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Our Favorite Finds

GDA Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 4/1/2011 4:38:57 AM

Now that we're finally thawing out from a brutal winter, and have had time to reflect on what we saw at the markets, Gifts & Decorative Accessories presents some of the editors' top finds.

Photo Gems. Striking glass earrings and pendants feature photographic images fused into the glass. An inspirational word or phrase is etched on the back of each piece. Boyante Studio. email: boyantestudio@yahoo.com
	Funny Faces. Plush padded handle wraps add a touch of whimsy to kids backpacks and luggage and help to make them stand out from the crowd. Travel Chic. 877.878.2442. www.travelchic.com
High Style. Shoe line features interchangeable straps for flats, heels or wedges. Straps attach to a discreet Jour Nuitclasp designed by an aerospace engineering company and plated in 14-kt. and white gold. Jour Nuit. 917.640.3600. www.journuit.com
	Cool Treats. Quick Pop Maker makes ice pops in minutes without electricity. Includes six sticks and drip guards. Zoku. 201.659.7794. www.zokuhome.com
Fly Bright. The Carson Bag line, inspired by the designer's son and the 173rd Airborne Brigade, are handmade in the U.S.A. In leather, custom-printed laminated linen and traditionally woven French canvas. The Carson Bag. 860.891.8136. www.carsonbag.com
	Nod to the Sun. Solar Powered Bobbleheads' box is the base. Monkey Design USA 708.488.9280 www.MonkeyDesignUSA.com
Glass Craft. Handmade Petite Decanters come in six shapes and colors. $385 each. Joe. Cariati Glass. 310.462.9723. www.joecariati.com
	Prehistoric Pack. Spiketus Rex backpack won Best New Product in the Baby and Child category at NYIGF. Eight colors. $60. Mad Pax. 602.795.8225. www.madpax.com
iStyle. Tech Candy cases for iPhone and iPad combine hard cases with show-thru soft cases. $29.99-$45.99. OCG Products. 205.616.3222. www.techcandycases.com

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