An Empty Plate
Okay, one more Valentine's themed post, and then I'm over it!
Here's an odd fact about me: I collect unmatched pieces of dinnerware. Usually I find them cheap in thrift stores or on clearance tables, but I've got a few pieces from independent potters and artists.
My husband and I went out for our V-Day dinner on Saturday night, to a great Asian restaurant (one where you get to choose a huge, heaping bowl of veggies and they stir-fry it with the sauce of your choice). I've always loved the plates they use, and was thinking that I'd like to have one of the little triangle-shaped appetizer plates to use for taking food photos.
As we were leaving, I noticed for the first time that they had a display case with the different plates in it--for sale. It turns out that they were created by a local artisan, Gail Pittman. I saw the little triangle bread plate that I liked so much cost $17 but told my husband I couldn't see spending that much for one 5-inch plate.
I forgot all about the plate, but yesterday, when I opened my Valentine's present, there it was! I know someone is thinking, "He got you a plate? And you're happy about it?" Yes, I'm weird. But I really have all the jewelry I need, and I definitely don't need any chocolate (though he got me that too, to my dismay.) I was happy that he remembered something that I had said off-hand. And the little plate is so cute. I'm definitely going to have to make some spring rolls to go on it. So expect to see it again, filled, sometime soon.
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posted by SusanV at 7:57 AM
8 Comments:
Three cheers for husbands who listen! PS Marshalls/TJMaxx are great sources for odd plates. I LOVE the red one! Even I'd pay $17! ;)
That's so kind of him! Now it's your turn. You have to cook something he loves so much and serve it on that plate ;)
Susan,
I had a similar experience.
We went to Denman Island, Canada to participate in Bryanna Clark Grogan's cooking vacation (I joined the class while my husband roamed around the island). There are lot of artists in that island who does pottery and glass dinner ware and plates. I was in similar situation that I like the plate but won't pay for it. He bought the light blue oval glass plate while I was in class, packed it in his bag without me knowing it, and brought it back to the States. I didn't see it until my birthday 6 months later. Those kind of things are the one touches the heart! Cheers to your husband!
AK--You do that too? I thought Marshalls and TJMaxx were my secret! LOL I've gotten some great bowls and plates there for just a dollar or two.
Isil--He really loves spring rolls, made with rice paper and lettuce. I really think I'll be making him some soon (with peanut sauce).
Debbie--Your husband sounds wonderful. To be able to sneak it back (without breaking) and keep it a secret that long...he's a keeper! :-)
That's the best kind of present! I collect unmatched kitchen items, servers and such too!
What a lovely story! And a lovely mate. [I collect odd plates and dishes, too. I prefer the mix & match!]
And as Isil mentioned - I'm curious, too: what WILL you make and serve on that special plate?
And PS:: I have gotten some wonderful pieces at TJ Maxx and Marshall's, too - from Italy! [Special meaning for us, as we honeymooned there...]
Last anniversary I found the sweetest olive plate from Italy - for less than $15. I wrapped it up with jars of olives, some wine, and cheeses from Italy, and we had a picnic on the livingroom floor [our anniversary is in March - still chilly here].
Great stories, here - all of you - it renews my faith in the power of love. ;-)
I'm with Alanna. I love snatching up the odd clearance plates at Marshalls and TJ Maxx.
I do, however, like to have 2 of the same. But other than that - anything is fair game.
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