Satisfaction with food also depends on the conditions in which it is consumed. Charles Spence, a professor of psychology at Oxford University, writes about it in the book Gastrophysics: The New Science of Eating. According to him, the size and the shape of the dishes we eat on also affect the pleasure we get from our food.

We at Bright Side understand that creative dishware will not only brighten up a meal, but it can also make your day. Just look at this selection we’ve put together for you.

“Found this jar to put your coffee grounds in. Love it. Bought it. Has a fake little electrical cord too.”

© Mary Ruggeri / facebook

The best mug for morning coffee

© SINDstudio / etsy

A noodle bowl with chopstick holders. His name is Udon.

© mystic00l / reddit

This mug seems to be created specifically for cocoa with marshmallows.

© ClaudiaLeia / reddit

It seems like someone may have put too much salt in there.

© HannahTurnerShop / etsy

There’s no such thing as extra Totoro.

© kittychow420 / reddit

“I really regret not buying this.”

© amberannnicole / reddit

Berries are tastier from a bowl in the form of a hippo tummy.

© lorecki / reddit

Cute little ghosts for salt and pepper

© BarruntandoCeramics / etsy

A dish with an octopus for extraordinary personalities

© SPMorganStudio / reddit

It’d be nice to pour green tea into this bowl and enjoy the scenery.

© Halfearcat / etsy

A plate in the shape of a corgi’s butt. Isn’t it sweet?

© Peacebandit / reddit

Salt and pepper shakers. Has this couple had a fight or are we just seeing things?

© PosyMarket / etsy

Is this cup was made for unwanted guests?

© creaturecups / etsy

Bunnies at the edge of the bowl will make sure everything has been eaten.

© TramaiCeramics / etsy

Helpful kitchen bears: a napkin holder, a sugar bowl and a creamer, salt and pepper shakers

© Anaforia / etsy

Don’t you also want to pet the kitten with your finger?

© misunrie / etsy

Is this from a fantasy lover’s kitchen cabinet?

© FaienceFigurines / etsy

“I was amused to see these cups next to each other.”

© insertnamehere02 / reddit

Only a fur seal could be cuter than a cat.

© BarruntandoCeramics / etsy

Their temperament runs in their family.

© ToTheBonePottery / etsy

“Kowalski, report the situation!”

© KHT5 / reddit

Do you have any unusual dishware?