Lemongrass Fiesta® (Post 1986)
Lemongrass Fiesta Production: - Present
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 the addition of their fifteenth color, lemongrass. Produced in Newell, West Virginia since , the colorful dishes, bowls and serveware are an enduring staple in American homes, as well as in many restaurants. (Yes, restaurants have taken a shine to Fiesta because this vitrified china is really hard to chip, plus a plate of enchiladas does not look any better when served on a scarlet red oval platter).
The company has created a good business with Fiesta, often called "fiestaware", incorrectly, by customers. Business is so good in fact that the company has added a new color to the line every year since . Their most recent color, chocolate, has been a huge seller.
As to lemongrass, the company notes in its press release that they drew inspiration from the color of Michelle Obama's dress at the Presidential inauguration. What if the First Lady had chosen an apricot dress only to discover that her favorite color had been discontinued?
"I thought it was chartreuse when I first saw it." observed Joe Sanchez, a Fiesta collector living in Austin, Texas, who had to compare the new color immediately next to some chartreuse. Chartreuse was produced for two years only, from to , and has remained very popular with collectors.
This actually raises an important question: Can there be too many green colors in the Fiesta line? There was sea mist produced from to ; then chartreuse, produced for two years. Then the company added the darker evergreen to the line in 2007. (For purposes of this discussion, let us put aside the greens from the original Fiesta line: original green, forest green, medium green and turf green.)
A side-by-side comparison of lemongrass and chartreuse shows that the new color contains a brighter yellow hue. However, it may be useful to purchase and keep some chartreuse on hand (if you can find it) at least for those occasions when exasperated people show up on your doorstep, dish in hand, expecting you to inform them of its true color.

Everybody acutely remembers the soaring energy and gasoline costs in and . This made things extremely difficult for the HLC, which needs a robust supply of natural gas to fire the kilns that bake their china products. Fortunately, the recession brought relief with lower energy costs. And in , many people have economized by cooking more at home, instead of eating out at restaurants.
This has been good for the company, possibly the only U.S. dinnerware firm still mass producing its products within our borders. Its market positioning and established branding have resulted in department stores like Macy's and Dillard's selling more Fiesta than they have in years. chocolate color has been a strong seller, and the company clearly hopes that lemongrass continues the trend.
As of this writing, there are plenty of lemongrass Fiesta place settings, plates, serving bowls and disc pitchers available. We expect that lemongrass will eventually be available in other interesting pieces in the Fiesta, such as vases, teapots and canisters.
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NEW $100 Fiesta CASSEROLE Dish Bowl 90 oz 2.5 qt. Lemongrass NO LID | ![]() |
$24.99 | 4h 50m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Casserole Fiesta Green 90 oz Covered Bakeware New Style | ![]() |
$75.00 | 5h 28m |
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3 Homer Laughlin Fiestaware Chocolate, Lemon Grass, & Turquoise Tea Coffee Cup | ![]() |
$13.49 | 5h 39m |
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Fiestaware 5 Piece Lemongrass Place Setting With 3 Extra Pieces | 0 | $37.00 | 9h 32m |
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DINNER PLATE lemongrass HOMER LAUGHLIN FIESTA WARE 10.5" NEW From Kohls | ![]() |
$25.00 | 11h 22m |
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Homer Laughlin FIESTA Mug LEMONGRASS Tom & Jerry O-Ring Handle CLEAN EUC | ![]() |
$5.45 | 11h 56m |
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Fiesta set of 2 Ramekins in Lemongrass NEW Never Used Fiestaware | ![]() |
$12.50 | 19h 9m |
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Fiestaware Tea Cup & Saucer Set of 2 Lime Green Lemongrass | 0 | $7.00 | 22h 52m |
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Fiestaware, 44 Ounce Tea Pot Lid ONLY, Fiesta, Lemongrass green | ![]() |
$13.49 | 1d 54m |
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Fiestaware, Kiwi Deep Oval Vegetable Bowl, Fiesta, Shamrock green w/ Lemongrass | ![]() |
$65.69 | 1d 54m |
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Fiestaware, Covered Box, Belk Box & Lid, Fiesta, Lemongrass & Lapis | ![]() |
$22.49 | 1d 54m |
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Fiestaware, Covered Box, Belk Box & Lid, Fiesta, Lemongrass & Poppy | ![]() |
$22.49 | 1d 54m |
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SET OF 6 FIESTAWARE LEMONGRASS 10.5" DINNER PLATES FIESTA LOT~L@@K!!!! | ![]() |
$30.00 | 1d 2h 21m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS 19 OZ CEREAL BOWL | ![]() |
$6.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS SKILLET BAKER | ![]() |
$21.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS INDIVIDUAL CASSEROLE BAKER | ![]() |
$13.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS 75TH ANNIVERSARY ORNAMENT | ![]() |
$5.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS 19 OZ CEREAL BOWL | ![]() |
$6.00 | 1d 2h 30m |
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FIESTA LEMONGRASS 12 OZ JAVA MUG | ![]() |
$6.95 | 1d 2h 34m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Butter Dish Fiesta Green XL Extra Large Butter Dish | ![]() |
