Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton Joie 8-Ounce Flute

Turn takeout into a good old-fashioned pizza party. Tomato-red earthenware with white block letters gives this pizza cutter and plate set a fun, novelty feel. From Tabletops Unlimited's collection of serveware and serving dishes. (Clearance)

Forecast modern whimsy at meal time with Silver Mist square plates from Lenox Lifestyle dinnerware. The dishes in this collection feature shimmering droplets that trickle in from the platinum-banded edge of bright white bone china. (Clearance)

Elegant and modern, this fine china teacup adds subtle definition to the rest of the Dentelle collection. From innovative designer Monique Lhullier, it features a platinum-edged tiered scallop pattern on creamy white.

5-1/4-ounce champagne flute

Material: crystal

Caprice

Clean vases and decanters by filling them half-full with moderately hot water, a small amount of mild detergent, two tablespoons of white vinegar or ammonia and-1/2 cup uncooked rice. Swirl the rice around for a few minutes to remove residue.