Guest Picks: Best of the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show
Here are the award winners and standouts from this year's Housewares show! — Jen from Second City Soiree
Photos & Products
The Homer Laughlin China Co.
Fiestaware debuted their newest color: lapis. It's so brilliantly blue and will be available this summer.
Bar10der 10-in-1 Bartending Tool - $50
The Bar10der is the genius, space-saving, Swiss Army knife of bartending. It includes a muddler, reamer, channel knife, jigger, zester, knife, stirrer, strainer, corkscrew and bottle opener.
Portico Coupe Plates - $44
Rosanna's charming Portico pattern is a little bit 1960s inspired and makes a sleek and geometric background for your spring entertaining.
Salad Kit
This ultra-chic line of food storage kits features cleverly designed plastic containers, all wrapped up in attractive, insulating neoprene sleeves.
Slogan CapaBunga Two-Pack, His & Hers - $7.95
Invented by two winery owners, CapaBunga is a wine bottle re-sealer that resembles the bungs used to seal barrels during wine making. It fits just about any wine bottle and seals tight, so you can store a bottle on its side in the fridge.
Gleener Kit - $19.99
Unlike many other de-fuzz/de-pill options, the Gleener is a manual "sweater shaver" designed to be super gentle. It comes with three fabric-sensitive blades and works on pricey pashminas or chunky ski sweaters.
Lighted Makeup Vanity Mirror - $200
All makeup mirrors are not created equally. This magnification mirror lights up automatically as your face approaches. It comes with LED lights that simulate sunlight and won't burn out or diminish, even after many years. Plus, it's cordless!
Magnetic Spot Scrubber
Dirty decanter? Yucky urn? Drop this little "scrubber" disc into your hard-to-clean vessel and gently wave the magnetic wand over the outside. The scrubber will follow your wand, and voilà — all clean on the inside!
FlatBox-LunchBox
Is it a placemat? Is it a food storage container? Yes! The FlatBox-LunchBox not only transports your meal, but also valiantly stands between your lunchtime nibbles and whatever germy surface you put it on. Washable, heat resistant, and comes with a carrying handle.
Wireless Body Scale
Forget keeping a pad of paper and pen in the bathroom. The BlueAnatomy body scale tracks weight, fat, BMI, water, muscle and bone directly onto your iPad, iPhone or Android. No cords, computer or WiFi required.
Jura Giga 5 Automatic Coffee Center With Cup Warmer and Stand - $5,499.95
The Jura Giga 5 is the dream appliance for the coffee-obsessive. It comes with all the bells and whistles, such as a glass warmer and a full-color, picture-based drink menu so that you don't have to remember the difference between a cappuccino and a macchiato. In a hurry? This baby grinds, tamps, brews and cleans in under 60 seconds.
Winbot
You might not do windows, but Winbot does. This window cleaning robot cleans any window (or mirror) with washable and reusable pads.
Pioneer Pet Raindrop Stainless Steel Pet Drinking Fountain
Pet drinking fountains are nothing new, but few are as stylish as this Raindrop stainless steel fountain. Modern and sleek, it comes with charcoal filters to keep Fluffy's water fresh.
Bottle Net, Gold Flower
Multifunctional products rule! This Bottle Net serves as both a placemat and an elegant bottle tote, thanks to its intricately cut pattern.
Dressed Colander
Colanders are useful, sure, but not inherently attractive. This Dressed colander by Alessi is aesthetically pleasing enough to leave out 24/7.
Blob
The Serene House Blob gently diffuses fragrance from its tank, which can be removed from the base without having to unplug the entire machine. Its discreet design will fit into most decors.
Stackable Appetizer Maker, Black - $19.99
This seemingly simple device will have you turning out gorgeous layered appetizers like a catering pro. Layer breads, fillings and other goodies inside, then use the slots on the side to slice. No one will know you didn't spring for outside help.
Duck Timer
This is the most adorable kitchen timer you've ever seen, right? The duck replaces the usual ring and sounds a charming duck call. Now get quacking!
SideKick Shot Glass - $14.99
The Sidekick shot glass looks like an ordinary shooter, until you notice the condiment screen at the bottom. Perfect for infused cocktails, it can store anything not meant to be consumed in the bottom third, and let your concoction steep with peace of mind.
C-Pump Soap Dispenser - $15
File this under "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?" Joseph Joseph's C-Pump is a one-handed soap dispenser that can be operated with the back of one hand. Place your hand into the C-shaped opening and press down firmly to clean those dirty digits. Features a non-slip base and a soap-level indicator window.
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