small plates

What do you think of when I say “small plates?” Just how small is small?

I am thinking of 6″-7″ diameter!

These are not generally called “Dessert” or “Salad” plates as those are about 8″. So, having researched this a bit I now realize they are classified as “Canapé” or “Appetizer” plates. And most are 6.25″ diameter.

Why am I searching for these you may ask. We use them almost every day! They are perfect for a piece of toast in the morning. Or a leftover piece of quiche warmed up in the microwave. Or a few cookies for afternoon tea. In general it seems they are a perfect alternative to the more standard, and larger, dessert/salad plate.

This is what I want to replace:

Boring does not quite describe these! Utilitarian, yes. Indestructible, yes. Interesting..no, no.

Here are some of the alternatives I have found. These are the brighter, more colorful choices. I thought you, too, just might be curious as to what is out there in the market place:

#1. Target #2. Target #3. BBB #4. Anthropologie #5. Target

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