If this past year has taught us anything it’s that when push comes to shove, we can absolutely find joy in life’s everyday tasks. We’re calling them practical pleasures—the brass toothpaste key for getting every last drop out of that Crest tube; cedar-scented laundry soap straight from Provence; casual-cool placemats that jazz up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here, just a few of our favorite beautiful but oh-so-useful pieces.
Organic California Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Pineapple Collaborative, $34. pineapplecollaborative.com
Tomato Sauce by Nicolas Vahe, $13. luxuryformen.com
Leather-bound Joy of Cooking by Graphic Image x Aesthetic Movement, $156. graphicimage.com
Handmade Linen Bowl Covers by Helen Round, $27 for set of 3. helenroundusa.com
Hand thrown Stoneware Teapot by Lucy Rutter, $120. toa.st
4 Layer Chocolate Peppermint Cake by Caroline’s Cakes, $70. carolinescakes.com
Mimosa Sugar Cube Trio by Allison DeVane, $30. uncommongoods.com
Collar Thermo Bottle by Stelton, $65. finnishdesignshop.com
Premium Carbonator by Aarke, $250. williams-sonoma.com
Glass and Willow Oven Dish by The White Company, $65. thewhitecompany.com
Denim Placemat by Ubi-Ind Denim, $20. micocina.com
Cedar and Ylang-scented Laundry Soap by Kerzon, $34. beautyhabit.com
Almond Hand Wash by Dr. Harris, $25. therake.com
Venus Intaglio Soaps by Reprotique, $20. reprotiqueart.com
Faubourg Beach Towel by Matouk Schumacher, $63. fschumacher.com
Brass Toothpaste Key by Jayson Home, $22. jaysonhome.com
Leather Wireless Charger by Catch:1, $80. staycourant.com
Boyfriend Pajama Shirt by Charmajesty, $198. charmajesty.com
Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves by Ann Mashburn, $150. annmashburn.com
Scented Wax Sachets by Lucia, $28, linensanddown.com
Produced by Sophie Friedmann and Tori Mellott
Written by Hillary Brown
