I defy you to look at this darling teapot and not say, awwww. Can’t do it, right? From the whimsical mind of Argentinean artist, Lola Goldstein comes (quite possibly) the cutest teapot ever made. Hand glazed and hand painted by the artist herself, each earthenware clay teapot is as unique as its cozy; not your grandmother’s frumpy cover, every Goldstein piece comes complete with either a hand-knit hat or scarf to keep the teapot warm. Imaginative dual spouts make tea for two a breeze, but tea for one is just as easy. If you like your tea with two lumps of sugar and an extra dose of adorable, consider adding this too-cute teapot to your collection.
Dishes
Show off your sentimental side with these gorgeous green Jadeite Depression-Glass knock-offs. The nesting bowl set offered by The Vermont Country store may not be as old as your Grandma’s lovingly maintained dishes but they’re 100% authentic since they’re cast from the original 1940′s era molds. They’ll be new to you for now, but in a few decades you’ll have seasoned your very own antique culinary hand-me-down. Whatever you do though don’t throw them in that modern dishwasher contraption you rely on so much for peace and sanity or they’ll never be able to fulfill their family destiny. These pretty pieces are hand-wash only.
Ninjas are awesome! So is properly seasoned food. Bring these dudes to your table and you’ll have the best of both worlds. This Ninja Salt and Pepper shaker set comes with two ceramic warriors ready to serve. With coordinating black and white sashes, a miniature throwing star and sword, these fearsome assassins are really very cute. A word of caution: while these kitchen ninjas won’t kill you in your sleep, a too-heavy hand with the pepper might give you heartburn. Proceed with dietary vigilance.
One of the great lesser known things to do while visiting Boston is to take a trip to the Samuel Adams Brewery for a tour of their facility. Upon finishing the tour (and subsequent beer tasting) you are ushered into the gift shop for an opportunity to buy a set of Samuel Adams Boston Lager Glasses. Now even if you can’t make it to Boston any time soon you can have a set of these for your home thanks to the internet. Specially engineered to elevate the craft beer drinking experience,” the Boston Lager glasses are meant to be paired with Sam Adams’ Boston Lager, but can be enjoyed with any great beer, making it the perfect gift for the beer nut in your family.
It’s official. I’m completely obsessed with this whole writable dish fad. Let’s face it. I’ve never been very good at remembering what wine charm someone placed on my glass. I tend to end up wondering, “Now…was I a sea horse or a cupcake?” But you really can’t make a mistake when your name is scrawled across the front of your tumbler in neon chalk. Unless of course you’ve been imbibing a bit too much? In that case I don’t think the Chalk Note Glassware is going to help at all. Might I suggest three Tylenol and a bottle of ginger-ale?
I love to keep a funky and unique mug at my office desk and this Swarovski Crystal studded cup is simply the perfect piece of porcelain for the job. Not only does bringing your own drinkware to work allow you to be green it also cuts down on any accidental co-worker coffee consumptions. Besides, Beyonce has been telling us all year to “Put a Ring On it” so if you can’t get your significant other to splurge on a Tiffany’s purchase you can at least have a little sparkle while you charge up for that 8:30 AM meeting. Plus it comes in silver or gold!
This Cast Iron Pumpkin Baker might cause your dinner companions to burst into spontaneous applause as you bring whatever steaming and hearty concoction you whip up into their hungry midsts. Staub has created the ultimate accessory in Fall appropriate baking-ware. Soups, stews, and cheese topped casseroles will all look that much more appealing when spooned out from this brightly colored pot. PS: If you purchase this product from Stonewall Kitchen they’ll even throw in a free Butternut Squash Risotto Mix to get you started.
When the spirit strikes you (no pun intended) then you simply can’t find a more worldly way to celebrate than with this set of six hand-blown glasses. No matter how you say it: salud, kampai, à votre santé, le’chaim, prost, or cheers — they all undoubtedly signify the beginning of some very good times. You’ll be extra grateful the morning after too as these lovely little darlings are dishwasher safe.
This tiny pewter gem from the always whimsical Anthropologie catalog will bring out the inner royal in everyone it comes in contact with. So stock up on your collection of rare salts and spice up your dinner party with the gorgeous addition of the Monarch’s Salt Cellar. Even though we regrettably weren’t born a princess that doesn’t mean we still don’t want to own a crown of our own. Plus this one is a bit more functional than the stuffy ones that are sported at coronations and state dinners.
I love color. I know a lot of people believe the less is best adage and that food should be presented on stark white plates but don’t you think the appetizers you worked so hard on deserve a little pizazz? Even pigs in a blanket will look simply smashing framed by this bold canvass. So strut your stuff! All of your guests will be dying to know where you picked up this gorgeous Peacock Platter.
