It's A Wrap, NYIGF

A round-up of ShelterPop's coverage of the New York International Gift Fair, Winter 2010

The New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) took place in New York last week, and your faithful ShelterPop editors were there to cover the latest trends in the gift, home and tabletop markets. From turquoise to faux vintage to environmentally-sound trends, 2010 is sure to be filled with some exciting new products. Here's a rundown of our complete NYIGF coverage:

Eugenia reported on the best up-and-coming designers at the fair. Among the lines that caught her eye were Bailey Doesn't Bark, Alice Supply Co., Waylande Gregory Studios, Nick Munro, Thorsten van Elten, Scintilla Limited and Jardins de Fleur. Eugenia's full coverage of new and exciting brands is not to be missed (check out the beautiful linens from Scintilla Limited above).

Jane reported on the latest news in kitchen and tabletop trends. The big themes for the new year seemed to be going green with eco-responsible designs and a slew of luxe metallics like those from Alan Lee, Michael Aram and Michael Wainwright. Jane also had an eye to "smart" designs. These clever contraptions ranged from those that simply make life easier to ones that are smart because they save you money.

Jessica tracked the latest color trend: Turquoise. As she reports, Pantone number 15-5519 cropped up on all manner of decorative wares, from exhibitors like Jonathan Adler, Kenneth Wingard, Stray Dog Designs, Home Essentials and Savannah School of Art and Design (SCAD).

Jessica also took a look at what was new in the handmade category. She discovered some great made by hand goods, including those from PMO Designs The Green Glass Co., textile designer Charlene Mullen, Los Angeles design team The News and Perch! Design. We especially loved reading about Aid to Artisans, whose grassroots approach to home designs employs artists all over the world.

The lovely ladies from Good Bones, Great Pieces discovered another reigning trend: New objects made to look like they are antiques. Among the examples of this nostalgic-vintage trend were housewares from the Park Hill Collection, furniture from Zentique, bed linens from Ankasa and furnishings from Blue Ocean Traders, among others.

Three new obsessions from the show are Jonathan Adler's brand new Jonathan Adler Junior line (above); bright, bold home textiles from Suki Cheema; and recycled cardboard décor from Cardboard Safari.