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Fun finds
Staff -- Kids Today, 2/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market was brimming with introductions last month and if gift shows haven't been on your radar lately, you might want to reconsider. Many companies offering products for infants and youth only exhibit at gift shows and others try these shows before jumping into JPMA or ABC.
The first of the 2007 markets shows that a few trends are lingering, like chocolate in combination with pink and blue and polka dots. Chocolate, along with other neutrals in this color palette, also are showing up on their own.
Though the cowboy theme is a mainstay in the juvenile industry, it seems to be coming to the forefront as many companies introduced product that sported either classic, retro or whimsical looks. Orange also is making more of a splash. We first saw it at ABC in September and the trend continued in Atlanta, though it's not yet replacing the brown family.
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Light of Mine Designs expands its wall decor offerings with images personalized with the child's name, $159. The oversized mat also allows for friends and family to write their own notes as well. |
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Wipe your paws on these whimsical rugs from Cuddlebugs-n-Cocoons. Four paw-print rugs, $80 a set, step up to a larger rug of a sweet puppy, $85, adding a playful look to the bedroom. |
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Sweet chicks embellish 3 Marthas towels, bibs, burp cloths, pillows and more. Polka dots and chocolate are hallmarks of the collection, which is available in pink, blue or this green and yellow combo. |
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Giddyup! The Snoozzzie slumber bag from Cricketzzz, $140, comes in a variety of styles, like this cowboy theme. The bag has straps for easy roll up and transport and comes with its own matching pillow. |
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Lily Mae debuts from Bunnies By the Bay. Each of the company's collections is based on a character and Lily Mae is a sweet little frog in purple and green polka dot combos on everything from clothing, bibs and blankets to books, plush and more. There are about 12 pieces in the group with price points of $16-50. |
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Kelly B. Rightsell expands her wall decor selections with gallery wrapped stretched canvas images, $100, featuring monkeys, bunnies, elephants and more. Whitewashed frame treatments also debuted. |
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Spot debuts from Creative Concepts, $60-120 depending on the size. The fun little pup frolics on clear acrylic with a green striped border. |
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Doodlefish has added Moses baskets that coordinate with existing collections. The Freddy Frog basket and blanket are $250 and sport green and blue stripes. |
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Alli Taylor Bedding has added rugs to its mix. The rugs correspond to the bedding collections like the fun frog shape that goes with Drew; there are eight styles in all ranging from 2'x 3', $60, 4'x 6', $199 and 5' round, $240. |
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The Queen Anne-styled table and chair set from KidKraft, $120, has a warm cherry finish and is perfect for a tea party for two. |
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Mud Pie adds kid sized furniture to its mix with the debut of the Perfectly Princess collection. There's a vanity/bench, $200, rocking chair, $100 and this desk and chair, $180, all with crown-shapes, hand-painted spindle legs and frilly tulle skirts. |
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Bella Tunno's Diaper Ditty, $35, is crafted of cotton duck cloth and comes in eight fashion-forward designs. A handy loop lets you hang the caddie for easy access and the designs and colors extend their use as travel cases. |
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Leather and fabric take the shape of cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and elephants in Natural Life's hanging picture frames, $15. This little orange bird has buttons and stitched embellishments for a handmade feel. |
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JT Design debuts with hand-painted kid size furniture, wall decor and more. All of the original designs can be used on any piece, like this zebra print picnic table with benches, $300. Toy boxes, growth charts, bookcases and stools also are available. |
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Step out in style with socks from Dolly and Dimples. They come in sets of two, three or four ($14-26) in gift boxes that match their theme like Grab Your Saddle and Boots. |
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Renditions by Reesa's Stars and Stripes step stool, $100, features hand-painted stars and stripes that easily coordinate with themes for boys or girls' rooms. |
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Israel-based Pastel Toys offers softly hued wooden toys made by special needs adults in the Middle East. The rolling toys, $25, feature rabbits, dinosaurs, trains and more and all are hand-crafted. |
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Tickle Toes offers a nostalgic look at cowboys on everything from diaper clutches and hooded towel sets to bibs, burp cloths and more. The filled basket retails for about $140. |
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Dutch apparel company Room Seven makes its U.S. debut with infant and juvenile bedding. Rolling Robot is a whimsical boys group in reds and blues. Prices range from $260 for a crib quilt to $640 for a three-piece crib set. |
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