hoMe & Design

The Davoli

Squeeze-handle precision from California Faucets features all-brass construction that takes the best of traditional Italian design and fuses it with features that are essential to modern American cooking styles . The faucet, standing almost 19 inches tall, makes washing large pans a breeze all the while giving your sink a classic elegance .

Available at Economy Supply, 632 Haley Street. 805-965-4319.

Hand-painted

These sunny yellow Tuscan sunflowers bloomed just in time to grace your home . Find these and other unique, handmade, and painted Italian ceramics at great prices online at www .italianpottery .com or at their gift store in downtown Santa Barbara .

Gardens of plenty

How to Grow Your Own Food” is a beautifully illustrated guide to container gardening for absolute beginners . Aimed at readers who may have already dabbled at houseplant gardening, this easy-to-follow guidebook shows foodgardeners-to-be how to take their experience to the next level and grow 50 common vegetables, fruits, and herbs .

No matter how much or how little space you may have, you can enjoy everything from basil to onions to strawberries with this practical guide to container gardening .

Available in May at Chaucer’s book store, 3321 State Street in Loreto Plaza. 805-682-6787.