Paula Deen Dinnerware 16-Piece Porcelain Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Spring Prelude

When I saw these plates I said OMG these are the best looking ones I have seen through hundreds of dinnerware searching for a set through the Amazon pages. I said to myself I have to have them and see, truly see for myself if its that good.I am a Prime member so i recieved the dinnerware plates in just 48 hours, boy I am impress how fast it got to my home. For that they get my one thumbs up for fast delivery.The plates when I took them out they are gorgeous, sleek, colorful easy to hold, you can us them in the dishwasher, microwave and shoot I even put them in the oven to cook a few dishes with no problems.the plates are easy to grasp, not sleek or slippery enough to slip off your hand but has enough of a surface to grasp them so it won't come out your grasp when handling them.The cups are nice decorative style is pleasing to the eyes, you can use them for any hot or cold drinks as you please, such as a hot cup of Java or a nice cold drink with ice. It is easy to hold, grasp and when the liquid drink is hot you wont get burned by handling the cup. you can use the cups easy enough in the microwave to warm a drink and use it in the dishwasher machine.The cereal bowls and the salad plates are so cute they are the same easy to grip, grasp, can be microwaved and dishwasher safe. They are a decent size for any food compliment of the size intended for its use in serving a person a decent well serving size meal.These dinnerware plates stood up to the rigorous chores of falling to the floor, mishandling on the dinner table, slips, drops and survived without breakage. I dont know if it was intended to take a beating like that without breaking but it is great and I think i am just lucky it took all that punishment without a scratch.Now the things that bother me a bit but wont subtract from my giving the dinnerware its five star rating that I gave it.1) The yellow is a bit too loud/bright for my taste. it detracts from the soothing calm blue and white of the dinnerware set. But i take it as a attention grabber for many of my family members, friends and strangers who has visited me and served them lunch or dinner did complimented on the unique colors and design of the dinnerware set. That's why I wont subtract from the five star.2) The diinnerware set whether it is dinner plate or bowl or salad plate or cups, it is HEAVY for being a porcelain dinnerware pieces but I have to think well it has to be durable enough for it to be microwaved or machine dishwashed or me personally putting them in the oven or even my personal punishment I gave them that it did not break I said what the frack it survived this long without breaking, so I said to myself, what the heck thats no biggie and by the way I take it as a plus for survival.The Conclusion:Well if you like a nice soft looking but also attenion grabing dinnerware plates thats is durable, that you can microwave, machine dishwash, can use in the oven and survive a bit of punishment without breakage then this is your set that you have been looking for.Why take it form me ^_^ Well I am a clumsy happy go lucky cook that most pots and plates break when I handle it and if it survives my form of punishment then it is TWO THUMBS UP for not only design and beauty but SURVIVAL lol ^_^

wish the cups were mugs

The cups, bowls and plates are light. but substantial. They feel like china. I'm happy with my choice. I would buy them again.

These dishes are pretty but they chip very easily, so beware! I have NEVER had dishes chip like this. I believe I have at least 6 chipped dishes. I had bought 2 sets and wish I had not bought them!

Quality is great! Lovely pattern and color - nice sized sandwich plates - dinner plates are great - everyday or special occassions

I looked for a long time for new dishes to brighten our kitchen for every day. Nothing in the stores satisfied what I was looking for and ten I found these. The plates are durable and easy to wash.Over all quality was amazing. We ordered 3 sets and I love them!Paula Dean makes a wonderful collection for any country decor!

Paula Deen Signature Dinnerware Spring Prelude 16-Piece Dinnerware Set. I like the different colors of blue, yellow and white and different pattern on each piece, it makes the set very attractive. Beautiful contrasting pieces in this dinnerware set that complement each other. I like the large size of the plates and the coffee cup has a large handle making it easy for men to hang on to the cup. The bowls are deep which is superb for cereal, ice cream or even popcorn.The dishes wash well and work well in the microwave.The one thing I did not like was that there were a lot of imperfections in the finish of the pieces. When the food is on the plates you do not see that.

they are a good value

I love it, just the way it looks!