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Does it even count as cooking or baking if it isn’t cute while it’s happening?
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A wooden dessert stand with a cover perfect for displaying cupcakes, pies, cakes, biscuits, and anything else you plan to whip up a snack! (With added bonus points for keeping bugs away.)
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A pasta apron that’ll help protect your clothes and look heckin’ cute hanging on a peg in your kitchen.
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An ultra-modern 3-in-1 Lalo high chair because every kid-wrangler will tell you that high chairs can really be an aesthetic bummer, BUT NOT THIS CHAIR. Sleek, dishwasher safe, made with attractive beechwood, and convertible to a booster seat and play chair, this is one of those baby items that totally counts as a kitchen decor upgrade while also making your life as easy as possible.
Target
Psst. And if your kiddo is out of high chair territory, their table and chair set is equally functional and chic for bigger kids!
Promising review: “It’s sleek, easy to clean, and fits beautifully in our home. The adjustable footrest offers great support, and I love that it transitions from a high chair to a play chair. It’s sturdy, comfortable, and so easy to assemble — highly recommend!” —Jese
Price: $225 (available in four colors)
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A stoneware mug to make your morning java as aesthetic as possible while also being microwave safe for those days when you end up reheating your coffee three times before finishing it.
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A stainless-steel flatware set if you wish King Midas would touch your silverware organizer and turn everything a beautiful gold. (While still being safe to throw in the dishwasher afterwards, of course.)
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A 2-gallon beverage dispenser, because whether you’re hosting a party or just want to treat yourself to some cucumber water on tap, this dispenser is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Target
Promising review: “I absolutely love the design and the spout is perfect for my kids to use. It was a little too big for my fridge but we rearranged the shelves to make space for it. I wanted a glass water dispenser and needed it to be big and easy for my children to get water. This one was just perfect and beautiful.” —Cristina C
Price: $30
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A brass-handled wooden tray so you’re ready to serve yourself (or a beloved human) breakfast in bed or a perfectly plated afternoon snack at a moment’s notice. And when not in use, it will be perfect for corralling a coffee or tea station on your counter!
Target
Promising reviews: “Love the large size and it looks great on my island. Very nice quality and has weight to it. Should last a long time.” —Teri
“This is the best serving tray. I am using it as a coffee station. It fits my Keurig perfectly along with coffee pods and sugar dish. The quality is great, the color is beautiful, and I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The brass handles only add to its functionality and looks. 10/10” —meganmvc
Price: $39.99
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A retro-looking portable Bluetooth speaker if you want a touch of vintage flair that also packs a wallop of modern tech. Why not listen to your fave podcast on something that looks like it only knows how to play the Andrews Sisters while you cook dinner? If you’re trying to make your kitchen aesthetic and functional, this is your ticket!
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A wood-top kitchen island your friends and fam will love to sit, lean, and gather around while they watch you whip up the perfect charcuterie board.
Target
Promising review: “We purchased this to use as a coffee cart, and it’s such a great addition to our kitchen/dining area. It helps expand our space without being bulky. We use the top surface to place our espresso machine, hot water kettle, coffee grinder, and espresso tools. The drawer fits tea bags, additional tools, and coffee filters, with plenty of room to spare. And the lower storage/cabinet space fits plenty of additional items like mugs, containers, and a french press. We love this cart!” —joshb
Price: $435
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A KitchenAid hand mixer so you can give all those recipes you’ve saved on TikTok a go without having to haul out the big stand mixer. (Plus, look at its perfectly indulgent GREEN color!)
Target
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A mug tree that’ll make you smile every time you see your fave mugs on proud display. And will help keep your cupboards from making an avalanche of your mug collection.
Target
Promising review: “Saw this online first and had it in my cart, but then ran to the store and luckily I found it to hang my adorable mugs on. It’s perfect looks more rustic in person which I was happy about.” —Islandgirl
Price: $22
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An Our Place ceramic nonstick Always pan if you’re short on cabinet space. I can PERSONALLY attest this pan can do it all because I’m ~obsessed~ with mine and am slowly building an Our Place empire. Easy to clean, cute, cute, cute, and the kind of item that makes you EXCITED to cook because of how easy it is on the eyes and the cleanup.
