Although a fly swatter might not be the first tool you think of for your kitchen, we’ve all been there. But unlike most unappealing supermarket and hardware store plastic or metal varieties, the durable and attractive Fly Fly by Essey doesn’t need to be tucked away in a cabinet when not in use. Designed by Tarmo Likki and handcrafted in Tampere, Finland, it consists of a shaft made from sustainably harvested Finnish birch and a swatter made of high quality leather.

Note: All of Creekside Farms’ wreaths are made to order.  Orders placed will ship priority mail (2–3 business days) the following Monday or Tuesday. $15 flat rate shipping per wreath.

Other Milk Street free standard shipping offers DO NOT apply to these items.

Designed exclusively for Milk Street, this festive Kitchen Herb Wreath from Creekside Farms will brighten up your home (and cooking) for the holidays. Grown on over 20 acres of farmland in Greenland, California, the herbs and flowers used in Creekside Farms’ are harvested by hand before being crafted by artisans into wreaths. The 15-inch wreath features fresh bay leaves and rosemary sprigs, as well as air-dried savory, marjoram, sage and lavender, arranged in artful bunches. Truly a one-of-a-kind culinary gift for the cook in your life, the 6 herbs and flowers featured in this design—grown naturally, without pesticides—can be enjoyed as a fragrant wreath for six months to a year, or used in your favorite fall recipes as they begin to dry. Use any of the dried herbs immediately; allow the bay leaves and rosemary 8–10 days to dry before use. Because every unique piece is made by hand, slight variations are expected and add to each wreath’s beauty.

This eye catching flatware holder made in Italy is the result of a keen research on functional designs of multipurpose products for an ideal use in a household This well designed flatware holder, characterized by its clean lines, is perfect to store silverware and small kitchen tools in a kitchen drawer in an orderly way.

This flatware holder is made of solid beech wood, and is treated with food safe lacquers that gives it a smooth finish, a good hydrorepellence and resistance to stains This flatware holder is available in the beech wood version as well as in the whitewashed finished one; both models fit very well in different kitchen styles.

Equal parts beauty and function, this minimal-rustic cutlery holder from Professional Secrets will add a touch of restaurant class to your kitchen. The accessory features three compartments—perfect for sorting table-side essentials like silverware, napkins and olive oil or attractively organizing larger tools like whisks and spatulas kept on the counter for easy access. Brass studs secure the shape of the cutlery holder, which is crafted from cognac brown tumbled buffalo leather with a reinforced base and sides. The leather’s varnished edge makes for easy cleanup and, due to the high-quality natural material, its appearance will improve over time as the piece develops a unique patina. Plus, the accessory’s sturdy bail handle allows you to easily tote it from kitchen to dining room or even to the backyard when dining al fresco.

Grow herbs, baby vegetables and flowers in any season—even in small kitchens with no windows or natural light—with the Veritable Indoor Garden. This fully automated indoor growing system keeps the plants watered and mimics the light cycle of daylight. After two years of thoughtful design, Veritable created this compact countertop garden with energy-saving LEDs and a light color spectrum designed to encourage faster growth and maximize flavor. Lights turn on and off each day and automatic irrigation does the work for you, so your plants will get all the light, water and nutrients they need–even if you go on vacation. It’s compact enough to fit under cabinets on most countertops, even after the plants grow to their tallest with the adjustable lights. Each garden can grow more than 70 varieties of plants, starting with a pod that contains organic seeds, soil and nutrients specific to each plant for optimal growth. To get you started, you’ll receive four pods, called Lingots, with your order: parsley, basil, chives and thyme, all of which will be ready to eat in just four weeks, with a regular harvest lasting four to six months.

