I was photographing a friend's kitchen when I realized the produce basket looked spectacular against her bright lime green walls. I had been under the impression that white plates made food look its best, but now I'm tempted to add a pop of yellow-green for a natural complement to a rainbow of edible delights. Here are 10 cheery chartreuse finds to create the look on your table. More

In an era where there is an app for just about everything, it can be refreshing to see designers come out with low tech solutions for everyday problems. From a storage container that measures out the perfect amount of dry ingredients when poured, to a clever solution for olive pits, these objects are simply but brilliantly designed.

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Finnish design company Iittala, which got its start making chemist's bottles in the 1880s, has endured thanks to their expertly made, simply elegant, beautifully useful glass products.

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On a quiet street in Paris, steps from the bustling core of the Marais, Les Touristes invites you in to wander for a while among a multitude of colors and patterns inspired by far away lands. More

Items dipped in gold appear as though they were touched by King Midas himself, transforming materials like glass, wood and paper into something much more opulent. Check below the link for a few great products and DIY's. More

I like neon best the way I like any bold color: used as an accent, tempered by white or neutrals, and utilized in fresh and unexpected ways. More

Specialty: Products by art and design students
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range to ($$$) High-End

Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More

Specialty: Home store totally focused on fun and quirky items
Price Range: ($) Budget to ($$$) High-End

It's hard to classify Judy Maxwell Home. It's kind of a gift shop but it's also a house of curiosities. It's an art gallery where you can also pick up a lifesize talking Power Ranger. Oh, and you might run into owner Joan Cusack, too. More

The staff at Southern Living Magazine have partnered with Ballard Designs to create what they deem "instant heirlooms." Check out some of the pieces from this new tabletop collection after the jump… More

Arrhenius Melamine Plates
• $12 each
• Huset

I have a stack of melamine plates at home for my son, but they're nowhere as cute as these by Swedish designer Arrhenius. I love that these are playful and bright, but not sappy. 9 to choose from.