If you're hosting a dinner party or having cocktails with friends, there's nothing like a pitcher to save you from running back and forth from the kitchen. Plus, whether you're making large batches of cocktails, or simply serving juice or water, a beautiful pitcher manages to make serving drinks feel stylish. The following 10 vessels will do the job and look great on anyone's table or bar cart. More

Blue and green decor have always made excellent friends. The aqua, teal and seafoam items in this set show how well they get along. Calm and harmonious, this set will dress the dining room with soothing hues. More

As Linda pointed out yesterday, foxes may be the new trend in animals appearing on housewares but there's a whole animal kingdom out there — and they're all trying to make their way into your kitchen. From dinnerware to linens, check out this selection of animals on kitchenware. More

Don't know what to get your friends this holiday? Well, if they drink at all (or even if they don't, but love those Cokes in the old-school bottles), they could probably use one of these bottle openers. I have one, but it seems that whenever I have a hankering for a cold one, I can never find the darn thing. Plus, using one of these beautiful, design-y bottle openers will make popping the top off your favorite beverage that much more satisfying. More

Between holiday parties and special dinners, 'tis the season for drinking wine. Naturally, wine can be drank out of any just about anything (except maybe directly from the bottle) but if you want to start doing things right, there are better options. Over the years Maxwell has been keeping a running list of the best wine glasses and I've come back around this year for another update. Check out our list, and also see what readers have to say, after the jump… More

While pregnant with her first child, Julie Marabelle found herself designing art and accessories for her new baby's room. Since that time she and her husband, Simon Summerscales, launched their own company, Famille Summerbelle, selling Julie's adorable designs on a line of accessories intended for children but smart enough for adults. More

If you're a fan of bottled soda, the green-tinted glass filled with tiny air bubbles might look familiar to you. When those thick glass bottles from Coca-Cola can no longer be recycled and reused, Japanese studio Nendo upcycles them into the modern tableware you see here. More

Whenever possible, I love shopping local, especially with classy, independent artisans. In the Pacific Northwest, we are lucky enough to have some of the most talented designers on the market. I rounded up some of my favorite modern homegoods from the good old P.N. for gift ideas this holiday season (plus, I have to admit I own some of these myself). We'd love to hear about some of your own local favorites! More

Every now and then I stumble upon some interiors that totally get me excited - giving me ideas for how I'd like my home to be one day. Some of them are a bit extreme, but the ideas embedded in them stick and I find myself daydreaming in this direction for weeks. When I saw these pic of Host Restaurant in Copenhagen I fell in love. More

A few weeks ago when we asked design lovers what they wanted this holiday season, there was a recurring theme: chic serving bowls. No wonder — they quickly dress up a dining table, plus they double as décor when not holding dinner. Here are your favorites, with a few of ours for good measure: More