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Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray

Filed under: Gadgets

I know these are a little cheesy, and totally border on downright tacky, but I just couldn't resist! I think with the right approach these jewel-shaped ice cubes could be really beautiful and fun, and add that little extra something a summer gathering might be missing. Who wouldn't want bowls of glittering jewels sitting around like ice sculpture at a party? You can even add food coloring and have jewel tones to match your decor or beverages. The plastic ice cube tray measures 4 1/4" x 7 5/8" x 1" and makes 6 gemstone shaped ice cubes at a time. $5.95.

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Acrylic Heart Tray

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This pink heart tray is a great way to serve up a Valentine's Day gift to your significant other when the holiday rolls around in just a few weeks. The tray is almost 17-in. square and is made of lightweight, durable acrylic, with the top heart measuring 2-in. thick. It sits on three clear, ball feet, giving the impression that the tray is floating. Use it to serve up dessert or to present a gift, or just leave it out as a seasonal accent. Price: $258.

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Limited Edition Christofle Square Tray

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Filed under: Dining

Christofle is known for their elegant silver pieces and this limited edition Square Tray is a standout. Designed by Michele Oka Doner, the 15.5-inch tray is hand-carved "to express natural textures." Every one of the 50 trays is signed and numbered. Price: $7,600.

On a slightly different note, did you know that Vivre has recipes on their website? I would think that someone looking for a recipe would turn to Slashfood, a cookbook or another ell-established recipe source, rather than to an online shopping site, but the recipes are contributed by La Grenouille restaurant, so at least there is some credibility behind them. This month's is Oysters with Champagne, a festive first course (served on a silver platter, of course) for a New Year's party.

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Oscar de la Renta Kent Cheese Tray

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Filed under: Dining

I wish that I could have found this tray before Thanksgiving. A cheese course isn't exactly traditional fare for this particular holiday, but cheese, crackers and other snacks are usually put out to keep dinner guests busy while the turkey is still in the oven. The Kent Cheese Tray is part of Oscar de la Renta's "Country" collection for Lunt Silversmiths. The oval tray measures 26" x 19" and is inlaid with wood of different shades to form an elegant star pattern. The handles are silver plated and add a touch of elegance overall look of the tray. Price: $195.

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Sally Mccubbin Flowered Serving Tray

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Filed under: Dining

Presentation can play a big role in the difference between a $10 dish and a $100 dish and Sally Mccubbin's Serving with Flowers takes that into account with its unique design. The glass serving tray has two bud vases permanently attached to it, a feature that will add beauty to any presentation it is used in. Daisies can be added as a final touch to a romantic breakfast in bed, while roses can be used to present the tray at an elegant party. Price: $280.

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X-Tray Planter

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I wouldn't ordinarily expect wheatgrass to be stylish in any form, other than as a part of whatever the diet du jour is, but the X-Tray actually changed my mind. The ceramic pots can be arranged in a straight line or an X shape and come with a growing kit that only takes 6 days to work! I don't know about your gardening efforts, but anything that grows easily and in less than a week sounds promising to me. Even if you don't bother juicing and drinking the wheatgrass, there is no reason that you can't keep this as a mini garden indoors. Especially if you're a city apartment dweller! Price: £59.50.

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Lehti Tray

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For a natural touch to your serveware, or to add an earthy feel to a modern art display, consider the Lehti Tray by Maria Jauhiainen. Jauhiainen is a Finish designer whose works are inspired by some of nature's most delicate designs. Lehti is one of her most acclaimed designs. It features an intricate array of metal in the shape of a leaf, which Jauhiainen says she was inspired by one evening while taking out the trash. It is not nearly as delicate as it looks and is actually bendable, so the shape can be altered to accommodate foods or to best highlight a space. The tray is on display in the Victoria & Albert Museum and the New York Museum of Modern Art, as well as in other highly regarded institutes of modern art. Pictured here in red, the tray is made out of either powder-coated brass ($795 in red, green and black), brass with sterling silver plate ($1,200) or sterling silver ($1,995).