$27.00 | 1d 3h 18m |
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HLC Fiesta Individual Pasta Bowl Lemongrass Post ‘86 Fiestaware Excellent | ![]() |
$13.99 | 1d 4h 30m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Salad Plate Fiesta Green 7 1/4 inch Small Plate | ![]() |
$6.00 | 1d 4h 31m |
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FIESTA WARE 2011 LEMONGRASS Green 75th Anniversary Christmas Ornament | ![]() |
$5.99 | 1d 4h 40m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Individual Casserole Dish | 0 | $4.99 | 1d 5h 8m |
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Fiesta Fiestaware Lemongrass Cheese Shaker | 0 | $4.99 | 1d 7h 43m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$4.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$4.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$5.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$5.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$4.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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Fiestaware Mug-- Choose: Lemongrass, Sunflower, or Scarlet T&J, Sq- Combine ship | ![]() |
$4.50 | 1d 9h 47m |
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2 Fiesta LEMONGRASS 10-1/2" Dinner Plates EXCELLENT | ![]() |
$19.99 | 1d 10h 19m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Toothbrush Holder Fiesta Green Retired Bathroom Accessory | ![]() |
$22.00 | 1d 10h 22m |
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Fiestaware Chartreuse / Lemongrass Pyramid Candlesticks pair. | 0 | $25.00 | 1d 10h 48m |
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fiesta coffee or tea cups with c handle multiply colors Homer Laughlin HLC | ![]() |
$5.25 | 1d 17h 44m |
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Fiesta/Fiestaware 1st Quality Rim Soup Bowl, Lemongrass | ![]() |
$9.99 | 1d 23h 18m |
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Fiesta FIGURE EIGHT (8) TRAY - 7 1/2" - New Never Used-LEMONGRASS | ![]() |
$8.00 | 2d 1m |
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Fiesta JAM JAR -1st- 14 oz- 5 1/2" x 4" - New Never Used - LEMONGRASS | ![]() |
$20.00 | 2d 34m |
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Fiesta Ware Teacup Tea Cup and Saucer Set - Lemongrass - EUC | 0 | $8.99 | 2d 1h 32m |
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fiestaware FIESTA WARE SMALL CANISTER LID lemongrass NEW | ![]() |
$36.99 | 2d 1h 45m |
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LUNCHEON PLATE lemongrass NEW HOMER LAUGHLIN FIESTA 9" | ![]() |
$7.99 | 2d 1h 52m |
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FiestaWare Homer Laughlin Lemongrass (Green) 5 Piece Place Setting - New in Box | ![]() |
$29.99 | 2d 2h 10m |
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FIESTAWARE HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA CO CUP & SAUCER SET LEMONGRASS | ![]() |
$14.99 | 2d 5h 25m |
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Discontinued Fiesta LEMONGRASS 2pc.Companion Set - NWT - lst Quality | ![]() |
$34.99 | 2d 5h 48m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Boo Cat Ramekin Fiesta Green Halloween Individual Cake | ![]() |
$21.00 | 2d 7h 37m |
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Fiestaware, Beverage Dispenser, Lemongrass green, Base & Lid, Clear Glass Center | ![]() |
$251.99 | 2d 8h 13m |
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Fiestaware,2 12 oz Old Fashion Drink Glass, Cobalt, Lapis, Turquoise, Lemongrass | ![]() |
$15.29 | 2d 8h 13m |
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Fiestaware, 44 Ounce Tea Pot Lid ONLY, Fiesta, Lemongrass green, repaired | ![]() |
$7.19 | 2d 8h 13m |
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Fiestaware, Covered Box, Belk Box & Lid, Fiesta, Lemongrass green NIB | ![]() |
$35.99 | 2d 8h 13m |
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Fiestaware Lemongrass Mixing Bowl | 0 | $15.00 | 2d 8h 30m |
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Fiesta Fiestaware Lemongrass 5 Piece Place Setting - New In Box | ![]() |
$29.99 | 2d 9h |
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NEW FIESTAWARE SMALL COVERED BUTTER DISH LEMONGRASS GREEN FIESTA RETIRED | ![]() |
$29.99 | 2d 9h 58m |
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Fiesta Dinnerware Tea Cup and Saucer, Lemongrass, Coffee Cup, Saucer, 8 oz. | ![]() |
$6.99 | 2d 12h 36m |
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Fiestaware, 16 oz Tall Tumbler, Drink Glass, Fiesta, Cobalt, Lemongrass, Lapis, | ![]() |
$17.99 | 2d 17h 30m |
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Fiesta 5-Piece Place Setting Lemongrass NEW IN BOX RETAILS $56.00 | ![]() |
$45.00 | 2d 20h 59m |
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Fiesta Small Kitchen Canister/Jam Jar 1 Quart - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$53.99 | 2d 22h 39m |
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Fiesta Large Covered Casserole Dish 90oz Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$71.99 | 2d 22h 55m |
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Fiesta Utensil Crock - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$51.49 | 2d 22h 55m |
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Fiesta Dog Bone Treat Jar - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$60.99 | 2d 22h 56m |
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Fiesta Serving Bowl Medium 19oz - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$9.99 | 2d 23h 41m |
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Fiesta Gusto Bowls in Lapis Lemongrass White Paprika New Set of 4 Fiestaware | ![]() |
