Food Made Fast: Slow Cooker (Williams-Sonoma)

DVF puts her graphic mark on the table. With art-inspired strokes and brilliant colors on iconic Pebblestone and Powerstone shapes, the possibilities for dynamic accessorizing are endless.

By interpreting plant forms in cast metal, Michael Aram presents work which is evocative of a natural environment transformed and redefined. Says the designer, There is a velvety luxury–an almost gothic quality – to representing orchids in blackened nickel. To me, the pieces feel seductive and graceful, yet dark and unexpected.

A perfect starter set. High-quality German stainless steel blades with break-proof, triple-riveted polypropylene handles. Dishwasher safe. Includes a 3" parer, 5" utility knife, 8" chef's knife, 7" santoku, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and a hardwood storage block. Manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

This hand-printed decorative pillow from JR by John Robshaw features a striking geometric pattern in soft clay.