After self isolating for the past month or so, I’ve definitely been dreaming of traveling further than the kitchen. (Sigh.)

Never did I imagine that my world would get so small! It makes me want to plan a trip.

One of my earliest vacations was to the Black Hills with my parents, three siblings, and grandparents. We all piled into one car—my youngest sister and I happily squeezed into the very back with the luggage—and we were on our way to a grand adventure!

Of course we loved visiting all of the sites, but buying souvenirs was great fun too. A giant pencil from Mt. Rushmore, a note pad from Wall Drug, any cheap little trinket would do!

At the time I was too young to consider the souvenir plates that were readily available at every stop, however, I’ve since discovered them on Etsy. Even though they’re inexpensively made, they’re a colorful and unique reminder of the places that we’re longing to visit when life returns to normal.

Vintage souvenir plates are typically about 4″ across and can be attractively displayed in a wooden box like the one above, or used as a kitschy set of coasters that your company is sure to appreciate!

I hope that all of us can escape somewhere soon; especially to see our family and friends. Until then, stay safe!

— Debra