Short Takes
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 10/1/2000
A Bridal Bouquet of Gifts
The Wedding Day musical is a sweet memento for any bride from a young attendant. The 4_" resin figure designed by Tasha Tudor features a bride with her flower girl and ring bearer. Plays the "Wedding March." $37. Geo. Z. Lefton Co., Chicago. (800) 938-1800. #561
The Wedding Elegance Collection has everything a bride needs for her big day. The line includes a wedding guest book, a pen and holder, a scrapbook/ photo album, a cross cake topper, a dove cake topper, a bud vase, and photo frames all designed with peach roses, lavender lilies, and lace embroidery. The resin pieces are by artist G.G. Santiago. Prices range from $27.50 to $40. Roman Inc., Roselle, IL. (630) 529-3000. #559
A newly married couple can always use help when it comes to ornaments. Why not highlight pieces in the wedding gift collection from Gloria Duchin? There are four new designs, including silvertone double bells with pearl accents, below, a wedding car complete with cans, a matte silver photo frame, and a three-tier wedding cake with bride-and-groom topper. $6.99-$24.99. Gloria Duchin Inc., East Providence, RI. (800) 543-8051. #560
Are your customers looking for something a little more modern? The Circle of Love collection by Kim Lawrence is just right. The couples are created in white porcelain and sit on a wooden base. There are candleholders, picture frames, and vases in the collection. $20-$100. Enesco, Itasca, IL. (800) 4-ENESCO. #563
Mixed-Up Mosaics introduces the Wedding Bliss table. Each table is custom-made with the names of the bride and groom and the date of their wedding. Available in seven sizes ranging from 18" to 60". $750-$2,500. Mixed-Up Mosaics, New York. (212) 630-0211. #567
Silver Wedding Bells
After 25 years of marriage, perhaps a wife has collected all the jewelry she needs, so why not highlight a silverplated jewelry box? The 8" box features a hand-hammered lid and a hand-welded chain trim. It is part of the Meurgey collection. $420. The Table Company, Houston. (713) 572-8299. #575
Celebration Silver is a 3" paperweight designed by Margot Thomson. The piece is clear glass with a silvery-white translucent base and features a diagonal front window facet on which two wedding bells, two doves, and the number 25 have been engraved. $110. Caithness Glass Inc., Garfield, NJ. (800) 452-7987. #576
Romance is in the Air!
Give a loved one a Love box. The oval-shaped box features a pink rose and the word "Love" on its top. Designer John Wind uses antique sources such as 19th-century postcards, journals, love letters, and fabrics, as well Austrian crystals, glass pearls, and charms to create his pieces. 1_"x2 1/8"x1". $35. Maximal Art, Philadelphia. (800) 573-3308. #578
It may not the most romantic image you can think of, but the sterling silver kissing pigs paperweight makes a rather sweet statement. 3". $64. J.Reed & Sons, Long Island City, NY. (888) 925-GIFT. #579 On Valentine's Day anything for two makes a perfect gift. The Martini For Two,below, is hand-painted glass and stainless steel. It comes in a variety of colors, including cobalt, rose, gold, plum, frosted, moss, fuchsia, teal, and clear. 9"x8"x6". $132. Steel Curves, Philadelphia. (215) 928-1313. #577
Body and Soul
The 11th edition of Le Beaux Arts designer fragrances collection features hand-cast and hand-patinaed, engraved bronze miniature sculptures by Dali, Marco Piono, Bernhard Paul, and others. Scents include "Lride," "Fiora," "La Danse," and "Space Venus." $250-$1,000.Spectrum, Beverly Hills, CA (310) 281-3780. #495
Beefing up your gift section? Look to Burt's Bees all-natural, earth-friendly personal care products. How about a Facial-in-a-Kit, with everything needed for a home spa experience, or the Head to Toe Starter Kit, stuffed with popular products that pamper the whole body? There's also a Gardener's Kit, a Baby Bee "Getting Started" Kit, a Furry Friends Pet Pouch for pet owners, and a Mini-Lotion Kit of samples. Attractively packaged in clear bags, and incredibly affordable at just $6 to $13. Burt's Bees, Raleigh, NC. (800) 849-7112.< EMPHASIS TYPE="BOLD">#496
Home Entertaining
The Winelight can turn any bottle into an oil lamp. This cork-shaped object has a wick running through it, and is generally made of ceramic, but there are other designs made of glass, marble, brass, silverplate, and goldplate. $3.95-$9.95. Vintage Concepts, Modesto, CA. (209) 522-4377. #580
James the Butler will greet guests (and customers!) with style. Part of the At Your Service collection, the butler is available in a number of designs: wine balancers, napkin holders, cork stoppers, bottle openers, salt and pepper shakers, and more. Dressed to the nines in a butler's uniform, these quirky accessories are priced between $6 and $25. Flambro Imports, Atlanta. (800) FLAMBRO. #581
Top That!
How can you make a jar candle more appealing? Well, aside from decorating the jar, why not highlight candle toppers? Encourage customers to buy a candle topper when purchasing candle jars, especially when buying one as a gift. Center Street Design has a line of Candle Toppers that are made from porcelain. There are nine different styles from which to choose. $14.99. Center Street Design, Provo, UT. (801) 373-5908. #583
There are many new designs of candle toppers from Our America. Among the new creations are T-Toppers which top candle jars with a tealight holder, and a line of square candle toppers. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes. $5.95-$9.95. Our America Gift Inc., Amherst, MA. (877) 504-TOPS. #585
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