Late-For-Dinner PlatesI am gaga over these floral melamine dinner plates. I like how they all share the same Spring-y green, orange, and black color scheme, but each one has a different pattern. Because they're plastic, they'd be great for serving up a meal on the patio.
$24.00, Anthropologie
Nigella Lawson Measuring CupsI really like how these measuring cups look like real teacups. The black ceramic cups are pretty enough to display on the counter on a little mug tree or on a shelf in the kitchen. You can use them to measure out 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1 cup.
$24.99, Art Effect
Ibride Diane TrayIbride designs cool serving trays that make for nifty wall art. One of my coworkers put one up on her office bookshelves instead of paperwork. (I approve.) I really like this Diane design with its green color scheme and flowers. It measures 16 inches by 10.5 inches. To check out other Ibride tray styles, click here.
$65.00, Velocity Art & Design
Circus Cookie CuttersRemember those animal crackers you used to love as a kid? Now you can make your own with this cookie cutter set. You get five animals: giraffe, lion, tiger, seal (which kind of looks like a squid), and elephant. They all come in a fun circus trailer shaped box. Sadly, pink icing is not included. But you can buy the cookie mix.
$19.95, Williams-Sonoma
Atomic Food ContainersAt my office, we get periodic all-company e-mails imploring that the person who swiped someone's baby carrots or whatever return these items to the company fridge immediately. If your coworkers or roommates have sticky fingers when it comes to your grub, try storing it in these things. Labels like "Nuclear Waste: Eat and Glow" might make them think twice.
$12.00 for a set of three, Urban Outfitters
Stainless Steel Snack BowlsI like how these stainless steel bowls sit slightly askew to offer you easier access to your snacks. They come in two sizes: 7 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches in diameter. The larger one's big enough for a modest offering of pretzels and chips. And the little one is the perfect size for dip.
$10.95 and $19.95 each, CB2
Alessi Pink Big Love Ice Cream Bowl And SpoonI'm pretty sure that any bad day could be counteracted by eating a big mound of ice cream served in this hot pink chalice with its cheesy heart-shaped spoon. If you're going to wallow in Ben & Jerry's, this is the way to do it. I guess you could also hypothetically use this to share a bowl of ice cream with your sweetheart (if there's any left).
$49.99, Bed Bath & Beyond
Colorful Wobble GlassesI like how these four wobbly tumblers are all different colors. They're each three inches tall and look pretty on the coffee table. You can also buy a similar set in shades of blues and greens. Or you can buy both sets and have a fun little rainbow glassware set.
$40.00, MoMA Store
Thomas Paul Sea Life Desert PlatesI don't like swimming in the ocean, because I'm scared of sea creatures. But I think designer Thomas Paul picked the cutest marine animals to feature on these melamine desert plates. I suddenly have a desire to eat a piece of key lime cheesecake on a pufferfish.
$28.00, Velocity Art And Design
Leaf Outdoor BarwareMaybe I'm just jonesing for warm weather to finally get here, but these palm frond cups are calling to me. And they're made of plastic, so if I drop one on the floor, no biggie (unless you're my downstairs neighbor). They come in 18-ounce and 20-ounce sizes. I also like these plastic leaf plates.
$26.00 or $29.00 for a set of six--depending on the size, Pottery Barn
Bobble OpenerThese wobbly plastic bottle openers have personality, although they don't look super bright (maybe because it looks like they're missing some teeth). Also, how smart could you be if you open bottles with your teeth? Oh, well. They're still cute. They come in three different colors, but if you buy online, you can't specify what color you'd like.
$8.00 each, Urban Outfitters
Turquoise Oval Stoneware BasketEaster has come and gone, but this stoneware basket can keep your table looking Spring-y. What's really cool is that if you pop it in the oven for a while, and then line it with a tea towel, it will keep rolls, muffins, and other yummy breads warm on the table.
$49.00, Crate & Barrel
Wilton Ice Cream Cone Cupcake PanThis is kind of bizarre/awesome. It's a pan that helps you create cupcakes in the shape of ice cream cones. The bottom half has markings like a cone, and the top swirls like a helping of ice cream. The cupcakes look really yummy, but I imagine they would give you a hankering for soft serve.
$27.95, Sur La Table
Diana Fayt Salt and Pepper CellarsIf I were to ever cook something, I think these ceramic salt and pepper cellars, designed by Diana Fayt, would be a cute way to spice up a dish. They'd look great on the table too. Now you just need to buy some tiny spoons. The cellars come in four different colors.
$32.00, Rare Device
Grassland CoastersI could smell spring in the air yesterday (the spring scent must have been working hard to overpower the smell of New York City), and it made me long to see some green stuff on the trees again. Until then, you can add some spring to your coffee table with these clear glass coasters decorated with leafy decals.
$8.00, Anthropologie
