French Salam 4-cup teapot by P.O.S.H.

A flannel layer keeps tea hot
 

French Salam 4-cup teapot, $120, by P.O.S.H., 613 N. State St.; 312-280-1602, poshchicago.com

 

 

Handmade serving pieces and place settings by Ofra-T

A new classic
 

Handmade serving pieces and place settings by Ofra-T, $40-$48, at lille a shop, by special order; 773-342-0563, lilleashop.com

 

Photography: All photos courtesy of vendors

 

Bird cake stand by Whitney Smith Pottery

Mary Maher, co-owner of Cakegirls, likes to give this
 

Bird cake stand by Whitney Smith Pottery, $36-$153, at Virtu, 2034 N. Damen Ave.; 773-235-3790, virtuchicago.com

 

 

Blue Leaves cheese knives and plate

“Beautiful heirloom quality and simple styling—it’s a spin on the traditional cheese knives.”
Lori Oelhafen, designer, Morlen Sinoway

Blue Leaves cheese knives and plate, $290, at Morlen Sinoway, 1052 W. Fulton Market; 312-432-0100, morlensinoway.com

 

 

Pear salt-and-pepper shakers by Michael Aram

Adds whimsy to the table
 

Pear salt-and-pepper shakers by Michael Aram, $99, at Material Possessions, 704 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-280-4885, materialpossessions.com

 

Photography: All photos courtesy of vendors

 

Tree of Life bowl by Waylande Gregory

“Waylande Gregory is one of the most famous ceramicists of our century. His items are being reintroduced this year, so it is a little old and a little new.”
Jonathan Goodman, buyer, Elements

Tree of Life bowl by Waylande Gregory, $695, at Elements, 741 N. Wells St.; 877-642-6574, elementschicago.com

 

 

Bamboo fruit bowl

An eco-friendly idea
 

Bamboo fruit bowl, $49, at Scentimental Gardens, 428 W. State St., Geneva; 630-232-1303, scentimentalgardens.com

 

 

Raclette Party Grill by Swissmar

A raclette grill: way more interesting than a fondue set!
 

Raclette Party Grill by Swissmar, $125, at The Chopping Block, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza: 312-644-6360, thechoppingblock.com

 

Photography: All photos except bamboo bowl courtesy of vendors, (bamboo bowl) Kennon Evett

 

Zodiac embroidered pillows

A favorite of the designer himself
 

Zodiac embroidered pillows, $98, at Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-274-9920, jonathanadler.com

 

 

Advice tray

“Give this decoupage advice tray along with some wisdom on married life.”
Devin Kirk, merchandise manager, Jayson Home & Garden

Advice tray, $75, at Jayson Home & Garden, 1885 N. Clybourn Ave.; 773-248-8180, jaysonhomeandgarden.com

 

 

Traveler turntable by Crosley

Marina Birch, event planner, recommends this retro-inspired turntable
 

Traveler Turntable by Crosley, $129.95, at Target; 800-591-3869, target.com

 

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The Giftbox by Harry Allen

“Wouldn’t a strand of pearls look beautiful in this box?”
Steven Burgert, owner, I.D.

The Giftbox by Harry Allen, $75, at I.D., 3337 N. Halsted St.; 773-755-4343, idchicago.com

 

 

Wood chopsticks

For the eclectic bride
 

Wood chopsticks, $35, at Design Within Reach, 10 E. Ohio St.; 312-280-4677, dwr.com

 

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