All Photos By Gail

I was barely home from London for twelve hours before I had to make a mad dash to Javits Center for the final day of NY Now! Jet lag be damned, there was too much cool design inspiration waiting at the summer edition of our favorite biannual gift show. From unique home goods to fabulous fashion accessories, hilarious greeting cards and adorable soft toys that will make you squee, there’s truly something for everyone at NY Now. Let’s get right to my fantastic photo recap with a few favorite home décor designs to let your individuality shine!

Do you like snark? I sure do, so I was delighted to make the acquaintance of the folks at Buffalovely, who design modern housewares, gifts and décor with a side of sarcasm. Yes! These charcuterie boards and knives should be in your kitchen and on all of your holiday shopping lists!

Oh, that Butter Dish speaks to me (and maybe to you, also)! Follow Buffalovely on Instagram here.

If you’re looking for a way to combine mirrors and neon lighting in your home, Hangzhou Shouyi has a solution to fit any room.

Their designs are unique and gorgeous, but also highly functional. Love!

Mod Lounge Paper Company understands that there is no such thing as too much Midcentury Design influence, especially when it comes to party planning. From invitations and stylish napkins to swizzle sticks and scented candles that set the right mod mood, Mod Lounge has it all.

These fabulously Mad Men-esque tea towel designs will remind you that it’s always Cocktail Time somewhere. Cheers!

I’m a firm believer that you can never have too many candles. This “statement candle,” if you will,  reveals a secret message as it burns (check out the image on the box). You can always expect the gift of humor from our friends at Gift Republic.

Deluxe Homeart is a Danish company specializing in LED candles that emulate the look of real wax-based candles. Please enjoy my photo of their beautiful booth display!

CB Soap & Candle Co. is a NJ-based, woman-owned and operated boutique business, born from a love of good-smells, handcrafting, and an appreciation for natural ingredients. Owner Christine (who gave me the best hand massage of my life) will help you create an authentic spa experience in your own home with her luxurious scented candles (in gift-able, reusable containers), soaps, body scrubs, lotions, and  more. I hope to feature more of CB Soap & Candle Co. products on this site in the future, but in the meantime you can visit them online here.

As I stood across the aisle from the very festive booth for Hootyballoo, purveyors of party decorations and supplies, I wondered to myself why a company would make a balloon garland with the word “Panty” on it. And then, my brains made a comeback.

Does your child love cheerful ocean creatures? Hootyballoo makes these adorable smiling jellyfish to hang up for a Birthday party and then maybe keep up all year. Why not?  Hootyballoo has the absolute cutest, cleverest party decorations to celebrate kids of all ages.

And if your one of ‘The Olds,’ they’ve got you covered as well.

Hey, do you remember the ’80s, when clothing and accessories in bright, neon colors were all the rage? Honey, I lived it!  Ahdorned, makers of fine handbags, straps and accessories offers this blindingly-colorful collection that says the ’80s never ended. Want!

While we’re talking about colorful collections, fashionable acrylic earrings in bold colors and fun shapes are on-trend big time. The display above is from the boutique brand July September owned and operated by a lady named August (see what she did there). August makes all of her ‘Childhood Dream Jewelry’ by hand with a sharp eye for nostalgia-inducing designs.

Elly from Peach Beast is responsible for another fantastic line of iconic pop culture-influenced jewelry that anyone who’s hip would be excited to dangle from their earlobes. Elly calls her collection “Wearable Weirdness.” I’m in! The Peach Beast Instagram account features lots of fun video’s of  Elly making her earrings. Give her a follow so you don’t miss anything.

But wait, there’s more. Electric Cats Shop is also in the game with their conversation-starting,  statement jewelry designs.

You could probably snag those little mirrored coffins in time to wear them for Halloween! See more of their designs on Instagram.

No outfit is complete without a really cool purse, and we saw a few at NY Now that you might like. You may recognize this lovely lady –wearing an insane hot pink metallic motorcycle jacket (jelly) — as Marlo Gorelick, aka YouTube / TikTok sensation Ms. Candy Blog. Marlo is posing with a Strawberry Cake Slice purse, one of her original Cake Purse designs! These gorgeous bespoke handbags — each one resembling a generous slice of scrumptious cake — feature hand-beading and finely crafted details that will have you doing a double-take. Mmm, delicious!

And what is cake without ice cream? There is little doubt that Mary Frances Accessories sets the bar for luxury beaded and embellished handbags in simply exquisite designs. Take a look at the meticulous hand-beadwork on this Ice Cream Soda? Talk about a showstopper.

Surely, no well-accessorized woman can settle for just one of these bags.