It’s that time of year again, time to get out of hibernation and do some spring cleaning around the house! Check out a few of our picks from our housewares department to start your spring cleaning off right:

1. Rowenta Compact Valet Garment Steamer: This quickly and easily steams out the creases and wrinkles from all those spring dresses and slacks in the back of your closet!

2. Rowenta Delta Force 18V Stick Vac: Throw that old broom away and upgrade to this powerful and lightweight cordless!

3. OXO Steel Toilet Brush and Canister: No more unsightly toilet brushes! This one is sleek and modern enough for the coolest bathrooms.

4. Simplehuman X-Frame Laundry Hamper: Resolve to keep dirty clothes off the floor and in this stylish hamper!

5. OXO Stainless Steel Dish Rack: This compact dish rack folds down for easy storage.

6. Simplehuman 50L Deluxe Stepcan:  You’ll never forget to take the trash out with this sleek trash can proudly on display in your kitchen!

Now that all those indulgent holiday meals are history, it’s time to get back on track with sensible eating. When it comes to whipping up healthy home-cooked meals, a little bit of help in the kitchen sure goes a long way! Check out some of our favorite kitchen essentials to start off 2012 on road to healthy eating:

1. Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl w/ Servers: We love the clever and modern design of this generously-sized salad bowl! It’s perfect for dinner parties.

2. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Bronze 12” Wok: Cook perfect stir frys without using a ton of oil in this essential nonstick wok.

3. OXO Little Salad & Herb Spinner: Making salad for two? This handy tool makes sure your salads are restaurant-perfect every time!

4. Cuisinart Elite Collection® 14-Cup Food Processor:  Talk about versatility! This powerful machine makes creating an entire meal fast and simple.

5. Kitchenaid 5-Speed Metallic Series Blender: This not only makes perfect smoothies, it’s also great for homemade soups and sauces!

6. DeLonghi Indoor Grill/Broiler: We love this for grilling up chicken and seafood for delicious salads.

1. Le Creuset of 4 Stonewear Cocottes w/ Cookbook, 2. KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Stand Mixer, 3. OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, 4. Nordic Ware Snowman Cake Mold, 5. Calphalon Classic Jelly Roll & Brownie Pan Combo, 6. Emile Henry Le Grande 12" Pie Dish

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the liberty to indulge in our favorite desserts. Diets can wait until the New Year! That’s what resolutions are for, right?

Why not get the baker in your life (or yourself) a gift that keeps on giving with some of the best baking tools around?

In the spirit of sweet indulgence, check out this delicious recipe for a classic pecan pie!

Irresistible Pecan Pie by IHART44

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 cup butter, chilled

4 tablespoons ice water

3 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons dark corn syrup

3/4 cup light brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup pecans, finely crushed

1 cup pecans, quartered

1 cup pecan halves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. To make crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and white sugar. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually sprinkle the water over the dry mixture, stirring until dough comes together enough to form a ball.
3. On a floured surface flatten dough ball with rolling pin. Roll out into a circle that is one inch larger than pie dish. Place pie shell into dish and refrigerate until pie filling is complete.
4. To make pie filling: In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, light and dark corn syrups, brown sugar, butter, salt and finely crushed pecans. Spread quartered pecans over bottom of refrigerated pie crust. Pour syrup mixture over top of pecans, and then arrange pecan halves on top of pie.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for one hour or until firm; let cool for one hour before serving.

*Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com®

1.Riedel Happy "O" Wine Tumblers, 2. Swissmar Noirmont 10-Piece Meat Fondue Set, 3. BIA Cordon Bleu Cheese Markers, 4. BIA Cordon Bleu Wavy Cake Stand, 5. OXO Stainless Steel Winged Cork Screw, 6. Oenophilia Bamboo Cheese Set, 7. BIA Cordon Bleu Jumbo Egg Plate

With the hectic holiday season upon us, it’s even more important to remember to slow down and enjoy the finer things in life, like enjoying good wine and good eats with your closest friends.

We suggest throwing a little wine and appetizer party in lieu of (or in addition to) a big Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a great way to spend some quality time catching up with friends on a smaller scale amidst all the big holiday festivities you all have going on!

Try this delicious and easy recipe for deviled eggs for your next get together:

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs by USEREMILY3260*

12 eggs

½ cup mayo

4 slices of bacon

2 tablespoons of finely shredded cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon mustard

1. Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover,and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.
2. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside.
3. Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.

*Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com®

Time is a hot commodity during the holiday season. That’s why we love anything that helps us save time, particularly in the kitchen.

Whipping up those holiday meals will be a snap with some of our favorite kitchen time savers:

1. Cuisinart Smartstick® Hand Blender: Cut down on the number of dirty bowls you use when whipping and blending with this versatile gadget.

2. Kitchenaid 12-Cup Food Processor: Chop, blend, mince and mix your way into culinary perfection with this powerful must-have tool.

3. Bodum Eileen French Press 4-Cup Coffee Maker: This aesthetically-pleasing coffee maker lets you to brew a delicious cup of coffee on the go!

4. OXO Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer: This versatile and handy slicer comes with three different blades and a soft-touch dial to adjust slice thickness. From making homemade fries to fresh veggies for dipping, this tool is a definite must have.

With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re inevitably starting to think about one of the most anticipated traditions around—holiday dinner parties!  From homemade pumpkin pies to turkey dinners, these get-togethers with family and friends never fail to bring back the warm, fuzzy feelings of the holidays!

Check out some of our favorites in housewares to make those dinner parties that much more special:

1. Emile Henry Le Grande 12” Pie Dish: Those signature pie recipes will look spectacular when baked in this lovely pie dish.

2. Le Creuset Rectangular Stoneware Casserole: Save yourself the extra cleanup with this durable casserole. The interior is virtually nonstick, making it ideal for serving your masterpiece recipes right from the oven.

3. Riedel Ouverture Magnum Red Wine Glasses (Set of 8): Enjoy the full complexity of your favorite reds with these durable glasses.

4. All-Clad Stainless Steel Turkey Forks: Let this Thanksgiving essential do the heavy lifting!

5. Le Creuset Fruit/Pasta Bowl: Add a splash of color to the dinner table with this beautiful enamel serving bowl.

6. Emile Henry Lion’s Head Soup Bowls (Set of 4): These are perfect for French onion soups and other hearty soups.

7. Vera Bradley Cocktail Party Napkins: Dress up any table setting with these delightfully printed cloth napkins!

8. OXO 11-Piece Barware Set: Treat your guests to pre-dinner cocktails with the help of this all-in-one bar essential.

9. Highbury Square Lacquer Serving Plates (Set of 4): Add a contemporary feel to your presentation with these modern plates.

10. Zwilling J.A. Jenckels Twin® Gourmet 2-Piece Carving Set: For the pièce de résistance, this high-quality duo will make easy work of carving and serving any roast or turkey.

An organized kitchen is an efficient kitchen. Having the right kitchen essentials can keep it from turning into a cluttered mess. A place for everything, and everything in its place, that’s how a well-organized kitchen should be.

Here are a few of our favorite super kitchen organizers!

1. Vera Bradley Ribbon Board: Photos and other miscellaneous papers cluttering up your fridge door? Organize and show them off on this attractive pin board!

2. Simplehuman Steel Frame Dish Rack: This keeps all your pots, dishes and knives safe and dry. The stainless steel frame matches most modern kitchen appliances.

3. Simplehuman Wall Mount Paper Tower Holder: Save precious countertop space by keeping your paper towel on the wall.

4. OXO 20-piece Container Set: Store away leftovers securely with these leak-proof containers. We love how well these stack neatly in the fridge!

5. Highbury Songbird Metal Oil and Vinegar: Keep two cooking essentials in a convenient and pretty holder to give you easier access.

6. Simplehuman 14” Cabinet Organizer: Keeps your pantries organized while giving you easy pull-out access.

7. Simplehuman Utensil Holder: Perfect for small countertop spaces, this neatly holds your most-used utensils in a sleek package.

8. Simplehuman Rectangular Deluxe Recycler: Great for small spaces, this keeps your recyclables nice and separated.

Cook up some color! (Clockwise from top left:) Chantal Loop Tea Kettle in lime green, OXO 3pc. Plastic Mixing Bowl Set, Emile Henry Mortar and Pestle in citron, Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 3pc. Egg Buddy Set in orange, Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown 3 qt.Stoneware Baker in blue

Liven up a dull, boring kitchen with some colorful kitchen gear. Whether you enjoy playing dinner party host, have a housewarming that you need a gift for, or just like to show off your style in the kitchen, colorful kitchenware is the difference between “same old” and spectacular.