$42.00 | 2d 23h 50m |
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Fiesta Salsa Bowls in Lemongrass and Slate New set of 4 Fiestaware | ![]() |
$28.00 | 2d 23h 50m |
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Fiesta Salt & Pepper Set - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$18.99 | 2d 23h 50m |
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Fiestaware Spoon Rest - Homer Laughlin China Co. Fiesta Choose your color, | ![]() |
$17.95 | 2d 23h 50m |
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Fiesta Extra Large Covered Butter Dish - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$33.49 | 2d 23h 51m |
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Fiesta 18oz Jumbo Cup - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$12.99 | 2d 23h 55m |
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Fiesta 22oz Chowder & Soup Bowl - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$11.99 | 2d 23h 55m |
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Fiesta Covered Teapot 44oz - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$47.99 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Gusto Bowl 28oz - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$12.99 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Small 9.6" Oval Serving Platter - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$14.49 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta 9" Rimmed Soup Bowl 13oz - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$14.49 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta 14.25oz Cereal Bowl - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$8.99 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta 7" Salad Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$9.49 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Dinnerware 9" Luncheon Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$11.99 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Large 1 Quart Serving Bowl - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$21.49 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta 10.5" Round Dinner Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$13.99 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Square Dinner Plate - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$14.49 | 2d 23h 56m |
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Fiesta Serving Bowl 2 Quart - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$28.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 11oz Cereal Bowl - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$9.49 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 11.75" Chop Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$22.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 6" Saucer - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$6.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 7.75oz Coffee Cup/Teacup - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$10.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 9.25" Square Luncheon Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$12.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 8" Spoon Rest - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$17.99 | 2d 23h 57m |
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Fiesta 6.5" Appetizer Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$9.49 | 2d 23h 58m |
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Fiesta Square Salad Plate - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$10.49 | 2d 23h 58m |
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Fiesta Bistro Dinner Plate 10.5" - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$15.49 | 3d 4m |
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Fiesta Bistro Salad Plate 7.25" - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$11.99 | 3d 4m |
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Fiesta 10.4" Ceramic Pie Dish - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$21.49 | 3d 14m |
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Fiesta 64 Oz Pedestal Bowl - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$27.49 | 3d 14m |
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Fiesta 8oz Ramekin - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$7.99 | 3d 14m |
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Fiesta Casserole Dish 17oz - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$18.99 | 3d 14m |
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Fiesta Cream & Sugar Tray Set - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$41.99 | 3d 15m |
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Fiesta Deviled Egg Tray - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$28.99 | 3d 15m |
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Fiesta Rangetop Salt & Pepper Set - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$33.49 | 3d 16m |
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Fiesta Sugar Packet Caddy - Lemongrass | ![]() |
$14.49 | 3d 1h 17m |
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Fiesta Utility Jam Jar/Mini Kitchen Container 14oz Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$20.49 | 3d 1h 17m |
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Fiesta 6" Ceramic Trivet - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$11.99 | 3d 1h 24m |
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Fiesta Bread Tray - Lemongrass Green | ![]() |
$22.99 | 3d 1h 24m |
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HLC Fiesta USA Coffee Mug Cup Lemongrass Green Ring Handle 3.5" Made in USA | ![]() |
$8.99 | 3d 1h 27m |