Godinger Salt and Pepper Shakers, Artichokes

A doubly smart gift for stylish hosts, the Lucy cake stand from Oleg Cassini is handcrafted with a gently faceted edge and base in twinkling crystal. Flip it over to use the hollow base as a bowl for dips! Hallmarked with the designer's signature.

Bring new elegance to messy snacks with the Eclipse nut bowl and nutcracker. Acacia wood carved into a double bowl--one for unopened nuts, another for discarded shells--makes pecans, chestnuts and walnuts a pleasure to eat. Designed by Wei Young for Nambe's collection of serveware and serving dishes.

Warm, natural colors and a retro feel combine in this modern sauce jug. Large jug shown left. From Denby's dinnerware and dishes collection.

A natural twist on a perennial favorite, this trivet from Portmeirion serveware combines the true-to-life floral motifs and triple-leaf border of Botanic Garden dinnerware with handsome bamboo wood.