Six items to simplify your life

From Real Simple Magazine:

1. Cheese Knife Set

The cheese platter just got a whole lot brighter with this color–coded set. Whether you’re serving Brie, Pecorino, or Parmigiano, there is a specific knife designed for cutting into each delicious choice.
To buy: $16 for set of four, kikkerland.com.

2. Black-and-Tan Pourer

Impress those beer drinking pals by effortlessly pouring the perfect black and tan. With the help of this turtle-shaped pourer, the Irish stout will rest on top of the pale ale without mixing or splashing.
To buy: $12, surlatable.com.

3. Holiday Mugs and Tray

Entertaining made easier: Make only one trip from the kitchen to the table with this stoneware serving set, which comes with a sturdy tray and six stackable cups.
To buy: $25, crateandbarrel.com for stores.

4. Candy Cane Cocktail Picks

Slip handcrafted glass candy canes into holiday cocktails to add a touch of holiday magic.
To buy: $15 for six, williams-sonoma.com.

5. Napkin Notes

Skip the solid linens and give your guests something to talk about. These quirky paper napkins are just begging for friends to exchange messages of holiday cheer.
To buy: $12, broadwaypanhandler.com.

6. Folding Trivet Set

Two entertaining essentials in one. Simply hook the ends of the square-shaped silicone coaster together and a flower-shaped trivet appears. Available in three colors.
To buy: $39 for three, gnr8.biz.