I have Royal Albert Old Country Roses and I don't think I've ever used it. It looks really nice in the china cabinet and on the server (can't think of what that piece of furniture is called). Twelve years ago my MIL gave me a rug that matches the china perfectly. Sooo.... china and rug look beautiful in the dining room but unfortunately china does not get used. However I don't regret purchasing the china, it looks beautiful.