Stefano Giovannoni’s Mami milk boiler reminds us of two of childhood’s most decadent comforts: a hot bath and mug of warm milk after a tedious day. You can baby yourself with this beautiful little device, which comes in either matte or mirror-finished stainless steel. It’s just the thing to lull you out of insomnia and into sweet dreams. Available from Alessi.

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Babas au Rhum are beloved in the world’s most elegant eating establishments. What are they? Rum-soaked, brioche-shaped sponge cakes that are incredibly enticing when served alone or paired with creams, custards or fresh fruit (we love them with succulent peaches). As to be expected, Petrossian takes them to new heights of deliciousness.

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Need a more functional pot in which to cook your couscous and saffron rice? This charming Moroccan tajine, made of heavy clay, slow-cooks at super-low temperatures, ensuring that your meats are delectably tender and your vegetables retain their flavor. It’s easy to use on the stove top, and the traditional cone lid keeps moisture where it belongs—inside the pot. Available from Staub.

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Behold Peanut Better, an exquisitely savory and sweet peanut butter. You won’t find hydrogenated fats, emulsifiers, or artificial anything in this recipe, and the company’s process virtually eliminates oil separation. It’s enough to rekindle our childhood love affair of sandwiches full of the stuff. Pass the homemade jelly!

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We dare not speak this cake’s name in public, as it has a tendency to make us starting drooling. Toasted coconut lime cake. The buttery, moist creation strikes a subtle Asian note with hints of natural lime and yuzu (a fruit native to East Asia). The best part? A luscious glaze of cream and non-fat yogurt flavored with lychee. Each chic little cake is baked fresh and packaged in a snazzy gift box.

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The Medina silverware collection is sure to add that special something to your next meal. This stainless steel collection features an impeccable, sleek design with an extra elegant touch on the handle—a simple cut-out design that brings a dainty touch to an otherwise modern piece. You’ll bring contemporary style to the table with this stunning cutlery set.

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If you’re planning on hosting tea parties in the next time, Carlo Alessi’s shiny collection is the quintessential one to wow your guests with. Originally made in 1945, it still sports the kind of sleek modernity that would put your grandma’s china to shame—you can pick from either stainless steel with bakelite handles, or silverplate with applewood handles. Charmed, we’re sure.

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You’d have to be a curmudgeon to refuse this delicate mini-cake, perfect for small gatherings with friends who have a minor sweet tooth. This is haute chocolate at its best—four layers of cake wedged between Gatsby ganache (a smooth mixture of chocolate and heavy cream) are covered in rich dark chocolate infused with Joseph Perrier champagne and rosewater. Yummy indeed. Available from Bergdorf Goodman.

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Chris Bick and Keith Karollo, of Fred Flare, peddle the kind of
kitschy items designed to bring a smile to your face, while easily vying with the haute hipster offerings of upper-crust boutiques. The stylish emporium’s ever-popular Cool Jewel ice cube tray features molds in the shape of faceted gems. If you’re not splurging on diamonds this month, it’s just the thing to make you feel like royalty.

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Constance Romweber designed architectural pieces for the home for many years. Now she makes cakes and chocolates on the same grand, glamorous scale (and she uses real butter in her buttercream). Her petite fours, chocolates and cakes can be customized to your specifications. The largest cakes are rumored to serve up to 400 people and can take the shape of, well, anything you so desire. Check out the frog prince cake on her site to get your imagination running.

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