What's the perfect accompaniment to a hot bowl of nourishing homemade soup? Crackers or crusty bread for dunking, of course! Whatever your companion of choice, now you can serve them together in one of these charming soup and cracker bowl combos. It's an all-in-one piece, with either a grooved moat around the edge, a square container attached to the side, or a clever divider. Besides being convenient, it makes for a pretty presentation on the table, too! More

Q: I have a reached a dead end in finding cute, durable, mostly crack-resistant dinnerware to add to my wedding registry. I'd like dishes that are not super heavy or annoying to wash, and I would love something with a little character, like polka dots or a print. Anyone have suggestions?

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Chevron may come and go, but polka dots (and other dot designs) will never go out of style. They're timeless—simultaneously sweet and classic, yet still cool and modern-looking when done right. I'm rediscovering my love for dots, and today's finds may convert me fully. Don't you just love that red polka dot linen tablecloth? Or the gold dotted bowl? So fun and frisky. I'm sold.
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Isak Dinesen famously said: "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." While these nautical-inspired tabletop pieces won't replace a wind-blown afternoon out on the water, they'll recall images of knotted ropes, preppy sailors, and anchors ahoy—something to tie you over until the next time you're seaside. (They're also perfect for a themed party!)

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Last Fall Heath Ceramics released a Winter collection—etched ceramics in muted neutrals. (Which we loved.) Unsurprisingly, we're finding things to covet in their newly released Summer collection as well, which perfectly captures the heat and hue of the season. More

I first discovered the Omaggio bowls by Danish design company Kähler when I saw them on a flash sale site sometime last year. The modern shape, the watercolor stripes, and their discounted price were too much for me to resist. I bought three bowls on the spot, and they've since become my favorite cereal bowls. More

I'll be honest: I love cooking for dinner parties, but I'm a complete dunce when it comes to actually serving the food in any sort of elegant or dignified manner. Lucky for me, these pasta bowls from CB2 do most of the work for me. More

My heart skipped a beat when I first laid eyes on the stunning porcelain dinnerware collection from Ceramik B., a ceramic concept studio started by Montreal-based ceramicist Basma Osama. The striking, minimalist collection includes porcelain cups, bowls, and plates offered in a limited palette of gray, beige and cream. More

I'm usually partial to very plain dishes and tableware. My favorite plates, for example, are simple matte white disks with no printing or embellishments. So I'm a little surprised to be so attracted to the pretty toile dishes that I'm starting to see here and there on the internets. Especially beautiful is the blue toile bowl from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks, pictured above. More

It's true: white dinnerware is crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile. However, sometimes you just need a little color! Whether you want a cupboard full of splashy solids, or a few patterned pieces to brighten up your otherwise neutral table setting, this colorful dinnerware shopping guide will help you out. More