We see quite a lot of pretty aprons these days. There's a cottage industry on Etsy and elsewhere, creating aprons that appeal to the Mad Men-inspired hostess. The cutest aprons I've seen lately come from an unlikely source: A perfume and fragrance company based in San Francisco. More

There are many wonderful posters and other art objects being created and sold to raise money for Japan relief efforts. These hand-pulled block prints by Berkeley artist Rigel Stuhmiller are especially beautiful and 100% of the profits will go to Save the Children to benefit Japan. More

Prettier than plain cloth napkins, these ombre dyed napkins add a lot of style to the table and are a snap to make. More

Has spring arrived at your home yet? Here are five lovely, handmade tea towels to celebrate the coming season. Whether you're already planting your first seeds or waiting for the snow to melt, they are certain to bring a little freshness and cheer to your kitchen! More

The baskets, not the bread. Soft cloth baskets for holding bread have a casual look to them. They keep the focus on the bread inside while still looking charming on the tabletop. Here are a few of my favorites: More

We're heading into Valentine's Day and soon everything will be awash with red and white and pink. We thought we'd give our eyes a rest today and focus on the pretty patterns created from blue and white stripes. Ah, so cool and refreshing! More

We've always felt annoyed by cheesecloth. All those gauzy layers and then the stuff isn't even really reusable. And then we found flour sacks. They're not really thick enough to be dish towels...but they're definitely not cheesecloth. They're perfect. More

We've been focusing a lot on special holiday tablesettings lately. But even during this season, everyday life goes on. Wipe-clean placemats are convenient for daily use, and there are lots of stylish options out there: More

It's usually pretty easy to find things for a cook's holiday stocking. The culinary world is full of little bits of kitchen gadgetry and smartly packaged foodstuffs. But if you're searching for something beyond a clutch of vegetable peelers and Trader Joe's Gift Cards*, then take a look at this roundup of fun and unusual little gifts for the cook.

*not that I wouldn't want these, too! More