New York
Bessie Nestoras -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 3/1/2001
Asiaphile is new to the Patrice Cohen & Co. showroom, suite 801 at 225 Fifth Avenue. Soaps in spice and fruit scents, as well as salts packaged in a spun bamboo container are among offerings in the line. After you're done with the salts, the containers may be used for storage. In home accents, there is a line of capiz shell tabletop items, as well as new silk bath accessories in lavender, ivory, and orange hues. There are also new home office and decorative accessories from Via Motif in turquoise and chartreuse, a change from the natural colors. Also in the showroom are new gift sets from Molca Candles in a new color palette. Antique white, antique moss, steel blue, raspberry, lemonade, and sun are some of the new colors.
Oggetti introduced a new line of home office accessories in its New York showroom, suite 1002 at 225 Fifth Avenue. There are magnifying glasses and letter openers with handles made from shell, sea grass, and coconut.
Basil's is new to The Boxer Collection showroom at 225 Fifth Avenue, suite 811. The line is made up of pillows and throws in rich fabrics, including velvet, chenille, damask, and brocade. Landmark introduced a new line of antique baskets and stools made from old elm wood.
Knobler International Ltd. expanded its showroom and added Hampton Home-a collection of lifestyle decorative and personal accessories. The line includes woven baskets, bags, candles, iron accents, and decorative accessories made from capiz shell. Visit the showroom in suite 401 at 225 Fifth Avenue.
Franco Lapini Inc. and Fratelli Peroni moved from suite 408 to showroom 523 at 225 Fifth Avenue.
Alex and Ani have found a new home at the Yvette Fry showroom, suite 1015 at 225 Fifth Avenue. The line is made up of mirrors, pillboxes, card cases, napkin rings, and frames all done in various designs using Austrian crystals. There are also new purses from Jo Marz. The one-of-a-kind bags are made from antique cigar cases.
Avid Inc. is new to the 225 Fifth Avenue family. The candle, soap, and incense company can be found in suite 806. The company's specialty is handmade paper decoupaged onto glass. Some new designs include martini glasses, stars, and cowboy boots. Also new is the Get a Clue line of candles featuring messages like "Feel Good."
