Bright Entertaining
New for 2010, Iota introduces two new coaster gift sets to brighten up home entertaining. They also make perfect hostess gifts. Iota, div. of C.R. Gibson, Basalt, CO. (970) 927-1033.





Girl Talk
FE...Mail! boxed note card series sets include eight cards, two each of four different vintage images. $16. The White Hat Co., Borger, TX. (888) 476-0312 or (806) 677-1920.





A Recipe for Fun
The Medieval Herbal Astrology-based, 12-piece collection of Cocktail-inspired candles now comes in a new mini size, the Shot Glass Candle. Reusable shot glass features Barstrology illustrations and the Celestial Cocktail recipe. Made in the USA with all natural soy wax, essential oils, a cotton wick and a 100 percent post-consumer recycled box. $14. Intoxicated Zodiac, New Windsor, NY. (845) 496-8639.




Stone Cold
Ice-Watch comes in a variety of colors and styles for men and women. Stone, shown here, features Crystallized Swarovski Elements. Available in black or white. $265 silicone; $335, polycarbonate. Ice-Watch through Kronos America, Miami. (305) 358-9929.





Say It With Pictures
Customers can create their own personalized name/word artwork with AlphabetPIX. Each “character” is created with photos taken of shapes discovered in nature, architecture, and elsewhere. AlphabetPIX, New York. (888) 605-4808.







Modern Chic
The Arito table lamp is made from black and brushed nickel and is topped with a white linen shade. 28”. Call for prices. Part of the N Studio Collection. Nova, Huntington Park, CA. (323) 277-6266.








The Building Blocks of Happiness
Set of three friends/faith/family blocks are from the Boston Road collection. Largest measures 1”x7¾”. $14.49. Blossom Bucket, North Lawrence, OH. (800) 662-5923.




Give These a Whirl
New “swirls” line features swirl print stuffed animals in super-soft plush. Colors include sea blue, lime, pink and peach. Sea Life animals include dolphins, sea turtles, octopus, starfish, orca whale and penguins. Jungle and zoo themed plush features monkeys, hippos and elephants. Ages 3 and up. 12”–23”. $8–$16. Fiesta Toy, Vernon, CA. (323) 581-9988.




Pig on a Blanket
This Little Piggy crib set features a pig motif set in bright limes, yellows and pinks. The quilt comes with a rod pocket so it can be hung long after baby has used it. Crib set, $126; baby quilt and piggy, $126. Donna Sharp, Shepherdsville, KY. (888) 810-1003.