i was going through the last issue of Home Beautiful (july 2007) and have come across all sorts of lovely finds in that magazine. one of them being this beautiful set of melamine plates, pretty in black and ivory with a trompe l’oeil doily print from elsewares ($36). as the magazine suggests, perfect for home-baked cookies.  i’m thinking they are pretty nice for some cupcakes too!

p.s. after visiting the site, here are some other lovely plates they have to offer…