passion flower plate

This striking plate from Crate and Barrel is inspiring me to become the sort of person who sets a table for dinner with seasonal touches and ever changing centerpieces and linens.

It is funny because the colors are not usually what I would gravitate toward (well, it is also funny because almost every evening we eat in our kitchen, not the dining room, and certainly not at a charmingly set table), but every time I see these on display in the store I can't help but admire the spread. They are like little dessert plate shaped pieces of art. I wish I could find larger images, but the next time you are at your local Crate and Barrel- pop in for a peek.