You don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to surprise your sweetie with breakfast in bed, but maybe this sexy Battista tray from Italian design studio Mr. Less and Mrs. More will inspire you to make it a weekly indulgence. More

We recently wrote about kicking the coffee habit, and although I definitely enjoy my cup of joe in the morning, I agree that a lot of what I enjoy is the ritual. On the weekends I look forward to making or seeking out the perfect brew, and during the week, I enjoy nursing it at my desk for much of the morning. Even the cup plays an important part: my favorites are large ones that I can wrap both hands around. More

All over California and Florida, citrus trees laden with oranges, lemons and grapefruits are bursting with color this time of year. Even if you don't live in one of these locales, there's no need to be envious — you can still bring these cheery fruits into your kitchen with these citrus-inspired accessories! More

My heart skipped a beat when I first laid eyes on the stunning porcelain dinnerware collection from Ceramik B., a ceramic concept studio started by Montreal-based ceramicist Basma Osama. The striking, minimalist collection includes porcelain cups, bowls, and plates offered in a limited palette of gray, beige and cream. More

I'm usually partial to very plain dishes and tableware. My favorite plates, for example, are simple matte white disks with no printing or embellishments. So I'm a little surprised to be so attracted to the pretty toile dishes that I'm starting to see here and there on the internets. Especially beautiful is the blue toile bowl from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks, pictured above. More

Not that we need much encouragement to drool over anything made by Heath Ceramics, but this new line of tableware strikes me as particularly breathtaking. A collaboration with Natalie Chanin, this is what happens when you hand a fashion designer known for intricate stitchery and organic design a piece of clay. More

Remember those stunning images of deconstructed recipes from IKEA's Homemade is Best cookbook? Carl Kleiner, the photographer behind those shots, is back for another round: this time with IKEA tableware. More

It's true: white dinnerware is crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile. However, sometimes you just need a little color! Whether you want a cupboard full of splashy solids, or a few patterned pieces to brighten up your otherwise neutral table setting, this colorful dinnerware shopping guide will help you out. More

I don't own any placemats which is a little surprising because I'm always looking for a 'practical' excuse to buy something new for the kitchen. But I've never gotten in the habit of using placemats and find that I really don't miss them. In general, people seem to use placemats either for aesthetic reasons (to pull a look together or to dress up the table) or for practical reasons because a placemat is easier to clean than a whole tablecloth.

Cheerful red and white check has an old-fashioned charm that can brighten up your kitchen. A classic picnic pattern, red and white gingham brings a sense of casual playfulness to any gathering and has long been a favorite for tablecloths and napkins. Gingham also has a nice, simple graphic quality to it that, if used sparingly, has a crisp, somewhat modern feel. Here's a roundup of a few red gingham items for the kitchen and dining room. More