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Hospital Shopping Unlike with a shopping mall, few people look forward to going to a hospital. Unless it's for work or to visit a newborn baby, a trip to the infirmary is more associated with... more »

Haute Holiday Decor

Be Fashion-Forward Though traditional colors and themes still dominate home holiday décor, alternative materials, retro sensibilities and funky palettes are gaining ground. Today's consumers are breaking away from the generic holiday colors and designs of... more »

Wearable Art

Trendy New Jewelry Handmade art jewelry has become a hot fashion accessory in recent years—a must-have complement to a classy business outfit and a great way to grab attention at an evening party. According to... more »

Fresh Finds: Fall 2006

The James Company From the Julie Anne Collection, Real Pressed Flowers has captured the natural beauty of the outdoors and turned them into eye-catching pieces of art for the home. Assortment of flowers and sizes... more »

Chocolate Decadence

Gourmet Is In Gourmet chocolate is gaining favor in the United States, growing at a faster rate than the general chocolate category. "Americans are finally figuring out there is some really good chocolate out there,"... more »

Good, Clean, Fun

Indulge Yourself "Coconut Papaya" and "Peach Mango" may sound like delicious ways to indulge your taste buds, but in this case they're the flavors of today's bath-and-body products—tasty treats of soaps, lotions and body scrubs... more »

Trending Up: Summer 2006

Top It OffCombine color and versatility with these Bermuda Bags, featuring interchangeable covers that button to wooden handles. Additional covers sold separately. 617.323.2605 TopItOffAccessories.com Mixx, Inc.These Neoprene, colorful covers for iPods fit snugly on standard... more »

Fresh Finds: Summer 2006

Swing Ltd. The Solo CD case has a unique photo display window and convenient wrist strap. Holds 20 CDs. Available in assorted colors. 978.371.2211 SwingDesign.com Glamorist, Inc. This unique combination beauty compact and wristwatch features... more »

Get Framed

Eye-Catching Designs "Frames used to be generic in appearance," but no more! That's according to Michael Russo, president of The Gift Association of America (GAA), the oldest and largest trade association of gift retailers and... more »

Personal Profits

Personalizing Pays Consumers' tastes might change from minute to minute, but one thing remains constant year after year, according to Karen Sotomura, president and founder of Joseph K. & Company, a gifts manufacturer and wholesaler... more »