Product Wire – May 18, 2009
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/18/2009 5:00:00 AM

Merry Wishes
Winter inspired holiday cards with frosted trees and crystalline stars are part of The Darcey Christmas Collection, one of four holiday collections from Anna Griffin, debuting at the National Stationery Show this week. The cards are embellished with dimensional elements for a special added touch. $20–$27/box of 10. Anna Griffin, Atlanta. (404)- 817-8170.

Flame On!
Those in small homes without a fireplace can still enjoy the light of the fire with Blomus’ wall fireplace. Approximately 27½”x22”x11”. Call for price. Blomus through SKS USA Corp., Onley, IL. (618) 395-2400.

Far Out
In honor of its 25th anniversary, Frederic Duclos is offering a special collection of jewelry at under $60. The Galaxy necklace is available in rock crystal, howlite, coral, lava, zebra jasper and onyx. Made of sterling silver with a rhodium finish. Comes with a two-inch extension. Frederic Duclos, Huntington Beach, CA. (714) 898-3636.

Invi-tea-tion
Bloom invitation features a custom printed pyramid box that holds the invitation printed on clear vellum and a silken bag holding a jasmine blooming tea. The bag has a customized tea tag for the couple. It all comes in a mouth-blown tea glass in which to brew and taste the tea. This invite retails for $55 per ensemble, including RSVP set, gift box and shipping box. The pyramid box is also available as a fully personalized wedding favor box. $3.50. Marsupial Pouches & Papers, Kent, WA. (425) 251-8558.

Hey Sis!
This Sisters wooden frame can be personalized with a special message, name or date. Part of the Suzy Toronto Collection. $15. Midwest, Cannon Falls, MN. (800) 776-2075.

Peace-ful Baby
Colorful and soft, these cool baby onesies are part of an expanded collection of baby and toddler items. They feature the trend-forward Peace symbol reminiscent of the late ’60s, but very today. They come with their own drawstring bag. $17. Natural Life, Jacksonville, FL. (800) 884-3856.

En-LIGHT-ened Thoughts
Technology sheds new light on journaling. The Light-up Journal features a fun animated fiber-optic display that lights up the dimensional floral design on the cover. Features a standard refillable wire-o pad and replacable batteries. Press the button on the cover to activate the lights; they shut down automatically. $20. Lights Up! through Traffic Works, Huntington Park, CA. (323)582-0616.

Moving Stickers
Iscream’s new Flip Stickers are lenticular and flip from one image to another. Each 4 1/8”x6” sheet contains six lenticular stickers. Designs range from popular licensed Kookie characters to peace symbols and pop-art. $2. each. IScream, Cortlandt Manor, NY. (888) 559-2634.

Sleep Tight
The Goodnite Lite changes from moon to sun at the programmed wake-up time and sun to moon at the programmed bedtime. Perfect for little ones learning how to tell time and get on a schedule. $34.99. Goodnite Lite, Alpharetta, GA. (678) 367-3806.

Good Old Country Style
New from Fragrant Passage Candle Company is the Oreck Farm Brand line of jar candles. The fragrances and colors evoke impressions of country farm life, from the comforting aroma of strawberry pie to the fresh sweetness of just-from-the-field watermelon. Fragrant Passage Candle Company, Greensboro, NC. (336) 375-1228.





























