Take a look at this ceramic set from Vessel, and what do you see: a carafe for wine and eight small glasses, a group of bouquet and bud vases, a utensil container and cups for serving scoops of ice cream? Loads of possibilities and anything goes, however you choose to use them.
Cork and ceramics figure prominently in the MoMA Design Store's new collection called "Destination Portugal," and designer Raquel Castro pulls the two materials together to make a beautifully simple serving set. Whistler includes the creamer and sugar, teapot, and two cups, all of which are sold separately for easy mix and match depending on what you need.
Can the shape of a spoon enhance your enjoyment of a home-cooked meal? Cutlery maestro David Mellor's modern Odeon collection is a classic set of stainless steel pieces, sure to make eating in a simple pleasure worth savoring. Available in the US through Heath Ceramics or via David Mellor Design in the UK.
Target's done a pretty nice job of collaborating with big names to bring unique collections to their superstores, and we're digging the recent Liberty of London treatment given to a range of kitchenware, clothes, and home accessories. The price—and pattern—is right on this set of eight tumblers, just perfect for a near-springtime Pimm's cup or glass of blackcurrent cordial.
These hand-crafted earthenware cups by Chicago-based Susan Dwyer been individually dipped in yellow rubber, giving them a bit of grip and a burst of bright color.
