BEtter bedding | This bright, high-contrast bedding from Pine Cone Hill will surely wake you up. And since it’s made of 100 percent cotton, it also provides the comfort you want. $55-$288, available through Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314, pineconehill.com.
Hide away | The fabric-covered Floret foldable wastebasket by John Robshaw can be packed flat for storage, but it easily opens out into a sturdy bin. Available in two sizes, as well as in a variety of patterns and colors. $50-$60, Fig Linens, Westport, 203-227-8669, johnrobshaw.com.
hold tight | Thoughtfully designed so that a couple can hold hands in cold weather, Twittens are cozy, two-person mittens handcrafted in an array of colors and patterns. $44, thetwitten.com.
paint with appeal | Here are three of our favorite oranges available from Benjamin Moore this year (clockwise from top): Rumba Orange, Festive Orange and Tangerine Melt. Starting price per gallon $36.99, Benjamin Moore, available at Ring’s End, benjaminmoore.com.
PILLOW TALK | We love it in orange, but the Kyle Bunting monogram pillow, custom-made in cowhide, can be produced in more than 70 colors and in any size. Price upon request, 512-264-1148, kylebunting.com.
STUDY BUDDY | With Lucite and polished nickel accents and a vibrant orange top, you’ll never fall asleep while working at Jonathan Adler’s Channing Desk. Available at the newly opened store on the Avenue in Greenwich. $1,750, Greenwich, 203-622-1676, jonathanadler.com.
SUGAR HIGH | Inspired by the sweetest confections, this Candy Shop Stripe shower curtain by kate spade new york showcases crisp stripes and bright feminine hues for a playful look that’s a treat in any bathroom. $39.99, bedbathandbeyond.com.
SUNNY DAY | Made with terry toweling and silk, the Hermès Egerie hat will keep the sun out of your eyes while still staying bright. $720, available at Hermès stores nationwide, 800-441-4488, hermes.com.
take a shine | Freshen up your table and accessories with these high-gloss lacquered boxes in orange with white trim from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. $85-135, Greenwich, 203-661-4480, mgbwhome.com.
This article appears in the February 2012 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).