The best kinds of wedding presents are items that can be used morning, noon, and night, and that's just what you'll find on these pages. Everything -- a genius toaster, comfy lounge chair, heavenly set of sheets -- was made for daily living.

The Nelson ball clock (highbrowfurniture.com via MyRegistry.com) has a cool shape and a funny history: At a party in the late 1940s, designers George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Irving Harper, and Buckminster Fuller were sketching when one of them came up with this concept. The next day, however, no one could remember who'd drawn it. Ultimately, Nelson got the credit.

Rise and shine with pieces you'll rely on as much as you do your trusty alarm clock.

Donna Karan Lenox's "Matte and Shine" dinnerware (neimanmarcus.com) has a fashionable finish that's shiny and smooth on the inside and flat along the rims.

The shape of Nick Munro's "Bistro Coffeetiere" French press (michaelcfina.com) was inspired by the designer's love of penguins.

Crate & Barrel's "Dip" mugs (crateandbarrel.com) are oversize for serious sipping -- and they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

Hand-painted stripes bring a dash of color to these Lobmeyr tumblers (kneenandco.com).

The Sophie Conran porcelain juicer (conranusa.com) is all you need to squeeze, strain, and pour the perfect glass of OJ.

Georg Jensen's "Mitra Matte" flatware (michaelcfina.com) was designed in 1941 to mimic the elongated shape of a bishop's headdress.

Spun from impossibly plush Turkish cotton terry, the Pottery Barn "PB Classic" towels (potterybarn.com) are super absorbent.

The clear sides of the Magimix by Robot-Coupe "Vision" toaster (williams-sonoma.com) ensure that you'll never be met by blackened bread again.

When you fill Bernardaud's "Geraldine's" bowls (800-884-7775) with liquid, the outline of an animal, such as the cat shown at left, magically appears.

While away an entire afternoon with a few of your new favorite things: a good book, great music, a chair to kick back in, and something soft to curl up with when nap time strikes.

To upgrade lunch, toast a sandwich or cook up some vegetables with Le Creuset's panini press and grill (bedbathandbeyond.com).

The beloved tomes in the Penguin Classics Hardcover Collection (us.penguingroup.com via MyRegistry.com), which includes "Jane Eyre" and "The Odyssey," are all beautifully bound. Give them prime placement on your bookshelf.

With Fferrone Design Revolution's carafe (kneenandco.com) at the ready, you can stay hydrated the Earth-friendly way.

Drape Sferra's "Bristol" throw (sferra.com) over the back of your couch, and wrap up in its cozy alpaca and pima-cotton blend whenever you feel a chill.

The classic Eames lounge chair (highbrowfurniture.com via MyRegistry.com) is deceptively comfortable and comes in 10 colors.

Plug your iPod into Geneva Sound's "S" iPod/iPhone dock (conranusa.com) to play music or charge it up. The dock also features a clock radio.

All fluid lines and angles, Frank Gehry's "Torque" vase (tiffany.com) fits in with any decor.

Crate & Barrel's glass teacups and saucers (crateandbarrel.com) may look delicate, but they're dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

Bottega Veneta's signature woven pattern pops on their "Intrecciato" pillows (bottegaveneta.com via MyRegistry.com).

No matter how you spend your evenings -- with takeout for two and a bottle of wine, or serving supper on fine china to a crowd -- these practical indulgences will make each one feel special.

The scalloped pattern on Kate Spade New York's "Trimble Place" dinnerware (macys.com) brings a little whimsy to bone china -- and your table.

In a sea of flute choices, Lobmeyr's "Polka" hand-blown crystal champagne cups (kneenandco.com) really stand out.

A faux-bois effect enhances the stainless steel finish of Michael Aram for Waterford's "Wood Grain" frame (bloomingdales.com).

Baccarat's "Intangible Collection" candleholders (baccarat.com) make one thing crystal clear: These are not your grandma's sticks.

The Ercuis "Attraction" champagne bucket (Bergdorf Goodman, 888-774-2424) has a spare design that will never go out of style.

Vietri's "Greek Key" linen napkins (vietri.com) are pretty and reusable.

Bedding should be crisp, wrinkle resistant, and comfortable. These Martha Stewart Collection 400-thread-count sheets (macys.com) are all of the above.

Christofle's silver-plate "By" flatware (christofle.com) is the ideal fusion of classic and contemporary.

Keep the Helle Damkjaer by Georg Jensen carafe (michaelcfina.com) on your bedside table for a midnight sip.

This striking, goes-with-everything, bone-china jug by Jasper Conran at Wedgwood (macys.com) will never go out of style.

Serve wine, water, or beer in these delicately patterned handblown crystal "Calypso" goblets by William Yeoward (bloomingdales.com).

Each of these handblown Bohemian glass pieces by Hoffmann (neuegalerie.org) is available in cobalt, crystal, emerald, or rose.

The subtle geometric design of the Royal Limoges "Diamonds" porcelain dinner plate and dessert plate (michaelcfina.com) is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

Designed by George Nelson in the 1950s, this multicolored "Sunburst" clock (highbrowfurniture.com via MyRegistry.com) is as head-turning now as it was back then.

Silver not your thing? This set of DVF "Night" flatware (neimanmarcus.com) has a matte gold finish and a simple silhouette.

Dishwasher-safe and an incredible deal, these Luigi Bormioli "Top Class" tumblers (bloomingdales.com) have a sleek shape and are made for sipping wine or water.

This cheery "Simply Glass" set by Stelton (unicahome.com) brings a jolt of color to the table.

Spun from supersoft baby alpaca, this Jonathan Adler "Zig Zag" throw (jonathanadler.com) boasts a punchy pattern that complements nearly any decor.

Hand-applied dimples on the Bodo Sperlein white texture serving bowl and dented porcelain bowl (shophorne.com) ensure that each porcelain piece is unique.