Instead of packing extra goodies up on paper plates or in plastic containers, I always reach into my supply of odds-and-ends china plates that I’ve picked up on my thrift shopping adventures and load them up with a tasty treat for the road. I never worry about any markings on their reverse sides – just that they are attractive and free of cracks and chips. I even let partygoers select their own plates, perhaps one that they’ll be able to use once they get home, or pass it along to someone else who will enjoy it as much as they, and I, once did.

In May 2009, Clarkson Potter will publish my book, The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details. Pre-order now on www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.
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