There are certain things people use (or there ought to be) in the course of a day that make them happy. Products that work flawlessly, artwork that inspires, and best of all, items that are both practical and beautiful. I picked up an Eva Zeisel Hallcraft white bowl quite a number of years ago, when my husband and I were out scouring a few antique stores for small treasures. I didn't really know anything about the piece, except that it was lovely. It's lines are fluid, the lugged end fits perfectly in the hand, and it fits a medium size one-bowl dinner or a good size soup. 

I use this piece any time I can fit a meal in a bowl, and gently wash it out by hand each time. It has a few small blemishes that I don't mind in the least - it's well used. But it is something that I use on a regular basis that brightens my day. These are the type of things that I would like to cultivate; items that improve the quality of my life whenever I use them.

What do you use that makes your life better?