First impression? These dishes feel substantial. The matte speckled finish gives them a handmade artisan vibe that’s way fancier than the price tag suggests. No slippery salad plate disasters here—the textured grip is a game-changer for my clumsy hands during busy family dinners.

The 6" bowls are my MVP. Not too deep (goodbye soup dribbles!), but wide enough for hearty pasta nights. The lipped plates actually work—my kid’s mashed potatoes stayed put instead of migrating onto the tablecloth. Pro tip: They make excellent charcuterie boards for wine nights when you want to feel ~fancy~ without pulling out fine china.

After 3 months of daily dishwasher abuse (yes, even the mugs), they’ve held up shockingly well—no chips or cracks. The plates do show faint utensil scratches if you inspect closely, but honestly? It adds to that ‘well-loved farmhouse’ aesthetic I didn’t know I wanted until now.

Bonus: Stacking these feels satisfyingly sturdy—none of that wobbly ceramic tower nonsense. And when my mother-in-law complimented them at Thanksgiving? Priceless.