Flavor Saver
Keep favorite herbs fresh and
flavorful for longer in Cuisipro’s
clever keeper, designed to fit
neatly in refrigerator doors.
Stems are immersed in water
for hydration that extends
shelf life, and the lift-out tray
provides easy access to herbs.
($21.95, williams-sonoma.com)
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Forbidden
Fruit
Tap seasonal drinks straight
from the source with this
easy-to-use kit that turns summer
melons and pumpkins
into all-natural kegs. Scoop
your favorite fruit or gourd
and fill with juice, liquor, or a
cocktail of your own creation.
($19.99, uncommongoods.com)
Haute
Toast
As part of their Sicily
Is My Love collection,
Italian-based manufacturer
SMEG teamed
up with Dolce & Gabbana
to create this retro
toaster. Finished with
classic Sicilian imagery,
the humble appliance
brings haute couture
to the kitchen. ($650,
williams-sonoma.com) n
For the Birds
Attract avian visitors and add modern character to an outdoor living space
with this birdhouse designed by Douglas Barnhard. Inspired by Sunnyvale’s
sought-after ‘60s-style Eichler homes, it features eco-friendly bamboo,
high-end laminate and metal accents. ($299.99, sourgrassbuilt.com)
Bright
Idea
This smart
bike helmet
by Lumos
brightens bike
commutes. The high-tech topper
integrates lights, hard brake
and turn signals and features a
smartphone app, wireless handlebar
mounted remote and 48 individual
LEDs to ensure visibility
on the road. ($180, museumstore.
sfmoma.org)