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Design and Innovation

Pink Thing of The Day: Crescent Moon-Shaped Tin Ornament with Pink Roses

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Photo and Story By Gail Worley

One of the vendors I always make sure to visit at the twice-yearly NY Now gift show is Steve Parkes Wholesale. Steve travels extensively — mostly throughout African countries — where he sources local crafts to bring back to the States. Among his suppliers is a workshop in Madagascar that creates miniature cars and ornaments from discarded tin cans, and let me tell you, they are fabulous.
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Yes, It Exists: Hot Flash Herbal Tea

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Photo and Story By Gail Worley

Dear Readers, I bring you proof that there truly is a tea for everything — even menopause. Let it Be (yes, that’s the actual company name, Beatles fans!) makes a hibiscus flower herbal tea blend called Hot Flash, designed to soothe the sweats, calm the mood swings, and help you keep your cool when your body’s thermostat has clearly gone rogue. Think of it as the ultimate Magical Mystery Brew for midlife. With this tea in your cup, you can tell those night sweats to Get Back. Buy it Here.

Spotted at the NY Now 2025 Summer Marketplace at Javits Center 

Design and Innovation

Free Kisses Shark Attack Socks!

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Photo By Gail

If you thought Sharks were scary, wait until you see one asking for some sweet affection. Meet the cheekiest apex predator you’ll ever wear:  Free Kisses Shark Attack Socks! Spotted swimming through the aisles at  NY Now Summer Marketplace, these hilariously adorable socks feature a grinning shark floating underwater, mouth agape, holding a sign that reads “Free Kisses.” He’s irresistible.

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Design and Innovation

Pink Thing of The Day: Axolotl Felted Critter Clutch Purse

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Photo By Gail

I spotted this adorable little Critter Clutch (as they are called) felted wool shoulder bag — in the extra fun shape of a Pink Axolotl — at the NY Now Winter Marketplace show and could not resist recruiting it for a place in the Pink Thing of the Day Hall of Fame!

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Design and Innovation

Yes, It Exists: Christmas Tree Adult Onesie!

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Photo By Gail

Why just decorate the tree when you can be the tree? This adult-sized Christmas Tree Onesie, spotted at the NY Now gift show, lets you embrace the festive spirit on an entirely new level. Complete with garland, baubles, and a star-topped hood, this lounge ensemble by Tipsy Elves is perfect for the ultimate Christmas morning prank. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Christmas Tree Adult Onesie! →