Pattern Profile:
Desert Blossom, Windsor Rose (1984); Misty Morning (1985)

In the Expressions line, Desert Blossom and Windsor Rose seem to have been launched in 1984.  Misty Morning was introduced in 1985, and it is the final pattern in this product line.  All three patterns are elegantly decorated in subtle pink and peach tones, taking cues from fine china patterns.

 

Desert Blossom luncheon and dinner plates.
Desert Blossom: luncheon plate & dinner plate.

Bowls and saucers were decorated only with a coloured band, and the closed-handle cups, creamers and sugar bowls are made of Centura.  Desert Blossom, Windsor Rose and Misty Morning were discontinued mid-1986 with the rest of the Expressions line.

 

Expressions Centura Cream & Sugar in Windsor Rose
Windsor Rose: Sugar Bowl and Creamer.
 

Corelle Dinnerware:

Dinner Plate (10¼")
Luncheon Plate (8½")
Bread & Butter Plate (6¾")
Saucer (6¼") *

Expressions Centura Cup (8 oz)
Expressions Centura Cream & Sugar

Dessert Bowl (10 oz 5 3/8") *
Soup/Cereal Bowl (18 oz 6¼") *

1 Qt Serving Bowl (8½") *
2 Qt Serving Bowl (10¼") *
Oval Platter (12½")

* - coloured band:
Desert Blossom, Misty Morning = grey (also match Solitary, Ribbon Bouquet and Apricot Grove); 
Windsor Rose = light sage green (also match Floral Spray)

 

Misty Morning, Windsor Rose; Image from 1985 brochure.
From a 1985 brochure: Misty Morning.  Windsor Rose, top right.
 
 
Others:
So far, no glassware has surfaced which would match these three patterns.  There have not been any unofficial imitations from other manufacturers noted either.

 

Related Article:

Expressions Cup (1977)
Plate Styles: Coupe

 

FIRST Expressions Profile.

 

 
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