Haviland Laque de Chine…the Budget Version

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Mrs. Tulip, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Retired Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Counsel/DOO for Small Gov't Contractor Engagement Date: August 8, 2007 Wedding Date: March, 2008 Venue: Still Looking! About Me: In all my dreams of the man I'd someday marry, I never pictured anyone as perfect for me as Mr. Tulip. So now we just have to make it through the craziness of the wedding and the moving in together! I love crafts, sewing, jewelry making, and photography, so am looking forward to this chance for DIY fun. When not wedding planning, I'm playing with our dog and 4 cats, Ebay shopping, or watching too much TV (often simultaneously!).

Haviland Laque de Chine…the Budget Version

July 24th, 2008 @ 3:47 pm by Mrs. Tulip

I am crazy for Haviland’s Laque de Chine dinnerware, which perfectly blends timeless elegance and playful color.

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Unfortunately, $350 for one five-piece place setting is waaaaaaay out of our league. The coffee pot is my favorite piece, but at $570, the likelihood of picking up even that single piece is slim at best!

But yesterday Something Old Something New featured a set of pretty dinnerware from Z Gallerie. I clicked over to see what else they had on offer. And, lo and behold:

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Meet Z Gallerie’s Avalon dinnerware in Mango. The set is also avilable in kiwi, espresso, and fuschia. Sure, it doesn’t have exactly the perfect lines of the Haviland…But at $68 for 4 dinner plates, I think I could overlook that!!

What’s your favorite source for budget copies of high-end classics? I’d love to know!