Everyone has been talking about Sarah Jessica Parker's $15 Ikea lamp since she posted a picture of her countertop on Instagram, but where is the hype around her Butter Bell Crock by L Tremain?
The chic turquoise cylinder featured in the same photo of her kitchen is the original butter bell, modeled after the traditional French beurrier. It's been around for over 25 years (so you know it's good) and is designed to keep butter fresh for weeks without refrigeration using a system of room temperature water and an airtight seal. Its matte ceramic look feels both retro and contemporary.
Better yet, in comparison with a traditional butter dish, the bell's compact size helps make more counter space in a small kitchen faster than you can say, 'Big is moving to Paris.'
Style your countertops just like Sarah Jessica Parker with the original butter crock. It's made of a high-grade ceramic mixture free from lead and cadmium and is backed by a 2 year warranty. It says 'butter' in English on one side, and 'Beurre' in French on the other.
Ceramicist Charlotte Manser says that her French butter crocks are her best seller and explains their timeless appeal: they are ultra-chic and versatile.
On what makes them the best butter dishes, she states: 'The French design of storing butter not only functions perfectly for keeping your butter cool and spreadable, but the stylish designs fit into any kitchen. Whether cottagecore is your vibe or the heart of your house is inspired by scandi minimalism, a butter crock is a must-have addition to your countertop.
Furthermore, butter dishes like Sarah Jessica Parker's are sustainable and a major hack for organizing kitchen countertops.
'We are obsessed with these because not only do they look beautiful and take up less space than a standard block butter dish, they promote an eco-conscious lifestyle, with less plastic tubs to store your butter,' says Charlotte.
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If you are interested in testing if the butter crock lifestyle is right for you, this Husfunov vessel is the perfect place to start. Its stylish minimalist design provides a similar look to the original for a third of the price.
With a capacity for 6.5 oz of butter, this is all you need if you have a small kitchen. The natural wood knob adds some farmhouse chic to your kitchen collection. It would also make a lovely gift for new homeowners.
For an even more sophisticated look, try this marble butter crock. It would be the perfect complement to light colored countertops as an easy way of adding some boldness.
So, how do they work? Just add water... and butter. To use one of these crocks, simply add 1/3 cup of cool water to the base of the crock. Then, pack the bell-shaped lid full of softened butter. Place the bell in the water and voila! An airtight seal protects and preserves your butter, and your kitchen countertop looks so cute.
And just like that... your countertops are clear and your butter is the chicest part of your kitchen.
