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Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Patterns for a Lifetime. What is it and Why is it so important to you?

Nothing is Guaranteed Forever, Right???
This is a fantastic program that is jammed packed full of great value. Have you ever looked into your silverware drawer and noticed that your spoons are half missing? You would love to go out and buy a couple of spoons that are of the same pattern but to no avail. You either have to buy another whole set OR the pattern that you once loved you find is not being sold anymore. How frustrating is that! Now with this program through Oneida you won't have to worry. Just take a look at some of the benefits:

Your Worry-Free Guarantee.
The silverware / flatware in the Patterns for a Lifetime Collection is not only crafted in the highest caliber stainless steel, it comes with this exclusive guarantee:

Your Oneida pattern will never be discontinued.
This means you can add extra place settings and open stock pieces whenever you want. It is our commitment to you. What’s more, these premium patterns offer the most open stock items. So you can build the set you’ve always wanted.

Enjoy These Benefits…

  • Your pattern will never, ever be discontinued. See details.
  • Add pieces whenever you want to, whether you need another place setting or just a teaspoon. Choose from the largest assortment of open stock items…serving spoons, tall drink spoons, ladles, etc.
  • Never forget your pattern name as it is conveniently located on the back of the teaspoon.

Get With The Program! How to enroll…
Click on the enroll link below to register your pattern. By enrolling, you’ll be notified if your pattern is retired from store shelves. Remember, you can always purchase your pattern directly from us. So if you ever need to replace a piece–whether its next week or in the next decade, it is never a problem.

What's your Style at the Table?

Choosing Your Style

Do you like the clean, design-driven shape of modern flatware? Or perhaps you prefer classic, architectural inspired patterns. Maybe your home is a bit more ornate, with floral themes and decorative décor…With more than 100 flatware patterns, conveniently grouped in three design categories, you are sure to find an Oneida silverware pattern that speaks to your unique style. You can go to www.oneida.com to view the latest and greatest styles.

Modern:

Modern Design is a collage of convergent perspectives; think of it as Bauhaus meets Scandinavian and pop art, with a wild card thrown in. The Bauhaus proved that less is more, and form follows function. Its purposeful straight-line perspective is alive today in a wide range of product and interior design. The Scandinavians softened the perspective with curvilinear shapes, and metaphoric propositions. Finally, the pop art generation added a fun graphic language to the mix. Modern tableware design today, continues to examine the potential of line and form that stays ahead of the curve.
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Classic:

Classic Design exhibits balance and form that is timeless and enduring. This aesthetic is about lasting significance. Envision the simple and harmonious lines established by the craftsman who created the fine lines of Shaker cabinetry. Tactile satisfaction also relates to this aesthetic, with the pleasure one receives from using a purposefully elegant historic design. Familiar lines and details from classic architecture, provide the visual vocabulary and lasting spirit for this portfolio of design.

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Decorative:

Decorative Design is intuitive and emotional, romantic and traditional. It provides structure and symmetry, line and color, and a natural order of composition. Culturally, people often signal their financial arrival with traditional decorative design. Primary to the language is its emotional connection to nature. Very often designers will use the natural rhythm of decorative motifs to connect with organic beauty in the world. Today’s decorative design is often tradition with a twist familiar, shapes and patterns used in refreshingly creative ways.

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Mix and Match:

Mix and Match is an option for those who feel constrained choosing just one design style. This tableware trend is becoming more and more popular thanks to today’s relaxed attitude in home decor. Table setting rules that were once followed are now broken. The result is a more creative, eclectic and visually stimulating dining presentation. Feel free to mix modern with classic, decorative with modern, or classic with decorative to find a look that’s truly your own. With all the innovative new shapes, textures and finishes to choose from, the possibilities are exciting and infinite.