Raynaud Verdures Puts the Spring in Your Luncheon

With the weather in the 50's this weekend I have my sights set on spring! And with spring comes thinking and planning for Cardinal's baseball, luncheons, Easter, Mother's Day and so on. Raynaud Verdures dinnerware has also helped me get in the mood for spring and warm weather; no matter the time of the year, the Verdures dinnerware will bring the outdoors in this spring. The Verdures dinnerware collection by Raynaud brings a fresh look to the table. Each piece of bone white porcelain is hand-painted with leaves, branches, and gold accents. There are so many diverse pieces in this collection, but i love the Chop Plate, Oval Platter, and the Breakfast Cup and Saucer. Each of these pieces have wonderful patterns which bring the essence of spring to the table and can be used as accent pieces when mixed with ordinary plain white china. Raynaud Verdures is a lovely pick for springtime celebrations. To view more of Raynuad's wonderful Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware available at Sallie home, click here.

Price of Chop Plate: $310

Price of Oval Platter: $464

Raynaud Tableware China's Osier is Great for Everyday

The Osier Raynaud Porcelain Limoges Tableware China is a perfect fit for everyday use. The bright white goes with everything and really makes the food the center of attention, pleasing chefs and cooks around the globe. The basket weave rimming on the plates give this dinnerware line a quaint and homey feel that is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This pattern is versatile too, it is subtle enough that dressed with the right table accents this dinnerware can become upscale and fancy for a dinner party. The best part, this Raynaud Limoges Porcelain is strong, durable, and my favorite, it is dishwasher safe! Click here to view more Raynaud Limoges Porcelain Tableware China available at Sallie home.

Resturant Presentation in Your Home; J.L. Coquet Hemisphere Collection

J.L. Coquet produces luxury Limoges porcelain dinnerware that is often used by the restaurant industry or the extremely posh consumer. The Hemisphere White dinnerware is a bright white with delicate grooves rimming the porcelain. This simplicity creates a beautiful presentation for food that chefs adore. My favorite piece to win over your guests is the J.L. Coquet Hemisphere Culbuto Cup. This tiny rimmed cup sits upon an innovated tower cut with stylish holes. It is a great presentation for serving small souffles, an amuse bouche, or a chocolate mousse. Click here to view all of the other wonderful J.L. Coquet dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $72

Lustrous Gold J.L Coquet Trois Ors Dinnerware

In J.L. Coquet's collection entitled, Trois Ors, meaning Three Golds, he was inspired by Eastern traditions, while still staying true to his avante-garde ways. The pattern formed on these plates are created by Ginkgo Leaves which, because of their appearance, symbolize the Yin and Yang or two opposing forces working together in Asian culture. The base of the plates are painted on your choice of rich, earthy black/brown or red hue. Atop this base coat, the leaves are lustrously painted on the plates in three shades of gold, giving them depth and grandeur. J.L Coquet uses only the finest Limoges porcelain to create his functional works of art. Click here to view more J.L. Coquet Limoges Porcelain dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $85 - $177

New Dinnerware from Raynaud!

Raynaud Porcelain Limoges Tableware and Dinnerware has introduced a new amazing collection of fine china called "Silver". Silver is a fun dinnerware line which is named after a common theme of all the piece in this collection, the color silver. The fun thing about this collection is its diversity in each plate, bowl, or cup's pattern. Some have just a silver rim around the inner and outer edge, other pieces have a clover pattern covering the surface or just the rim. The clovers look as if they are made from bent metal and are attached together by a tiny ring and come in different sizes depending on the piece of china. Though very different, together this collection forms a cohesive and interesting look for the table you must try. Click here to view all of the Raynaud tableware and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $36-$345

What's Black, White, and Yellow All Over? Raynaud Tableware's Ombrages Dinnerware

The Ombrages Limoges dinnerware by Raynaud Tableware will create a elegant and modern table. The black, white, gold and yellow color combinations create such a strong color statement that it will capture the eye of any guest. Each plate, creamer, cup, or dish is adorned with an avant garde floral pattern that brings life to the table. This dinnerware comes in different background and foreground colors but the beauty of this design is that one may mix and match each piece to design a table set that is uniquely yours. Not only is this pattern available for the dinner table, it is also available in candle pots, vases, and candy dishes.

