What Inspires the Editors of Martha Stewart Living

These little glasses fit nicely in your hand and are just the right size for sharing a big bottle of Duvel.

-- Anna Kovel, food editor

Opus beer glasses, by Rosendahl; shophorne.com.

These blankets have a classic design, but unlike vintage versions, they're big enough for queen-size beds.

-- Elizabeth Adler, collecting editor

MacAusland's wool throws, store.archivalclothing.com.

The perfect work tote: beautiful and lightweight, but roomy enough to carry my chunky files.

-- Tanya Graff, style editor

La Tropezienne, seeviver.com.

Cavatelli is the one pasta I make myself, since most stores don't sell the real stuff -- with ricotta in the dough. This maker is simple to use and turns out amazing cavatelli.

-- Christine Albano, food editor

Cavatelli Maker, by CucinaPro; amazon.com.

"At just over a foot long, this wishbone is a great — and affordable — focal piece. I keep one on my coffee table, and guests always ask about it."

-- Rebecca Robertson, decorating editor

Gold wishbone, jaysonhome.com.

I love that these pot holders are made from sailcloth. A creative reinvention of a material does not go unnoticed in the crafts department!

-- Blake Ramsey, crafts editor

Sailcloth pot holders, alderco.bigcartel.com.

"I like to mix menswear items into my wardrobe, and army green goes with everything, even pink.

-- Tanya Moskowitz, art director

Vintage field army watch, by Timex; jcrew.com.

This wall-mounted nightstand saves space, and I can put my book on the “roof” before I nod off.

-- Carla Gonzalez-Hart, assistant style editor

One-bedroom-apartment cabinet, $121, by Ferm Living; huset-shop.com.

These notebooks are the perfect size for lists and recipes, with space to tape pictures of dishes I’m going to make -- someday.

-- Kristen Flanagan, assistant editor

Lines notebooks, in Half Lines, $9; poketo.com.

I love this light’s industrial but almost handmade quality. The space over my dining table needs it, now.

-- Daniel Biasatti, design director

Lloop lamp, in Polished Copper, $595, by Vij5; thefutureperfect.com.

It’s sleek and grown-up looking and also super lightweight. But it’s also sturdy enough to keep my lunch from getting crushed in the office refrigerator.

-- Miranda Van Gelder, deputy editor

Aluminum food-storage box, from $25, by Sigg; canoeonline.net. 

The packaging on these soaps is so lovely, they’re my new favorite housewarming gift -- no extra wrapping necessary.

-- Yolanda Edwards, editor at large

Bon Bon soaps, $8 each, by Murphy & Daughters; sweetwilliamltd.com.

This smartly designed power strip loops around furniture legs and can handle bulky chargers.

-- Anthony Santelli, senior home editor

Pivot Power flexible power strip, $30; quirky.com. 

Between packing backpacks and lunches in the morning, this is the one adult thing my husband and I indulge in: a coffeehouse-quality cappuccino, with foam and all.

-- Jennifer Aaronson, food editorial director

Silvia V3 espresso machine, $649, by Rancilio; cerinicoffee.com.