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Last week I asked everyone for opinions about registering or not registering for china. I couldn't believe the number of responses I received! One of the arguments that stuck with me is that many of those who didn't register for china chose that path because it was passed down from a mother or grandmother. This is not the case for me, so I've made the decision to register for china (but only for dinner plates -- thanks to Jodi for that useful idea!) I also like the idea of a simple, clean pattern that will do double duty both for special occasions and everyday use, so thanks to everyone for chiming in.

Onto my next conundrum -- cookware! Do I register for a set or individual pieces? At first, I planned on solely registering for the All-Clad Copper Core set, but then I started having second thoughts. Sets, especially All-Clad, can get pretty pricey. What if someone wants to buy me a pot and something else? Am I limiting the options for my family and friends?

If I register for separate pieces, I can switch up the sets -- say by purchasing the Copper Core sauté pan, but also getting the less-expensive stainless-steel stock pot.

If you were to see individual pots and pans on a loved one's registry, would you be as inclined to buy them? Or would you navigate towards something else?