This spoon rest can be used to rest or sit your utensils while you are cooking. It helps you keep your counter or stovetop clean. Great gift idea! - top section contains small hole for hanging - dishwasher safe - other styles and nationalities available! Beautiful kitchen decor:  an essential European decorative accent for any kitchen that can be proudly displayed next to a stovetop or hung as a wall decoration. Perfect Italian gift: featuring an adorable Italian kissing couple themed design and the saying "Kiss the cook, she's Italian" and "Boun appetito" ( "Enjoy your meal" in Italian ), this spoon rest will make for a charming addition to any kitchen counter or wall. A perfect Italian gift that will provide a welcome decorative European touch in any grandparent's or loved one's home. Functional useful: an essential in any European kitchen. Often used as a wall decoration. Fits most standard sized spoons. Great holder for spatula's, wooden spoons and other cooking utensils.