Plaid is the New Bear

If I've seen a cuter bear anywhere, I can't remember because all I want are these adorable plaid guys ($28) at James Young, perfect for adorning your child's/niece's/nephew's room. They dress up a playroom like no other bear.


And I can't pass up a good wooden bowl (left, $75). These are beautiful on your table and big enough for lots of food. Truly the perfect bowl for my family; we like to ooh and ahh over looks ("Oooh, handcarved Filipino wood") but enjoy the bounty ("Aaah, copious amounts of food."). The spoons ($55) are mother-of-pearl. Larger bowls run $115.

Finally, because there's so much good stuff at James Young that I can't stop, mull over these bags: the perfect beach tote/summer purse (above, with the cute flip flop print) and this charming evening bag ($45, right), big enough for gloss and cab fare, but small enough to toss around so you can have some fun.


Mr. Young wins best vendor quote. Of the plaid teddy bears he says: "Conceived in New York City, born in Vietnam." Those are some cosmopolitan bears.

James Young, F6 on the venue guide

Dazzling

Wouldn't you like to wear your flowers, and take them with you wherever you go? Look at Dazzle Studio's necklaces ($58 - $68) made of real flowers pressed into mother-of-pearl:









These are so lovely, and age appropriate for all the special girls in your life. You should buy a pair for your wife and daughter, or get a set for your sisters. And ladies, buy them for your bridesmaids and all your other girlfriends.

This belt buckle ($70, $90 with belt) also caught my eye, and these gorgeous necklaces. You've got to have a big pendant in your jewelry box this winter, so pick up a handblown glass piece from Dazzle's designer Susan Manley.









And before you go be sure to browse through the charming glass link bracelets ($38, so many colors to choose from) and earrings ($22-$24). If only it were this easy to shop for men.


Dazzle Studios, E12 in the venue guide