Mela-what?

Melamine is everywhere lately! No, it's not the latest trend in the fashion industry, but it is the latest trend in housewares. What exactly is melamine? Basically, melamine is a durable, lightweight and shatterproof plastic material that was popular in the 60's and is making a huge comeback today. My absolute favorite melamine collection right now is the line of plates, platters and servers designed by Jackie Shapiro of French Bull. I'm a sucker for anything with loud, vibrant colors and big floral patterns, and Jackie's line has a whole lot of bold, graphic patterns going on. French Bull is sold on-line at Orange Lola.