The Food Section: Shopping List

Swanky Scales

There's a fine line between kitsch and class when it comes to "retro" kitchen supplies. Thankfully, Typhoon's vintage scales, which have the smooth, curved lines reminiscent of an old-fashioned radio, fall into the latter category. Made of powder-coated steel, the scales feature a precision weighing mechanism and a pear-shaped stainless steel bowl for ease of pouring. $40 in blue, pink, cream, and green at Typhoon.

Pop Art Toaster

This Pop Art Toaster, found at shelter and design blog shelterrific, comes with six toasting stencils that enable you to imprint your morning slice with charred "art" – images ranging from snowflakes to smiley faces. The toaster is available at Target stores in red, black, and white.