Fred & Friends is a human company—a fact that’s reflected in a collection of home accents with playful, unexpected personalities. From its Rhode Island HQ, the company collaborates with designers across the globe to ensure a continually fresh perspective on everyday items. Designed to emulate the classic Russian matryoshka doll, the Store*M’s include three plastic storage boxes that easily nest into one another when not in use.
This rugged Bottle Opener is a fine example of simple genius. It consists of a single piece of beech, a bent nail, and two magnets (one for securing the opener to the fridge and one for capturing the cap). This uncomplicated utilitarian tool, designed by Brendan Ravenhill for Are-aware, is an indispensable addition to your drinking arsenal. After all, you don’t need to be fooling around with fancy gadgets after a few cold ones.
The expertly made tabletop creations from Sagaform blend quintessential Scandinavian style with practical innovation. Designed by Helene Tiedemann, this Cheese Dome is made of hand-blown glass and has an oak base. Use it for appetizers at your next get-together or on its own as a sculptural tabletop accessory.
Inspire frosty fun in the kitchen all year ’round with this family-friendly gift set. Zoku’s innovative cup makes slushies or milkshakes in minutes, right on the countertop. Just place the inner core in the freezer for at least 8 hours, then pour in your liquid and stir—the beverage freezes right before your eyes. When it comes to cool options, possibilities include everything from fruit smoothies, slushy chocolate milk and root beer floats to iced coffee drinks and cocktails. For inspiration, we’ve included Zoku’s own Art of Slush book.
Your sink deck stays neat and organized with this stainless-steel rack on the job. The slim profile fits in the tightest spaces and won’t take up valuable room on the countertop. Defined areas keep supplies separated, and a perforated base catches drips from sponges and brushes.
Take the challenge out of lifting a whole turkey to and from the roasting pan—this sturdy tool makes it a snap to maneuver the bird with one-handed ease. The stainless-steel lifter also helps you baste the turkey from all angles to ensure tender, juicy meat. And because it does all the lifting for you, it keeps your hands free of turkey juices.
This handheld julienne slicer makes it easy to create perfect julienne strips for salads or garnishes. Use the food holder to slide your vegetable over the stainless steel blades to create long, uniform strips.
This brilliant update of the traditional sink strainer is made of flexible silicone, which greatly simplifies emptying of the basket – just give a pull of the post and food drops out easily. Ideal as a food catcher in the kitchen sink.
Portion and mold cookie dough quickly with these cleverly designed scoops. A squeeze of the handles releases each dough ball onto your prepared baking sheets. Soft, ergonomic grips absorb pressure to ensure comfort, even when making big batches of cookies.
It may look nostalgic, but the updated design of this new-fashioned egg beater guarantees 21st-century performance, whether you’re making a frittata or whipping cream. The exceedingly smooth and powerful gear mechanism is fully enclosed.