Tuesday Things.
1. Finally I am in love with the pantone color of the year! It’s called very peri and it’s a periwinkle blue/purple. I love it.
2. The cookie time machine! How cool is this.
3. I really went all out with our delivery driver treats this year. This is one of our favorite things to do every holiday season. So far, the most-taken items have been lindt truffle bags, beef jerky bags (who know?!), burt’s bees chapstick (I got a bunch of the double packs) and starbucks double shot espresso cans!
4. TV things! I know that internet is abuzz with Just Like That commentary. I honestly LIKED it because the characters felt nostalgic (Charlotte was horrible though, right?) but the ending just killed me. I mean, I actually cried! I’m a bad critic though, so I expected to like it. Also did anyone watch The Hating Game? I loved the book and thought the movie was cute! And Yellowstone… OMG. Why and how is Kevin Costner still so hot?!
5. If you have watched Just Like That, can you even believe the (spoiler alert, don’t click if you haven’t watched!) peloton video follow up?! That was amazing. Ryan Reynolds!!
6. It’s so ridiculously dark here some days! Often it feels like it’s almost fully dark by 3pm. Do those light therapy bulbs work?
7. How to clean up your emotional house. Oh boy I needed this.
8. I’m on the lookout for new white classic everyday plates. Like everyday dishes. Unlike everything else in my life, I’d like these to be a bit more minimal. Any suggestions?!
33 Comments on “Tuesday Things.”
I love my Fiestaware plates!! I have white and blue plates. I love that there are so many different kinds of plates, bowls, and other pieces that I can get in their colors and they’ll all just match. And since the offer so many colors, it would be so easy if I ever decide I want to get some red plates to replace my blue plates during the holidays to make everything look a bit more festive!
I absolutely love these white dinner plates from Cost Plus World Market: https://www.worldmarket.com/product/white-nantucket-dinner-plates-set-of-4.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search . I’m not sure if you have one near you in PA, but I was so excited to shop there when we moved down to Virginia. And at the price point, I’m never devastated when my son (or husband) break them.
I recently was on the hunt for new classic white china that would be elevated everyday and found this Mikasa pattern and fell in love! https://www.mikasa.com/collections/trellis
The link to the cookie time machine is another link to “how to clean your emotional house.” Can you please fix so I can read about cookies? :)
I was hoping to find the fixed link in the comments… but with a little googling, here it is: https://www.thekitchn.com/features/most-popular-cookies
Any of the Wedgwood whites! Yes, they are bone china but they hold up beautifully. I have had mine since 1997.
Plain white dishes? 100% Williams Sonoma. Easily replaceable if a piece gets broken and go with everything.
I was looking for some white plates a couple years ago. I saw these and knew they were perfect. Crate & Barrel Marin plates. A little organic feeling and a little imperfect. https://www.crateandbarrel.com/marin-white-dinner-plate/s141383 We did dinner plates in white and bowls and small plates in various colors. They used to have a lot more variety of colors than they do now. Ciao
I second the vote for the Marin plates at C&B. We’ve had them for years and there is a nice variety of additional bowls and plates. And great red plates for the holidays.
Another vote for World Market! I love the Spin Dinnerware; it’s classic and elegant, but extremely affordable and easy to replace. That said, I’ve had my set for over eight years and have only chipped one or two pieces. The pasta bowls are a great size!
https://www.worldmarket.com/product/white-spin-dinnerware.do
I will second Crate and Barrel as they have several great options! I have the Hue Collection and they’ve held up well over the past 6yrs; plus, they’re still available in case I ever need a replacement.
I also enjoyed AJLT and am frustrated by people who are speaking so critically about it… I think going into it with low expectations and purely enjoying the nostalgic factor is key.
And you got me hooked on Yellowstone! I never thought I’d enjoy a show where people are killed in each episode, but I LOVE it!
I definitely went into AJLT with low expectations (and thought Miranda was fine because she will eventually find her footing and Carrie was great), but I’m really disappointed in Charlotte. I hope they find some nuance with her, she’s pretty unlikeable after the first 2 episodes.
