
Harvest basil and other herbs in six weeks flat with this self-contained seed kit ($34.95 at Green Depot, 222 Bowery, nr. Prince St.; 212-226-0444).

Two zippered compartments within Wintercheck Factory’s flannel pocket scarf offer storage for night-out essentials ($32 at Omhu, 133 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-929-6423).

The stainless-steel four-cup egg poacher makes an annoyingly difficult brunch dish ridiculously simple ($36.95 at Crate and Barrel, 650 Madison Ave., at 59th St.; 212-308-0011).