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Posted May 23, 2007
Outdoor entertaining usually means eating off of cringe-inducing, brightly colored melamine plates. Be a good houseguest and bring a subtle hint in the form of these plates in a modern wood-grain design. They’ll hold plenty of hot dogs, they’re dishwasher and microwave safe, and they’re wallet-friendly—so you can afford those weekends away.
$45 at Yoyamart.com