Using A Thrift Store White Platter

I know that I just posted my

 breakfast table centerpiece last week,

but I made a few small changes. I found 

this large 21" white platter at the thrift 

store on Friday. So naturally I had to play

use it as soon as I got it home and cleaned.

For only $3.00 it has so many possibilities.
It won't spend much time inside a cabinet.  

When I'm not using it for food or a tea tray
I can display it against the back of the
cooktop to brighten-up that black tile and be
there ready to grab whenever I need it. 

This is always my favorite way to use 

a platter, a tray, a basket, or a box.

 It's a breakfast table centerpiece when I

 use it to gather a few other pieces.

 Like my orchid!

 I found this little creamer for 25¢. 

 Here's a little tip: When I use glass 

chargers, I use one of these pretty hand

 crocheted dish cloths between the plate 

and charger. That way the plate nestles 

in nicely and there is no clanging.

Don't like wobbly plates-on-plates. 

It's also a nice way to keep hot plates

 warm longer. I find these little cloths 

at craft fairs or sometimes thrifting. 

They work well because they are thinner 

than pot holders and soft.

Always enjoy time playing with dishes.

Cheers!

See the other pieces of white ironstone
I got HERE.

Links: Between Naps On nThe Porch,

Facebook,Coastal Charm, Dwellings,

Confessions of a Plate Addict,

Cozy Little House, Savvy Southern Style,
French Country Cottage,