Gifts & Dec Product Wire - 10/15/07

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OCTOBER 15, 2007

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PILLOW! PLUSH! MUSH!
Jay at Play MushABelly pillows appeal to tweens with a combination of home decor and plush. In addition to being featured on several YouTube videos, the company offers and interactive website, mushabelly.com with MushABelly University. In five sizes from 2½” to 18”. $7.99–$19.99.
JAY FRANCO AND SONS INC., New York.
(212) 679-3022.
www.jayfranco.com/2007/index.asp

AFTERNOON TEA
Curl up with a good book and a nice cup of tea… Poppy Montage features a feminine motif and includes everything needed for a relaxing afternoon: berry bowl with saucer, $30; teacup with saucer, $20 and tea bag holder/mini dish, $8.
GIFTCRAFT, Brampton, ON, Canada.
(877) 387-4888
www.giftcraft.com

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HIP TO BE SQUARE
Gifting is made easy with Text Tokens. Each little cube features a message, including “My Sunshine,” “Friend,” and “Princess,” shown here. Come in signature box. $16.50.
SPACEFORM LONDON, Antioch, IL.
(847) 395-7203
www.spaceform.com

A MIX OF GIFT IDEAS
Cocktail mixer gift sets are a sophisticated solution sure to please the modern cocktail party host and hostess. The Pomegranate Mixer, Rimmer and Shaker Set (shown) taps into the rage for flavored martinis. Other sets include Cosmopolitan Deluxe Gift Set and Simple Martini Sampler. $14.99–$30.
STIRRINGS, Fall River, MA.
(508) 324-9800.
www.stirrings.com

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WRAPPING GIFTS
Here’s a holiday gift idea for that hard-to-gift person on everyone’s list: ’Tis the Season Gift Wrap Kit contains four different designs of holiday giftwrap, ribbons and ties, gift tags and assorted stickers. Wtih wrapping instructions and ideas to awaken the wrapper’s creative muse. $24.95.
CHRONICLE BOOKS, San Francisco.
www.chroniclebooks.com

SNIFF FOR THE CAUSE
Red Ribbon SNIFFs are packages of tissues designed by PPD in partnership with Gift for Life, the gift industry’s organization supporting amfAR. PPD will donate 10 percent of every sale of Red Ribbon SNIFFs to amfAR through Gift for Life. 10 tissues per pack. $1.50.
PPD, Novato, CA.
(800) 370-9998.
www.paperproductsdesign.com

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BAG IT!
Festive fabric bottle bags are the perfect way to dress up wine or spirits for gifting. Sturdy jute bag is double-stitched and reusable. Bottle bags are available in one- and two-bottle sizes and come in a variety of colors and designs. $6.49–$9.99. Other styles available.
BRING IT IN A BAG, New York.
(917) 445-6610.
www.bringitinabag.com

CAT NAP
Handmade “sleeping” puppies and kittens that look like they are breathing now come in 30 breeds, including Jack Russell, Black Lab, Tan Chihuahua, Gray Tabby and White Shorthair. With collar, battery, brush, adoption certificate, fleece bed and cardboard carrying case. 9”x7½”. $39.95.
PERFECT PETZZZ CO., Austin, TX.
(800) 388-7597.
www.perfectpetzzz.com

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SOAPS BAMBI COULD LOVE
Featuring extra-loveable cartoon animals on the packaging, all-natural La-La Land soaps come in Cedar/Bay Spice, Orange/Ginger and Spearmint/Clove scents. 7 oz. $7.99.
Blue Q, Pittsfield, MA.
(413) 442-1600.
www.blueq.com

A CHRISTMAS STORY
The Tree Nobody Wanted by Tom McCann is a Christmas story that combines fable with personal remembrance in a story of family values, love and a holiday in simpler times. Makes a great stocking stuffer, add-on sales or “Secret Santa” gift suggestion. $14.95.
EXETER PRESS BOSTON, Boston.
(617) 267-7720.
www.exeterpress.com

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