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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.
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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.Â
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.Â
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!!)
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).
I love the covered baking and casserole dish – so classy!
Becky R.´s last blog ..Baseboards
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I absolutely love Juliska! I have the loveliest cake platter.
Like you I’m ready to start collecting the pewter items.
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Love love love it all! The Cornerstone collection gets my vote (at this moment).
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I would love to win gorgeous dinner plates. My ones are over a decade, chip and just plain sad. The entire Juliska line is gorgeous.
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Hard to pick a favorite, but I love the covered casserole dishes…they would get so much use! They would make any dinner feel special.
I voted for you again also, and I’m already a facebook fan. :)
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did it all!! i so love love love the berries and thread coffee mug. i’d feel like such a lady when slurping my 4am black syrup. and we all know it’s hard to feel ladylike at 4am girls. great giveaway.
Juliska berries and thread butter dishes and ramekins are the best hostess gifts this time of year!!
xo, katie
katie ´s last blog ..Blue Springs Home
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I think I get 8 entries for all the clicks I just did (and suggesting friends check out your blog!) I LOVE all the items! I’ve never seen this company before, so thank you so much for showing it to me. Right now I’m dreaming about the pewter line- but all of it is beautiful!
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I want anything from the Glazed Ceramic collection…incredible.!
I did everything you ask us to do except Twitter…I’m not a Twitterer….
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You are introducing me to so may new items! Don’t tell my hubby though…
I love the Ramekins (because I love soup), pasta bowls (since I am Italian and love pasta) and the covered casserole dish. Anything would love lovely for my Christmas Dinner that I’m having at my house. You choose – it’s way to hard to make a decision.
I wish I could get married again, just so I can add this all to my bridal registry!!
Anyway – I think I would get 11 entries (hope that helps me win!!!!)
The only thing I didn’t do was the twitter.
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5 entries (facebooked fanned juliska, leaving comment, already subscribe, voted).
Great give away…i have seen their glass and ceramic but am sooo excited to hear about their pewter line! Thanks as always!
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Love your blog Shan!!
I have been wanting the ceramic berry dishes for so long, but now I’m in love with the pewter!! Thanks for introducing me to all this fantastic stuff! I’m not a mommy, but I love the gift ideas for the mommies I know:)
I did all the things except twitter… I don’t know how to do that!!
Happy Holidays!!
love you…
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5 entries! Love everything…especially the berry and thread collection. Maybe the coffee mug as a give-away? It’s so beautiful I could see me transferring my morning Peets just for the pleasure of drinking from it.
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I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE Juliska! It’s so beautiful and functional! I love the baking/casserole dish and the pewter dishes! Any gift would be AWESOME! Did all the things except twitter. Woo hoo! Good one Shanna!
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Bonjour Lovely Ladies!
The first 25 people to visit our 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.
Please mention My Favorite Everything in your comment to get credit for your posting.
I am super flattered that you like our Berry and Thread and new Pewter Collections! Yahooo!
I am a huge fan of Shanna’s site – raising 3 young daughters of our own I am thrilled to be able to rely on Shanna’s thorough advice for products and organizational tricks as well as a good laugh – her daughters crack me up and I am so grateful to know that someone else’s children crawl on countertops too….
Cheers!
Capucine Gooding, Founder and Design Director of Juliska
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My two favorite Juliska things are my casserole dishes and my cake platter! I use them the most and get so many compliments on them everytime!
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I absolutely love the ceramic canisters… they are some of the only things I did not get from my Juliska Wish List for my wedding! I love that they are each a different beautiful design, but still matching, and somehow simple enough to go in any kitchen!
I have fullfilled all the entries (except I don’t do twitter)!
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So many beautiful items – i use my butter dish and sugar bowl everyday day :) but i would have to say that my favorite item in the large baker and i use it for lasagna for a crowd – people always comment on how beautiful it is – thanks juliska!
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love this giveaway…. I love the cake platter (large) in the Berry & Thread collection….
I…
1. Viewed and became a fan
2. commented
3. Subscribe already
4. Voted
5. Twittered
6. Suggested people become fans of both pages!
woohoo
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I viewed and became a fan, subscribed, voted and suggested friends become fans.
My favorite Juliska item is the Fishbowl Vase. Tulips look fabulous in this vase. It is absolutely exquisite!
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Thanks for this! I actually just phoned and ordered two mugs and the pasta bowls – my sister will LOVE this. GREAT present.
