Isak Dinesen famously said: "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." While these nautical-inspired tabletop pieces won't replace a wind-blown afternoon out on the water, they'll recall images of knotted ropes, preppy sailors, and anchors ahoy—something to tie you over until the next time you're seaside. (They're also perfect for a themed party!)

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Nouvelle Old Fashioned Tart Server from styleVISA

• $18
• styleVISA

These colorful acrylic pie servers have an old-fashioned shape, updated with a modern gloss and contemporary colors.

Available in Aubergine, Chocolate, Pearl & Steel Blue. More

Since writing about my inability to use chopsticks and reading all your supportive stories of struggle and triumph, I have re-dedicated myself to mastering this utensil. Practice practice practice, you said. And practice I've done! Two things have made a truly major difference. More