WINDFALLS HOT PLATES

Dishing up dinnertime dazzle



1. Forget the fancy centerpiece-just bring in this rose arrangement. $15. Marshall Field’s.

2. For the country kitchen, try this hand-painted terra-cotta plate, a delightful mix of soft pastels and flowers. $40. Neiman-Marcus.

3. The design is adapted from the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, but could you guess this one’s made of paper? $4 for a set of eight. The Epicurean, NorthPark.

4. The black, pink, and gray squiggles may be just enough to make Mom lose sight of those vegetables left stashed in the corner. $45. Stanley Korsha.

5. Perfect for the accident-prone, this one’s made of durable Italian beechwood. $120. Stanley Korshak.

6. Architect Stephen Holl brings form and function to the table with his pattern called “Volumetric” $65. AIA Book Shop, 2811 McKinney.

7. These dancing swirls and splashes will surely keep dinner guests sitting upright and attentive. $50. Neiman-Marcus.

8. Reminiscent of a Ralph Lauren button-down, these masculine stripes of maroon and forest green set a classic mood. $11.10. Marshall Field’s.