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Price: $26-$537

Contemporary Stemware: Pythagore by J.L. Coquet

J.L. Coquet is known for his avant garde designs and innovative style mainly in his creation of Limoges china. J.L. Coquet's style transcends his china and is used in his creation of his crystal stemware collection, Pythagore. The Pythagore stemware collection consists of contemporary designed glassware that will add a creative touch to any table. Each water, champagne, and wine glass in the collection has a linear cup that sits atop a cone-shaped stem, geometrically crafted to perfection by skilled artisans. For a more personal touch, these glasses are available in an array of colors including, clear, black, smokey grey, green, amber, ruby, and sky blue. If you are looking for something original and cutting edge for your table, look no more; you've found it with J.L. Coquet's Pythagore stemware collection.

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Price: $68-$90

Classic and Elegant; Hawthorne Limoges Dinnerware by Raynaud Tableware

The Hawthorne Collection by Raynaud Tableware is classic and elegant. This collection may seem plain at first glance compared to a lot of Raynaud's collection, but it's beauty is in it's detailing. The detailing blends in quite lovely with the rest of the plate as it is all in white and just slightly raised. Around the rim of the plates and along the body of some pieces like the gravy boat there are beautiful flowers and leaves connected by vines. Each piece is cut with curves and scalloping to give it an extra flare.

The Hawthorne collection is so beautiful and simple that it would be wonderful for everyday use - that is if you like doing dishes by hand. However, this collection is elegant enough to be used in formal settings as well. It is a versatile collection that is also timely. Click here to view all of Raynaud's dinnerware collections available at Sallie home.

Price: $15-$463

Contre-Jour by Raynaud; Combining Photography and Porcelain

Contre-Jour dinnerware and serving pieces by Raynaud are inspired by the photography and designed by Marina Chastenet. Many of the photographs used are of flowers and plants. The photography used, suggested by the name Contre-Jour, was taken with the camera pointing directly towards the source of light. This creates a strong light and dark contrast that emphasizes lines and shapes - like the veins of leaves.

The Contre-Jour collection created nature-inspired pieces that show plants and flowers in their organic form. On each piece of Limoges porcelain there is a photographic image of flowers and plants, like poppies and hydrangea leaves, painted in their full intricacy. The Contre-Jour covered sugar bowl is striking. The almost transparent, sepia-hued, flower image is painted from the base upward, spilling onto the top of the lid.

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Price: $49-$486

Dinnerware and Flowers: J.L. Coquet Angreacum Collection

Orchids are one of my favorite flowers. This is mainly because they were featured in one of my favorite films, "Adaptation", but also because it is truly a beautiful flower. There are many different orchids but in "Adaptation" they mention the Angreacum flower, which is a very large, star-shaped flower.

J.L. Coquet created a dinnerware collection which uses this very unique and delicate flower in its design. The Angreacum collection by J.L. Coquet is a beautiful white Limoges porcelain with these star-shaped orchids imprinted into the rim, giving this dinnerware a texture and beauty unlike any of their other collections. A great thing about this collection, besides its beauty, is that it is very versatile. It is wonderful for both a formal or a casual occasion and can be paired with just about any tabletop accessory. Click here to view all of J.L. Coquet's Limoges porcelain.

