1. FRESH SOLUTIONS: Create your own tea service from the Japanese Tetsubin and Tatara cast iron collection: Red Imperial Dragon cast iron tea pot ($169.95), large warmer ($39.95), red Imperial Dragon cups ($12.99 each), Yoho black coasters ($12.99 each), sushi tray ($69.95) and handle tray ($49.95), all from Teavana.

2. A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND: This 18 karat Halo white gold ring has a 2.20 carat round brilliant diamond ($32,000) at Walters Jewelry Inc., 230 North Main Street in St. Charles. Other styles available from $18,000 to $60,000.

3. WORK OF ART: St. Peters artist Wayne Trinklein's American Elm tree stands about 16 inches tall and is made of molded copper wire, tin and other alloys ($425) at Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Street.

4. ARCADE GAMES: This new Ms. Pac-Man game is a blast from the past ($1,999) at Amini's Home, Rugs and Game Room, 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road.

5. SINK IN: Comfortably oversized yet still portable, the Grand Luxe faux-fur bean-bag chair provides sink-in comfort with the softness of fur. It's available in lynx, coyote and mink ($495) at Restoration Hardware, St. Louis Galleria.

6. GLASS WORKS: This Murano glass leaf floor lamp is trend-setting and functional ($3,747.50) at Savvy Surroundings, 9753 Clayton Road in Ladue.

7. IT'S A WRAP: Add style to an outfit with this scarf featuring knitted mink pockets and fringe ($399) at the Fur and Leather Centre, 601 South Lindbergh Boulevard.

8. SHOW STOPPERS: Crafted from laser-cut pony hair, these platform booties lend a softer side to the season's edgy looks ($465) at Vie, 9660 Clayton Road in Ladue.

9. GET YOUR RIDE ON: The official indoor training bike of Le Tour de France is powered by Google Maps to give you actual routes from the tour, a 20 percent incline and decline, wind resistance and more ($1,499) at proform.com.