Gold Mini Cupcake Stand from A Fabulous Fete

• $10
• A Fabulous Fete

A sweet little stand for just one or two treats — an inexpensive prop to keep in the back of the cupboard for an impromptu birthday surprise.

4 inches tall. Made to order.
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Artisan Ruffled Pie Dish from Emile Henry

• $44
• Williams-Sonoma

I truly love Emile Henry's handsome ceramic dishes and cookware, and this pie plate, an exclusive to Williams-Sonoma, is my favorite of their pieces. It's just so fancy, so special. It will make a dish of chicken and biscuits look like a million bucks.

Microwave, oven, dishwasher, freezer and broiler safe. Color options: Caramel, Pometerra, Nougat, and Green (a new color).
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Kitchen Timer from MUJI

• $19.95
• MUJI USA

There are fancier timers out there. There are timers that do more — sure. I've used them. But I return to this one again and again over the handful of other timers in my kitchen. The buttons are big, the numbers are huge. The beeper is loud. The magnet is strong. All the things I want in a good timer. And the battery lasts a long, long time.
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Red Maple Wood Turned Scoop from Tony Mumm

• $10
• Tony Mumm

The objects in my kitchen that give me the most pleasure all happen to be made out of smooth, silky wood. I love handmade wood objects, often one of a kind — things that grow to fit your hand. This scoop is a simple thing, but beautifully made by a South Carolina craftsman, and I would enjoy scooping flour or oats with it every day.

6 inches long.
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Candied Orange Peel from King Arthur Flour

• $11.95 for 8 ounces
• King Arthur Flour: The Baker's Catalogue

If you are a fan of fruitcake (I am!) and other baked goods with citrus peel but object to the syrupy, chemical-tasting candied fruit sold at Christmastime, then try this far superior candied peel instead. It's less sweet, and it tastes strong and bright, as citrus peel should.

Unsulphured. Imported from Europe.
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Jelly Shot Test Kitchen by Michelle Palm

• $9.67
• Amazon

Michelle of Jelly Shot Test Kitchen takes her classic cocktails and recreates them in jelly shots. Her clever interpretations of classic drinks like the Aviation, Mojito, and the Gimlet go way beyond Jell-O shots; they're beautifully photographed and just about foolproof. More

Marshmallow Twig Roaster from Terrain

• $15
• Terrain

Bonfire season is just around the corner, and while you could roast your marshmallows on any old twig, why not take it up a notch this year? This wood and steel marshmallow roaster can roast at least 10 hot dogs or marshmallows at a time, and you'll look extra-stylish too.

Made of steel and wood. 40”H, 8”W. More

Acacia Wall Shelves from Viva Terra

• $85
• Viva Terra

We recently featured a question from a reader looking for floating shelves for the kitchen, and then we stumbled across this handsome pair from Viva Terra. These don't hold a lot of weight, but they are adequate for a few pretty bowls, pictures, and kitchen accessories.

29.5"L x 6"D x 1"H. Holds 11 pounds. More

Helvetica Tea Towel from Blink Designs

• $24 AU
• Blink Designs

A classic tea towel for a classic font, and probably a pretty great gift or any design-savvy friends.

50mm x 70mm. Black, Granny smith green or bright pink. More

3-Tier Stackable Cooling Rack from World Market

• $9.99
• World Market

Tiered cooling racks are a great space-saver in small kitchens; you can cool a whole batch of cookies without taking over the living room floor. I also think that World Market is one of the best sources for inexpensive, solid kitchen accessories and tableware, and this rack is a good example.

Made of chrome-plated wire. More