Here’re my Absolute Favorites From New York’s Largest Gift Show
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It may be a lazy February Sunday for the rest of New York City but things are buzzing inside the Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan. Thousands of makers and brands set up their displays and welcome buyers and retail shop owners from around the country and the world to browse their goods and get ready for the coming season. Yes, shop owners have to shop too! And NY NOW is the largest trade show with miles and hours to walk through the extensive floors of the Javits in search of the newest cards, candles, toys, home accessories and much more. I walked the floors myself and picked up my absolute favorites for 2020.
The extensive map of NY NOW 2020 show — flip for the other floorsOne of the trends this year are crochet-style lights, like this one by SelamatWall art by Lily’s Living hand-stamped of cast ironA collection of glasses by SeraxThe age of supersized, vast candles has arrived. Looking here at a collection by Bidk HomeScented candle by Apothecary GuildStunning removable wallpaper and murals by a newcomer from Latvia, Livettes WallpaperPractical bento boxes by TakenakaA hint of color in ceramics by Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics, a studio based in GreenpointPendant light, again by Wilcoxson Brooklyn CeramicsA collection of timeless brass desk accessories by Japanese company S/NA writing pad literally made of thinly sliced woodThe Skittle Bottle collection by Lund London, made of stainless steelCandles by 54 CelsiusA soothing gift set by Modern SproutCity Collection of desk accessories designed by QUAGLIO SIMONELLI for LexonMen’s skincare sets by Izola
A practical tiny rolling rack for every tiny apartment in the city by Japanese company Yamazaki
Scented candles by Seattle based Particle Goods, with hand-formulated fragrancesNo plastic deli-inspired bag collection by Open Editions made of taffetaA collection of whimsical musical toys by BrandnewnoiseColorful 3D carboard masks by Dutch brand Studio RoofPlates by PoketoTopical candles by Seattle based Cancelled PlansPen holder made of paper by ReplugBag collection inspired by Bauhaus movement by a newcomer design studio from Barcelona – IsolFine porcelain lights by Lladro
Gift wrap paper with richly colored patterns by March Party Goods from Portland
Beautiful folios with vintage-inspired prints by PepinFun magnets+notecards by Portland-based studio Snow Made
Prints by Greta Jane Paper Co.Accessories by FunnyfishWearable fans to keep you cool by Stay BreezyElevated candle collection by TatineShaving essentials by Mayron’s Goods
NY NOW Gift Show
Winter show dates February 1-5 9 am to 6 pm daily, 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday Javits Center
Summer show dates August 8-12 9 am to 6 pm daily, 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday Javits Center
