Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale Is Full of Little Luxuries You’ll Love, Starting at $20

If you don't yet own a Dutch oven (what are you waiting for?), then now is the time to buy. This 4-quart cocotte from Staub can function as a slow cooker, bread baker, casserole dish, and so much more. The tempered glass lid fits securely on top and lets you peek in to see how your meal is coming along, while the cast iron base ensures food cooks evenly. And it's over 50 percent off right now!

This shiny stainless steel tea kettle is guaranteed to look great displayed on any cooktop. (It's compatible with gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction, after all.) Keep an ear out for the whistle to signal when your water has reached a rolling boil, then steep your tea and warm yourself up from the inside out.

This wintry apron and potholder set is exactly what you need this season. Adorned with fir trees and stripes, respectively, they will have you cooking and baking in style while protecting your clothing and skin from becoming collateral damage from kitchen disasters.

If you're in the market for a new knife set, we cannot recommend J.A. Henckels enough. Each exquisite knife is forged from one single piece of steel and includes an ergonomically curved handle. This set includes the wooden block along with seven pieces of precision cutlery, including a paring knife, serrated knife, chef's knife, kitchen shears, and more.

We love indoor gardens because you can enjoy fresh herbs year-round and instantly brighten up any dish. This self-watering system doesn't take up too much room and can hold up to a month's worth of water so you don't have to worry about forgetting. An LED lamp arm provides ample light to your plants even when it's gray outside. And, the kit comes with basil, tomato, and lettuce starter pods so you can get growing as soon as possible!

Warm, delicious comfort food is a staple of the winter season, so now would be the perfect time to invest in a cooker that will allow you to make all of your fave soups, sides, and tender meats in slow-cooked perfection. All-Clad products are always quality picks, and this smart slow cooker with a copper finish is the pick-me-up your kitchen has been craving.

From cooking eggs to searing meat, a nonstick skillet is one of the most important workhorses in the kitchen. This 8.5-inch ProBond pan from Hestan features a five-layer surface that's made from a combination of PFOA-free nonstick coating with diamond particles and titanium plasma technology. Translation: This baby is up to any task you throw at it.

Le Creuset for this price? Impossible! And yet, Nordstrom has done it. This very adorable enameled cast iron Dutch oven is eight ounces, making it perfect for individual baked desserts, omelets, or even for use as an ice cream bowl. The glossy enamel finish in the deep blue Indigo colorway will look stunning on your table during a special dinner or just as part of a weeknight meal.

These stylish stoneware mugs are the perfect minimalist touch you need in your kitchen. And believe it or not, you can get an entire set of four for just $22.50! We love Leeway, an online dinnerware retailer that sells affordable sets for your kitchen, ideal for feeling fancy without the high price tag. These mugs are durable and long-lasting, perfect for everyday use and bringing out when you have company over.

Combine your love for gardening with your appreciation of a good craft cocktail with this garden mixology kit. It includes a passive hydroponic grow kit, along with organic rosemary seeds, a glass infusion flask with a metal lid and precision pour spout, a food-grade beech wood citrus reamer, and a food-grade stainless steel jigger so that you can grow your own herbs and infuse them into your favorite spirits.