Cook & Gather

Beautiful useful pieces for everyday cooking and relaxed entertaining.

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Favorite Serving Platter

A simple platter lets the food take center stage and works for everything from appetizers to seafood.

This Vietri serving platter is like a little black dress...it never goes out of style!

Everyday Sheet Pan Set

Three useful sizes for roasting vegetables, baking cookies and easy weeknight dinners.

Somehow sheet pan dinners feel like you have time to enjoy your guests.

Beautiful Baking Dish

 An oven-to-table favorite that looks polished enought for company but is practical for everyday meals.

Whether it's eggplant parmesan or stuffed peppers, this dish does it all.

Wooden Serving Board

Perfect for cheeses, appetizers, breads or a relaxed grazing board.

I couldn't imagine being without a sturdy working wooden serving board.

Essential Kitchen Tools

Flexible silicone tools that can be used for baking and cooking right in the pan!

It was an eye-opener for me when I discovered heat-resistant spatulas!

Large Salad Bowl

 A warm mooden bowl that makes even a simple salad feel ready for the table.

Tableside Caesar salad wouldn't be the same!

Cook and Prep

Glass Prep Bowls

Simple, practical bowls for measuring ingredients, organizing prep, and keeping the kitchen counter under control.

I like to use these bowls to organize all my recipe ingredients ahead of time!

Olive Oil Dispenser

An attractive everyday dispenser that keeps olive oil close at hand for cooking, salads, and finishing dishes.

This authentic bottle is hand-painted in Italy and simply beautiful next to my stove!

Instant-Read Thermometer

 A quick, reliable kitchen tool for checking meal, fish,,and baked goods with confidence.

This helps us cook our steaks perfectly and  I even use it when I make sourdough!

Serve & Gather

6-Inch Appetizer Dishes

Perfect for small bites, desserts, bread, or individual servings when entertaining.

I love having a set of small dishes ready for appetizers--ideal for charcuterie.

Vietri Salad Servers

 Elegant serving pieces that add personality to salads, pasta and shared dishes.

These are perfect on the table because they are both decorative and useful.

Linen Cocktail Napkins

 These linen napkins elevate cocktail hourand feel so much nicer than paper!

I had my set monogramed which makes them feel even more special!

Tabletop Details

Butterfly Cookbook Stand

An elegant metal stand that keeps a cookbook or table upright and easy to read while cooking.

The butterfly design is especially perfect for my kitchen--it is practical but also feels like a little piece of art.

Cordless Table Lamps

Soft, portable lighting that creates a warm glow for dinner tables, patios and evening gatherings.

I love that these can be placed anywhere without cords.  They instantly make an ordinary table feel more intimate.

Mackenzie-Childs Salt & Pepper Set

 Classic black-and-white courtly checks bring a playful, polished touch to the table.  

These are practical enough for everyday use, but distinctive enough to leave out as part of the decor.