Monday, January 30, 2012

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR COASTAL EDITION

On Saturday, Brian and I went to the New York International Gift Fair (isn't he such a sweetie for coming with?) at the Javits Center in NYC. I LOVE the NYIGF to see what's new in the market and meeting all of the designers behind home's most coveted brands. This trip was a little different as we were both looking at the market in a different way - against the backdrop of the product line I am in the midst developing (Spring/Summer 2012 launch).

I was so inspired and enjoyed so much the goodies everywhere, check them out:

I loved these handmade nautical wall hangings (which were HUGE) from Dolan Geiman all made from recycled materials:




 Pretty California Chic pottery by RS handmade 



I loved the color combo's and shapes (above)

Pretty beach rock art by Funk Rock Designs:



Ortolan handmade:






I forget whose sunburst this was but how cool!!









Me and Stacy of Dunes & Duchess



aren't the colors FAB?!




the new chairs!! 





The graffiti wall :)

Onto Karen Robertson: 


heaven...









onto Nate Ricketts Design:






And Jamie Dietrich:




Oceanna Arts:




I have vintage bathing suits waiting to be framed!! This was just the inspiration I needed :)


cute whale ad urchin from HomArt



ombre pillow!! (roost?)


Vintage Art Prints:





And last this giant shell mirror (unfortunately I don't have the brand, if anyone knows please let us know!)


I hope you enjoyed my tour of the handmade and at home sections of the NYIGF!! I'll be going back Wednesday for more :)



15 comments:

  1. love love love this post Liz! I was supposed to go to the NYIGF this year but plans fell through so this was a great way to get a taste of the fair. My jewelry line utilizes a ton of beach stones in our designs so it's so interesting to see people putting them to other uses (like those rad lamps)!

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  2. I bet that was SO much fun...thanks for sharing your pictures! xx

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  3. gorgeous--I am going tomorrow and maybe Wed (lunch together?) I think the mirror is made goods :)

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  4. Oh my, everything is so beautiful!! What a great place to go, thank you for sharing.
    xoxo

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  5. wonderful!! loved touring through your lens!
    some really creative ideas!!
    thanks so for sharing!!
    hugs..
    Loui♥

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  6. Yep, the mirror is Made Goods..., and available at Anthropologie for $1,999.95. Not bad!! Thanks for sharing this, Liz!!

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  7. Thanks for sharing....I have to miss going this time round.

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  8. ooh lovely, thanks for sharing! xo K

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  9. Such great finds!! These all have me dreaming of the beach and warm weather!

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  10. Wow...did I say, WOW!?! How fun - so jealous, Liz. ;o)

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  11. Thanks for taking me to the Fair!

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  12. this is a fabulous blog!! i love your style, love love love it!!

    -Courtney

    youmeandsophie.blogspot.com

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