I have been looking for new everyday dinnerware for a couple years. These dishes almost hit all my categories. They have a mug rather than a cup and useless saucer, thin, fit in the dishwasher and cupboard well, and are sturdy and attractive. The one draw back is the salad plate. Corelle has "decorated" it with beigy splotches that make the plates look dirty. My husband says he is now used to it and but the first time I fed my mother-in-law, she asked me if the plate was dirty. Whether voiced or not, I assume that will be the reaction of all first time viewers.