(First off, with all of the review-type blogs popping up, I feel the need to clarify that I do NOT write about products here unless I absolutely adore them and use them myself.)
With that being said, let me count the reasons why I love this line of darling, monogrammed melamine plates.
First off, LOOK AT THEM.
So cute. SO CUTE I WANT TO SQUEEE ALL DAY LONG.
However, the cuteness is not the only reason I feel the need to squeee. Let me elaborate.
1. The plates are made from melamine, which is unbreakable, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free. (Hallejuah!)
2. They are perfect for kids and outdoor parties. (No need to waste paper plates!)
3. The design options are limitless.
4. They make a perfect gift for a new family addition. (Heads up. If you are a personal friend and just had a baby, this is probably what you will be receiving. Surprise!)
5. The owner of La Plates, Lara, donates a percentage of revenue to differing charities. This month, she is donating 10% of her web sales to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
6. Just look at sweet Wito’s personal plate.
(Of course, you knew it would be green. And simple. I’m like an open book over here.)
I could go on and on, but you can learn everything you need to know at the La Plates website.
Probably because she is a Kansas girl (which makes her a lovely person from the get-go), Lara has agreed to give one La Plate to a commenter, who can choose whatever design and monogram their little heart desires.
Additionally, Lara is offering a 10% discount to all whoorl readers by using the code “laplates10” at checkout.
From now until this Sunday, September 28th at 9pm PST, leave a comment and consider yourself entered. Good luck, and thanks to Lara for the giveaway!
Shiva
September 25, 2008 at 8:35 amCute! I love that you can totally pick the design, color, font, etc. So cool.
Laurie
September 25, 2008 at 8:36 amOh so cute! I would buy some but the hubby has me on a strict budget right now and I can buy nothing! :( I’ll have to enter here and squee with the winner!
Ana
September 25, 2008 at 8:36 amThese are terrific! Great find…actively resisting the urge to design one for each of my favorite people right this moment.
cara
September 25, 2008 at 8:36 amSo cute! I am afraid if I win one, I would have to get a few more for the other three small people in my home. I guess I’ll take the chance anyway.
April
September 25, 2008 at 8:38 amSo cute!
Barb @ getupandplay
September 25, 2008 at 8:39 amWhat a cute idea!! I love how indestructible Melamine is but I have never seen such a cute design on one before!!
Camels & Chocolate
September 25, 2008 at 8:46 amWhat a cuuuuute plate, and such a great idea! Who doesn’t love monograms??
Ruby
September 25, 2008 at 9:01 amI would love to win this for my mom. She collects plates and I KNOW she doesn;t have one of these. LOL!!
kate
September 25, 2008 at 9:03 amI’ve been looking for some colorful and unusual new outdoor-plates; these are so cool!!
Rachel
September 25, 2008 at 9:09 amI want that!
Amy
September 25, 2008 at 9:17 amThese are great! I want ones for my entire family. Thanks for sharing such a great find, Whoorl!
caroline
September 25, 2008 at 9:23 amOMG toooooo cute! love love love
mommymae
September 25, 2008 at 9:24 amthose are blinking adorable!
Kerri Anne
September 25, 2008 at 9:26 am“La Plates” might be the best name for a pretty plate shop I’ve ever heard. But then I am of the mindset that everything sounds so much better French. Hip hip! for monograms.
bethany actually
September 25, 2008 at 9:27 amI love melamine and I love personalized. Please count me in!