Tea on a lily pad

I spotted this in a shop today and couldn't resist. The stainless steel basket stores looseleaf tea and is securely sealed at the top with the green silicone lid. Dunk it in a mug of hot water and you'll end up with tea in a few minutes! And when you are ready to drink, pull out the infuser, flip it upside down, and invert the silicone into a little plate that catches excess water. Now that's a brilliant idea!

Basket infuser from Copco

Family business

I came across these wood and recycled plastic implements today and think they are the bee's knees! With names like Gaby Green (cheese grater) and Sud Green (dish brush), this stylish family would take over my kitchen if I invited them over!

The Green Family from Boston Warehouse

There's a bird in my omelette!

Who wouldn't want to spend more time in the kitchen with these adorable whisks? They are made with stainless steel and silicone and add a splash of fun to everything!

Animal whisks by Ding3000

Take me out

Lately I have become concerned with not only the environmental impact of using the disposable chopsticks that come with Asian take out food, whether they are for pho or sushi, but also with the cleanliness of the mass production process. So when I spotted red cutlery with heart-shaped ends, I knew they were keepers and snagged them right away!

Heart cutlery by Daiso

Oh ship!

Parties usually require ice, but why rely on the generic bagged cubes when you can use fun conversation starters? The silicone tray also does double duty and can be used to make little ship and iceberg jellos!

Gin & Titonic by Fred Home