:)


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[Cherish]

Here's my starter collection, it arrived the other day. :D I think I'm going to have to get the yellow now that I've seen it on a previous poster's counter. :D I do want that older pink set, is that the one called Rose? I don't want really OLD fiesta ware, just the more recently retired lighter pink one. :D This is FUN.
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag129/AddisonMaddox/fiestaware_zps95de4434.jpg Sorry the lighting in there is not so great.

[Katydid]

Yeah, you definitely need some yellow in that lovely stack! :yes

[NavaNessa]

Love, love, love Fiestaware!!
I grew up with it, and also have my own lovely collection.
I like that the beautiful, bright finishes are lead free.
And they are super durable - growing up in a family with 8 kids, we may have had 1 or 2 break, but it takes a lot to do so!!
Dishwasher safe too!!
I have the 5 piece sets, which have been perfect for us. My mom likes the 4 piece set.
We always got ours at JcPenney, as they are frequently on sale, and have the best prices :)

[Auroras mom]

So tell me about this stuff. I have a set of really colorful glazed bowls I bought, and they have all chipped horribly in the dishwasher. Now I want new ones.

Is this stuff more sturdy than that?

[Punkie]

They are very sturdy. We haven't had one break, and I think we've had them about 5 years. They are fairly regularly dropped and banged by my 4 kids (and sometimes by me and my husband.) They are oven-safe and well-made. We use them for everything. Our previous set was made to look like fiestaware, but chipped quickly.

[twentysixcats]

I should not have read this thread!!

I am on a retro kitchen kick the past few days because I am dreaming of redoing the kitchen in our 1960 house. Fiestaware colors would fit soooo well in my current dream kitchen!!!! (I may have been looking up teal appliances too :shifty)


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[amydawn]

I might be an addict:shifty I just bought 2 more place settings, 6 Gusto bowls and a butter dish. Today is the last day of the BOGO sale on the place settings from Macy's. Plus an additional 10% off with the code PRES.

[Auroras mom]

I am having so much fun with all my new stuff I have gotten for my kitchen lately (new coffee maker, new knives, new blender and food pocessor), so now of course I want new dishes! I wish I could see these in person today before ordering any.

[twentysixcats]

Is this Fiestaware in this picture? (I've been collecting pics of mid-century kitchens and I really like this one) http://www.houzz.com/photos/616827/Randall-Mars-modern-kitchen-dc-metro

[Llee]

Looks like it.

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Looks like Kohl's is offering four 5 piece settings for $99.99.

Take 30% off by using cupid30 and get a thing for 15% off if you text SAVE07 to KOHLS.

[blondie]

So, $99 - the other %'s off, or they come to $99 after those are already applied ? :think

[Katydid]

I ordered 4 more 4-piece sets the other day (in Lemongrass, Paprika, Turquoise and Peacock) during the Kohl's BOGO sale. :)

[Llee]

$99.99 before the percents off. I just put them in my basket without the percents off and it's $99.96

[Auroras mom]

Ack - what colors....I want them all?

Also, square or round...?

I really like:

Turquoise, marigold, shamrock, paprika, flamingo

[Punkie]

I vote for "get them all" :giggle

I am surprised by how much we really like the marigold. I already had the other, sunnier yellow. The marigold really evens out the look all my dishes, by adding a richer, but bright color.

In terms of our new additions, the flamingo and lemongrass have also been a big hit.

We already loved all of the other colors that we had. :giggle I had a lot of blues and purples, and a lot of pinks/reds, so the colors in the middle of the rainbow were perfect to add.

[Katydid]

I think you should get all the colors, too. :yes

And I vote round. I think square dishes are a bit trendy and round are more timeless. :yes

[Llee]

Do the first four now. And square, just because it suits you.

[Niphredil]

Dude, I'm so tempted to jump on that Kohls deal. :shifty

[Llee]

Jump, jump, jump!

I'm such an enabler :shifty

[blondie]

WOW! SO that's like...not much per set!! Maybe I should hit up that Kohl's sale with all the extra % off. :think I really love the 4 piece sets, though. But some 5 piece sets might be nice, too. My poor DH. :haha

[Llee]

:there

He won't be poor until you've bought ALL the colors of ALL the sets and ALL the accessories. :shifty

[Punkie]

BTW, I totally vote for the round, because of the ability to find vintage/replacement sets and the likelihood of the line continuing in the future. Also, the bowls for the square set don't stack, if that matters to you.

[BearyBlessed]

Oh, I'm tempted to get more and I haven't even gotten my first ones yet! :shifty Well, I did get my retired one already, but not my Kohl's order.

The CUPID30 coupon code is only good with a Kohl's charge card. It's a great deal if you have one, though! I don't have one or I'd probably get more. The 30% + extra 15% makes it like $15 a set. :jawdrop

[Auroras mom]

I really dislike that Kohl's makes you use their card to get the good discounts.

[Llee]

I usually have a friend with a card order it for me. :shifty

[Saphirah]

Do you all have problems with kids fighting/whining for a certain color? I'm about to toss all our rainbow colored Ikea kids bowls.

[Punkie]

Sometimes it comes up, but it is usually fine. The kids have received sets for their birthdays from my in-laws, and sometimes they prefer those colors, but we've worked pretty hard to underscore that all of the colors are equally good.

[Two Little Birds]

A prefers orange. But it'll it's not clean he will concede to using another color. E doesn't much care.

[blondie]

I always pay my Kohl's card off right away when I shop in store. Not as easy ordering online though. I guess you could mail a check right away ?

I'm trying to decide if I want to order there. :nails I don't love the 5 piece sets but it's SUCH a good deal and I REALLY want enough plates/bowls for 12 people.