Crate and Barrel for dishes.
Love my SAD lamp! Definitely recommend! Even just for shining on your face while working on the computer
Light therapy lights absolutely work. I’ve used one for years! In the morning is the best time to use it.
White plates – I love Thomson Pottery white stoneware dinner plate. Got them at Target years and years ago, and when making my Christmas list this year found them at Home Depot.
We use old school Correll. They seriously do not break. And, I love how nostalgic they are. I also use the vintage baking dishes. Affordable and easy to replace.
https://www.corelle.com/marketing/8906/winter-frost-white?sort_by=created&sort_order=DESC
Seconding the recommendation of Corelle plates. They are indestructible, the plain white goes with everything, and you can always mix and match with some of their patterned dishes if you want a pop of color. My mom’s set has been her daily use dishes since 1972 and still look great.
Walmart sells the plain white by the piece so you could try out a couple to see if you like them.
I use a light therapy lamp in my office and have noticed I don’t yawn as much and feel more cheery in general when it is on. Having a plant or two also helps, and they like the lamp too.
I agree with the white Correlle! We’ve used them daily for years (with kids), and they’ve all survived and still look great!
I’ve followed your blog for so long. I love the recipes and seeing daily life. So much cuteness and tons of fun. I’ve always loved Tuesday Things posts. I’m sadly missing your #2 link. It’s the same as #7. For your #8 today.. we have the buffet dishes from World Market. We have the luncheon plates and dinner plates. They are wonderful for everyday meals and company, dishwasher & microwave safe, they are very budget friendly and *always* look great. The storage rack makes the shelf look so clean when you open the cabinet door. Hopefully the link works for you. I look forward to hearing (and seeing) what you choose for your dinnerware.
https://www.worldmarket.com/product/porcelain-plates-sets-with-space-saving-racks.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search
Hi! Love your blog!! And your cookbooks. And your recipes! Ha. Can you be more specific about these delivery gift bags?? I’m intrigued. Pictures even? Thanks
We love our white Fiestaware dishware! I have a few pieces in other colors too, but love the classic white :)
Crate and barrel is my go to for every day white dishes.
I have the Mikasa Cheers in white. I like that it’s simple and looks clean but also has a subtle design. I had a thing for white towels/linens and dishes when I got married but I already told my husband we’re upgrading to Fiesta when all these break :)))
Hands down I love William and Sonoma Apilco Tradition Porcelain Dinnerware. Classic. They have lasted through several moves and I’ve had them over 25 years. No issue. Love they are made in France so you don’t have to worry about any paint/coating or lead poisoning you.
They are a bit pricey, but you can add pieces as you go. I tend to use them as a base plate and use a fun salad plate for different types of celebrations. They always look great. They are slightly larger than a regular dinner plate and a bit heavier, but to never chip, getting close to 30 years…fabulous.
I would suggest the really pretty Pier Ones I bought 2 years ago, but they went out of business 🙇🏻♀️
Crate & Barrel make great white everyday plates.
https://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/dinnerware-collections/
I love these dishes from Food52, beautiful finish and oh so classic and simple. I’ve had mine for about 6 months and I love them and they are very sturdy, which is an absolute must in my kitchen. They come in gorgeous colors including white.
https://food52.com/shop/products/7049-modern-pacifica-dinnerware
Leeway dishes! They are beautiful but made well for everyday use…and speaking from experience with a 4 and 2 year old. We love them!
We have the crate & barrel farmhouse dishes in white and love them!
Yes for Crate and Barrel! We have Aspen, but there are gobs of different lines. Easy to buy in bulk or single and replace if broken.
We have Fiestaware plates and love them! My mom had Corelle when we were growing up and they were wonderful, too!
Mercer plates by Crate and Barrel! I love them!
I love my Pottery Barn catering sets of white dishes – I have the dinner plates, the salad plates and bowls that I don’t think they carry anymore. They are pretty, simple and have lasted a long time. They come in a set of 12 each.
I have other dishes with color or patterns, and they easily work with the white.