First impression? Absolutely stunning. The blue floral patterns on white ceramic give my dining table an instant upgrade – it's like having a fancy brunch spot at home.

The 10.5" dinner plates are my favorite – perfect portion size for pasta nights, though the 5.5" bowls do feel a bit petite (my husband's cereal barely fits). That said, they're adorable for serving olives or ice cream.

Here's the thing: these are delicate dancers. After three months of use, I've got one bowl with mysterious scratches (no, I didn't attack it with forks) and another that stained orange from... tomato soup? They survive the dishwasher fine, but I've started hand-washing after noticing tiny chips on edges.

Surprise win: The medium plates are Goldilocks-perfect for avocado toast breakfasts. And despite being lightweight, they've survived several clumsy loading/unloading cycles in my dishwasher.

Final verdict? Gorgeous for occasional use or as a gift (I'd buy them again just for the aesthetic), but maybe not your everyday workhorse set if you're rough with dishes.