Baby Face
CBK’s baby frames come in pastel stripes of pink and blue and hold a 4”x6” picture of baby. But the style is neutral enough to go from baby’s room to kid’s room to the main house. 9½”x7½”. $20 each. CBK, Union City, TN. (800) FYI-4-CBK.











Mist-ical Fragrance
Organic Aroma Mist is 70 percent USDA Certified Organic and has 100 percent post-consumer recycled packaging. Scents include Koke’e, Coconut Vanilla, Plumeria and Pikake. $30. Malie, Kalaheo, HI, (866) 767-5727.





Chicken Dance
White Leghorn, which is a type of hen, is a hand hooked acrylic rug by Jennifer Brinley. It measures 22”x34” and is machine washable, perfect if it’s displayed in high-traffic areas of the house. $45. Homefires, Atlanta. (770) 452-1155.






More Than a Greeting
New ShadowBox Postcards are mailable greeting gifts that contain a collectible magnet with magnet stand, an illustrated card, activities and more. Comes in a slim 6”x8” box. The Fairies set comes with the magnet, a story, stickers and a plant-your-own Fairy Garden seed paper. Discovery Post, Avon, CT. (860)-516-4867.










Green Lining
Trash gets fashionable and eco-friendly. The Finer Designer wastebasket liners are biodegradable and come in a variety of design motifs, including Paris French shown here. $8 for a set of 12. The Finer Liner, North Branford, CT. (203) 687-2064.











Eco Packing
New from Pregis Corp. is Astro-Bubble Green, an air bubble cushioning shipping wrap that is made from 30–40 percent recycled content. It also uses an organic green dye to create a visual cue that the product is an environmentally conscious alternative to other cushioning materials. Pregis Corp., Deerfield, IL. (866) 692-6163.










Like Peas in a Pod
Gently Spoken, publisher of the Eat Your Peas gift books, teamed up with plush vendor Mary Meyer Corp. to create Peas and Love for the Holidays which combines a Food for Thought Mary Meyer plush pea and the Eat Your Peas gift book, Eat Your Peas for the Holidays. Gift packages also include: Peas and Love for New Moms, Peas and Love for Grandkids and Peas and Love for Daughters. 10”x4”x3” plush pea pod contains three 2” plush peas. 11”x2”x 9” clear acetate gift box. $30. Gently Spoken, Anoka, MN. (877) 224-7886.










Carve Out Sales
Licensed Carole Jean’s Collection Santas are based on the work of award-winning woodcarver Carole Jean. Her carvings in found wood such as cypress knees are replicated by cold-casting and hand-painting. Resin Old World Santa with Wreath, 17”x5½”x5”. $45. Resin Old World Santa with Bear, 11¼”x4”x4”, $35. Caffco Intl., Montgomery, AL. (800) 390-1193.














More Than a Memory Book
Perfect for engagement, bridal shower or even anniversary gifting, Wedded Bliss, The First Ten is a couple’s journal to document events and memories through the first ten years of marriage. It can also be used as a tool to stimulate discussion between partners for growth and development. Its ring-binder format with matching slipcase allows for customization over time. Contains pages for boys, girls, pets, new homes and vacations. $68. BYOBliss, Coconut Grove, FL. (305) 854-7220.











Toasty Tootsies
CicciaBella, known for its popular Cowgirl Riders and other fashion slipper styles, introduces CupCakes, booties for babies. These elegant brocade booties are fake-fur trimmed and have suede soles. In one size to fit 6–12 months. $24. CicciaBella, Petaluma, CA. (800) 818-5189.













Sweet Dreams, Baby
Tiny Love is introducing a new mobile for baby that incorporates tranquil music and movement. Sweet Island Dreams mobile features two classical tunes and two nature tunes, along with rotating movements to soothe and entertain babies. The music box, which can be removed from the mobile, doubles as a night light. Tiny Love, Garden Grove, CA. (800) 843-6292.