Bongenre Melamine Dinnerware

Poolside and picnic dining are getting a little dose of elegance thanks to Bongenre. The company manufactures gorgeous dinnerware patterns in Melamine for very reasonable prices.

Winchester Mandala Hot, 4 places settings for $90.

Wilde's Sun, 4 12" dinnerplates for $45.

Louis Rouge, 4 12" plates for $44.

Dinnerware from Driade Kosmo

I saw some gorgeous dinnerware from Driade Kosmo in In Style magazine. I went to the site to see what else they had, and fell in love. Here are a few of my favorite collections:


There's something charming about a salad bowl with legs. Victoria, designed by Oscar Tusquets.

I love the simple symmetry of these pieces from the Bazaar collection.

Oh so Bohemian. Von by Bořek Šĭpek.

Andy Warhol Tacoma Plates

15 minutes of fame? Try 15 minutes to sell out. Two of these Andy Warhol plates from Crate and Barrel are already sold out on the site. Use them indoors or out, but get them soon.

Melamine Tacoma Flower plates with embossed signature on back. $1.95 each from Crate and Barrel.

Thanks to my friend Karen E. for the tip.

Bottna Dinnerware

Marimekko's graphic black lilypad pattern looks as good on this classic porcelain set as it did on a sofa.

Bottna dinnerware from Anthropologie, $22-$32 per piece.