Say ciao to your favorite barista. Thermador’s built-in fully automatic coffee machine is completely programmable, so it can prepare your espresso, cappuccino or other coffee drink just how you like it. Stainless steel, $2,549, through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, thermador.com.
These vibrant, 100-percent cotton linens are the result of a partnership between Italian textile company Tessitura Toscana Telerie and AltreMani, a Florentine social initiative that allows disadvantaged individuals to paint, sculpt and express their creativity. A portion of proceeds are given back to AltreMani. $22–$24, Vietri, through The Linen Shop, New Canaan, 203-972-0433, the-linen-shop.com, vietri.com.
St. Charles Creative Director Lindsey Schwartz is heading a new initiative called Curated. Schwartz works closely with each client to create a custom art and accessories package for kitchens and other renovated home areas. Curated has already sourced the finest crystal, flatware and china on your behalf. Price upon request, A&D, 212-838-2813, stcharlesofnewyork.com/curated.
Perfect for warming winter days, CTC&G contributor Joanna Pruess’ around-the-world, scaled-down recipes in Soup for Two: Small-Batch Recipes for One, Two or a Few (Countryman Press, 2014) require modest ingredients and simple techniques that yield mouth watering results. $25, countrymanpress.com.
Smeg has introduced an innovative line of retro-style small appliances that sport charming aesthetics and powerful performance, available in an array of colorful hues plus subdued shades like black, chrome and cream (pictured). $120–$450, A&D, 212-265-5378; through Aitoro Appliances, Norwalk, 203-847-2471, aitoro.com, smegusa.com.
Kitchen safety doesn’t have to sacrifice style. Stowed in a sleek stainless steel casing, Boffi’s Minimal series domestic extinguisher achieves security standards while sporting a low profile. $1,269, NYC, 212-431-8282, boffi-soho.com.
French food guru Dorie Greenspan has debuted her latest book, Baking Chez Moi (Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014), exploring French chic desserts in a charmingly uncomplicated mix of contemporary recipes. $40, through Barnes & Noble, Westport, 203-221-7955, Stamford, 203-323-1248, barnesandnoble.com, houghtonmifflinbooks.com.
Sporting the look of vintage metal cookware, Canvas Home’s Tinware spoon rest is made of stoneware, complete with authentic distressed edges and a contrasting blue rim. $10, NYC, 212-372-7706, canvashomestore.com.
Chicly stashed under the counter, TopBrewer features a patented milk foamer and professional-grade aluminum grinder that produces a superb coffee drink by doing the grinding, tamping, infusing, brewing and pouring for you. Through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, topbrewerusa.com.
Kiss cabinet clutter goodbye! Porcelanosa’s plate drawer organizers provide pull-out dish storage crafted from wood and stainless steel. Easily fitted into standard drawer sizes, the system provides compartments for utensils, dishes and storage containers. $671 per unit, Greenwich, 203-698-7618, porcelanosa-usa.com.
