Summer Lights
Brightly colored lanterns will add a fun design element to an outdoor summer table. The metal lanterns are available in two designs and six colors. Call for prices. Not Neutral, Los Angeles. (800) 270-5612.










Good Vibrations
The Hexbug Nano, shown, uses the physics of vibration to skitter along and explore its environment, it can even solve complex mazes. Each comes with a unique online code that enables kids to register their Nano online to update their collection, play online games, and earn points and prestige. $9.99. Ant, Inchworm, Original and Crab also available. Innovation First International, Greenville, TX. (903) 453-0800.








Word Play
OH-SPELL! is a new card game that combines four patterned suits with the 26 letters of the alphabet. Players are challenged by the infinite possibilities of creating words. Comes in cloth travel pouch along with Weords and a scoring pad and pen. For ages 6 and up. $11.95. Bananagrams, Providence RI. (401) 781-9649.











Set in Stone
This wine bottle stopper features a natural beach stone top. The stopper is made from solid stainless steel. Call for prices. Sea Stones, Windham, NH. (206) 202-1092.














A Helping Hand
Brother and Sister, "Emmanuel and Johanna" fine-porcelain collectible art dolls have been sculpted and donated to the collaborative Hope for Haiti project by artist Susan Krey. Marie Osmond Dolls will oversee the handmade manufacturing. 18"–20", $99.95–$119.95 each, or as a set for $199.95. All profits will benefit Children's Miracle Network – Hospital Efforts to Care For Sick, Injured Haitian Children. Charisma Brands LLC, Irvine, CA. (800) 779-5335.








Woman Power
Fierce Pose cast metal pen holder represents a woman in position of strength engaged in the yoga chair pose. It’s the perfect accessory for any woman’s desk, at home or at work. $55. Jac Zagoory Designs, New York. (212) 777-6003.














Let Them Eat Cake!
Tumbleweed’s new cake pedestal comes with five different charm designs allowing it to be used for birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day and anniversaries. The charms included are a birthday cake, holiday ornament, pumpkin, heart and daisy. $44.99. Tumblweed Pottery, Apex, NC. (800) 880-5117.








The Power of Positive Stinking
Naturally derived aromatherapy sprays are designed to alleviate common childhood anxieties including bad dreams and sleeplessness, fear of monsters under the bed, separation and self esteem issues. Each comes with a mini fairy tale written by Freddy, the magic Fairytale Wishes frog. Parents can go online to get a free, personalized letter from Freddy. 4 oz. $10. Fairytale Wishes Inc., Highland Park, IL. (847) 687-4332.









Reduce, Reuse and Save
For the eco-conscious retailer and their green consumer, Mettler Packaging offers a recyclable, reusable option to the plastic bag. The ecoLoop bag is made using at least 80 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. By encouraging reuse, retailers can save by reducing the number of regular shopping bags they need to purchase. Call for pricing. Mettler Packaging, Southington, CT. (860) 628-6193.