Thought Williams-Sonoma was out of your price range? Think again! The buzz from Williams-Sonoma HQ in San Francisco is that we should expect a noticeable drop in the one-stop-entertaining-shop's opening price points rather soon. Aaaaaannd, because Pottery Barn is owned by the same company, we're looking at ultra-affordable opening price points at that decor destination as well...  Read the full story  here. Although I'm doubtful that core European-sourced staples like the gorgeous scalloped Queen Anne dinnerware from Pillivuyt (above) will get the red-ticket sale treatment, I'm excited to see what Williams-Sonoma has in store for this recession-friendly approach... Pillivuyt Queen Anne porcelain dinnerware Price: $540 per 20-piece set Available at: Williams-Sonoma