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Alana Roolaart's avatar

I didn’t realize how much I needed this. when you said purple dinnerware is SEXY I was like yeah I could see that but when I saw the collage I was like DAMN THEY ARE SEXY!

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Joann's avatar

Purple is and always has been my favorite color so I’m patiently waiting until it gets the mainstream appreciation it should 💜 needless to say I love this post and now want purple dinnerware!!

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

The time is nigh – purple will have its moment in the sun!

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Christina's avatar

I bought purple plates and bowls in college! I was convinced in my late 20s that they were childish and I needed to be a grown up and get white.

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

"growing up" is a trap!!!

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Danica's avatar

Purple is my favorite color! I'm still working to break free from the influence of the sad beige/white mom aesthetic. Adding more color and decorating the way I truly want has been incredibly liberating. So, in short, yes to purple dinnerware! xo

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

That’s amazing, congrats on your decorating journey! You’ve def come to the right place for color lovers 🫶

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Madeleine's avatar

oh my GOD these are fantastic… adding the low bowl in aubade to my wishlist immediately!!

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

Right? Can’t wait for their pieces to make it off my wishlist and into my cabinets

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Hannah Berry's avatar

Honestly? Never thought I’d get down with purple plates but you make a good case.

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dominique's avatar

need some purple dinnerware STAT

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

me and all my friends love purple dinnerware

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Gabrielle Briner's avatar

Ok I am semi persuaded by that luscious gallery.

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emily's avatar

can't believe i was talked out of luvhaus purple mugs... I KNEW I LOVED THEM FOR A REASON! thx for the color analysis + validation 💜

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

noooo </3 that's a punishable crime 'round these parts!!

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Erica Goodwin's avatar

Omg, I have been puzzling over this exact question for weeks since I plan to make a dinnerware set in my ceramics class! Though I'm not sure about purple with my terracotta red dining table... WDYT/any other suggestions? :)

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

I think it could work!!! I immediately think of Chef Rick Martinez interior style and his home that mixes bold color with natural materials, especially terracotta. I've also been swooning over red+purple (see: https://substack.com/@kaylaroolaart/note/c-94421614).

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Danielle Martin's avatar

I’m a hopeless East Fork girly but I’ve been lusting over that Luvhaus purple for a while now! I have a Bombabird candle in a similar glaze that’s just gorgeous

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

Love that! Omg Bombabird!!! She's an OG ceramicist crush of mine (and a pleasure to work with).

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Danielle Martin's avatar

She’s incredible!!

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Lola's avatar

YESSS! You just reopened my purple obsession!

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

Amazing!!!

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Paola's avatar

YESSSSS, IT SHOULD ! (I write before reading the piece because il s the only right answer as a purple advocate myself)

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

Welcome to the purple safe haven <3

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S. Jane Kim's avatar

Wait, I've never considered purple before but I need at least one plate now!! Stunning with salads, tomatoes, egg yolk...

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

A true sleeper hit! Me too...

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serehass's avatar

the purple is sooo good

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Kayla Roolaart's avatar

I'm obsessed

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✨Shaunté Ledger's avatar

As someone who is literally obsessed with purple, this essay is going to cost me a lot of money! Worth it. Add to cart.✨💜🔮🤷🏽‍♀️✨

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