What makes delicious Italian food even better? Serving it on beautiful Italian ceramics. There are lots of ceramics shops in Florence, and my favorite one has Renaissance patterns on the pieces. The choice for my house in Seattle is this black and lavender pattern. I have a small oval plate next to my coffeemaker, and a large oval serving platter.

I took hors d’oeuvres to a friend’s for dinner, and he refused to return this piece!


The various patterns can be painted on many different pieces! Everything from complete services to little olive dishes. So much fun to have these special ceramics from Florence.