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Fall Harvest & Thanksgiving: Dinnerware that Dazzles

September 16, 2020

Fall Harvest & Thanksgiving:  Dinnerware that Dazzles

Fall is approaching.  There's a tinge in the morning air and the leaves will be arrayed in vibrant color soon.

For me, this time of year makes my comfort food yearnings kick in.  Savory stews, slow-roasted platters and earthy, satisfying vegetarian treats like stuffed mushrooms.

I find myself wanting to change up my table as well.  I love treating my family to comforting, richly-textured tableware that's a reflection of the season.  Of course, my secret trick is to splurge on a few choice pieces of dinnerware then do a mix and match - finished off with some herbs and other garden table top finishes.

Whether you are feeling like a splurge with full matching sets of plates, coffee mugs, bowls, salad plates and more - or simply want a little change of pace to liven up your table, this is the season.

At Rustica, we take the idea of a "splurge" just a little farther than typical chain stores.  All of our tableware collections are uniquely original - artisan, handcrafted, both old-world and amazingly contemporary at the same time. 

Whether you love the timeless cream and charcoal hand-thrown simplicity of our Minoan Collection (hand made by a family studio on the island of Crete, Greece) or the vibrant hues of our classic Talavera Mexican pottery line (also hand-created by a family artisan studio), you will know your selected pieces are unique.

You'll also feel wonderful knowing you are serving up a helping of heritage support with every purchase.  Your Rustica treasure helps support original artisan craft.

Happy Fall and here is to blessings and family togetherness during these unprecedented times.





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