What to Gift the Perfect Pair

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Under $50:

It’s great to have some low cost items on your list for friends and family.  This ensures that you are realistic and sensitive to those who do not have a lot of money to spend, but know they would love to show care and support.

Bamboo Serving Collection: $12.99 – $34.99

Sagaform Bamboo Bowl Set - $34.99

Incredibly eco-forward and of Swedish design, Sagaform’s Bamboo Collection makes ordinary utensils appear elegant and functional – passing your next spring mix salad around the table will be more than an eyeful.  It’s also the best time to upgrade your kitchen’s serving utensils and bowls sustainably and it won’t be asking any member of your party to be over-budget.

Vietri Table Linens: Mix & Match as low as $7.99 – $15 each

Not only do table linens complete your table for a special family dinner, they fully meet today’s conservation trends. Vietri’s Italian textiles embrace reusing with a good eye!  Also, mix-matching linens encourage a variety of colors and patterns suitable for any occasion or if one napkin becomes stained, your set won’t be ruined!

Stylish Swedish Herb Pots by Sagaform: $19.95 – $49.95

Sagaform Herb Pot Duo

Starting out in an apartment before the move to your dream home? Or after exhaustively planning your wedding for months, you still won’t have the time to sow your new garden plot?  Well here’s the first step that allows you to have that fresh convenience of a mini herb garden on your window sill.  It’s Swedish signature design also adds a sprig of contemporary decor to any space.

Under $100:

This range is perfect for building your tableware dream sets while still being affordable for many guests.  Also, it’s best to add a few kitchen tools that will aide further than a cutting board and knife.

Set of Vietri Dinnerware Ceramics: $25 – $84 each item

Vietri Incanto Baroque, Emblem & Stripe

We always suggest that it’s best to collect something that will never go out of style one piece at a time and Vietri’s Italian ceramics serve up beautifully.  With so many patterns and colors, you are able to select from array of palletes that can be gracefully mix-matched or serve special occasions.  Begin your collection with everyday items and then add a few accommodating accent pieces for those memorable holidays.

Set of Riedel Wine Glasses: $26.50 – $98.10 for a pair

Riedel Sommeliers Hermitage Glass

Part of a special sale, get your first collection of stemware and begin toasting your life as a couple!  Also, we can’t emphasize enough how fantastic Riedel’s reputation has stood for years as masterminds of finesse and aiding the perfect pair via their iconic crystal glasses.

KitchenAid Immersion Blender: $99.99

KitchenAid Immersion Blender

Cooking for 2 becomes emulsifying made easy! Not only does it cut a few steps out of the way for sauces and soups, it also comes with a whisk and mini food processor – perfect for a new couple experimenting with recipes and a small space.

Splurge:

Cusinart Convection Toaster Oven/Broiler: $325

Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven/Broiler

We adore multifunction and counter top saving and this hot appliance can do it all.  Replace your microwave and toaster while ensuring that you have ample room to toast extra bread in the morning and reheat last night’s leftovers.  Also, for those future large dinner parties, it’s a dream come true to have a little extra oven room to heat hor d’oeuvres or mini-chocolate cakes.

Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 piece Block Set: $449.99

Wusthof Classic Ikon 8 Pc Block Set

The most important tool in the kitchen is your knife!  And the quality of your knife is a must for any experience-level of chef.  So ask for a basic set that is superb in design and renown for its lasting sharpness.