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Tangerine Fiesta Production: 2003 – 2017 Homer Laughlin introduced the tangerine color to its Fiesta line in 2003, which went on to become one of the line’s most popular colors. At that time, the manufacturer Homer Laughlin sent us an advance copy of dishes. Patricia Mitchell tells us all about it in this 2004 article. Tangerine Dream by Patricia Mitchell I have […]

Sunflower Yellow Fiesta Production: 2001 – 2026 Sunflower Splendor Sunflower has become the legendary bright yellow Fiesta color. It was introduced into the line in 2001 as a brighter version of the pale yellow, an original Post86 color that was retired shortly afterward in 2002. Of course today there’s Daffodil, so apparently consumers have a hungry appetite

Sky Fiesta Production: 2024 – current The Fiesta® Tableware Company, formerly known as Homer Laughlin China, introduced its latest light blue color to their tableware line in 2024 – Sky! At long last, the company is bringing pastels back into the line. Sky is a close cousin to the early Post86 color Periwinkle Blue, which was retired

Shamrock Fiesta Production: 2002 – 2021 Ah, now I don’t hardly know herBut I think I could love herCrimson and clover Crimson and Clover – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts What’s at the end of the rainbow? Homer Laughlin seems to have found a pot of gold with its color Shamrock. Introduced in 2002, it’s the basic green staple

Scarlet Fiesta Production: 2004 – current Ashley told me he likes to see a girl with a healthy appetite! Why does a girl have to be so silly to catch a husband? – Scarlet O’Hara – Gone with the Wind (1939) Frankly, Scarlet, We Give a Damn The publicity and fanfare Homer Laughlin generated for it’s new bright red glaze

Sage Fiesta Production: 2015 – 2019 August: Sage County A muddy and dark shade of green, I actualy find this glaze a delightful addition to the Fiesta ware line. It falls in the same dark green family as the 1950’s color Forest Green.  Homer Laughlin China retired sage in 2019, leaving the dinnerware line’s green colors in production

Mulberry Fiesta Production: 2018 – 2024 Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Plate In 2018 HLC decided to update the older plum glaze with the more modern and less muddy mulberry. The company’s vice president of marketing, Rich Brinkman, described it this way: “Mulberry complements every shade in the Fiesta color palette. It was important for us to add purple to our

Lemongrass Fiesta Production: 2009 – 2024 Living Green with Lemongrass Fiesta How many different greens can one possibly put on a plate? According to the folks at the Homer Laughlin China Co., apparently never too many. Often known as HLC, the manufacturer of the ever popular Fiesta dinnerware line announced in 2009 the addition of their fifteenth color, lemongrass. Produced

Lapis Fiesta Production: 2013 – current In the Lapis of Luxury Homer Laughlin announced in March, 2013 a striking blue color to its Fiesta Dinnerware line, Lapis. Lapis is an ancient semi-precious gem stone mined in Asia, and has been used in jewelry since times of ancient Egypt. Cleopatra allegedly wore a lapis scarab when she was

White Fiesta Production: 1986 – current Plain Jane Fiesta If you find the ivory too wild a color for your dish collection, HLC has produced most every Fiesta shape in a plain white that looks very sharp!  Homer Laughlin continues production of white because of its popularity with customization using decals. Many highly desirable Fiesta pieces are decals on

Cobalt Fiesta Production: 1986 – 2021 One of the original Post-86 glazes, cobalt is a color that Fiesta collectors first buy to form the foundation of their dishware collection. Who doesn’t like a dish that’s dark blue? Highly prized, rare cobalt Fiesta includes the 2005 HLCCA Newell Bridge Centennial Chop Plate, as well as a variety of

Daffodil Fiesta Production: 2017 – current Please Don’t Eat the Daffodil In 2017 HLC brightened up its palatte of yellows with Daffodil.  Some collectors complain that it is too bright. Like “McDonald’s” bright. On the other hand, different folks seem to enjoy it. It’s definitely a brighter Sunflower! Daffodil Fiesta is available now in all the popular shapes, including the place settings,

Chartreuse Fiesta Production: 1997 – December 31, 1999 Of a Chic Chartreuse In 1997, the Homer Laughlin China Co. (often known as HLC) decided to reintroduce a popular Fifties Fiesta color, chartreuse, into its line of dinnerware. The original Fifties chartreuse Fiesta was produced from 1951 to 1959. Brighter than the original, the new chartreuse ran from 1997 to 1999.  Many people for decades commonly referred to

Black Fiesta Production: 1986 – December 31, 2015 Black Is the New Black Black Fiesta is available now in all the popular shapes, including the place settings, the chop plates, and various bowls and disc pitchers. Click on the link below to browse prices and order items through our Texas Dinnerware Store. Texas Cooking is a proud member of