I have a set that is so delicate, I use it once a year perhaps if then. Shame really. I use my Longaberger dishes everyday use. Last year I bought Christmas dishes (50% off) which I always wanted, my DH laughed at me, so this year I must get them out and use them!
I think it makes a diffrence if your home where you have more time to enjoy these things, than if your working fulltime. Been on both sides and that is my HO.