Sugar cookies from Eleni’s. From top: Friendly Ghosts, Monster’s Ball and Black Magic. Have a happy, fun-filled Halloween!

I once bought three packs of biscuits just because I loved the boxes they came in. I also like the old skool tin of this gingerbread cookie mix from Williams-Sonoma, but then again I think I’m likely to reach for anything with the word “cookie” in it. Mmm chocolate chip cookie ice-cream…

Speaking of reaching out for the cookie jar, wouldn’t it be nice to have one of these this ultraslim aluminum stepladder (also from Williams-Sonoma) in your home instead of the average huge, clunky ones?

This hand-painted ceramic Peppermint Swirl hot chocolate pot from Sur La Table is one to have for the festive holidays. It features a special lid that doubles as a frother so you can whip up a batch of frothy chocolate-y goodness. Plus it looks delicious enough to eat, not to mention festive.