
Clinton Hill–based illustrator Claudia Pearson drew inspiration from her surroundings when she designed these charming cotton tea towels ($18 each at Brooklyn Museum Shop, 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights; 718-501-6259).

Use this distressed leather tray ($68 at Treasure & Bond, 350 W. Broadway, nr. Grand St.; 646-669-9049) to store jewelry, keys, and other everyday essentials.

The hand-punched teeth on this palm-size, tin-plated copper grater ($45 at Task, 100 N. 3rd St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg; 718-963-2600) are extra gentle on ginger.