New Products at California Gift Show

The newest, trendiest products on the west coast can be found during The California Gift Show^®

“The California Gift Show is a must-attend market for buyers looking for fresh and unique product. The Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. Mart will offer a combined temporary exhibitor roster of more than 1,000 resources for buyers to choose from,” said Peggy Coleman, vice president of marketing, L.A. Mart and California Gift Show. “Our buyers will see some of the hottest, most innovative lines available today.”

New products and lines, by location, are listed below.

L.A. MART

Enviro Vogue, space 2-208

Enviro Vogue features Mini-Totes, cute lunch-sized totes, perfect for snacks, as a thoughtful alternative to gift wrap, or to carry a few items. They make a perfect pair with our large totes in matching styles!

Cici Art Factory

Lil’ Popper, space 2-222
Check out the new, retro-inspired air propulsion toy that propels a ping pong ball when squeezed. Made in the USA, Recyclable packaging, lead free plastic.

Aurora World Inc, suite 310

Aurora presents its #1 selling product, YooHoo & Friends, an adorable plush line based on endangered species. Aurora’s new styles added every season- a great collector’s piece. Visit www.yoohoofriends.com to learn all about them and play fun games.

Joanne & Company, suite 340

Keepin’ Fresh by Innobaby makes 100% airtight, leak proof baby food storage solutions available in Stage 1, Stage 2, and Glass containers.

HomeWorks Etc.

Din Din Smart by Innobaby are bus shaped divided platters to make mealtime fun and safe even for the picky eaters. Packin’ SMART Stack N Seal Travels Series are stackable storage container for both liquid and dry contents. Best of Chums’ infant items are known for its kitschy packaging, witty themes, and fun colored baby tees, onesies, crochet booties and hats, and two- and four-piece gift sets. Their 100% cotton garments feature hand-crocheted and hand-made felt appliqués.

OneCoast, Suite 530/560

Monica Kalozdi, owner of Kalencom, recently launched two new bag and accessory lines, Hadaki and Amy Butler, for fashionable teenagers and young women. The totes, messenger and sling bags are ideal for young teenag­ers, defining their own style and cultivating more sophisticated tastes. Hadaki has a vast range of colors and fun patterns allows people to find a bag that fits them just right. Hadaki is meant to make life easier and to allow you to transition from one activity to the next in style. The Amy Butler line features a softer floral look, appealing to a sy older consumer and features a diaper bag.

Aurora World

Showroom 504, suite 504

New to Showroom 504 are Inkology, Inc’s Glam Rock Pens, glamorous, bedazzled pens. Zumreed by Dreams USA features Ribbon Cord Wrap, a way to fashionably wrap earphone, headphone, and power cords. The Fluffy Headphone Cover fits Zumreed Sfit Headphones, available in 5 fashion colors. Square Headphones feature an adjustable and padded stainless steel band, cord on one side only and comes in 6 colors. Sign of the Times has over 20 different licensed brands of Metal Signs, License Plates, and Magnets. 2008 LOUIE Award Winning cards by Sun Day Greetings include Birthday, Anniversary, and Love Greeting Cards. Relaxus Products Ltd brings Memory Foam Neck Tech Pillows for children, customized pillows to promote correct posture and maximum comfort. Additionally, new 2010 Mountain Mamas product includes jewelry displays, necklaces, scarves, duffels, and cosmetic bags.

Joanne & Company

Rosalie and Friends Inc., suite 750

New to LA Mart is Rosemary & Time, garden accessories and home decor. View the wire w/glass hurricane lanterns and a BBQ set that comes in a cooler bag. Nutcracker Designs is New to the LA Mart and features Wood Flower Stake, Apricot Bark Rooster, Flower Spray, a set of 2 butterfly pillows, and a ceramic flower pot.

