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Italian Garden The Giardino collection is made of white porcelain with hand crafted Italian pewter accents. Butterflies, bees, birds and other garden creatures are featured on the pewter lids. $75–$350. Arte Italica, New York. (212) 213-4773. |
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Piece by Piece Nature’s Colors is a 1,000 piece puzzle that features the art of Jennifer Vranes. $11.99. Ceaco, Newton, MA. (617) 926-8080. |
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Welcome Mat The Hummingbird doormat features a cut out design and is made from rubber. 20”x30”. $22. Abbott, Toronto. (800) 263-2955. |
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Foot Notes Here’s a new twist on sending a warm message: greeting card socks. The socks are made of a cotton/poly/spandex blend and come with a special greeted insert with space for a personal message. Mailing envelope included. $5.50. K. Bell, Inglewood, CA. (800) 969-5235. |
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Wise Words Love & Friendship is the first set in a series of Proverb Greeting Cards. Each 5”x7” card bears an illustration depicting a love and friendship proverb from around the world along with the proverb itself printed in the native language as well as its English translation. 12 assorted cards/box. $24.99. Just Millin' Around, Vista, CA. (760) 715-6436. |
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Hi-Ho Silver! Silverado by Argenti Oro S.A, a world renowned jewelry line, is launching across the U.S. Silverado offers a range of stylish designs in gold, silver and precious Murano glass bead collections. 212 LLC, Eden Prairie, MN. (866) 995-5010. |
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For Little Squirts Bathtub toy set includes five farm animal themed EiEiO Squirt Toys. 2"x2½", $10/set. Mud Pie, Stone Mountain, GA, (800) 998-1633. |
Inspiration Goes Platinum
Two new designs in the Platinum Series Angel Figurine Collection each feature a hint of color to highlight the detailed ivory resin, and have glitter-gilded wings. Contemplation, 4¼", $14. Precious, 6¼", $20. AngelStar Morgan Hill, CA. (800) 264-3577.
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Friends for Yoo New YooHoo & Friends introductions for 2010 include a Beaver, Yellow Tiger, Jaban Rhinoceros and Japanese Macque. 5”, $6.99 and 8”, $12.99 respectively. They join the recently released Scarlet Macaw, Barbary Lion, Iberian Lynx, Platypus and more than 30 other characters. New 24-inch original YooHoo & Friends in pink and blue retail for $109.99; two birthday styles play “Happy Birthday” when squeezed. 5”, $7.99. Aurora World Inc., Pico Rivera, CA. (888) 287-6722. |
