Plates on the wall, Plates on the wall

my dining room

don't be looking like a fool, put your plates on the wall. okay, I just couldn't resist. I don't even watch American Idol, but unless you have been living under a rock, I am sure you have heard the pants on the ground song. haha!

I currently have a stack on my dining room table like the one below, just begging to be used. I just haven't decided where to hang them yet. Decisions, decisions!

Anywho, on to the good stuff..... PLATES. I love all different types of dishes!! (as mr. lane can attest to) :)  You can use plates in so many fun ways: to eat on (ha! why would you want to do that when you can turn them into artwork), you can put them on an easel for display, or you can do what I like to do hang them on the wall. Now, I know this is not groundbreaking news and I am sure that there have been plenty of blog posts about decorating with plates.

This is a more modern take on grouping plates. Not really my style, but would probably look great in a modern setting.

I love the black and white combination above! Brilliant!

I love the image above. I think the colors are so nice and calming!

I buy most of my plates and platters at Marshalls or Home Goods. You can get them cheap! Try something new. Have a little nook under your cabinets? Hang a plate or three. I like to hang them in my kitchen and dining room, but I have also used them in my living room and bedrooms.