[Auroras mom]

So ya'll are so wrong for getting me obsessed with something new. :P

DH was at first like, "why would you buy new dishes when we have dishes..?" Then he thought it was because I am worried about possible lead content in some of the older ones, which is somewhat true, but not the primary reason.

I want to feel happy when I open my cabinets! I get a little thrill at pretty things, especially if made in the USA and made well.

So, I got 4 place settings and oen gusto bowl to se if we like it. I can return to Koh;'s if we aren't thrilled.
Place settings were: Paprika, Turquiose, Shamrock, Flamingo, and the bowl was Shamrock (dh's preference for color).

[Katydid]

So, umm... I got my shipment from Kohl's today. They sent me two of each color that I ordered instead of one. :shifty I double checked that I didn't accidentally choose 2 of each and I didn't. So now I have 8 sets and I only paid for 4. :jawdrop

What do I do now? :think

[Two Little Birds]

Contact them. :yes

[Llee]

Happy President's Day!!! :shifty

And yes, call them.

Or, you know, send them to me ffs. ;)

[blondie]

They'll probably tell you to keep them. :crossesfingersforyou

[crunchymum]

Question: do you know if the 4 sets have to be the same color?

[Llee]

Nope!

[Auroras mom]

I got 4 different colors.

I was going to get 8 sets, 2 of each, but dh reined me in. :P

[crunchymum]

Oh man. I think I need to jump on this!

[Auroras mom]

Okay, I thought this was funny:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geiger-Counter-Test-Source-FIESTA-WARE-Uranium-Glaze-Pieces-1800-3500-CPM-/320958612467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aba9fc3f3

[blondie]

People make mosaics with Fiesta. :tu SO, IF you ever break one, save it!

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Oh, looked again. LOL Those must be the baaad ones. :giggle

[BearyBlessed]

Mine came a day earlier than expected. :tu I'll try to post a pic in the next couple days.

[Katydid]

Awesome! :rockon

[blondie]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/bellefille/0206131138-00.jpg
Here's mine. :heart 8 of the four piece sets. My long term goal is to get 4 more 4 piece sets, then more dinner plates and bowls for entertaining. We usually have at least 20 people here for the girl's birthdays and I would LOVE to be able to serve them all on pretty dishes. :hearts

I've since added a lime green platter to keep our bread on. :jump

[Auroras mom]

I hear you on wanting enough sets for all your guests.

I plan to buy more dinner and lunch or salad plates and bowls for sure.

Look what I won on ebay.:P Tea party!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150995483590?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[Auroras mom]

How long does Kohl's usually take to pack and ship stuff? I still have not received any notifications of shipment. I was hoping to get my pretties in time for dd's birthday (tomorrow!).

[BearyBlessed]

I think it took 2-3 days before I got a shipping notice. And then it was nearly a week for shipping time. :(

[Auroras mom]

Ahh okay, well that is good to know. I can adjust my expectations. :)

[blondie]

Macy's seemed to take FOREVERRR.

I want them to come out with a hot pink. That would be boss.

[BearyBlessed]

I'd love a brighter pink, too. :yes It's Aji's favorite color, but I'm just not keen on the Flamingo shade.

It's the newest color, though, so I'd be a little surprised if the next new color is a different pink. :pout

[Katydid]

What time of year do the new colors typically come out?

[knitlove]

I keep looking a Fiestaware now and it is all your fault!!

All of my aunt's dishes are Fiestaware. I think I may try to get a couple of mixing/serving boles.

[BearyBlessed]

What time of year do the new colors typically come out?

I think somewhere in this thread someone said March. I don't think there's a new one every year, though, based on the full list of colors on the Fiestaware site.

[blondie]

I read on their FB that a new one comes out in March. I might have accidentally made up the "yearly" part, based on things I had read online. :shifty

[Auroras mom]

They finally came, and half were broken! Ack. I was really disappointed in the packaging job, and it looks like Fd Ex tossed the boxes all around, despite the fragile labels.

They said I can take the boxes to the local store and exchange. Wish me luck tomorrow. :)

We are loving the few pieces I had bought off of ebay and at the store.

[blondie]

:jawdrop

That is such a bummer! I was surprised our 8 sets made it here intact.


I reallllly want more. :shifty I am LOVING our dishes. :heart

[BearyBlessed]

What a bummer! I'd be sooo frustrated!

I am super loving mine. :yes I really want more! I definitely want some lunch plates and some smaller bowls- both for the kids. And at least a couple more full sets.

[crunchymum]

:sigh I waited too long and missed the 4 sets for $99. :(

[dakotablue]

:sigh I waited too long and missed the 4 sets for $99. :(

It will be back. At one point it was 4 for $99, 30% off and $10 kohls cash for $50.

I almost did it, but I really only want 4 piece sets.

Kohls is great about cycling sales.

[crunchymum]

That's good to know!

[blondie]

The Fiesta Sale Alert Thread. :jump2 We are all watching for the next one.

[BearyBlessed]

I wanna see what the new color is before I order more. :shifty

Any guesses?

[Llee]

http://mojosavings.com/kohls-coupon-5-off-25-plus-5-off-5-stackable-plus-15-coupon/

[Auroras mom]

Macy's is running their sale on Fiesta still and there was an extra 10% off purchase yesterday (may still be active).

[blondie]

I got a Marigold bowl today. :dance I really loved that color, and I'm sad it's being discontinued. It's weird for me to have a random bowl that doesn't match anything else, but I reminded myself that these are our forever plates, and they will age and change with our family. :haha

Herberger's had a 50% off sale, so it was only $6.50. I wish I would have grabbed a few more pieces, but there will be other sales.

I really want the huge salt and pepper shakers. They only had yellow, which isn't my fave.