Philadelphia - January 21, 2008

Fashion Plate

Pearl Bell Custom Tableware

That Grandma! What a crazy old broad.

Lucky you to inherit her off-beat sense of humor and classic china. Still. It might be time to retire those chipped teacups and mismatched plates to “table accent” status.

Especially when you could be eating off locally made Pearl Bell tableware.

The modern line of dishes and mugs painted with faces of women are as endearing as the individuals who inspire them. If you want custom plates, send Bell a picture (of best friend, mom, pet), pick the colors and patterns, and voila! She’ll paint a masterpiece in her signature style — quirky, bold, beautiful.

Definitely welcome at the table.

And worth handing down.

Available at Topstitch, 311 Market Street, second floor (215-238-8877); online at pearlbell.net.