Showing posts with label NYIGF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYIGF. Show all posts

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Coming this Spring!

Ken and I have had our first long day of walking the Gift Show!
We have found some amazing things! We decided to post the items that we have purchased so that you can be as excited as we are!

Items will be arriving as early as next week and as late as May! If there is something you love, please let us know so that we can add to our current order or set it
aside for you when you come in next.

Today we decided to do the Piers. The Piers have been our favorite because they are smaller and more intimate. It's easier to navigate and some of our favorite lines are shown there. This Show was no different. We found some amazing things! We can't post everything, but we will post as many great finds as we can!

Since 2004 Chive has consistently delivered fresh, innovative and simplistic designs to showcase the individual beauty of the flower. Often dubbed as the “antithesis” of old-school of Dutch floristry, Chive’s elegant vases easily compliment any setting, from the most traditional to the most contemporary.

This Bud Vase holds 12 of your favorite Stems!


These Bud Vases look like Pebbles. They come in 3 sizes. Show them together as a centerpiece on your Dining Table or Coffee Table or place them individually in the Bathroom or on a Nightstand.
These Hanging Tea Lights come in Green and White, Blue and White, or White on White. Hang them from your Deck Umbrella or from the branches of a tree!

This square Vase has Trees on all four sides. It will pair nicely with some of the posts you will see later.


Christopher Marley's graceful arrangements of jewel-like arthropods make converts of those who have seen insects as creepy--these are stunning works of art, his delicate butterfly assemblages sublime.

Marley's keen eye for design combines with his entomological education to produce mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic bug mandalas and striking up-close-and-personal single-insect portraits. The iridescent colors of beetle shells and moth wings are his pigments in a seemingly endless brilliant palette.

Each gorgeous creation is identified with its scientific and common names, and many are accompanied by concise descriptive text. He chooses and arranges the creatures for
optimal visual effect.

We have been dying to carry this Collection since we opened! We have a few pieces that we think represent Pheromone well, but we can get you any of the Collection if you desire. These are special!
The ultimate in Organic Art!
Amazing!!!!

Contemporary furniture is the newest addition to the Dryads line. They use beautiful reclaimed wood with authentic paint to create the patched together surfaces. The wood is planed down so it is smooth and then a coat or two of heavy matte lacquer is added. The welded steel frame makes the furniture very strong and durable. The steel is hand sanded to soften the edges and then patina to an antique bronze. Since all the metal fabrication is done in house they can make custom pieces. Choose from one of five color pallettes.


Mirrors are wonderful to throw light around and to make spaces seem to go on forever. With the antique wood and salvaged tin we use, the mirrors give a home that old world charm.


These eco-friendly offerings may not fit in the other categories but they easily fit into your home. The same salvaged bead board and antique ceiling tin contribute as the basis of these interesting home accents.


It's another growing season and my puppies are not out of the chewing stage yet. So we've added more flowers to the original bunch. These are bigger and better. Constructed out of the same materials, reclaimed barn wood and salvaged roof tin with exterior paint in bright colors. We don't want you to stop playing in the dirt but these guys will take the pressure off the green thumb. Gardens can be art and you can have garden art. These should help your gardens artistic flow

Create your own garden. Choose from iris, rose, lily, daisy, sunflower, daffodil, tulip and zinnia.


Finally! We are offering Campo de Fiori! We found this charming, fantastic, unique shop more than 10 years ago when we first moved to Columbia County. We are so happy to be able to carry these Garden Pots in our shop. They are everything we embody. Organic beauty, aged with soul, and cared for with heart. The end result, an exceptional quality piece that everyone should own.

Campo de Fiori derives it's name from a small piazza in Rome where owner, Robin Norris' mother, used to buy fresh flowers and vegetables for the family home, Palazzo di Campitelli. Literally, Campo de' Fiori means "Field of Flowers" and the combination of flowers and the elegance of classical Rome combined to inspire its current incarnation.

Terra cotta planters in the line are stored in a greenhouse for 3 months so that each piece can be shipped with live moss, enriching them with a 'growing-patina' of time.

Another stunning collection in the Botanical Series from Campo De Fiori. These exquisite tall planters are full of beautiful delightful details abound in this collection of aged terracotta Campanula planters. Plant directly in them with your favorite orchids, bulbs or grasses, or insert a glass vase and fill with beautiful cut flowers. Perfectly suited for indoors or out. Available in 3 sizes from a 12" to 18" and covered with a luscious naturally greenhouse aged moss.

New From Campo De' Fiori ! Beautifully textured, hand crafted terra cotta planter with a large dragonscale motif, covered with a luscious live moss.

