Plates on Shine

A Greener Choice for Summer Entertaining

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The season of barbecues is in full swing, and that means...lots of trash. I know, we're all trying not to be wasteful, but let's be honest: The last time you had an outdoor get-together, didn't you end up with multiple bags of garbage at the end of the party?

I know I…

Fall's Top Tabletop Trends

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As autumn sets in and the holiday hosting season begins, PointClickHome.com has rounded up the latest and greatest pieces to dress your table. Hundreds of patterns are introduced each fall but there are always a few that rise...

User post of the day: Eye-catching plates

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how awesome are these plates! they are by MayLuk

wrought irony - a plate discovery

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so by now everyone knows...i am a plate girl . i found these plates at working class studio which is part of savannah college of art and design . these plates are by wrought irony which is a colaboration of 6 artists. you can buy all 4 at uncommon goods for $40 or buy them individually for $8....

Daily Find: Fancy Picnic Plates

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You've whipped up a perfect picnic spread, complete with your famous flourless chocolate cake for dessert. So why serve such a feast on flimsy white paper plates? These pretty picnic plates from Working Class Studio are both sturdy and smart looking, come in designs to suit every taste, and will serve as the perfect platform for your culinary creations.

Speak For Yourself: Do you do patriotic party decorations?

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Trust me, I am all for theme parties (and if costumes are involved, even better). But part of what I like about a theme party is choosing the theme; at Fourth of July parties, it is decided before you send the first invitation. So then the question becomes, do you go all-out stars-and-stripes-and-Uncle-Sam-hats, or just use some combination of red, white or blue party supplies to set the mood. Or do you skip the patriotic thing altogether and just focus on the food? I scanned the Independence Day-themed items on Plumparty.com and found plenty of options for all of the above.
So now, the informal poll: Which of these items would guests most likely find on your Fourth of July table:

The literal and cheap: set of three stars and stripes snack bowls for $4. You won't be using these again (and they wouldn't hold up even if you wanted to).

awed by the talent and plates

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another great supermarket discovery. bailey doesn’t bark is a designer on the site and combines drawings with practical items (per the profile on the site!). how incredible is this stuff. from the sleeping penquins to the tea bag cup. Check out bailey doesn’t bark here: Bailey...