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Mikasa Dinnerware for Entertaining and Gifts

The kids are back in school, the house is in order, and it is time to reset your priorities.  The fall and winter seasons are when your entertaining and gift giving become reality.  Don’t despair!  The budget is probably a little lean this year, but Mikasa offers outstanding and varied dinnerware ,  glassware, and flatware, at both premium prices and easily affordable ones.

 Mikasa quality and elegant design has been around for over fifty years.   Prior to 1957, it was sold to fine retailers exclusively, but at that time it opened to the public. In the 70’s, they expanded to include barware, vases, crystal stemware, table linens, flatware, decorations, and gifts.

 Around five hundred dinnerware patterns  might be available at any time, including both French and Italian, and their famous contemporary designs. You will find fine china in various shapes and materials.  My personal favorites are the square place settings, which I have proudly used for many years.

 You can purchase Mikasa dinnerware in single five piece place settings or in a set of four.  You also have the option of a four piece place setting (it substitutes a mug for the cup and saucer). A typical serving set would include a round platter, a vegetable bowl, sugar and creamer. However, some of the formal dinnerware sets will offer a larger variety of serving pieces.

 I go bonkers for any of their crystalware.  When it comes to gift giving, I immediately head for Mikasa vases , picture frames, candy dishes, and bowls.  They are elegant, simple, and easily affordable (adhering to my decorating rule of “less is more”). 

 These items make wonderful wedding gifts, along with their glass ice buckets, toasting flutes, and picture frames. Always very competitive in their pricing, you can do even better by checking out their clearance items and stocking up for when you need a gift for someone. I always keep a supply of bud vases, specialty vases, nut, and candy dishes on hand for those “oops, I forgot” moments!

 One last thing…Mikasa offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all their items, including breakage and chipping, and if you shop online the prices will be equal to the sale price in a retail store.  If it isn’t, show them proof of a lower price and they will meet it.

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