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The set includes an Always Pan 2.0 in original nonstick, a modular steam-release lid, a nesting beechwood spatula that slots right onto the handle for easy holding, and a steamer basket and colander.
I truly can’t say enough nice things about the Always pan. I have a Very Fancy pan that has been living in the cabinet since I got this one because the Always is a joy to use and such a breeze to clean up when finished. Just be sure to let the pan TOTALLY cool before washing to extend the non-stick life, and you’ll be just as obsessed as I am!
Promising reviews: “Evenly cooks and easy clean up. Purchased on sale so I feel pricing was good.” —J
Price: $129+ (available in five colors and also a mini size)
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A Keurig K-Cafe smart single-serve coffee, latte, and cappuccino maker I can testify is the bougiest (and most affordable!) caffeine deliverer around. IT COMES WITH A MILK FROTHER! I can’t emphasize what a game-changer this is. Plus, it’s *actually* smart. It can read the barcode on the K-Cups and give you recipe options to fully personalize your morning brew.
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An Our Place knife trio as useful as it is eye catching. (And with colors like that, you know people will be 👀.)
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A three-pack of cotton dishcloth sponges because eco-friendly and effective is the most tasteful, the most demure. (As is the fact that these are machine washable for easy cleanup.)
Target
Promising review: “These are great, I literally prefer them over any other rags to wipe countertops etc., and the fact that they are made of cellulose is a bonus. They also last forever.” —stayhydrated
Price: $4.99 for three
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A beautiful acacia wood cutting board you can absolutely use for prep or for setting up the world’s cutest girl dinner display for your next get-together.
Target
Promising review: “Great quality, thick and heavy cutting board. The wood is beautiful. I don’t usually leave much on my countertop but this adds to the richness of my kitchen. I have cut many items so far and there are no nicks from the knives. Highly recommend. I also purchased the cutting board oil but have not used it yet.” —Linda
Price: $38
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A gold-colored sizeable nonstick cookie sheet that’s going to hold all your Instagram-worthy recipes and look cute while doin’ it.
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A set of reusable silicone baking cups that are planet-friendly and just downright delightful to bake with. Anything that makes me feel closer to a little cottagecore fairy baking treats for all the woodland creatures is an auto-buy. I don’t make the rules.
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A matching ceramic-coated aluminum cookware set so you can finally say goodbye to that one sad pan you’ve been meaning to replace and hello, gorgeous to yummy and aesthetic dishes.
Target
This set includes a stockpot with lid, a saucepan with lid, a sauté pan with lid, and a frypan. And everything is dishwasher safe!
Promising review: “I have been using these pans for over a month now, and I love them. They are truly nonstick and easy to clean. I bought the white for myself and the blue set as a gift for my daughter. Even at full price, they are well worth it, but I got them on sale for half off — so they were a steal! I have purchased much more expensive pans that were not as good as these. They are beautiful, large, and of great quality. Time will tell how they hold up, but even if I have to replace a piece eventually, I won’t feel bad doing so at this price point. Highly recommend!” —Janine
Price: $100 (available in five colors)
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A KitchenAid mixer because baking and cooking are difficult enough without breaking your wrist trying to stir thick filling or dough. I have one and use it for everything and my wrists and I highly endorse it.
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A set of insulated stainless-steel mixing bowls because the number one rule of cutesy cooking is that you can never have too many bowls. How else will you have the space to try seventeen different fillings for your puff pastry?
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A set of three Nordic Ware cookie stamps because sometimes your baked goods just need a touch of pizzazz.
Target
Promising review: “I love how sturdy these cookie stamps are. They make for great cookies. The wood accent is pretty cute and it matches with the silver stamp well. My babies love helping out with stamping and I couldn’t ask for better bonding time.” —MommieMich90
Price: $29.99 for a set of three
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