We finally found it: a deluxe composting bin that looks good and actually works. A handsome, sturdy cherry hardwood base houses a stainless steel insert (complete with lid) that’ll hold kitchen scraps until you’re ready to add them to a larger or common composting setup. The compost bin is finished with thoughtful details, like rubber feet under the frame to protect surfaces; finger grooves under the steel insert for easier removal; corner reinforcements for extra durability; a lid that contains odors and hides kitchen scraps; and a water resistant finish that will protect the grain of the hardwood for years to come. The best part? The stainless steel insert lifts right out and can go in the dishwasher after use, so you can start fresh the next day. As each hand-crafted bin is made with locally sourced hardwood, the color and the grain of your wooden piece may vary slightly from what is pictured.

We finally found it: a deluxe composting bin that looks good and actually works. A handsome, sturdy black walnut hardwood base houses a stainless steel insert (complete with lid) that’ll hold kitchen scraps until you’re ready to add them to a larger or common composting setup. The compost bin is finished with thoughtful details, like rubber feet under the frame to protect surfaces; finger grooves under the steel insert for easier removal; corner reinforcements for extra durability; a lid that contains odors and hides kitchen scraps; and a water resistant finish that will protect the grain of the hardwood for years to come. The best part? The stainless steel insert lifts right out and can go in the dishwasher after use, so you can start fresh the next day. As each hand-crafted bin is made with locally sourced hardwood, the color and the grain of your wooden piece may vary slightly from what is pictured.

These attractive garden shears are sturdy enough to trim branches and perfect for snipping herbs like rosemary and thyme from your garden. They’re forged and finished in the Thai province of Ayutthaya, where blacksmiths have been handcrafting blades since the 1800s. Stainless steel blades and Pradu rosewood handles makes these shears as beautiful as they are functional.

Always wanted an herb garden but never had the space to grow it—much less the time to take care of it? These simple mason jar gardens are the perfect solution. They’re made to grow indoors year-round, outfitted with a passive hydroponic system that sprouts plants using nutrient-rich water instead of dirt (all the better for no-mess kitchen gardening). Each kit comes with the following: a 1-quart mason jar, a stainless steel net pot, grow medium, a coco pith disk, a polypro wick, plant food and an instruction manual on how to assemble and care for your plant.

The Basil Garden Jar sprouts in 7-14 days and will be ready to start harvesting in 2+ months.

Please contact service@modernsprout.com for any and all questions.

Always wanted an herb garden but never had the space to grow it—much less the time to take care of it? These simple mason jar gardens are the perfect solution. They’re made to grow indoors year-round, outfitted with a passive hydroponic system that sprouts plants using nutrient-rich water instead of dirt (all the better for no-mess kitchen gardening). Each kit comes with the following: a 1-quart mason jar, a stainless steel net pot, grow medium, a coco pith disk, a polypro wick, plant food and an instruction manual on how to assemble and care for your plant.

The Cilantro Garden Jar sprouts in 12-21 days and will be ready to start harvesting in 2+ months.

Please contact service@modernsprout.com for any and all questions.

Always wanted an herb garden but never had the space to grow it—much less the time to take care of it? These simple mason jar gardens are the perfect solution. They’re made to grow indoors year-round, outfitted with a passive hydroponic system that sprouts plants using nutrient-rich water instead of dirt (all the better for no-mess kitchen gardening). Each kit comes with the following: a 1-quart mason jar, a stainless steel net pot, grow medium, a coco pith disk, a polypro wick, plant food and an instruction manual on how to assemble and care for your plant.

The Parsley Garden Jar sprouts in 7-14 days and will be ready to start harvesting in 2+ months.

Please contact service@modernsprout.com for any and all questions.

Always wanted an herb garden but never had the space to grow it—much less the time to take care of it? These simple mason jar gardens are the perfect solution. They’re made to grow indoors year-round, outfitted with a passive hydroponic system that sprouts plants using nutrient-rich water instead of dirt (all the better for no-mess kitchen gardening). Each kit comes with the following: a 1-quart mason jar, a stainless steel net pot, grow medium, a coco pith disk, a polypro wick, plant food and an instruction manual on how to assemble and care for your plant.

The Rosemary Garden Jar sprouts in 14-28 days and will be ready to start harvesting in 2+ months.

Please contact service@modernsprout.com for any and all questions.