Williams and Sonoma Apilco Dinnerware

When we lived in Milwaukee we had three sets of dinnerware - very casual, every day, and China. The china was kept in the hutch in the dining room and rarely used. When we moved to DC over ten years ago, we left it all behind except for a couple of plates and bowls. With their encouragement, we decided to get the same dinnerware as our kids (who lived down the street) had. That way, we could borrow whatever we needed if and when the occasion arose. And it did happen a couple of times when we needed an extra plate or two. But since they moved, we no longer have that option. So when a plate chips or breaks - which is a very rare occurrence - we need to replace it just to have the minimum amount of dinnerware on hand. And so was the case when we went to Williams and Sonoma to find Apilco replacements. We decided to get two just in case there would be a other mishap in the near future. Because we don't have a lot of room around here, we only have on hand what we need. And if we need something more we get it at the time. It's a great way to downsize. I can't say I miss any of the stuff we left behind. But we really notice it when something needs to be replaced.

Williams Sonoma Apilco Replacement

When we moved to DC ten years ago, we left everything behind because none of it would fit in to our tiny space here. That included the china. We had a beautiful set that usually was housed in the dining room cabinet and another set for every day that was in the kitchen. Since our son and his family lived down the street in DC, we got enough Apilco plates and bowls for four to begin with, and then six once we were here a bit. Because they had the same plain white dinnerware, we could borrow extra pieces if we ever needed it. And we did need it a few times. Well, a couple of the bowls are quite chipped so it was time to finally get replacement pieces. And since our son and his family don't live here anymore, our ability to borrow items no longer exists. So after lunch we drove over to Williams-Sonoma in Alexandria and got two more bowls. I suppose it is worth maintaining our tiny set of dishes especially if we ever have at least six people here for dinner at one time. That doesn't happen that often, but it's better to be prepared than embarrassed.