I actually did the smokey eye thing for a party I went to on Saturday as well!
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Kate – I love hearing comments like this!! Thank you for telling us!
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1. done
2. I would want to win the casserole dish
3. I already am
5. done
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I would love a covered casserole dish, I don’t have one. I have Berry and Thread. Also, the cake dome sounds amazing as well!! HOPE I win!! Shanna you’re the best!
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I would loooove to win the baking casserole dishes!
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I dig the all of the casserole dishes and the coffee mug and pasta bowls.
1) became a fan of Juliska on facebook
2) would love the casserole dish
3) already subscribe
4) voted!
5) sent a recommendation to 3 of my friends!
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Wow, I LOVE the pasta bowl, absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Shanna´s last blog ..Holiday Pork Roast with Cranberry Chutney
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I love anything in the pewter collection! I need it all!! I did #1-5.
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Yes so pretty!!! Merry Christmas and Merry Sitsmas!
Holly @ Posy Pocket´s last blog ..My Greatest Treasure~
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I adore the Lg. Round Covered Casserole dish.
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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Viewed the Juliska Facebook page and become a fan
entry #1
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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Viewed the Juliska Facebook page and become a fan
entry #2
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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Subscribe to My Favorite Everything’s daily email
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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Subscribe to My Favorite Everything’s Facebook page
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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2. difficult to choose! I like the round serving bowl from the petit singe collection.
3. I receive the daily emails.
4. Voted for you again!
Thanks!
Judithandmarc at comcast.net
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I viewed Juliska and found so many beautiful things I don’t know if I could pick just one so here are a few of my favories…Isabella round pitcher, Berry and Thread serving bowls, platters and boy I could sure use a spoon rest – I don’t think I have ever seen one so pretty. I also LOVE the covered casseroles – mine after 23 years are looking pretty shotty. I also love the Amalia fluted candy dish. Those are a few of my favorites things.
I continue to click on the mommy blog to help you get to #1 — Go Shanna — you’re almost there!
I have recommended your sight to many — although my oldest is 22 I still have a 7 year old who’s parents were in high school when I had my oldest and they have young children just like yours!!! : )
I received all your daily e-mail and will start receiving the Juliska ones as well.
Merry Christmas to you all — wish you were coming north where we could teach your kids to build snowmen (instead of just sand castles!)
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love love love these. so beautiful.
i’m thinking the covered baking dish would be a perfect gift, maybe with the coffee mug too. i would love that!!
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I had to pop back in and check everything out again. I so love the Ramekins!
Genevieve Larson´s last blog ..The Snowman’s Song Book Review
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Love, need, love, need LOVE the casserole and baking dishes. Oh, okay, I loved the ramekins too. What’s not to love?
michelle´s last blog ..
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I have berry and thread in brown (salad plates and chili bowls and coffee mugs) and light blue (dinner plates and cereal bowls), and I LOVE it!!
1) Can’t handle facebook:)
2) Would love a casserole dish in the light brown or light blue!!
3) Already subscribed:)
4) Will vote as soon as I finish this:)
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the more I look at their stuff, the more I love it. The hardest thing about moving into a new house is filling it. Especially once you buy it, it’s yours, and i hate buyers remorse! So to finally have found the “perfect” dishes is such a relief! Thanks MFE!!
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Did numbers 1 through 4! I LOVE the baking and casserole dish, well, actually, I love ANY of Juliskas items! The large round casserole dish looks amazing too! Wish me luck!
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Just thought I would remind you how much I really love that cake platter!!!! Yay!
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Love the berry wine glasses and the pewter serving pieces!!
Beautiful
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1. done
2. changed my mind, i would love the cornerstone set. seems like perfect gifts for my friends.
3. done, see you on the fb!!
5. tweeting now!
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I’m hoping to become the first person to ever win two giveaways from you in a row!!!!
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Everything is so beautiful but I really love the pasta bowls.
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Totally digging the pasta bowls…
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This is my first time seeing Juliska’s collections and I like what I see. I love the Pewter.
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What? Who knew such beauty existed and is child friendly to boot? I am loving the covered casserole dish myself.
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I think I’m obsessed with the pewter collection, I’ve already told more than 10 friends in the past couple of days!! Does your favorite mug come in pewter? If so, I would love that!!
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The Berry and Thread pattern is just beautiful! I’d be thrilled with any of it, from the covered casseroles to the mug… And I love that it’s stoneware, made in Portugal.
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