Designed by Marcus Vagnby, this mortar and pestle set proves that exhibiting disparate materials together can yield an elegant piece of design that merits more value than it seems — unlike some object made of, say, platinum, diamonds and human teeth. The design of the stainless steel pestle is inspired by the cow horn as used by the Vikings. The beechwood mortar has a non-slip rubberized base to make sure it stays in place and doesn't scratch the kitchen countertop.

Mortar: 4.13"w x 4.13"l x 3.5"h; tapering to 3.5"w x 3.5"l (base).
Pestle: 8.6"l.

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From the Déjà-Vu Collection designed by Naoto Fukasawa in 2007 for Magais, the table above is the large rounded rectangle one with a MDF tabletop in veneered oak and legs in extruded polished aluminum. I chose to feature this one out of the entire collection because it's on sale. Simple and modern, it makes a great dining table.

47"w x 79"l x 29"h.

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Thanks to Shady Maple Farm, you can now enjoy a genuine Dutch stroopwafel without having to go to Holland. Instead of conventional caramel, Shady Maple Farm stroopwafels have a filling made using their own organic maple sugar and organic honey. They are simply heavenly.

8 in each package.

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Designed in 2004 by Tine Broksø and Karen Kjældgård-Larsen of Claydies, Grass vases are shaped as blades of grass with vessels for water and small flowers. Each vase is hand modeled and fired with a green stoneware glaze.

Small: 1 tube; 4.5"h. [ get it here ]
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Picture yourself sitting on a ginormous marshmallow. Yes, that's how comfortable the Little Conco Chair is. It has a foam cast with a metal tubular frame with either an aluminum polished disc base or a 4-legged option (as shown above). Designed by Michiel van der Kley in 2006 and made by Artifort. Available upholstered in your choice of fabric or leather in a wide range of colors.

21.2"w x 24.8"d x 29.9"h.

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Mrs. Meyer's Stainless Steel Spray cleans stainless steel appliances, countertops and sinks like magic. It is "the first-ever stainless steel spray completely free of petroleum distillates." It is highly concentrated, so one bottle will go a long way. Available in two refreshing scents: lavender and lemon verbena.

15.7oz.

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Made from reinforced polypropylene, the Urban Chair from IKEA is a cheaper and slightly similar version of the Air-Chair designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999 for Magis. Like the Air-Chair, the Urban Chair is also stackable to save space and has a hole in the seat to drain water off — so it can be used outdoors. Available in green (as shown above), red (it's more of a dark orange color) and white.

20.5"w x 20.125"l x 31.875"h.

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When it comes to cupcakes, bigger is indeed better. This "giant cupcake cake pan is crafted of durable cast aluminum with premium nonstick interior for quick release and easy cleanup; heat-reflective exterior ensures even browning. Oven safe up to 450°F." It's easy to assemble top and bottom cake halves — a thin layer of icing will do the trick.

15.5"w x 8.25"l x 3.75"h

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Chalmers Chocolate's all-natural dark chocolate ganache is so yummy that it can be addictive!

8.25oz.

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Designed by Rémi Jomard, Juan Lozano & Hannelore Meyer-Gallay for Lexon, "this compact espresso set includes six glossy porcelain espresso cups with saucers that can also be used as lids, a serving tray, and six chrome-finish spoons." Available in glossy white (as shown above) or glossy black finish.

Tray: 5.25"w x 7.5"l.
Cup: 2"h x 2"dia. Holds 2oz.
Spoon: 2.25"l.

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As soon as I saw this sleek kitchen scale designed by Stefano Giovannoni, I thought of my childhood — around the age of seven — obsession with extra large calculators; I didn't need a calculator with a big display and big keys, but I wanted one more than I wanted to go to Disneyland. Honestly I don't think kitchen scales are necessary at all, but this Alessi one would be a lovely addition to any cook's collection. Made of 18/10 stainless steel and thermoplastic resin. The display is LCD with backlight.

8.25"w x 9.25"l x 2"h.

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The fourth cookbook by Giada — I think it's safe to say that every fan of Ms. De Laurentiis' is on a first-name basis with her — will be released in two months and is now available for pre-order. It's a must-have not only because there are 100 new Giada recipes in the book, but also because "for the first time, she includes a full section of dishes that the little ones will love making as much as they love eating (like mini chicken meatballs)."

240 pages.

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