Portmeirion Serveware, Botanic Hummingbird Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers

Shape up. A pattern of tiny squares gives the Mikasa Crisscross place settings a modern look and feel in resilient, everyday stoneware. Soothing gray and white tones mixing a matte and shiny finish add to its understated cool.

A season of entertaining and celebration will flourish with the Winter Meadow hors d'ouevres tray from Lenox. Red poinsettia, crisp holly and delicate paperwhites bloom on scalloped ivory porcelain with elegant gold script.

From celebrated chef and writer, Sophie Conran, comes incredibly durable dinnerware for every step of the meal, from oven to table. A ribbed texture gives this cool blue teapot the charming look of traditional hand thrown pottery.

In 18th century England, Josiah Wedgwood, creator of the world famous Wedgwood ceramic ware, established a tradition of outstanding craftsmanship and artistry which continues today. The heirloom-quality Signet Platinum dinnerware pattern is designed for formal entertaining, in pristine white bone china banded with polished platinum.