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New York International Gift Fair: More Vintage and "Green" Everything - Part III

 

ACCESSORIES

MYSELF BELTS

Homebase: St. Louis, MO

DESIGNER: Danielle Eason

Sizes: 2 to 8 years

Once kids get the hang of dressing themselves, they'd rather you kept your distance. That's why Myself Belts are so practical. One end of the item hooks easily around a front belt loop (on either side of the zipper) then it swings around and fastens easily with Velcro in the front. No buckles to contend with. Perfect.

Tel: 314-863-2358

E-mail: sales@myselfbelts.com

www.myselfbelts.com

 

 

ZEBI BABY

Homebase: Windsor, CA

DESIGNER: Stacy Phillips

Phillips' collection of clean-lined accessories for mom, infants and their pets is fashioned from retro style prints for vintage appeal. The diaper cover gets a touch of the West with the generous snap pocket. It will be adorable with a T-shirt come summer.

Tel: 707-321-3352

E-mail: stacy@zebibaby.com

www.zebibaby.com

 

 

BAGS AND TOTES

THE PIGGY STORY

Homebase: Chatsworth, CA

DESIGNER: Peiling Hwang

Hwang's totes, aprons, crayon and marker holders coordinate to a number of sweet, contemporary fairy tales. The Doggie Diary, an insulated lunch tote covered with frolicking canines, is inspired by "It's Great to be a Dog," one of a series of books written by Erin Huffstutter and illustrated by Hwang.

Tel: 818-773-6689

E-mail: peiling@thepiggystory.com

www.thepiggystory.com

 

 

BIB, BURPS, TOWELS AND BLANKETS

KEE-KA

Homebase: Brooklyn, NY

DESIGNER: Amy Schrader

Kee-Ka's tees, towels and now bedding are organic and Fair Trade certified. The soft hooded towel offers plenty of room for bundling babies and their big sisters and brothers.

Tel: 718-302-9665

E-mail: sales@kee-ka.com

www.kee-ka.com

 

 

BAMBINI CARINI

Homebase: Cedarhurst, NY

DESIGNER: Rena Herskowitz

Sizes: 3 to 7 years

Regardless of a parent's style persuasion, Herskowitz's beautifully made, classic loungewear, bath items and towels have universal appeal. The toile loungewear and simple robes are especially elegant.

Tel: 516-374-3201

E-mail: info@bambinicarinionline.com

www.bambinicarinionline.com

 

 

NOONOO

Homebase: Langshire, England

DESIGNER: Jo Ashburner

Ashburner's felted alpaca and lambs wool blankies, burp clothes and toys are prized for their rough, nubby surfaces. So her new light, smooth, China silk blankets make a pleasant diversion.

Mylissa Kapela & Associates

Tel: 603 964-4647

E-mail: marilyn@mkagifts.com

www.noonoodesign.com

 

 

BREAST FEEDING

MOBOLEEZ (MAMA MIA SHOWROOM)

Homebase: Vancouver, BC

DESIGNER: Diane Sam

Sizes: NB to 9 months

Each soft cotton Moboleez hat fits comfortably on the baby's head while the oversized brim hides what needs to be covered. After mealtime, the eco-friendly item, designed to fit without slipping, continues doing a great job at sun protection, or folds up into a zippered, plastic case. There are even adorable illustrations on the hat's crown with phrases such as "Milky Way" and "Café au Lait."

Tel: 866 952-4838

E-mail: orders@moboleez.com

www.moboleez.com

 

Originally published March 2, 2008

 

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