Saturday, November 27, 2010

HLCCA 1942 Exclusive Juice Pitcher Available

HLCCA 1942 Exclusive Juice Pitcher
"Rosie the Riveter"
This year's exclusive HLCCA Fiesta juice pitcher is now available, both on line and by mail. Commemorating the year 1942, this year's pitcher features the iconic "Rosie the Riveter" decal on WHITE Fiesta. An order form for the pitcher was included with the most recent issue of The Dish. You may also order your pitcher on line from the HLCCA website by clicking here. Only 300 of these pitchers will be produced and made available to HLCCA members only--be sure to order yours soon!

(Photo credit: David Schaefer)

Friday, November 26, 2010

Introducing the Fiesta Soup Tureen!

The current issue of The Dish provides a sneak preview of the Fiesta soup tureen set in MARIGOLD.  The 4-piece set includes the tureen, lid, underplate and ladle.  The underplate has an embossed 75th anniversary Fiesta design and the stainless steel ladle has a ceramic handle.  The production run of this set will be limited 10,000 individually-numbered pieces, only in MARIGOLD.  We love the vintage look of the handles on the tureen and the finial on the lid.

The "official" announcement of the soup tureen set will be made at the International Housewares Show in Chicago, IL in March 2011.  At the same time, MARIGOLD will be announced as the new Fiesta color for 2011.

We gratefully thank HLC for allowing us to share these photos and information with you a little bit early. Now, go make some room to display this fabulous set in your china cabinet!

(Photo credits: HLC and David Schaefer)

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Vintage HLC Turkey Platter
(Photo credit: Candy Fagerlin, "The Little Round Table" blog)

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

50 Issues of The Dish

The Dish,
Volume 13, No. 2



With Volume 13, No.2 of The Dish, HLCCA crosses the 50-issue milestone.  Thanks especially go out to editor David Schaefer and his crew of writers, photographers and proofreaders (i.e., Dish Washers).  Congratulations to you all!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Limited Edition Polka-Dot Fiesta!

Introduced at HLCCA Conference 2010 in Nashville, TN, Polka-Dot Fiesta dinnerware was inspired by Rosie the Riveter's polka-dot bandana from this year's HLCCA Fiesta juice pitcher. Pieces available include 10-inch plates, 7-inch plates and classic ring-handled mugs in your choice of WHITE with SCARLET polka dots or SCARLET with WHITE polka dots. An order form was included with the Winter 2010 issue of The Dish. Polka-Dot Fiesta may also be ordered on line soon at the HLCCA website.

(Photo credit: David Schaefer)

Friday, November 19, 2010

US Postal Service to Honor Frederick Hurten Rhead

Just in time for the 75th anniversary of Fiesta dinnerware in 2011, the US Postal Service will issue a series of stamps honoring Fiesta designer Frederick Hurten Rhead and 11 other pioneers of American industrial design.  The F.H. Rhead stamp features a red Fiesta disk water pitcher and a yellow Fiesta disk juice pitcher.

Thanks to former HLCCA president and founder Matthew Whalen for sharing this news via Facebook!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

HLCCA Salutes Veterans' Day

HLC's Freedom


HLCCA reminds you to acknowledge the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedom, past and present.

(Photo credit: http://www.hlchina.com/)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Don't Forget to "Fall" Back Today!

...and use the extra hour of sleep to dream about the next piece of your collection!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Stock Up on HLCCA Exclusive Ornaments!

HLCCA Exclusive Embossed Fiesta Teapot Ornaments in
Evergreen, Tangerine, Scarlet, Lemongrass, Sunflower and Peacock
As we head into the holiday season, don't forget to order your HLCCA exclusive ornaments! New for 2010 are ornaments in LEMONGRASS, SUNFLOWER and PEACOCK. Quantities are limited!