While I am sure we all want a kitchen that envies Tyler Florence's (*gasp*), I - like most of you - don't have the square footage or...ahem....the exorbitant wad of cash in my wallet to warrant such a luxurious place to rustle up some grub. Alas, we can't all be rock star chefs with TV shows and magazines to foot the bill for dream kitchens. Instead, we can spoil our foodie family members and master chef friends with the lovely and luxurious kitchen accessories featured in this year's holiday gift guide for the spoiled chef!

Rosanna Rococo Noir Small Cake Pedestal - Like a better-than-basic black dress, the Rococo Noir Cake Pedestal makes a striking statement when laden with cakes or hors d'oeuvres.

Gold Label Recipe Box - This gold label recipe box is crafted using raspberry lacquer and houses 100 recipe cards divided in six categories: breakfast, lunch, dinner, starters, sweets... and family recipes.

Slate Cheese Board - A rustic slate serving board that does double duty, giving hostesses the ability to scribble on the types of artisinal cheeses that you will undoubtedly be gobbling up. Calories shmalories.

Opinel Knife Set - With a peeler and paring, serrated, and vegetable knives, this collection is ideal for preparing produce and trimming meats. Clean and colorful mid-century design inspires this set of kitchen knives.

Roost Mother-of-Pearl Condiment Bowl and Spoon Set - Seriously, how decadent is this latticed pearl bowl? It's a bowl worthy of an impromptu wine-and-caviar picnic on the top of the Eiffel Tower. 

Maple Syrup Sampler - Taste the subtle nuances that distinguish this favorite Vermont treat, from the strong and dark "Grade B", to the mild and delicate "Fancy Grade". I mean, really, this had me at "Fancy Grade" syrup (with caps no less). Who knew that even existed until now.


1-Line Spice Rack - Constructed from 1/4" thick brushed stainless steel bars, this spice rack appears to float on the wall for easy and organized access. Bonus? Each spice rack comes with 13 glass mini cube bottles with cork tops.   

Modernist Mugs by West Elm - Made in Japan using special printing techniques, these petite, brightly patterned mugs give your coffee or tea a colorful jolt. The fun, whimsical motifs take their cue from retro 1950s diner prints.

The Jet Set Girls Weekender Kit from 3 FLOZ  - The stale, dry air in airplanes can do quite the number on your epidermis and once-bouncy tresses ....but this kit will keep your skin, hair, face and nails looking hydrated and gorge!

Remix Blanket by Ferm Living* - A gorgeous jacquard knit blanket in squares print. Perfect to cuddle up with on that awful red-eye flight, for an impromptu picnic at your beach destination, or staying warm after a day of skiing in the Alps. 

Calling Cards by The Butter NYC - Keep in touch with your international contacts with these chic calling cards...the days of scribbling your info on a napkin are dunzo.

Voluspa Candle in Macaron* - With the sweet scent of Macarons de Paris, you will want to eat this right up...even if you just were in Paris gobbling up the real deal! Marie Antoinette would be so proud.

Tocca Rollerball Trio* - The house of Tocca calls to mind chic European style and old-world places. The perfect introduction to their fragrances, this set includes three distinctive scents in a take-anywhere rollerball. Jetsetter - 1. TSA - 0.

Goorin Brothers Wilma Fedora* - Deflated, static and stringy hair is not cute. Cover up strands in need of some TLC after a long flight with a cool black topper. 

iTunes giftcard with playlist suggestions - With all that spare time to listen to tunes, the jetsetter's playlist is constantly on rotation to keep it from getting stale. Give them the gift of calming tunes or rump-shaking beats with an iTunes giftcard paired with the free printable playlist I made specially for you.

Dolce Vita Nariko Embossed Flats* - These snake-embossed leather flats are the perfect slip on, slip off shoe for that awful and traumatic time when we are forced to take off our shoes for airport security. Anyone else absolutely cringe when that time comes? I curse the fool who attempted to terrorize the nation with a bomb in his shoe!

Classic Globe - Naturally, a jetsetter needs to figure out her next destination. Give this cool, modern globe (with Scandinavian style, no less!) a swirl and use your finger to stop it's rotation. Buy a ticket to the first place your finger lands. How adventurous.

Paris + From Stripes to Chevrons Personalized Stationary - Bonjour! These classic personalized stationery cards are an elegant way to let your loved ones know you miss them terribly and are having a fantastic time during your travels.

Juicy Couture Earbuds in Case* - These gold-plated earbuds in a glitter-covered case are a surefire way to listen to your tuneskis in the highest (and most compact) style yet.

Upcycled, reduced, reused, recycled, organic, fair trade, sustainable – all is fair game in this eco-friendly holiday gift guide. With the season of massive consumerism ahead of us (yay!), now is a great time to think about little ways we can give back and lessen our impact. Adios, unfair wages, creepy chemicals, and wasted materials...you are so not welcome in 2012.