Beautiful proportions and delightful detail abound in this collection of aged terracotta poppy planters. Plant them with your favorite orchids, bulbs or ferns. Perfectly suited for indoors or out. Available in 5 glorious sizes from a 5" to 14" and covered with a luscious naturally greenhouse aged moss.

Provide a permanent perch for our fine feathered friends. In two sizes, these woodland houses have ventilation holes, underneath access for cleaning, and a simple inset hook for easy hanging.

This is an awesome little jewelry line and Betsy was so sweet to us!

Jewelry from foundling incorporates recycled metals and vintage, found, or repurposed ephemera, sterling silver and resin. The pieces feel like they have a personal history--secrets and stories from the time before they became yours.

A great gift for (or from) someone sweet.



The letters are scanned from vintage children's books, reprinted archivally and preserved under a glossy coat of resin. The two pendants slide independently along a 20" sterling chain. Closes with a handmade clasp. All metal is oxidized sterling silver.


Single charms for slipping on to an old chain, adding to a charm bracelet, or wearing alone on a length of vintage ribbon.

These sweet little recycled silver charms each hold a single letter. The paper bits are scanned from vintage dictionaries, reprinted archivally and preserved under a glossy coat of resin. They are 5/8" in diameter.

Hugs and kisses!

The letters are scanned from vintage dictionaries, reprinted archivally and preserved under a glossy coat of resin. The two pendants slide independently along a 20" sterling chain. Closes with a handmade clasp. All metal is oxidized sterling silver.

For your own true love.

Bits of text are sourced from vintage books in this pretty and rustic recycled silver and resin necklace.

The two pendants slide independently along a 20" sterling chain. Closes with a handmade clasp. All metal is oxidized sterling silver.

These sweet little recycled silver necklaces each hold a snippet of vintage text. The letters will be customized to your specifications. The vintage paper bits are preserved under a glossy coat of resin in 1/4" bezels and hang from 17" chains.

And Finally!

Lamp Works manufactures hand-crafted lighting fixtures of exquisite detail. Lamp Works offers a wide range of lighting fixtures and portables, from Crystal and glass floor lamps to alabaster and resin table lamps.

This Aspen Birch Bark floor lamp with burlap shade is spectacular. We can't wait
for you to see it in person!



Aspen Birch Bark Table Lamp


One of our Favorite Vendors is Roost.
They are a great mix of Urban and Chic. Like an Old Peddler and a Williamsburg Artist.
Some of our favorite pieces have been from ROOST. Here are a few more!

The Forest Silhouette Collection by Roost

A forest silhouette comes to glowing life when lit from within. The votive is made from white unglazed porcelain. Use a tealight with the votive.

Votive: 3" dia x 3" H


Made with recycled materials, these terrariums give a whole new meaning to the concept of hanging plants. The graceful glass hangers can provide a special home to your air plants. Or, add some soil and grow a small succulent in the space. In fact, don't be surprised if all your plants want to live in one. Hang these glass bubble terrariums where they can catch the light, but not in direct sun.


Roost Utopia Bird Feeder
Borosilicate glass is mouth blown to form unique bird feeders in modern shapes. Display inside or fill with birdseed for outdoor use. Each comes with a 24″ birdseed for outdoor use. Each comes with a 24-inch length of twine for hanging.


Modeled in bronze after the most distinctive Manzanita branches, these candleholders make a lovely display or centerpiece. When lit, they offer a warm and shadowy glow. Decorate the branches with garlands, ornaments or flowers to add charm, or leave as is for a more natural effect.


About 4 years ago, we met Joy Newton at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. We thought she was crazy talented! Her Florals were magnificent!

Joy Newton is a nationally published artist who grew up immersed in the world of plants. Her father was, and still is, an avid plant collector. His background in science, combined with her mother’s love and appreciation for nature, led her to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Each illustration is meticulously reproduced using the finest American and European pigments available. Her extensive fine art education enables her to bring these plants to life using colors running the full range from classic earth pigments to historical mineral colors.

Fiddlehead Fern Earrings

The unfolding fronds of the fern come to life in these elegant earrings. The green hues bring forth a freshness that is perfect for both day or night.

Sterling silver, crystal, and French Wire. Earring measures 1" in Length.


Robin's Nest Earring


These lovely petite nest earrings are beautiful no matter the season. Three pretty blue eggs await mother nature's delightful purpose. Eloquently simple they are perfect with a crisp white shirt and a pair of jeans.


Chianti Sunflower Pendant

The deep mahogany color of this spectacular flower turns our hearts to the beauty of autumn.

