Nambé Handled Tray, 11 x 21

In the Earth series, Bertil Vallien has created four different globes, each with its own characteristic houses and message. Their names-My Garden, Home, Winter Garden and Lonely House-tell a bit about the history of each globe and Vallien's ideas behind the series. Each globe is hand-made with great care, and makes a perfect, very personal gift.

Edme low center bowl by Wedgwood. Wedgwood marks the 100th anniversary of its classic Edme collection with a refreshing update of its timeless pattern. A new antique white glaze enhances the elegant colannade embossment and laurel motif accent pieces. Sophisticated shapes and generously sized pieces make this pattern ideal for today's lifestyle.

6-3/4-inch bread and butter plate

Crafted of strong and durable vitrified porcelain from Luxembourg and Germany

Creamy white with small, colorful flowers and thin, red band on sculpted edges

Safe for dishwasher and microwave

Pattern is more than 25-years old

Press measures 6.75 inches/17cm by 4 inches/10cm

Made of cast-iron, with stay-cool wooden handle, needs to be seasoned before use

Presses frying bacon flat to prevent curling

Use also for flattening burgers, grilled sandwiches, quesadillas

Hand wash, rinse thoroughly and dry with a paper towel - never soaked cast iron