High Tea | To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Crate & Barrel has launched the “50th&Forever” series, a collection of 12 limited-edition teapots created in collaboration with renowned artists. The signed teapots, like February’s colorful design by Yellena James, pictured, are available on the first of every month. $200, crateandbarrel.com/teapots.
Throw in a Towel | Doing dishes never felt so good with Waterworks’ collection of kitchen towels made with richly absorbent, quality linen. The towels are offered in natural shades with chocolate or red stripes that complement any kitchen. $55, Greenwich, 203-869-7766, waterworks.com.
Forbidden Fruit | Designed by Fratelli Campana, Alessis’ Blow Up stainless steel fruit basket makes displaying apples or oranges a work of art. $112, through Lux Bond & Green, Westport, 203-227-1300, lbgreen.com, alessi.com.
Sparkle and Pizzazz | These glittering bottle-stoppers are ideal as a unique hostess gift or a dinner party accessory. They are made of handcrafted glass and hand-polished agate so that no two are alike. Available in six colors, $34, Chateau360, Cos Cob, 877-248-1170, chateau360.com.
Spout of Color | Jonathan Adler teams with Kohler to liven up a fundamental household appliance. The enameled, cast-iron sinks are bold in color and shape and are sure to pop in any kitchen or bathroom. $810, available in four colors, through Best Plumbing, Tile & Stone, Stamford, 203-975-9448, bestplg.com, kohler.com.
Clean Slate | For those who want a change from stainless steel, consider GE’s new appliance finish, Slate. The warm gray, metallic low-gloss finish will complement a wide spectrum of kitchen materials. Built-in dishwasher in Slate finish, $749, through Aitoro, 888-771-2471, aitoro.com, geappliances.com.
Antique Chic | The sleek patina on Corbett Lighting’s Argento fixture is the perfect touch for a classic kitchen. The cast aluminum and antique silver glass pendant is available in three sizes. $621–$951, through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Westport, 203-227-9024, klaffs.com, corbettlighting.com.
Right on Hue | This tangerine KitchenAid Artisan series 5-quart stand mixer doubles as a cooking essential and a vibrant kitchen accent. It features a power hub to connect attachments for various culinary needs and is available in the Catalina collection of colors. $350, shopkitchenaid.com.
Thanks a Latte | Miele’s new CM5200 countertop coffee system is every caffeine junkie’s dream appliance, complete with one-touch dispensing for cappuccinos and lattes. The system also has a hot-water spout for tea/cocoa and cleans automatically. We’re sold! $2,799, through Williams-Sonoma, Westport, 203-221-8667, williams-sonoma.com.
Light Show | Attention, midnight snackers: Deane, Inc.’s new Integrated LED light system illuminates drawers upon opening for an easy view. The lights are seamlessly routed into the cabinet interior or in the bottom of the shelves for a clean finish. Stamford, 203-327-7008, deaneinc.com.
