Admit it, you love to eat. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sometimes snacks and almost always desert—I’m right there with you. To me though, food is so much more enjoyable when it’s displayed upon a pretty or interesting plate. From vibrant colors, funky patterns, innovative shapes, choosing dishware can be overwhelming and expensive. I’ve rounded up five different types of dining ware for starters, under $100 to add to your kitchen cabinet.
1. Simple Plates – $18 each
We all need at least one set of nice, basic dishware for everyday usage. Although they may look simple, they are a necessity for your home. This plate from Anthropologie has classic look but with a twist. These are perfect for when you have people over and want to use a casual be refined set of dishware for lunch, dinner, or dessert. Buy them here!
2. Quirky Plates – $8 each
These West Elm plates are adorably quirky with the animals dressed in human clothing. Bring these plates out for when that friend that loves animals visits, or when you feel like bringing out your inner child. No matter the case, these plates are plain fun. Your animal options include a deer, bear, owl, rooster, rabbit, badger or a blue jay. Take a look here or stop by West Elm for the critters.
3. Fancy Plates – $50+
Picture this: you find yourself hosting a ritzy dinner party and decide that china plates are the only way to go. Only one small glitch- you have no china. Well I have found the perfect solution for you! Pretty Little Plates allows you to rent vintage china for any event that you have in mind. The minimum rental is $50 for all events, with different pricing for each item you would like to rent. You have the option to rent not just plates, but bowls and platters as well. They will deliver the china or you can opt to pick them up yourself! Visit their site (http://prettylittleplates.com/rentalinformation) to set up an arrangement!
4. Decorative Plates – $99.80 for set
Nature is calling you with these wood charger plates. Show off how fancy you can be with a plate for a plate, while at the same time being down to earth (pun intended). While the Z Gallerie wood service plates are decorative and don’t have to be used for everyday eating, but they do look great displayed on a set table. Pair with a white set of dishes to mature the dining set. Comes in a set of four. Get them here or visit Z Gallerie at their Knox Street or Galleria location.
5. Fair Trade Plates- $89.00 for set
Society has become more attentive of where our products are coming from and many companies are taking a stand for safe and fair production. These Wisteria plates are made under the label of Fair Trade, which means that the workers making the product were justly compensated for their work. The set is well worth the extra dollars for the cause it stands for. Choose from six colors, sky blue, olive, navy, red, white, and yellow. Buy them online or visit the Wisteria store on Cedar Springs.