Josie Maran Holiday Glow Argan Illuminizer & Argan Color Stick Duo* - Get your holiday glow on with argan oil. This organic ingredient is known to prevent dehydration, inflammation, hyperpigmentation, and sebum production. It is your answer to healthy, youthful, and radiant skin.

Folktale Weekly Planner - For those who want to avoid using battery-sucking smart phones and iPads, this recycled paper journal printed with soy-based ink is chock full of illustrations of amusing animals, peculiar birds and sweet-faced matryoshkas moseying around a fantastical mountain town.

La Chamba Colombian Clay Oval Casserole Dish  -  This ceramic dish is hand made using natural, locally mined clays with a natural glaze that's non-reactive and completely food safe. Plus, it's classic lines allows it to go from oven to table! 

Scribble Hanging Planter - Hang a small plant virtually anywhere with this modern handmade planter. Made from clay, earth-friendly lead-free glaze, and leather cord, it was also fired in a kiln that's powered by renewable energy.  Double hurrah!

Saipua Soaps -  These all-natural soaps smell and look gorgeous. Each bar is hand-wrapped with patterned paper and stamped labels. Handmade in Brooklyn. 

Glass Glitter - Six bottles of amazingly luminous glass glitter to inspire all sort of glittery goodness. Use it daringly or sparingly....either way, you can't go wrong with some DIY sparkle in your home. 

Patterns and Colors Washi Tape  - This multi-purpose adhesive tape made of washi - handmade Japanese paper - comes in 8 beautiful colors and can be used for gift-wrapping, book-marking, arts and crafts, and other projects. It is easy to tear by hand, write on, and remove. I bought some a while ago, and use it all the time! Adios, gross yellow masking tape.

Le Creuset Signature Round Wide Dutch Oven – Le Creuset products last FOREVER. I'm pretty sure after the apocalypse, there will be three things left on Earth: cockroaches, Cher, and Le Creuset pots and pans.This is such a solid investment for creating homemade dishes for generations to come, and cook really nicely. 

Striped Bottle Vase by Dahlhaus - Painted with bright streaks of color, this curvy vessel adds vibrancy to your table whether or not it's holding fresh flowers. Handmade in Vancouver by the super talented Heather Dahl of Dahlhaus (brilliant name, huh?!). 

Divine Twine Mini Pack - Just a tad thicker than traditional baker's twine, this lovely eco-friendly twine comes in many more colors on adorable mini-spools. I bought the normal sizes of some of these colors, and I use them all the time to string pennants, make invitations, and wrap gifts.

Handmade Peppermint Bark - Made with single-origin dark chocolate and buttery white chocolate sprinkled with crushed peppermints, this small-batch bark from Askinosie Chocolate is ready for gifting in its burned Birchwood box. Hand-crafted in the USA. 

Roost Colored Pencils & Brass Holder Set  - Escape the ordinary with Roost's updated versions of ordinary office supplies. Twenty five colored pencils arrive ready for use in an attractive cardboard kraft tube...think grown-up Prangs! How can you not use them immediately and start scribbling happy messages to your friends and fam on handmade cards?

‘Wind’ Pillow by Erin Flett - I am loving Erin Flett's fresh, delightful designs which, luckily for us, can be sprinkled about the house in the form of a hand silk-screened pillow. They instantly brighten up any room! 

Lotta Jansdotter's Handmade Living: A Fresh Take on Scandinavian Style* -  Maybe it's because my family is Swedish or because I think Lotta is awesome, but this one is an automatic 'like' for me! In this lavishly illustrated book, Lotta shares her decorating secrets, design resources, entertaining tips, and family traditions. Tucked away at the back shes included stencil pages and perforated recipe cards featuring classic Swedish dishes.

Handmade Stamps by Extase - These handmade stamps are mounted on a piece of salvaged wood that's been sanded and lacquered for a durable finish...thank goodness, because splinters are never in style when it comes to DIY projects. Use these faceted and feathered stamps to decorate your own cards, decorative/wrapping papers, stationary, packaging, etc.! The possibilities are endless... 

Illustrated Prints by Wesley Bird –A little folky, a lot hand drawn....these prints are simply awesome. I honestly had a very tough time picking which one I wanted to feature since my eyes couldn't stop taking in all the coolness in the gallery. What solved my conundrum? The tried-and-true eenie meenie minie mo!

Don't we all want our dudes to be dapper? I'm not talking about looking and acting like James Bond 24/7 (because that would mean us ladies would have to walk around looking like a pin-up worthy Bond girl 24/7...and that's just not gonna happen, my friends). What I am talking about is that certain 'je ne sais quois' that those modern-day dapper dudes like Clooney, Gosling, and Depp posses. It's that "I might have just rolled out of bed, but I look pretty darn good....and I totally know it."

Dude No. 1 Beard Oil by MCMC Fragrances - Fresh, spicy, and woody, this 100% natural fragrance is the new classic manly scent that will make you want to get close.  Super close.