Sterling silver and crystal with a cultured pearl accent. Pendant measures 30mm in diameter with 16" oxidized sterling chain


Kousa Dogwood Pendant


The soft creamy pink petals of the dogwood are perfectly framed on this stunning pendant. A graceful fit for a day in the park or a night on the town.


Fiddlehead Fern Button Bracelet


This stunning fern bracelet is as fresh as a woodland garden. Charming fiddleheads and leafy fronds make a fresh yet timeless piece. Sure to please all who enjoy a walk in the woods.

Vintage, new and recycled buttons adorned with our design, Czech glass beads in olivine, smokey crystal with a silver bumblebee accent. Sterling silver toggle clasp. Handmade in our studio.



Monday, October 12, 2009

Step 2...The Gift Show...Passiflora, Hillsdale...Upstate New York

Have you ever been to the Jacob Javitz Center?

It is Massive!

I have grabbed a couple of Photos and a description of the event so that you can get an idea of what we were about to take on!

The New York International Gift Fair
, the premier gift and decorative accessories market in the United States, has opened its doors at the Jacob Javitz Center. This semi-annual event fills 638,000 net square feet, including the entire Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and the Passenger Ship Terminal. The 45,000 national and international attendees are drawn from major retail outlets, specialty retailers, distributors, catalog companies and others. There are more than 2,800 firms exhibiting in eleven major merchandise sections of the Fair, including international sponsored groups representing Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Canadian Province of Quebec, South Africa, Thailand and United Kingdom.


Wow! We need to pick enough items to fill our measly 600 square foot store from 600,000+ square feet of merchandise. How do you edit? Where do we begin? Row One? Booth One? Hand-made?

Take a breath, and make a plan.

We new that there were a few Lines that we wanted to carry. We decided to start with them and then fill in the holes after that.

We started with Lampe Berger. The first Lampe Berger lamp was created in 1898 by Maurice Berger, a pharmacy dispenser, to purify the air in hospital wards. Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso were the first “well-known people” to appreciate it.

LAMPE BERGER, the leader in innovations for air care, cleanses the room air by destroying unwanted odors and providing long-lasting fragrance, due to its exclusive diffusion system.

By eliminating unpleasant smelling molecules (tobacco, cooking, etc.), LAMPE BERGER cleanses the interior air in your home.

The Lampe Berger comes with simple instructions and is safe to use.
Just add fragrance, then insert the wick/burner, and allow the wick to soak for 20 minutes.
Light the burner for two minutes and extinguish.

After the purifying process occurs (destruction area), the fragrance then disperses into the air.
45 minutes are all that is necessary to fragrance a room of up to 300 square feet.
To stop fragrancing, simply place the cap on.


Next, we went to Votivo. We have been buying their candles for years. Our Favorites are the Tomato Leaf and the Champaca.

Since its inception in 1994, Votivo has built a worldwide reputation for high quality home fragrances and distinctive packaging. Each Votivo product is a culmination of care and commitment to detail. Each candle is hand-crafted. Each tissue is hand-wrapped. Each pewter seal is hand-pressed. Each candle is specially made. At the heart of every Votivo candle is a unique fragrance meticulously formulated and layered to reflect depth, richness, and complexity. Our candles are famous for their ability to quickly fill a room with wonderful fragrances. As one of the original domestically made luxury candle lines, Votivo passionately pursues excellence in the art of candle making.

After that we went through several rows, grabbing Catalog after Catalog. Our plan was to take them Home and search through them over a glass of wine from Tony at B&G Wines in Hillsdale, NY, so that we could decide where to go the next day.

We happened upon an amazing Company called Fringe. They were the sweetest people and we fell in Love with their Product. Vases, Candles, Magnets, Trays, all of which were amazing!



A Collection of beautiful printed glass decorative pieces. Fringe Studios relies on nature for the inspiration for many of its products. Most items come in gift boxes.

This Company has brought an amazing presence to our shop. We can barely keep them on the shelves.

By the end of that first day, I thought I was never going to make it back the next morning. My shoulders were killing me. We had so many catalogs to go through.

Despite being overwhelmed by the sheer size of the Javitz Center and the number of Vendors at the NYIGF, we had a blast! Laughing at each of us complaining about our feet, our shoulders, and the strange mix of people we were shoulder to shoulder with.

That evening over a bottle of wine, we made a plan and for 3 more days we created "Passiflora"! Picking and choosing the things we love, and the things we thought our Friends and Neighbors would love!

Little did we know, this would be the easy part!!

Ken and Kevin Signing Off from Passiflora, Hillsdale in Upstate New York!