Roll Out the Red Carpet
New Tinsel Town holiday collection brings the Hollywood glamour of the silver screen to Christmas trees across the country. Midwest-CBK, Cannon Falls, MN. (800) 394-4225.













Short or Long?
MY’s convertible bag can be worn short, like a hobo bag, or long across the body. Made of water-resistant oilcloth, it comes in seven patterns. Chocolate shown here. 14”x12”x4”. $158. MY Oilcloth, Brookline, MA. (617) 734-BAGS.












No More Sippy Cup Rings
Coasters for Kids protect furniture surfaces from marring rings and make kids feel grown up at that same time. Made of molded rubber, the 3½”x3½” coasters come in bright colors, each with a different graphic design. $9. TinyDESIGN. (404) 418-8164. For wholesale inquiries, email: wholesale@tinydesign.net








Spring has Sprung
Welcome the spring season with the Tulips BreezeArt flag. Featuring the artwork of Mary Lake-Thompson, the flag comes in two sizes: 28”x40”, $21 and 12½”x18”, $10.50. Magnet Works Ltd., St. Louis, MO. (800) 886-3121.










Beachy Keen!
Decorate a seaside place with the Adirondack chair pillow from Jellybean. Hand hooked from a blend of polypropylene and acrylic fibers made from 35 percent recycled materials. Suitable for indoor our outdoor use. 16”x16”. $24.50. Home Comfort, Atlanta. (770) 452-1155.








It's About That Time
The Define Time Collection from brand new vendor Mind to Mind is designed by Mary Janninck and includes 24 monogram clocks. Each bears a positive affirmation. Creative, Fabulous, Original and Special, shown. 6 7/8"x5 3/8"x11¼”. Mind to Mind, San Francisco. (415) 296-9184.







Stand Up for Santa
Santa & Tree Expressions Garden Flag with Stand includes a 12”x18” heat sublimated garden flag and coordinating heat sublimated icons on a powder-coated metal pole. 16”x43½”. $14.99. Red Carpet Studios, Cincinnati, OH. (877) 985-0405.











Tiny Friends
The Tiny Totes are part of the Mini-Fancy Pals line. There are 18 styles, including six dolls and 12 domestic and jungle animals. The dolls are interchangeable. 3½”–4½’. Call for prices. Aurora, Malibu, CA. (888) 287-6722.









Packing  Lunch
The Sustain Lunch Set is ideal for “brown-bagging” it! The containers are made of recycled and recyclable materials. They are leak-proof, microwavable, stackable and dishwasher-safe. $19.99. Aladdin, Seattle. (800) 456-1233.








Get the Party Dressed
Any party occasion, from birthdays to showers to holidays, can be made more festive with D-I-Y balloon decorating kits. Creative Balloons Mfg. presents the Yankee Doodle Dandy E-Z Balloon Kit, which is perfect for patriotic occasions. Customers can inflate, seal, and string a helium-filled balloon in just seconds. Kits are available in two sizes: small includes 10 valved balloons, and large includes 50 balloons. Each kit also includes a recyclable helium tank and ribbons for the balloons. $25–$50. Creative Balloons Mfg., Carmel, CA. (800) 538-5800.