I love china and porcelain and use it often....special even or everyday.
I do ...however know that some occasions call for something less formal and more practical. The marketplace is filled with pretty paper and plastic tableware that will create terrific tablescapes. Here is my edited selection of some of the best party goods available today.
Get the look of the Ming Dynasty with Caspari's drop dead Ming line. Beautiful in blue and white. With the tea cups on the cocktail napkins this set would be perfect four a tea party! Find the assortment at PlumParty.com
With Working Class Studio's Leah Collection.......it's hip to be Square! They are fun and colorful with a sophisticated flair. Mix the patterns for the dessert and dinner plates. Complimentary napkins shown below. VelocityArtandDesign.com
How very elegant in blue and white! Boston International's Grandeur pattern resembles English china. Napkins and plates available between $4.00 and $7.00 at Katespaperie.com
Inviting Company's Luncheon Napkin is lively in aqua...white and chocolate. Elegant enough for almost any festivity. 20 for $5.50 at FineStationery.com
~ Golds ~
This plate by Ideal Home Range can go many directions. A blend of cream... gold...brown and pomegranate combine to create a very luxe look for any table. The collection includes several napkins and plates at platesandnapkins.com
Perhaps the perfect dressy paper plate. One could accessorize this plate with many colors and patters...or....stick with the simple gold and white theme. Lovely! and 10% off until October 31st at FineStationary.com 8 Plates for $5.40 less 10%
The Glamour napkin in black and gold is certainly unique. The two colors make for an elegant look. I think this napkin and a gold plate would be perfect for a couples shower. The pack is on sale now for $3.95 at PlatesandNapkins.com
Caspari's Medici Napkins are elegant to the max! Classic and chic......no one will care that these napkins are not linen. PlatesandNapkins.com
~ Browns ~
Damask always sets an elegant table. Make it brown and blue and it becomes contemporary. A lovely pattern. $5.95 for a package of 8 at Amazon.com
These Textile Brown paper goods are rich and elegant. Designed by Hot Plate Designs...........they are not only hot.....they are fabulous! Dinner Plates 16 for $17 at MyGatsby.com Amscan's Cocoa Floral Square plate is stylish and colorful. Pair it with solid blue and brown napkins. $5.95 for 8 at platesandnapkins.com
For zoo or safari themed parties.......consider the Serengeti Zebra plate. I always love a square plate and this one is great! $5.95 for a pack of 8 at platesandnapkins.com
~ Blacks ~
Caspari's Black Filigree Square plates a fun and striking pattern. Consider pairing them with reed or hot pink! $6.00 for 8. Casparionline.com
If you are just looking for a black napkin with pattern......these houndstooth guest napkins are the perfect size for a dinner party. A sophisticated and classic look. $7.00 for 16 napkins at katespaperie.com
Here's a different shape for a paper plate. Amscan's Formal Affair octagonal plate will certainly make a statement in black and white! $5.95 at platesandnapkins.com
Another Caspari design......Tulipmania. Perfect for a garden party! $6.00 for a set of 8. Casparionline.com
For grown up affairs! This Antoinette Plate by Ideal Home Range is as elegant as can be. Perfect for a black and gold themed party. $5.95 for a package of 8 at platesandnapkins.com
If you are having a large affair.....these Cameo Lunch napkins are sold in 80 piece sets. A bit old fashioned....but very classic! $20 Amazon.com
This is how to do elegant with paper! My perfect paper plate! Again... it is by Caspari and it is lovely for a black and gold color scheme! FineStationary.com
~ Pinks ~
These plates are so pretty they almost look like china! From Caspari...... the Dahlias pattern will create a lively and elegant table setting. $6.00 for a pack of 8. plumparty.com
Perfect for a ladies lunch or a tea party.......Caspari's Rose Toile pattern will give the table a vintage feel. The gold brim adds an added dose of luxe. $6.00 for 8 at plumparty.com
A great ensemble for a shabby chic party......perfect for a baby girl shower! It's call Taboo and comes in a variety of pieces to create the perfect paper tablescape. Swoozies.com
Amy Butler Designs has a small but fab line of eco-friendly paper tableware. Made with soy based ink.....the Ginger Flower pattern is fresh and colorful. Sold as a set of 8 Dinner Plates...8 Salad Plates...20 Lunch Napkins and 20 Beverage Napkins. $19 at Amy Butler Designs
~ Greens ~
Love the retro look of Caspari's cocktail napkins! Also available in luncheon size...the Bangle design is hip and happy in a blue and green mix. Available at PlumParty.com
Boston International's Crisp Florence Cornucopia is so very Spring in Green. A very elegant pattern! Despite what the photo states these plates come in packs of 8...6 packs to the set for $24 at Amazon.com
These Pucci inspired plates will help you to throw a stylish party! One of my favorite plates of the season! Mix and match them with coordinating napkins. By Caspari and very chic! PlumParty.com
~ Reds ~
Oh how clever! A napkin that holds your silverware! These napkins come in packs of fifty for $16. Great for parties large and small. Your guests will think they are at a French bistro! Tres chic! Plumparty.com
Color your table with the Painted Hydrangeas Collection. I can imagine these at a girls luncheon on the patio! Love mixing the patterns and prints! Available at partyatlewis.com
If you are looking for elegance...here ya go! Caspari's Holiday line is actually great for any day. These are very heavy paper and available in any quantity you need...starting at 8 for $6.00 at FineStationary.com
