New York

Bessie Nestoras -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 1/1/2001

The tabletop industry got a short lesson in how to set a table and how to entertain during the New York Tabletop Market last October. Edward Lent, an expert on table settings, gave a short presentation on something we all thought was a piece of cake-dining and entertaining. He demonstrated how to use gold and platinum on your table, and how each can change the mood of the table-gold being warmer and platinum cooler. The presentation was fun and lively, as well as informative. Lent explained how to use different accent pieces and textures to enhance the look of the table display (as well as some helpful hints on how to move your guests along!). Dining 2000 was hosted by Design Times, Brunschwig & Fils, and the National Tabletop and Giftware Assn. It was held at the Brunschwig & Fils showroom in the Decorating & Design Building in New York City.

Lalique recently unveiled its new Lifestyle showroom at the Lalique Boutique, 712 Madison Ave. Check out the new designs from Jean Louis Coquet, Philippe Deshoulières, Robert Haviland, and C. Parlon and Puiforcat. The pieces are all displayed in a cozy home setting.

Check out the latest additions in Avid Press. 's new New York showroom-from candles and candle accessories to soaps and other personal care items. Visit Avid Press in suite 806 at 225 Fifth Avenue.

Details recently welcomed a number of new lines to its 225 Fifth Avenue showroom. Among them: Spicher & Co., maker of framed art; Village Court, also a manufacturer of framed art; Epoch Arts, designer of molded picture frames; Mission Trading, manufacturer of metal accessories from Mexico; Brisa Music; Sun Sun Gifts, distributors of Ritzenoff collectible glassware; Trillium, a textile company; and Earth Elements, manufacturers of home fragrance products. The showroom is located in suite 1011.

Four new companies have signed leases at 230 Fifth Avenue Starbur Fabrics, suite 713; B At Home, suite 712; Patton Picture Frames, suite 1515; and Sigma Products, suite 1509. The building also announced that there is showroom space available to the home fashions market.

There is a bevy of novelty items to be found in the new Decor Craft Inc. showroom at 225 Fifth Avenue. Included in the line are heart and duck hot water bottles, blinking star rings, and fun office products. Visit the new digs in suite 431.

Limoges Imports recently opened a new showroom in suite 203 at 225 Fifth Avenue. In addition to the hand-painted Limoges boxes, there are a number of vases in the line.

Spring 2001 is in the air at Midwest of Cannon Falls, suite 1233, 225 Fifth Avenue. Easter bunnies, lambs, and ducks are all on display.

Le Blanc is now represented by Isadora & Mizrahi, suite 535, 225 Fifth Avenue. The French company manufactures a line of linens, personal care items, candles, and plush.

The Buckler's Inc. will no longer have a showroom at 225 Fifth Avenue. All inquiries for the gift and decorative accessories company should be directed to the main office and factory at 8000 Cooper Ave., bldg. 9, 2nd fl., Glendale, NY 11385. (800) 223-1608.

Harry Potter has cast a spell over the P.J. Kids showroom, Lobby 10, 230 Fifth Avenue. A new line of furniture featuring characters from the popular children's book series is on display. Also new to the showroom is a line of furniture including a loft bed and upholstered furniture, as well as floor pillows, shaped rugs, and new licensed product.

Artifacts Inc. has recently joined the Kauffman Assoc./Lifestyle showroom. Check out its line in suite 1910 at 230 Fifth Avenue.

Pickard China, the 100-year-old fine china company, recently opened a showroom at 41 Madison Avenue, 9th floor.