VASES:   Flowers should be complimented by the perfect vase.  When the vase is empty it will still grace a room, naturally!

BOWLS & PLATES:  Serving bowls, soup bowls, punch bowls.  Dinner plates, chargers, decorative plates.  Bowl?  PLate?  Buy both!

POTS & JARS:  Both round, both containers, one has handles and lids, the other doesn't.  Does it matter what you call it?

FIGUERINES:  Usually made of clay, ivory or stone.  Often animals, birds or deity.  Painted, glazed or polished.  You choose!