Fiestawarepaloosa! Recently I have changed over from my old dinner plates (that we got when we were married) to Fiestaware. The great thing about Fiestaware, besides being colorful and more of a pottery kind of look, and a slightly Arts & Crafts look (which I love), is that if I break a dish, any color can replace it. Also, since the company has been around since 1936, replacement dishes will always be available, and they don't have to match. Nicer things like vases and presentation bowls I will be very careful of, of course. The other great thing about Fiestaware is that it is a ready-made gift idea for family. I'll keep a list here of what I've got so far, both for fun and for family updates (okay, Mom, now you don't have to ask anymore!):

I have place settings in these colors:
cinnabar
heather
peacock
plum
scarlet
shamrock
sunflower
tangerine
turquoise
yellow

Also have these items already:
sugar and creamer set in heather
spoon rest in heather
2 serving bowls in sunflower and plum
1 platter in heather
1 small vase in sunflower
70th anniversary presentation bowl in heather

I am looking for:
serving bowl or platter in cinnabar
any teapots
any of the big vases
salt and pepper shakers in black and white
juniper place setting (retired color)
chili mugs, lunch plates, soup bowls,
butter dish, tool crocks, covered casserole,
pitchers, etc.

I also collect hand-made pottery and vessels, such as bowls, vases, mugs, chalices, teapots, etc, that have a heavy pottery look or an Art & Crafts style. I am most proud of my more unique items, such as an apple baker, a strawberry bowl w/ hidden ice underbowl, and a tea mug with lid with a particularly earthy glaze.