SERVED UP | The Voltaire Server from White House decorator Michael S. Smith is inspired by European design—and perfect for displaying treasured collectibles. $3,980, Baker Greenwich, Greenwich, 203-862-0655, Baker Tribeca, NYC, 212-343-2956, bakerfurniture.com.
BEAUTIFUL BEDDING | John Robshaw took inspiration from Turkey and transformed it into one-of-a-kind bedding in his Pipal Indigo duvets and shams. $85-$545, Fig Linens, Westport, 203-227-8669, ABC Carpet & Home, NYC, 646-602-3287, johnrobshaw.com.
RIDE THE WAVE | Available in five colorways, Eastern Seas fabric from Jim Thompson mimics the movement of waves with a sprinkling of opaque white pigment. It was inspired by a trip to China. To the trade, D&D Building, NYC, 800-262-0336, jimthompsonfabrics.com.
SWEET DREAMS | Savoir Beds’ No. 2 bed is handcrafted in London and found in some of the world’s finest hotels. $18,775, Savoir Beds, NYC, 212-226-3640, savoirbeds.com.
DUCK TALES | Baccarat’s Duck (in clear and mint crystal) from the Zoo Collection adds a touch of whimsy to any room. $695 and $950, Baccarat, Greenwich, 203-618-0900, NYC, 212-826-4100, baccarat.com.
MASTER RUG | Restoration Hardware introduces the Ferr Collection by Ben Soleimani. Available in three different colors and four sizes, they are hand-knotted in Tibetan style. $3,295–$8,295, Restoration Hardware, Greenwich, 203-552-1040, Westport, 203-222-1027, NYC, 212-260-9479, restorationhardware.com.
ROCK SOLID | From the mountains of Europe, Paris Ceramics introduces a new stone, Castile. This very dense limestone can be adapted to indoor and outdoor needs. Starting at $17.95 per sq. ft., exclusive to Paris Ceramics, NYC, 212-644-2782, parisceramicsusa.com.
FRESHLY BREWED | To meet all of your coffee needs, look no further than Miele’s new countertop espresso machine. Making everything from a single cup of coffee to macchiatos, this one has it covered. $2,199, Williams-Sonoma, Westport, 203-221-8667, White Plains, NY, 914-644-8360, mieleusa.com.
BRIGHTER FUTURE | With every purchase of a ceramic lamp from the Petal Pink Collection, Mottega will donate 10 percent to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer organization. $499-$699, available online only, mottega.com.
BOWL OF FUN | Handmade in Japan, these textural bowls from designer Hisatoshi Goshima represent the beauty of nature. $30, MoMA Design & Book Store, NYC, 212-708-9700, momastore.org.
This article appears in the November 2011 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).