DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Made in Portugal, Matouk’s linen apron sports an adjustable strap and drawstrings for a perfect fit. Wearing Schumacher’s
scarlet Gisele floral, this apron makes everyone look like a good cook!
$125
FARMHOUSE STYLE
Pottery Barn’s Farmstead stoneware exhibits the variations and slight imperfections of hand-thrown ceramics in a matte satin glaze. The pieces are lead free and dishwasher and microwave safe.
Set of two, $88
FRESH BREW
For freshly ground coffee, the Café Grind and Brew coffee maker with built-in conical burr offers a choice of six grinds, ranging from fine to coarse. With a large-capacity water reservoir and WiFi connectivity, your coffee will be ready when you are.
$329
MIX IT UP
You won’t want to put this mixer away! The Caskata x Cuisinart limited edition Arcadia Performance 5.55-quart stand mixer is powerful and pretty. The design was inspired by
Arcadia—a blue and white vine and bloom print found in the archives of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
$300
ON DISPLAY
Portable and perfect for displaying cakes, baked goods or charcuterie boards, the Arla round serving board from Crate & Barrel is handcrafted from sustainable ash wood and topped with an acrylic, shatterproof dome.
$70
ON THE ROCKS
Calling all spirits afficionados—for an elevated cocktail experience at home, Monogram’s Forge ice press creates seamless, clear ice spheres in less than 60 seconds. The crafted, slow-melting spheres add a quick chill to spirits without diluting the flavor.
$1,500
JAPANESE INDUCTION
Japanese cookware brand Vermicular introduced the world’s first cast iron induction cooker to the US. Musui-Kamado was inspired by traditional Japanese kamado stoves. Heat is evenly distributed, and temperature is precision controlled with built-in sensor monitors to retain moisture and nutrients for better flavor.
$670
KNIVES UP
They say a chef is only as good as their knives are sharp. MoMA’s essential knife set ticks the boxes with four different blades—paring, utility, bread and chef’s—and the colorful handles will help you keep them straight.
$129
SWEDISH DESIGN
Made in Sweden, the Otto rug by Pappelina sports a reversible design. Made from BPA-free plastic, the rug is UV- and water-resistant, machine washable and suitable for high-traffic areas, like the kitchen and outdoor spaces.
EAT CAKE
Made from recycled aluminum and finished with a food-safe enamel coating, this pretty blue Maison cake stand from Serena & Lily is ideal for entertaining or gift giving.
$178
LIGHT TO GO
Cordless and portable, the Zafferano x Maison Maison rechargeable lamp provides ambient or task lighting wherever you need it in the kitchen. Customize the fixture with a Maison Maison seagrass woven shade.
Lamp, $169, shade, $68
TOAST TO PERFECTION
Hand built in the UK by skilled craftsmen, each Dualit Classic NewGen toaster features the assembler’s name on the base. Four extra-large slots accommodate buns or bagels, and the toaster is offered in a selection of finishes including white, metallic charcoal, eucalyptus, red, copper and polished, shown here.
$380
WOOD WORKING
Artisan crafted in Massachusetts, the Hudson Grace spalted maple wood bowls are made from a single fallen tree. Heirloom worthy, they can be used for functional or display purposes, available in 11-inch to 21-inch sizes.
Pricing starts at $115
This article appears in the January 2024 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Out of the Box.