Serves You Right O Happy Glaze! These gorgeous platters—handpainted and glazed earthenware in luscious tones of fuchsia, mustard, and persimmon—make for the warmest of welcomes. Classic rectangular trays by Magenta, $165 for a set of three Tradewinds: 502-897-1490; tradewindsdecor.com

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A Dot of Tea This spot-on porcelain service for six comes in its own satin-lined hatbox. Polka Dot cups and saucers $45 Kate's Paperie; 800-809-9880; katespaperie.com

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Play it safe with polypropylene cutting boards. Use one color for poultry, another for veggies, and you'll never again worry about cross-contamination or a dull-looking kitchen. $10 each Dexas International Ltd.; 800-527-5197; dexas.com

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In Pot Pursuit Simple, stylish 16-ounce teapots equipped with stainless-steel lids and infusers. * Stump teapots by Forlife, $18.99 each * amazon.com

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Elevate any dessert to the next level: footed glass dishes in 1950s sweetshop colors. Venezia dish, $5.25 each C.S. Post & Co.: 888-419-2399; cspost.com

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The old tuna-on-rye never looked so tasty. $4.99 for a box of 20 printed, zippered sandwich bags Mobi: 866-662-4872; mobi-usa.com

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