Check It. Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's.

We enjoy some time in the kitchen here at 'the BEAT' - and part of cooking being fun is having the right tools. Some quality brands can get pricey, but Martha Stewart's line is classic, chic, and affordable.

Last time I was in the Sherman Oaks Macy's, I was speed walking around the home department looking for the restroom, and the Martha Stewart Collection caught my eye. They have an especially wide selection there. The colors are great--creamy teals, deep blues, perfect reds. It's classic with a modern twist, and somehow has an element of kitsch while remaining pretty sleek.

Favorites: the enameled cast iron cookware (that looks quite a bit like Le Creuset but is a fraction of the price), the recipe cocktail shaker (my very similar one is Pottery Barn, but Martha's is actually a more attractive design), and the recipe box (shown above; now available in red).

Los Angeles-area Macy's include: Beverly Center, downtown L.A., and Century City.

Info: shop.marthastewart.com

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credit: Southern Baker via amazon.com