Tokyo Bay Speed Watch - A great casual men's watch that evokes the feeling of a vintage motorbike. The rugged leather and canvas strap, aged metal patina of the dial and casing would be the perfect watch with that favorite leather jacket. 

Berkley Illustration Cheetah Portrait Print  & Berkley Illustration Great White Shark - Two gentlemanly subjects from the animal kingdom are featured in these prints - a perfect conversation starter for endless hours in the man cave. The stories behind the prints? After cataract surgery ten years ago, this cheetah realized that an eyepatch can be a real conversation starter with the ladies. His eye has long since healed but his social calendar remains quite full.  Now for the shark...once a popular jazz pianist, this shark has most recently become a song and dance showman. His voice has been described as "a cross between Louis Armstrong and Kenny Rogers". Unfortunately his fierce temper has limited his gigs to biker bars and convict picnics. Feel free to talk amongst yourselves.

Bumble and bumble Sumotech* - No one likes a guy that takes longer to get ready than, say. J.Lo or Kim Kardashian. A little muss with not a whole lot of fuss is the recipe for a dapper dude's hair care regimen. The perfect ingredient? This mid-weight wax/paste/cream goop.

Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill - Grilling is a right of passage from boyhood to manhood. For gents that are confined to small apartments or seasonal grilling, this compact design uses charcoal for true barbecue flavor. Yum.

Kenton Sorenson Leather Dopp Kit - This dopp kit is hand made in Wisconsin using natural leather that will develop an amazing deep golden brown color with regular use. Isn't it so rustic, simple, and just gorgeous?

Suede and Leather Shoe by Pointer* - A casual, classic shoe from Pointer that will look dashing when your dude is pounding the pavement. These two-toned shoes are sure to make you do a head to toe assessment...and approve of what you see. 

Button Stud Belt by Makr - A champion of leather goods, this entire shop’s good could easily fit into this gift guide. This belt is simple in design - one inch wide, seven button holes, brass finishes. Like the dopp kit, it will darken significantly with age. It's a keeper.

Washed Linen Tie by Apolis -  Inspired by a traditional World War II officer's tie, the textured linen fabric of this tie is anything but rigid. It'll add polish without pomp to your dude's look.

Vestal “Himalayas” Sunglasses* - If you're planning a trip to the Himalayas... you might want to get some more serious eye wear (snow blindness seems seriously horrifying). But for everyday wear, these sunnies are sure to keep your guy's peeper protected - in style - from the damaging rays of the sun. probably don't want these sunglasses.

The Perfect Gent by Sam Tickner - A quick pictorial guide of all the essentials needed to make a perfect gentleman. Bow tie and cigar not included. Bummer.

Modern Quill Pen - Because Bics are boring. It may be a report on SEO metrics that you are writing, but at least you will do it with some flair. Mozart would be so jealous.

 

Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 4 by Mophie* - This ultimate iPhone 4 & 4S power user accessory more than doubles the battery power of your iPhone and provides the complete protection of a soft-touch case and shock-proof band. Perhaps now you won't have to beeline it to the nearest plug when you walk into the door for Christmas dinner with the fam.

Elephant and Duck Paperclips - Organize with these fun animal-shaped steel clips, and make busy work fun. Aren't they just the cutest? This would be a great stocking stuffer. 

USB Flash Drive 4 GB - The USB stick just got a super fancy makeover. Designed as a way to express the intricacy of 3D laser printing, the Cina USB stick has a unique, delicate, and fragile look, but is made from a very hard-wearing nylon material.

Chalk-It-To-Me Piggy Bank - Constructed from silky-smooth pigmented ceramic that allows it's body to be drawn on time and again, you can easily keep track of all those hard-earned pennies. This piggy is ready to be your friend and help you save. He'll even lend you some of your own money in a pinch...what a pal!

Bella Leather Mousepad - Painting the walls of your cubicle would probably get you in some hot water with the facilities manager. Brighten your workspace without disrupting the office's beige on tan color scheme with the Italian leather Bella Mousepad. 

LED Wooden Alarm Clock/Speakers - Forget counting the rings of a tree - this birchwood block actually tells time! Apart from being just plain cool, this clock's functions include 12/24 hour time format, date, alarm with 6-cycle snooze, and a night/economic power mode where the LED brightness automatically reduces between 6pm and 7am.

WTF Stamp - The urge to leave your mark on the world is universal and this self-inking stamp helps fulfill this desire over and over again. With the headline "WTF" and options for you to select: !, ?, !?…this stamp is an easy way to send your message.

Kate Spade 'Mikas Pond' Business Card Holder*- Crumpled business cards fished out from the bottom of your purse are not the best way to make an impression (*ahem*....guilty as charged). Keep your cards and keys in a safe spot with this luxe embossed leather wallet outfitted it with card slots aplenty and a hideaway key fob.


Chalkboard Office Accessories - Old-school staple writes (then erases) new rules for keeping it together. Scrawl labels, to-dos, doodles, then wipe the slate clean. Includes one piece of white chalk.