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Published July 25, 2007 by

Fringe Frames

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It’s good to have a stash of presents handy. You never know when you may get that invite to a friends beach house or to a catered dinner party—but you want to be ready when you do. These frames from Fringe Studio are like the “break glass in case of emergency” of gift giving. They come wrapped in a chocolate linen box so you can grab one and go; the placeholder picture is so gorgeous the recipient doesn’t even have to add photography; and the border is so original, your good taste will ensure oft-repeated invites. The flora-and-fauna decoration is captured under beveled glass and adorned by an antique copper beaded edge. An easel back means that it can be displayed vertically or horizontally. This frame is made to impress, so buy in bulk and be the ever-ready, ever-fabulous guest.

Fringe Frames, 4×6 frame, $32 and 5×7 frame, $35: at VonMaur; 877-866-6287; VonMaur.com

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Published July 12, 2007 by

MoMA Music Orb

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I miss the sound of my first jewelry box. Though the pink upholstery and the pirouetting Barbie may have been doomed to the yard sale long ago, I find I long to have the music back. This windup from MoMA’s Destination Berlin collection lets you be a kid again—in a totally sophisticated, grown-up kind of way. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is now Mozarts Voi Che Sapete, (click here to listen) and the sound is conducted by the turn of a classic key. Sitting on a bookshelf or desk, the perfectly smooth oak wood sphere looks like sculpture, but take it off its metal ring and its a stress reliever. Your niece is over dolls anyway, so make this her next gift. Shell never have to throw this one away.

Music Orb, $85; by Jrg Adam and Dominik Harborth; MomaStore.org

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Published July 9, 2007 by

Daisy and Clover Grass Mats

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Oh, it may just look like fancy Astroturf, but think again and then think a little harder. This 1x 1 daisy-clover mat has more uses than you can dream up. Use a bunch as placemats for fanciful summer dining. Put one under your pets bowl to give Fluffy a grassy knoll to graze on. Hook multiple mats together (yes, they connect!) and you can even wallpaper or carpet a room with them! Breathe life into an urban foyer with a wall-to-wall pasture or pad a kids room to create a fairytale land. At $30 for a pack of six, you can have a field day (literally) with this Kikkerland design. How would you use them? Post your thoughts!

Daisy and Clover Mats by Kikkerland, $25 for box of six 10×10 mats; available at: FredFlare.com.

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Published July 6, 2007 by

Happy Pillows

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By the looks of Thomas Pauls designs, youd think the man never had a bad day in his life. They are always bright and cheery, and his new pillow collection is no exception. The punchy patterns are printed on 100% linen and finished with simple piping. Fresh and fun, they are hard to get sick ofespecially when the colors are reversed on the back of the pillow.

Clockwise from yellow pillow: Blossom, Dervish, Kabuki, and Seed

22 x 22 linen pillows by Thomas Paul, $96 each; pillowsandthrows.com

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