Ragtime Doll
Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls are soft dolls with that old-fashioned play value. Each 18” doll has colorful, soft yarn hair and comes in a removable outfit with separate underwear, socks and shoes. They are made in the U.S.A., and both the doll and its outfit are washable. In a bow to modernity, these rag dolls come with an internet key-code that can be used to register for the Adorable Kinders eSchool. Choose from 26 different styles, one doll for each letter of the alphabet. For ages 2+. $59.99. Adorable Kinders Rag Doll Workshop, Winter Springs, FL. (407) 257-1257.












Sleeping Kitty
Cat Nap wall plaque is made of hand cast stone in the U.S.A. The weather-proof piece comes in a gift box. $29.90. Carruth Studio, Waterville, OH. (800) 225-1178.












Natural Naps
Gentle Giraffe plush animal makes soothing nature sounds to help babies sleep. $24.95–$27.95. Cloud B, Torrance, CA. (310) 781-3833.















Shell Shocked
This shell necklace features capiz shell accents and is available in natural, lime and turquoise colors. 22”. $12.99. Red Carpet Studios, Cincinnati. (877) 985-0405.
















For the Big Day
Dream Big resin graduation figure is the top-selling piece in the new Grad-Ulations Collection by Barbara Lloyd. 3¼”x 3”. $8.49. Blossom Bucket, North Lawrence, OH. (800) 662-5923.










For Mom
Glory Haus’ ceramic tile offers an inspirational message for moms. 8”x8”. $15. Glory Haus, Marietta, GA. (866) 953-1762.











Pick Your Party Decoration
Pikme Piks add a little pizzazz and embellishment to party foods. The paper discs on a stick feature a variety of different watercolor illustrations by Kirsten Reynolds. Thirteen picks of the same design come in a package. PikMe Paper, Essex, CT. (860) 767-7440.





The Perfect Pout
A new cosmetics line devised by makeup artist Sharon Heller Smith offers all in one liquid lipstick, combining bright pigments like a lipstick with the shine and moisturizing of a gloss, plus a creamy, non-sticky finish. DaraZ Cosmetics LLC, Morris Plains, NJ. (862) 812-4086.







Charting a Wedding
Bridal Tapestry introduces Arabesque, a new design in its line of table assignment scrolls for weddings and other formal occasions. Arabesque is a combination of vintage design, couture embellishments and modern sophistication. It measures 24”x36” framed. Features a vintage design motif and monogram, ribbon sash with vintage brooch, and printed listing. $650. Bridal Tapestry, Waltham, MA. (781) 275-2298.