Claire Morgan

I still remember the moment I clinked glasses at my best friend’s wedding and the flute snapped right at the stem. Champagne went everywhere, her white dress was splattered, and I spent the rest of the reception feeling awful. That’s when I started taking champagne glassware seriously. Choosing the best champagne flute sets for celebrations … Read more

I tested 10 of the most design-forward piggy banks for kids’ rooms over the past three months, and the difference between a basic plastic pig and a true decor-worthy money bank surprised me. Some pieces became instant shelf stars in our family playroom. Others collected dust because the look didn’t match the rest of the … Read more

I spent three weeks rotating eight pairs of unique bookends across my home library shelves to find out which ones actually hold up under real reading conditions. Some slid across the wood the moment I stacked paperbacks. Others anchored full rows of hardcovers without budging. The best unique bookends for home libraries don’t just stop … Read more

I still remember the day I walked into a friend’s newly renovated loft and stopped mid-step. On a vast, blank wall hung a 30-inch metal clock that looked more like sculpture than a timepiece. That was the moment I understood what a statement wall clock really does: it transforms a wall from empty space into … Read more

I’ll never forget the moment my friend pulled a tray made from a melted wine bottle onto her dining table. Twelve guests went quiet, leaned in, and asked where she got it. That night changed how I thought about serveware. Function alone doesn’t cut it anymore — the right unique serving trays for entertaining start … Read more

A grazing platter is a lavish, shareable spread of bite-sized foods artfully arranged on a board or tray, featuring an expanded selection of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, crackers, and other accompaniments for casual, communal eating. I have hosted more than 40 dinner parties in the last three years, and I can tell you that … Read more

If you have ever walked into a room and felt that something was missing from the shelves, the mantel, or the corner by the window, chances are it was a sculptural vase. I have spent the last three months testing vases in my own apartment and in client homes, and the right vessel can quietly … Read more

I never thought much about coasters until a friend set a sweating glass of iced coffee on my brand-new oak coffee table and left a permanent white ring. That was the day I went down the rabbit hole of designer coasters for coffee tables, and honestly, I’m glad I did. The right coasters do more … Read more

I’ve watched too many beautiful wooden tables fall victim to hot casserole dishes over the years, so I made it my mission to find unique trivets for kitchen tables that actually protect while looking like a piece of art. Our team spent three months comparing 24 different models, burning through real hot pans, red wine … Read more

I spent the last eight weeks living with 12 different Tiffany-style table lamps in my living room, swapping them on the same side table, and photographing each one at dusk and at night. I tested them with the same 60W warm bulb where possible, weighed the bases on my kitchen scale, and even let my … Read more