went to boston finally to spend the pottery barn gift cert that my uncle gave me ("on the occasion of your big move - congrats!"). my roommate and i had agreed that i should choose the dinnerware, and i settled on this set because it is just feminine enough but without fussy details and goes with the cutlery we've already got. moreover, while i adore colours, white is most versatile, and would go with all colours of napkins - these linen napkins, in fact. i simply cannot resist colours - you get a prize if you can tell me which five colours i bought them in.) also got simple water goblets, a green storage basket for keeping books in the bathroom (i've given up trying to balance them on the towel rack.) and finally, some wooden compartments for organising stationery. good hunting! she cries triumphantly.