Dollar Tree Lemon Plates Table Setting

I remember seeing these lemon plates online last year on Youtube haul videos. I seacrhed all over, and I was only able to find the bowls and mugs to purchase. I just love the yellow and green color combination! I am not sure why, but I, and many other people seem to really be fans of this design. I have never particularly loved lemons before, but something about these plates I find beautiful.

I was very happy when I saw the lemon plates were going to be available again this year. This time I was able to pucchase a set of four dinner, and salad places. I just checked on the Dollar Tree website, and was sad to see it appears they are already out of stock again. Hopefully they will be back again next year for anyone that wanted them and missed out.

All of the crystal, and the glass butterdish were purchased at thrift stores. I like usinig clear glass and crystal pieces because they all go very well with each other, and pretty much any other dishes you will use.

The big, beautiful roses were ourchased from Walmart for $2 each. The yare also available in red. I love how large and realistic they are. The crystal vase was also only $2 at a thrift store. I thought the little hearts on it were a pretty, romantic touch.

The gold candleholder is one of two I found at Habitat for Humanity. Here, I placed one of my lemon bowls on top of it and am using it as a fruit bowl for decor.

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