i scored

a lovely little bento box from the thrift store yesterday. it is so. much. nicer. than my gross plastic tupperware. there is something more permanent, more personal, more thought-out and just generally more appealing.

and, while i love my simple, black laquered oval container, i was curious to see what other options there are out there.

i love these subtle, muted colors. i saw a dashing young man on the subway carrying one of these. he looked wonderful.
{available here}

i found this panda box. sweet, but way too cutesy.
{entitled 'happy panda snow day' available here}

i think i would barf after a couple of lunches with him...

to carry sauces (which some may claim are the most important part of any meal) i ordered these little puppies:
animal shaped sauce containers of course. fish and piggies. {95 cents for fifteen of these! ahh. available here} if this doesn't brighten up my days at school/work, i don't know what will.