堀宏治のKOJI HORI
トーストプレートTOAST PLATE

これほどまでに暑い日が続くと、大好きな喫茶店に行くのも少し億劫になってしまうことが増えました。With days this hot continuing, even going out to my favorite café can sometimes feel like a bit of an effort.
だからこそ、おうちで過ごす時間を少しでも心地よくできるものに惹かれます。That is exactly why I find myself drawn to things that make time spent at home a little more comfortable.

〈堀宏治〉さんの「トーストプレート」を選んだ一番の理由は、ぽこぽことした表面の表情。What first caught my eye about Koji Hori’s TOAST PLATE was its gently textured surface.
木目と相まって一枚一枚表情が違い、つい手に取りたくなる可愛らしさがあります。Combined with the natural grain of the wood, each piece has its own unique character, giving it a charm that makes you want to reach for it again and again.
もともと木のアイテムが好きで、食卓にひとつあるだけでも空気が柔らかくなるような、そんな温もりを感じられるところもお気に入りです。I have always loved wooden objects, and I especially like the warmth they bring to the table, softening the atmosphere simply by being there.

名前の通り、朝はトーストをのせて朝ごはんを楽しむのはもちろん、休日には焼き菓子やフルーツを並べて、おうちでゆっくりカフェタイムを過ごしたくなる一枚。As the name suggests, it is perfect for serving toast at breakfast, but on weekends I also like the idea of arranging baked sweets or fruit on it and enjoying a slow café-style break at home.
お気に入りのおやつを持ち寄って友人と楽しむ、ちょっとしたお菓子パーティーにもぴったりだと思います。It would also be perfect for a casual gathering with friends, each bringing a favorite snack to share.

木の器と聞くとお手入れが大変そうな印象もありますが、普段はスポンジで洗ってしっかり乾かすだけ。面倒くさがりな私でも気負わず使えるところも嬉しいポイントです。Wooden tableware can sometimes seem difficult to care for, but this plate only needs to be washed gently with a sponge and dried thoroughly.Even for someone like me who prefers to keep things simple, it is easy to use without much thought.
天然木は使い込むほどに風合いが増していくので、毎日の暮らしの中で少しずつ育てていく楽しみもあります。Natural wood also develops more character with time, making it something you can enjoy watching evolve through everyday use.

暑くて家で過ごす時間が増えがちな今だからこそ、お気に入りの器ひとつで、何気ない時間が少し特別になる。At a time when the heat makes us spend more time at home, a favorite piece of tableware can make an ordinary moment feel just a little more special.
そんな小さな楽しみを届けてくれるアイテム。This is the kind of item that brings that small pleasure into daily life.

何をのせても自然と様になるので、「今日はこれをのせて使おう」と、ついつい手が伸びてしまう毎日に欠かせない一枚です。Whatever you place on it seems to look naturally at home, making it the kind of plate you instinctively reach for while thinking, “What should I serve on it today?”
A piece that quickly becomes indispensable in everyday life.

Selector: Oishi