There is no better description for Juliska’s tableware, than their own description.
It truly could be “the most beautiful tableware in the world“.

And I’m not the only one to think so – House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home, Martha Stewart Living, countless celebrities, high end department stores and my very own book club all feel the same way!

What I love most about Juliska’s products is that they are FAMILY FRIENDLY.
(And it doesn’t hurt that they are BEAUTIFUL and FUNCTIONAL too.)

David and Capucine Gooding, the magicians behind Juliska, had a very clear vision. Inspired by their love of entertaining and all things European, they set out to design beautiful, functional and luxe tableware

for chic everyday living.
(Now what modern mom wouldn’t want that!?!)

In 2001, the Goodings launched “Juliska” and debuted a small collection of 40 authentic European Bohemian glass reproductions mouth blown outside the hills of Prague.

They then took the historical design themes of the glass, “raspberries and threading”
and translated them onto their ceramics, thus the “Berry and Thread” collection (my personal FAV, which happens to be ALL over my house!)

As Capucine Gooding states,
”Everything we design and create has an historical European reference as well as artisinal roots which we re-invent to meet the needs of modern living.  And ALL of our ceramics are restaurant grade.  Meaning dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer SAFE!”

Honestly, your family couldn’t have more functional tableware if you searched to the ends of the earth (and I have, I swear…or at least it feels like it).

To demonstrate what I mean, check Hayden out.

These were completely impromptu photos that Weestock images took
while they were doing an unrelated shoot for Addie.
Hayden was um, kinda, being ignored.
I left her (but I was still in the room) with her Juliska pasta bowl full of food and she went to town!

Here are a few of my favorite every day pieces:

I use my baking and casserole dishes daily.

THE COFFEE MUG that should go in the Coffee Mug Hall of Fame (if there was one!).
It’s listed in the Home Favorite’s Gallery too!

The Pasta Bowls are awesome for chili, pasta, gumbo, kids food, side dishes…

The Ramekins are a perfect size to make individual mac & cheese
(which I freeze in the dishes and pop them right in the oven
from the freezer when I cook them).
They also fit the yummy frozen Trader Joe’s Spinach dip perfectly…
into the microwave it goes, 4 minutes…
pure Heaven and a perfectly presented appetizer!
(Check out the Trader Joe’s Favorites Gallery.)

For the more modern folks, just so you don’t feel left out,
there is also a gorgeous, clean line Octavia Collection.

For the designer in you, how INCREDIBLE is their lighting!

And just when I thought Juliska’s product line up couldn’t get any better, they launch their “Pewter” line.  Now I am an avid collector of table top – kinda of have an addiction if you asked Hubby.  I currently have a number of wonderful pieces from Arte Italica and Match – HOWEVER, nothing comes close to the functionality & beauty of the Juliska Pewter (and I CAN’T wait to start collecting it!).  And the MAGIC behind why it is so amazing….

IT’S NOT PEWTER, it’s GLAZED CERAMIC.

Do you know what that means – you got it…

Dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer SAFE. 

OMG, I’ve died and gone to Heaven! Could you tell from the photo leading into this post???  Because I couldn’t.  I had seen the ads, but didn’t know until I read this month’s House Beautiful which featured the Pewter Collection, and then I had to call Juliska to confirm. 

WOW!  This puts a whole new ease into entertaining!!

The Goodings also launched a wonderfully, sweet gift collection that I truly feel is fitting for this year, Cornerstones.
It was Juliska’s answer to “emotionally intelligent gifts” (How awesome does that sound!)

As David Gooding explains, “Gifts that speak directly to the need -
gifts that are inspirational and celebrate fundamental life values for those facing today’s new challenges.”

I love that they are perfectly thoughtful & affordable gifts, ranging from $20 – $36
and that they have a wonderful meaning secretly hidden beneath the dish.
“Friendship”, “Courage”, “Integrity”, or “Love”

Juliska does not sell from its website.  But they are available to ship to you from their Connecticut Flagship store, or will gladly let you know a local store in your area that carries their tableware, just call Toll Free: 888.414.8448

And just because Juliska is SOOO amazing, and in the spirit of the season they are GIVING AWAY an AWESOME gift!!!

Trouble is – they told me I had to pick the give away prize!! AGGGGHH, too many choices!  So in your comment below, list what you would love to win – a serving piece, platter, casserole dish, pewter, Berry & Thread, hmmm – tough uh!!?!? And who doesn’t need a new beautiful piece for upcoming holiday entertaining!?!?  Let’s just see what Santa does!!

Here’s the rules (and be sure to comment back and let me know what you did):

1. View the Juliska Facebook page and become a fan to get updates on new product launches and to participate in future contests etc. (2 entries) The first 25 people to visit their Facebook page and comment on what their favorite Juliska item is, will recieve a $25.00 Juliska Gift Certificate redeemable in person or by phone through our Flagship Store, be sure to mention My Favorite Everything in your comment to get the credit!!!

2. Leave a comment below with the piece you would love to win (1 entry)

3. Subscribe to My Favorite Everything’s daily email (end of this post) or Facebook page (1 entry)

4. Vote for My Favorite Everything on Top Mommy Blogs (even if you have before, go ahead and click again!) (1 entry)

5. Update your Twitter account with a link to this Giveaway and mention @Myfaveverything. (1 entry)

Now if you really want extra credit, er, entries….

6. Suggest people become fans of either of our pages on Facebook (just select “Suggest to friends” under the profile photo). (3 entries for each page).

Contest ends at 9:00 PM, PST on Friday, December 11th and will be announced Sunday.  Good Luck!!!

Last but not least….
(such a long Monday post, so sorry!
It might take you until Friday to get through all of this, can’t be helped though!!)

The Smoky, Sexy Eyes winner….

Sara Topp!!!  Who-hoo!

(Addie was um, not in her finest mood tonight, so um, no photos…..)
just email me, shanna@myfavoriteeverything.com, and let me know where to mail your new FAVORITE gift!!

Thanks everyone for your comments and for entering!  Be sure to check out

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(I was not paid to do this review, nor given any gifts.  As always, these are my personal feelings and opinions on a favorite product that my family uses daily.   I hope they will become a favorite for your family as well).