Price: $57-$160

Raynaud Tableware: Rose Petals Plate Garnishes

There is no need to garnish a Raynaud Limoges Alba plate. Realistic pink and purple-hued flower petals pop off the white background of the plate as if they were strewn on by hand. These plates will compliment any meal amazingly; it's a quick solution for a beautiful spring table. For each course, the corresponding plate offers a different pattern than the previous. For instance, the Alba dinner plate only has three petals in a small edge area of the plate whereas the Alba dessert plate has a plethora of petals everywhere. These plates are unique and like no other design I have seen before and are made from Raynaud's quality Limoges porcelain.

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Price: $32-$537

Raynaud Villandry Fine China Dinnerware: Wallpaper Your Plates

The Raynaud Villandry Chinaware collection consists of Raynaud's pristine white Limoges porcelain with a green rim and decorated with lively fruit, vegetables, and flowers. This pattern is bright and cheerful, the perfect table setting for any spring or summer lunch or dinner.

The bread and butter plates, the dessert plates, and the canape plates are definitely the standout pieces in this collection, for me. These small accent plates are wallpapered in design; alternating lines of the featured fruit, flower or vegetable. It is a standard design in home decor that has been reinvented for your tabletop. On the canape plates and the bread and butter plates, you have your choice of four different variety of flowers. On the dessert plates you have your choice of either fruits, like grapes, pears or apples, or an array of veggies. No matter if you like the vegetables, fruits, or flowers, or like to mix and mathc, all of these plates are an amaxing accent to any table.

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Price: $24-$370

I Want the Ocean Right Now; Beach-Inspired Limoges Porcelain by Raynuad

This spring season, the store has brought in a lot of beach and ocean inspired products. Seeing these products day after day has got me dreaming about collecting seashells, sand between my toes, and basking in the sun. I want the ocean right now! But since the closest body of water to me is the Mississippi, I have to find ways to bring the ocean to me. If you are like me and are landlocked, do what I have done and bring the ocean to your home decor. Raynaud, a top manufacturer of Limoges porcelain, has a couple ocean-inspired items that I love.

The Theo D'or vase by Raynaud is the perfect tabletop accessory for a beachy feel. The vase is made of Raynaud's classic white porcelain and is encapsulated by a giant hand-painted octopus. The octopus come in three very vibrant yet cool, ocean colors; white, turquoise, and red. The colors are so amazing, they make the octopus come alive and pop off the vase. It would make a great gift for anyone with a beach house.


In dinnerware, Raynaud makes Cristobal plates and serving pieces which is available in red, chocolate, and turquoise. In these particular pieces, ocean coral takes over the porcelain to create a bright, delightful sight. It is the perfect accent for any beach house table or ocean dinner.

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There's Alot to Offer Your Table with the Hemisphere Limoges Porcelain Collection by J.L. Coquet

In my opinion, simplicity is best, especially when it comes to selecting fine china. It is like the little black dress of tabletops. You can change the whole look of the china just by adding accessories or accent pieces; something as little as a napkin or glass. It is very versatile; you can make it formal one day then casual the next. This is why I love the Hemisphere Collection by J.L. Coquet, a French manufacturer of Limoges porcelain.

The Hemisphere Collection is simply white porcelain that is enhanced by its texture and its rim, which comes in many different colors. One can choose from the Hemisphere Cream, Matte Gold, Matte Platinum, or White; all of which are simple yet elegant. If you are interested in something more unique or ornate, I suggest looking at Hemisphere's Transat or Gold Stripe pattern.

The dinnerware in this collection is great, however, my favorite part of the Hemisphere collection is the service pieces and the simple accent pieces of the dinnerware. The rim soup plate comes with a lid which adds a lot to the presentation and also to the bowl's function by keeping the food hot. The service pieces are really spice up this collection's simple look, making it more unique and avant-garde. Some of the pieces, like the teapot or the creamer, separate themselves with their unique form and shape. Other pieces, like the sugar bowl and another teapot appear classical in style except they have interesting metal accents as handles. In J.L. Coquet's Hemisphere Limoges Porcelain collection it's all in the delicate details. Click here to check out all of J.L. Coquet's Collection available at Sallie Home.