Chic at NYIGF: Hillary Thomas Designs

Another great thing about attending the NYIGF is meeting my sponsors in person.  I didn't get to meet Hillary of Hillary Thomas Designs but I did get to meet her partner and co-founder, Clara Hendon. I also got to see the full line of finials in person including the new collaborative designs with Alexandra Von Furstenberg.  They also carry fabulous malachite bowls and bags from Stephanie Johnson in the Chic Shop.  Chic indeed. 

I need to order this bowl!

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Chic at the NYIGF: D. Bryant Archie Textiles

The best part of attending gift shows is catching up with your favorite exhibitors. I met D. Bryant Archie years ago and I always look forward to seeing her and her gorgeous textiles.  What you can't experience at home is how fabulous they all feel.  The alpaca throws are butter soft and the embroidery adds just a touch of decoration.  Don't even get me started on the beautiful colors.  And to top it all off, the textiles give jobs to artisans in Peru.  It doesn't get any chicer.  

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Anchors Aweigh

I toured the New York International Gift Fair with my friend Peter Sunday and found lots of great new products.  I also saw a few themes emerge one of which was anchors and nautical inspired items. I found many in Jonathan Adler's booth including the lamps above. 

Please keep in mind that many of the items featured might not currently be available in stores. For stockists and more information, you should check each vendor's website. 

Moby Dick Bottle Stoppers at Jonathan Adler. 

Nautical rope inspired wallpaper at Jonathan Adler.

Crocheted elephant from Jonathan Adler.

Anchor bags from Izola. 

Anchor soaps and dishes from Izola. 

Decorative anchor from IMM Living. 

Anchor paperweight from John Derian. 

Nautical plates and bowls from Bob's Your Uncle. 

There was lots of nautical items at AM Living. 

Love this scrimshaw inspired boxes from Madison Bay Company. 

Anchored canvas bags from Save Khaki. 

Anchor tank tops also by Save Khaki.

Anchor hook from Design Legacy. 

Nautical fabric at Design Legacy.

You can wipe your feet on this anchor doormat from Kikkerland. 

Nautical pillows from T. Lockman.

These life preserver pillows from T. Lockman will also be available in outdoor fabric. 

Flags, ships and stripes from Thomas Paul. 

After the gift show, we popped into Brooks Brothers who continued the anchor theme with this wallet...

...and this belt. Anchors Aweigh!

All photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Give a Hoot

The owl is the symbol of wisdom and judging by the number I saw at the New York International Gift Fair, vendors were smart to include them in their lines.  The tray from Simrin above was especially beautiful.

Maybe this owl pencil cup from Design Ideas will bring wisdom at work or school.

Eleven Design Studio was wise to hire native artisans to craft their 100% wool Twoolies.  No two are alike and this owl was especially cute.

I really liked this metal owl from HomArt. 

Even John Robshaw has an owl pillow in his collection.

This gold owl paper clip from Vagabond Vintage would chic on any desk.

This owl mobile from ige would be perfect for a kid's room.

Lots of owl pillows were at Room Service.

One of my favorite booths was Donna Wilson from London.  This owl pillow is especially sweet and soft.

Donna Wilson also offered an owl cup.

A blue owl pillow at Room Service.

Owl pitchers at Two's Company.

Jonathan Adler offers a white owl planter. It would look great with green succulents inside.

Fashion designer Jason Wu even got into the act with an owl on the belt that accompanies one of his dresses.  Wonder if I can buy that separately.  I could always use a little more wisdom.