We hope you’ve all had a restful and relaxing start to the new year - we here at Plate Pillows certainly did! Now that we’re all settling into the new year, committing to our resolutions (hopefully), and looking forward to the end of COVID related lockdowns, it's not too late to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for aesthetic and minimal gifts then we’ve put together a few ideas that are bound to put a smile on that special someone’s face.
Here at Plate Pillows we prioritise two things in our selection of home decor: functionality and versatility. These glasses do just that while looking exceptionally aesthetic! For those of us who have to go back for seconds in our Vezere cups because they don’t hold enough, then look no further! But, the tall glasses don’t simply function as glasses but can be used as vases as well. So, if you need something to hold your roses, we got you covered!
Our dessert plates from the Midsummer collection are definitely going to appeal to foodies out there. Beautifully crafted, these plates are eight inches in diameter and can hold desserts and simple meals. Grab one, or grab a set of four, and add some aesthetics to your meals!
Nothing says Valentine’s Day without a nice lovely candle! Be it for the centrepiece at the dinner table or on your bedside table on a self-care day, bubble candles are versatile. They can add some soft aesthetics for any occasion. We carry a handsome collection of bubble candles which smell like heaven and look beautiful. If you don’t have one of these beauties in your home, the time is ripe to grab one now!
There is certainly a joy and satisfaction in giving someone a gift, especially when those gifts are bought and put together thoughtfully. All of the items here at Plate Pillows are thoughtfully curated for an aesthetic and functional life, and we’re sure whatever you choose will become a special addition to someone’s life. Happy shopping!
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Plate Pillows’ geometric bubble candle doubles as a candle and a decorative piece (not to mention they smell incredible!) so any minimalist will be able to appreciate its simple aesthetic. The muted and neutral tones such as white, honey almond and even rust will add a quiet and abstract touch to any living room, desk area or night stand.
The Stationery Addict
I’m not even going to hold back here, and come out and say it: many of my Plate Pillows items have been sprucing up my study desk and I am living for it!! Almost anything will look good and feel functional on your desk but my personal favourite is the Oyster Bowl. My Oyster Bowl has been catching all my smaller and peskier stationery items that I have been reaching for often. You know, things like paper clips, scissors, erasers, washi tapes, fountain pen cartridges … and possibly more! So, if you know someone with cluttered desks (vanity desks count too!) then an Oyster Bowl will make a lovely addition to their home.
The Maximalist
I actually think I’m quite the maximalist because I simply don’t know when to stop shopping! I find that friends and family who have this preference tend to be easier to shop for because they thrive in the excess -- excess of beauty, of colour, of shape, or literally anything! You buy them something and they will find a way to display it, style and make it aesthetic -- honestly, it’s nothing short of a super power. The Nuage mirror paired with an Oullins coaster and a rust coloured bubble candle make a beautiful trio for absolutely any space. A mirror gives the illusion of space and depth in a room, especially when angled expertly. The gold rimmed coaster can be used to catch jewellry, perfume bottles or even cups. And, come on now, you know a maximalist will appreciate a good ol’ geometric bubble candle!
The Coffee Enthusiast
Is there a more aesthetic drink than coffee? I mean there are so many beautiful ways to drink coffee, so why not drink it in a beautiful cup? If you know a coffee enthusiast then they will surely appreciate having a Vézère to sip their morning coffee in. While you’re at it, why not pair it with one of our St. Cloud coasters? I simply adore that coffee spill when adding in the finishing touch of caramel drizzle or that milk foam!
The Foodie
I’m not just talking about your friends and family who enjoy eating food, but I’m also appealing to those who like to let their cooking do most of the talking! Fancy dishes need to be plated on something equally fancy, and our Midsummer Night and Midsummer Dream plates will look great on the dining table for absolutely any meal!
There is certainly a joy and satisfaction in giving someone a gift, especially when those gifts are bought and put together thoughtfully. All of the items here at Plate Pillows are thoughtfully curated for an aesthetic and functional life, and I’m sure whatever you choose will become a special addition to someone’s life. Happy shopping!
]]>Five ways to style your oyster bowl
By Sophia Himawari
Many countries are headed back into a lockdown as the COVID-19 situation evolves. While we all face the possibility of being homebound rather than beach-bound, we don’t have to sit around dreaming about the glistening water and sand between our toes. With Plate Pillow’s new oyster bowl you can bring a little bit of the seaside right into your home! Handcrafted with polyresin the new oyster bowl comes in two gorgeous tones, both are versatile and can effortlessly become part of your home aesthetic. Here are five ways to style it!
The oyster bowl is the perfect companion for your coffee bar, it can hold those specialty coffee capsules, your daily Splenda and even something to munch on while you have your coffee. Actually, it doesn’t even have to be coffee, throw in some tea bags in there if you’re trying to watch those caffeine levels!
If you’re like me and love junk food, then the oyster bowl is a great size to hold those guilty treats! The bowl itself can hold about 90g of food items (that’s like 6 double stuffed Oreos by the way), which is a pretty sensible portion. And it makes your food look twice as good!
Are after-dinner mints and chocolate still a thing? As a kid, whenever I had dinner at a guest or relative’s home, I always remembered being offered small little packets of mint or chocolate, or mint chocolate treats! The oyster bowl is small enough that you can fill it up with mint and add it right to your living room table. Style with some Plate Pillows bubble candles and you have the perfect evening aesthetic.
I’m going to be upfront about this: I’m a stationery addict. I have so many stationery items that the situation is sort of getting out of hand! I use the oyster bowl to catch those smaller stationery items that seem to float around everywhere (but are conveniently nowhere to be found when you need them). Or declutter your bedside table and vanity and use the oyster bowl to hold your everyday jewelry and throw in a few of those pesky perfume samples as well. Declutter and organize in style!
Our oyster bowl is certainly a statement piece that can stand on its own. Whether it is filled with jewelry, stationery items, or nuts and fruits, it brings its own flair and aesthetic. You can display it on your living room table, on your kitchen counter as a smaller fruit bowl, the possibilities are endless.
Yes, I know, having one oyster bowl doesn’t bring the beach to you (maybe buy two?), but having it there can give your living space a bit of personality. A simple statement piece can welcome you into a room, into a meal and even into a productive flow. Indulge in your home, you have to live there after all!
Shop the oyster bowl here.
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