Product Wire - May 5, 2008

By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/5/2008

Make It Personal
Personalized, etched, double old-fashioned glasses hold 14 oz. The set of four glasses can be given as a hostess gift, a groomsmen gift or a wedding gift. Can feature a single initial or three initials. 6½”x4”. $34. Cathy’s Concepts, Indianapolis. (800) 969-7417.

Count Your Blessings
Decorative plaque features the quote: “When I count my blessings, I count you twice.” Made of honey-colored stone and can be displayed on a 6” tall S-hook easel or hung on the wall. Other quotes also available. 4”x4”. $6.50. Kay Berry, Saxonburg, PA. (800) 426-1932.







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The new Wrought Iron Trivets feature decorative scrollwork around artwork tiles and can be used as a trivet or as a decorative wall piece. $19.99. Coordinating coaster sets are also available for $24.99 for a set of four. Thirstystone Resources Inc., Gainesville, TX. (800) 829-6888.

12 Strokes Under Par?
It would be a Christmas miracle! These 12 Days of Christmas Golf Balls add an image from the “12 Days of Christmas” carol to each PGA golf ball. For use or display. $29.95–$32.95. Anton Publications, Downers Grove, IL. (800) 222-9627.

Have A Cow, Ma’am
Licensed, hand-sculpted figures inspired by the well-known public art project come in the new museum edition 10”–16” size. $65.99–$79.99. Regular collection and miniatures, measuring 6–8” and 2”–3”, respectively, also available. Cow Parade, W. Hartford, CT. (888) 887-9990.

Bug Off and Relax
Three blends of Garden Peace Candles use pure plant essences to deter insects. The 100 percent soy wax candles and water-based sprays come in Original, Hemp Citronella and Geranium Garden scents. Free of dyes and synthetic fragrances. 4 oz. sprays, $7.99. Candles come in 4 oz., 20 oz. and 2 lb. tub. $6.39–$21.99. Way Out Wax/Vermont Naturals, Morrisville, VT. (888) 727-1903,

Bowling for Snacks
The new “Super Bowl Series” of recipe books includes 50 Satisfying Soups, 50 Delicious Dips, 50 Pleasing Pastas and 50 Sensational Salads. All recipes are designed to be served from a bowl – thus the “Bowl” connection. 120 pages each. 5¼” square. $9 each. CQ Products, Waverly, IA. (800) 887-4445.

Divine Messages
Custom invitations and announcements are coupled with Penfleurs blooming pens to make a real gift out of the happy message. The invite and pen comes with a handsome custom box for mailing. Perfect for announcements, invites or save-the-dates. $9–$29. Divine Basics, Englewood, CO. (800) 497-3053

Eco Joy for the World
Environmentally friendly tote bags are made with 80 percent recycled cotton and 20 recycled soda bottles. Made in USA with Fair Labor Association. 13”x14”x3”. Designs are made in limited runs. $29. Joy by Mel Lim, San Diego, CA. (619) 233-0924.

Books to Note
Tulip notebook and Car travel journal are by British designer Orla Kiely. Notebook includes a bookmark; travel journal includes iconic stickers. 128 pages: 64 ruled, 32 each graph and blank. 41/8”x 5¾”. Notebook, $13; Travel journal, $15. Jasper + Black¸ Minneapolis. (612) 486-6968.

Tickled by Swedish Style 
The Fjäder “feather” pen allows the user to write with elegant and ergonomic style. Lightweight, it comes with a cap as shown or with its own desk stand. $20–$50. Coles of London, Boca Raton, FL. (561) 620-3022.