DesignsenseUSA presents its Over the hill category, menu light and magnifier, a “too young to be old” embroidered baseball cap, and a desk sign saying “Caution: Senior Moment in Progress”. Silly Souls debuts fun funny fabulous footwear, apparel and gifts for infants and children. The newest addition to House Parts ABC Series is ABCs of Flower Symbolism Plaque and Stepping Stone. BOING! Designs Stretcherz Magnetic characters, whose arms, legs and head actually “stretch” now come in your favorite sports characters – Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, and Soccer, as well as a “#1 Fan” Stretcherz.

Rosalie and Friends, Inc

Russ Berrie U.S. Gift Inc, suite 900

Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc will celebrate of their newest license, Coca-Cola^®.

LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER

SOUTH HALL

Ribbit-Ribbit, space 1329

Amy Dillard’s newest frame line, beribboned and bejeweled, is so special it requires a new division—Casa BonBon. Like the Ribbit-Ribbit line, these scalloped 9”x9” frames are still handmade in Texas.

Homeworks Etc., space 1356

The new Homeworks Etc. line Hockey Collection includes hockey stick with hooks, ‘It’s All About Hockey’ sign and “He Shoots, He Scores” 4 x 6 photo frame.

Journals Unlimited Inc, space 1400

New Journals: “Food & Fitness Journal”, “Gratitude & Acts of Kindness”, “Me & My Big Ideas - A Goal Journal”, and “My Health - A Medical Journal”.

Cici Art Factory, space 1454

Cici Art Factory presents Liz Clay’s Wit & Whimsy collection of canvas prints which sparks children’s’ imaginations and activates rooms. Each 16” x 16” canvas is perfect for nurseries, playrooms and even bathrooms.

Long Beach Craft Mafia, space 1456

Long Beach Craft Mafia presents Hearts and Laserbeams Apparel, brand new hand-screen printed apparel for humans and dogs alike. Leatherette Heart’s Prince Charming dress features a fully boned strapless top and a bubble skirt hand silk-screened with a distressed stripe with skull and crossbones. The Hangman’s Halter from has hand braided straps and military braiding across the chest and cute but edgy skull and crossbones buttons. The top is complimented by a pair of faux suede pantaloon shorts. Lots of BRAND NEW designs for California Gift Show! Also featuring onesies.

Blackat, space 1708

Fiedle Industrial Organic Canvas Turtle-Print Bags & Embroidery Turtle Bags are all custom-designed from the creator’s own drawings.

Earth Nymph Designs, space 1929

The Kooringal product mantra is “Sun Protection with Style.” Designed in Australia, Kooringal Hats & Accessories offers fashionable, functional and affordable headwear for Men, Women & Children. Kooringal Hats & Accessories offers regular stock service with our dedicated team of corporate sales representatives as well as an easy to use streamlined ordering system through our wholesale only website.

Mei Wah Company, space 2229

New licensed M&M’s character jewelry: licensed M&M’s earrings, necklaces, and charms exclusively thru Mei Wah Company for the US and Canada.

Child to Cherish, space 2617

Little Bakers Suitcase is the next generation of the popular keepsake suitcase offerings. This beautifully designed collection is offered in a Grandma (with mouse and bear designs and Child to Cherish signature “Ready or Not Grandma…Here I Come!) or Little Baker series. The new design features whimsical animal designs. Inside the suitcase is everything any little baker needs-apron, wooden rolling pin and spoon, cookie cutters and 5 scrumptious cookie recipes. This new collection is certain to delight children 2-8 yrs and makes a wonderful keepsake box or even lunch box for the kindergarten year.

KENTIA HALL

Zen Zen Home and Garden, space 1018-1022

Zen Zen Deluxe’s Botanic organic: A super eco line of home linens and accessories made in our fair trade workshop in Bali using ancient Shibori tie dye techniques on certified organic cotton and all vegetable dyes from Indigenous plants. Essentially green since 1992, Zen Zen offers a fabulous array of chic, natural and fair trade products for home and garden.