Customers Still Give a Hoot for Special Gifts and Toys

Even in nature, youngsters love soft, cozy places. From baby birds in nests to little mice in beds of grass and weeds, moms lovingly construct comfortable places for their little ones to thrive. Human moms of course take this instinct a bit further and add all the fun decorative flourishes that take room design from the bare basics to fashionable and stimulating.

Each family has its own tastes and preferences that can work into personalized decorating schemes. Best of all, the fun doesn’t have to stop at the child’s room. Now more than ever, there’s a vast array of trendy gear for kids, making it easy for them to take their style on the road. Roman, Inc., Stephen Joseph, Douglas, and Maison Chic are all companies that help families stay in style with high-quality room décor, school gear, toys, accessories and more.

Roman, Inc. Commemorates Special Times

Roman, Inc. is a company that specializes in holiday and inspirational decorative products. It carries many of the figurines, decorations and accessories that help make a house a home. In operation for more than 45 years, Roman Inc. is the inspiration of Ron Jedlinski. His business was born in 1963 with $500 and an old station wagon full of inspirational products. The company has stayed in the family; Ron’s daughter, Julie and her husband, Dan Loughman, are currently the co-owners and serve on the Family Board.

One thing Roman, Inc. knows is that families love to collect items that commemorate the special moments in a child’s life. These mementos make perfect gifts for birthdays, christenings, baby showers and other special events. Case in point: “Learning to Fly” is an adorable baby collection of tabletop items from Roman, Inc. The collection features the on-trend motif of a baby owl with each piece expressing the sentiment, “May blessings guide you as you grow, may God help point the way.”

For more inspirational designs, check out www.roman.com

Stephen Joseph Went from Frame to Fame

Stephen Joseph Gifts offer colorful, creative, high-quality accessory items for children. In 1981, founder Alexandra Buckley was a 3rd Grade teacher making fabric frames to help make ends meet. The frames ended up catching on, and Buckley added more products to her line. The little company she started in her Texas garage has grown in leaps and bounds and now occupies an impressive 90,000 square-foot facility and is one of the leaders in the gift industry.

One look at Stephen Joseph products will tell you why the company has enjoyed such phenomenal growth. They carry the soft, cuddly, trendy items both kids and parents love. Take for example their Blankie Buddies, blankets that come in convenient matching character totes. They are made of ultra-soft Velboa fabric for extra-snuggly nights and cozy car rides.

For infants, they carry a full range of blankets, bibs, snugglies and other classic items. For the big kids, there are some great school supplies like backpacks, “hide-a-pens” and snack bags.

To find out what else is in store at Stephen Joseph, check out www.stephenjosephgifts.com

Douglas Company Celebrates Golden Years in Business

No matter what toy trends come and go, teddy bears and other plush toys will never go out of style. There’s just something about the classic look and feel of a well-worn plushie that appeals to kids of all ages.

Douglas Company has been well-respected in the toy industry for a half century. This New Hampshire-based company credits its success to its New England work ethic and loyal, skilled employees. Douglas ensures that all its toys are designed in the United States to keep to high standards of craftsmanship and creativity. Each design features unique embellishments, expressions and poses.

While many of its favorite products have stood the test of time, not all Douglas’ products are blasts from the past. The company has moved with the times to offer its own versions of toys popular with children today. For example, Douglas has put its own spin on the pocketbook chihuahua toys little girls love to tote around these days.

Also a hit are the stuffed birds of prey. Kids who enjoy nature will love these huggable, realistic-looking plushies in breed-specific designs. The Barn Owl has the striking, big-eyed look that makes this kind of bird so mysterious and intriguing.

Discover the entire workshop of toys at www.douglascuddletoy.com

Maison Chic Offers Fun, Stylish Clothes, Toys and More

If you’re looking for fresh, fun and cute items for your retail shelves, consider Maison Chic. This Atlanta-based company is a wholesaler of children’s clothing, toys and accessories.

Maison Chic products include the Crazy Doll collection. These adorable rag dolls call to mind the simple, cotton dolls of yesteryear, but with a modern twist. They’re crafted of 100% natural cotton and they encourage creative play as well as being cute accents to a child’s room.

Maison Chic also offer a selection of classic baby clothing, sleepers, bibs, travel pillows and other accessories. To shop the entire assortment, visit www.maisonchiconline.com