Category: Kitchen

Aqua Set of 4 Whitaker Dinner Plates by Paula Deen

Guests may not notice at first, but throughout the meal they will start to see that each piece of dinnerware they are presented with – from their dinner plate topped with a perfectly grilled piece of filet mignon, to the mug they’re sipping coffee out of later in the evening – has a slightly different, delicate raised pattern. The Paula Deen Set of 4 Whitaker Dinner Plates in Aqua provide a cohesive table setting, but makes each place setting special, and is sure to be a talking point of the night. $47 Sale $27.95. Buy here.

Caribbean Le Creuset 4-pc. Stoneware Place Setting

Each piece of Le Creuset 4-pc. Stoneware Place Setting in Caribbean is crafted in the same careful process as all Le Creuset stoneware — with a colorful, durable exterior enamel that matches other stoneware flawlessly while protecting from utensil marks and scratches. Every plate, bowl and mug is designed to complement any collection of stoneware, and is finished with Le Creuset’s signature three-ring accent along the exterior. The 4-piece place setting includes: 12-in. Dinner Plate, 10-in. Salad Plate, 10.5-in. Soup Bowl and 12-oz Mug. $49.95. Buy here.

Bundt Measuring Cups and Spoons

Made to Measure. Share the nostalgic fun of these heritage Bundt Measuring Cups and Spoons with newlyweds, friends and hostesses. All will love the hard-to-find 2/3 and 3/4 cup sizes and the ease with which they stack. Thermoset polyester. Made in the U.S.A. by family-owned Nordic Ware. (Psst! The turquoise color is exclusive to Smithsonian customers and available nowhere else.) Set includes 6 cups (1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and 1 cup sizes), 7″l.; and 5 spoons (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon), 4.875″l. $24. Buy here.

Denby Dine Turquoise 4-pc. Dinnerware Set

For dinner parties or family meals, this Denby Dine Turquoise 4-pc. Dinnerware Set makes a perfect addition. Cream interiors are contrasted beautifully by turquoise exteriors and rims for a standout look you’re sure to love. Durable ceramic construction ensures lasting quality. Set includes: 10.5-in. dinner plate, 8.9-in. salad plate, 6-in. cereal bowl & 13.5-oz mug. Dishwasher & microwave safe. $60. Buy here.

A Swan-derful Life Apron

Quickly greet your dinner party guests wearing the pink-masked swans that sail across this sky-blue A Swan-derful Life Apron before getting your hands dirty again. A haltered V-neckline’s tie bows just above that of this covering’s black waistband – both adjusted to a perfectly snug fit – and two oversized pockets are an excellent place for that extra dish towel as well as the kitchen timer you always seem to misplace. $39.99. Buy here.

Dartington Crystal H2O Liter Serving Pitcher

Create a focal point for your table with this beautiful blue Dartington Crystal H2O Liter Serving Pitcher and make the water you’re serving look even more clear and refreshing. This hand-made glassware is equally suited for other drinks as well, such as ice tea and lemonade. Mouth-blown and finished with a hand-applied stamp, this timeless serving pitcher is authentic and uniquely crafted to Dartington standards. Measures 9.8″ with a 2.1-quart capacity. $75. Buy here.