Most of us immediately think of kids toy sets when we hear the brand name “LEGO“, but did you know that they also make fun kitchen & dining accessories too?! Here are a few fun LEGO entertaining finds for the young & young at heart!

Pictured above: Kitchen Storage Set – 4 stackable acrylic containers in 3 different sizes with 4 colorful lids ($29.99/set), fun Egg Timer (currently sold out at lego.com but can be found elsewhere), 1×1 Salt & Pepper Set ($4.99), and Kids Cutlery with Silicone Studs – make mealtime more fun ($24.99/set)!

Pictured above – fun stuff for LEGO-themed parties! Minifigure Ice Lollipop Mould (Here’s a pic of the ice pops actually made.), Minifigure Cake Mould ($17.99), and Minifigure Cookie Cutters ($7.99).

Jonathan Adler has been cranking out so much great new stuff this year, but these adorable salt & pepper shakers are probably at the top of my list. They’re like mini works of art for your table – complete with signature Adler style and fabulous coordinating gift boxes! Pictured above: Fish, Whale, and Penguin shaker sets.

Pictured below: Mr. & Mrs. Muse shakers (perfect gift idea for a wedding or engagement party!) and Lantern shakers, inspired by some of Adler’s most iconic pottery:

Today over on Simply Stated, check out 8 Cool Chalkboard-Inspired Finds for entertaining. It might be partially nostalgic, but I’m loving this white-on-slate trend!

These Ice Invaders silicone ice cube trays are way too fun! The perfect addition for any 80’s party or alien/outerspace birthday theme, they also make a great novelty gift idea for gamers or children of the Awesome 80’s! Tray measures 8.5″ x 5″.

($7.49 at perpetualkid.com)

Whether you’re nurturing a relationship or nursing a breakup, these quirky kitchen gadgets from Perpetual Kid are offering up some serious relationship therapy!

Pictured above: Heart Egg Molder ($5.99) Nothing says lovin’ like breakfast-in-bed featuring heart-shaped eggs, right?; The Ex Voodoo Knife Block Set – a safer way to get those jabs in…($69.99 / available in 6 colors); Heart Knife Block Set ($119.99) – I actually really love the look of this set! It reminds me of a pop art sculpture…), and Heart Silicone Spatula engraved with the phrase “Made with Love” on the handle. ($8.99).

Pictured below: The Hotman Trivet… a nod to that great guy that saves the day – or to the not-so-great one that deserves to feel the heat? You decide! ($17.99)

Pictured below: Silicone Love Cake Pan ($19.99)

And last but not least… a guaranteed way to melt some hearts: Love Ice Tray featuring heart and “Love” molds. ($9.99)

Even the kitchen guru who already has everything won’t be able to resist these adorable measuring tools from Anthropologie: A Measuring Gaggle (a quartet of nesting geese) – $28 per bone china set and long-necked Giraffe Measuring Spoons – $19.95 per set of 5 stoneware spoons.

{top “gaggle” image from Chow.com}

Winner Update: 2/10/09: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all 600+ of you who entered – WOW! And the {very} lucky, random winner is: Comment #142 – Tawnya, who said “The chandelier print is to DIE for. My husband is a painter and I would have paint a special wall (red) just for that amazing print.” Congrats, Tawnya!”

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We have a fantastic new suprise giveaway for you today! This one comes from Kir De Vries – a wonderful  shop that I’m really excited to introduce to you, because it’s full of truly unique & refreshing finds for your living room, kitchen, dining room, jewelry drawer & more…

Today, Kir De Vries is generously offering up a $100 Shopping Spree towards anything on their site to a lucky HWTM reader! A quick glimpse at the small sampling of their products featured here should give you an idea of how fun everything is… for example: has your lunch bag ever looked this cool?

You’ll also find: handcrafted jewelry, cool collectible tea towels, cool stationery, adorable lunch boxes, Earth Lust water bottles, wraps and scarves, surface graphics, and more!

(Get the details for HOW TO ENTER after the jump)

HOW TO ENTER
• Post a comment here telling us which item(s) from the Kir De Vries website you’d love to get if you win!
• Giveaway ends Monday, February 9th. Winner will be chosen randomly. Good luck, everyone!!

Umbra just came out with a fabulous new line at Target called Umbra Loft – and lucky for us, this bold, modern-meets-elegant collection is just as affordable as it is stylish! The overall look of the Umbra Loft reminds me of Nicky Hilton’s fabulous black and white dining room… so if you’d like that look for less, then this is a great place to start! Here are a few favorites from the (quite extensive) collection:

Pictured at top: Vinotella Wine Rack ($19.99), Pinot Wine Rack ($19.99), and Photo Tray ($19.99).

Pictured above: Piatto Platter ($29.99), Lulu Utensil Holder ($14.99),
Gemini Salt and Pepper Shaker Set ($14.99), and Nest Salad Bowl with Servers ($29.99).

Pictured above: Umbra Loft Decorative Vases – Large Black, Small White, and Medium Gray ($9.99 – $19.99), Set of 3 Candelabras ($16.99), and Eternity Mantle Clock ($24.99). 

Pictured above: Gemini Peppermill ($19.99) and Aroma Spice Rack – Clear ($19.99).

Picture above: Faux Leather Black Photo Album ($16.99), Florence Collage Frame ($24.99) and 4×4 Vintage Motion Frame ($14.99).

Click here to check out the entire collection at Target.com!

Shopping for an entertaining guru that already seems to have everything? Chances are good that you’ll still be able to surprise them with one of these clever, outside-the-box gift ideas from A+R Store:

Pictured above: Pewter & Glass Animal Shot Glasses designed to balance on their nose and antlers/ears when flipped upside down!

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• Pasta Bowl & Server – comes with a creative serving spoon that flips back and forth between a 3-leaf shape perfect for grabbing noodles and a 6-leaf shape perfect for smaller pasta and sauce. ($125)
• Ice Orb – vertical ice tray that chills, serves, and stores! ($16)
• Mr. & Mrs. Jones Citrus Juicers – teatime whimsy + modern minimalist flair! ($90/set of 2 hand dipped pieces)
• “I Am Not A Paper Cup“ – white porcelain cup with silicon lid… perfect for the eco-chic coffee lover! ($20)

Pictured above: Hydration Vessel – stylish sipping that’s toxin-free! ($29)

Pictured below: Wizard Rubber Bowl – This creative & unusual serving dish is actually a rubber cone full of ridges that allow it to be reformed into myriad of possible shapes! ($45 for small size, $70 for large)

Today over at Simply Stated: check out some ideas for a bright & colorful Thanksgiving (or fall party) celebration!