Gift giving means more than a heartwarming gesture, it's big business! Americans plan to spend $1,564 per household during the upcoming holidays, of which $1,042 goes for gifts. Finding that unique and original gift for the important people in our lives, whether for an anniversary, birthday, holiday, or just to brighten someone's day, has become even more convenient with global use of the internet.

Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC is excited to welcome you to the Fall 2007 Best Trends and Gifts Media Guide. This Media Guide showcases 15 of the most fashion-forward, innovative and unique gifts found on the market today. We know that you will be as thrilled as we are to share them with your readers and viewers!

Best Trends & Gifts
(2007)

 
Stylish Diaper & Messenger Bags
Zosephine
Stylish Diaper & Messenger Bags
Product Description: With sleek, modern styling, Zosephine diaper bags hold everything a hip mama needs for baby. Funky, but not granola. Modern, but not sterile. And definitely not cutesie-pink. Plenty of pockets, with room for the essentials. A hip, new look for diaper bags!

Sold At: http://zosephine.com and fine children's and maternity stores nationwide

Retail Price: $116

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.zosephine.com mwinslow@zosephine.com
Hair bows & Headbands
Something Sweet Bowtique
Hair bows & Headbands
Product Description: A little girls' hair bow boutique offering a variety of hip & unique hair bows, baby headbands, hair clippies, and more! With the Something Sweet Bowtique hair accessories chic look, your sweetie is sure to stand out!

Sold At: www.somethingsweetbowtique.com, and select boutiques

Retail Price: $4.00 and up

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.somethingsweetbowtique.com customerservice@somethingsweetbowtique.com
The Original Lady Lanell's Swarovski Crystal Sandals
Lady Lanell's, Inc.
The Original Lady Lanell's Swarovski Crystal Sandals
Product Description: We are a designer footwear company featuring a complete line of hand embellished Swarovski Crystal sandals.

Sold At: www.ladylanells.com, (Resort Hotels, Luxury Spas, and specialty Boutiques)

Retail Price: $145

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.ladylanells.com jkladylanells@yahoo.com
Stack & Stick™ Sets
Peters' Group, Ltd.
Stack & Stick™ Sets
Product Description: Stack & Stick is a new solid wood building block concept uniquely designed to have each block stick and hold into place. Watch your child's imagination run wild as they build and create to their heart's content!

Sold At: online, catalog, or toy speciality stores

Retail Price: $59.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.stackandstick.com apeters@mail.stackandstick.com
Fashionable Stationery Collection
Bonnie Marcus & Co.
Fashionable Stationery Collection
Product Description: Bonnie Marcus & Co. “where fashion meets paper” celebrates the holidays in style with their chic “HolidayStyle” Collection of hand-sparkled greeting cards, invitations, and fabulous gift ideas. Best sellers include "City Girl" featuring a stylish shopper out on the town and "Hanukkah Heels" featuring a shoe-themed menorah with sparkling lights to celebrate the eight nights. These haute holiday designs are a favorite among celebrities and fashionistas world-wide.

Sold At: Over 1000 high-end retailers world-wide, including Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney’s New York and Neiman Marcus stores.

Retail Price: Holiday Cards retail from $18 to $25 per box (with hand-painted sparkles). Invitations retail for $15.00 per box (8 invitations & 8 envelopes). Stylish Stocking Stuffer note pads retail for $7.50 per pad.

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.bonniemarcus.com bonnie@bonniemarcus.com
Alternative Super Hero Shirts With Detachable Capes!
Little Capers
Alternative Super Hero Shirts With Detachable Capes!
Product Description: Fun and stylish Superhero shirts for children that come with a detachable cape. Little Capers shirts are made of soft 100% cotton in Los Angeles in a non-sweatshop environment. We are happy to provide a non-commercial, non-violent alternative Hero shirt for children. Little Capers inspire big imaginations and make a great gift.

Sold At: www.littlecapers.com

Retail Price: $32-$36

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.littlecapers.com info@littlecapers.com
Hottiedots!
Hottiedots
Hottiedots!
Product Description: Thanks to NEW Hottiedots! brand beauty marks you can apply the perfect color for you in seconds! Hottiedots! stay on until you take them off. There’s no smearing, no smudging and no re-touching. Go on! Be creative and have that exotic beauty mark all day and all night long!

Get Hooked On Hottiedots!

Sold At: www.HottieDots.com

Retail Price: $6.95 per pack or buy (3) packs for $19.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.hottiedots.com myHottiedots@yahoo.com
Tin Picture Frames
Not So Perfect Tins
Tin Picture Frames
Product Description: Pressed tin once used in homes built in the late 1800's has now been reproduced and made to look old without the lead paint. Not So Perfect Tins is handmade to resemble the old ceilings that were once used in many homes across the Country. Although this product is reproduced, each piece has its own unique look.

Sold At: www.tinframes.com and over 1000 retail stores nationwide

Retail Price: $125-$185

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.tinframes.com info@tinframes.com
Sleepwear/Leisurewear
Threads of Intention™
Sleepwear/Leisurewear
Product Description: Threads of Intention™ is a full line of luxuriously comfortable women’s leisurewear with a fun and whimsical print of the words peace, love and joy.

Threads are the most unique clothes you will ever own. Not only do they look and feel great, they will help you focus your thoughts to attract the life you desire.

"Wear your dreams come true!™"

Sold At: www.threadsofintention.com

Retail Price: $28.00 to $38.00

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.threadsofintention.com info@threadsofintention.com
Gift Baskets, Boxes & Specialties
Reid Foods, Inc.
Gift Baskets, Boxes & Specialties
Product Description: Maria's Style gift boxes, gift baskets, and specialty gifts, are a unique visual as well as tasteful idea for gifts for your friends, relatives, and that hard to buy for person. From her famous salsas to jams, pastas to specialty dips, there's a combination to make just the perfect gift to give that special someone year round.

Sold At: www.reidfoods.com

Retail Price: $15 and up.

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.reidfoods.com reidfoods@yahoo.com
Yummy Potato Latkes To Go!
Linda's Gourmet Latkes
Yummy Potato Latkes To Go!
Product Description: Looking for Grandma's secret recipe to make a yummy holiday treat? Not everyone has time to pan fry the PERFECT POTATO LATKES, that's why Linda's Gourmet Latkes will save the day and make entertaining oh-so easy this season! Linda's Gourmet Latkes come in convenient frozen packages, bite sized or full sized, right to your door! Get your tastebuds ready to be TANTALIZED!

Sold At: www.lindasgourmetlatkes.com

Retail Price: $12.99 and up

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.lindasgourmetlatkes.com linda@lindasgourmetlatkes.com
BabiePlates
BabiePlates.com
BabiePlates
Product Description: BabiePlates are the original Swedish baby stroller license plate (REGGO) and the next smash hit baby accessory product from Sweden...An ideal baby gift from grandparents, godparents, relatives, and friends.

Sold At: www.BabiePlates.com

Retail Price: $39.95

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.babieplates.com rob@babieplates.com
Rockin Baby Sling & Rockin Baby Pouch
Rockin' Baby Slings & Pouches
Rockin Baby Sling & Rockin Baby Pouch
Product Description: Rockin' Baby Slings and Rockin' Baby Pouches are a fashionable, hip accessory that you can safely and comfortably wear your baby in. They are a beautiful, nurturing way to carry your baby from birth to the time he or she is 35 lbs. There are 5 different carrying positions that can be used for nursing to seated positions, to match baby's development.

Sold At: www.rockinbabysling.com or select boutiques

Retail Price: $82-$102

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.rockinbabysling.com feedback@rockinbabysling.com
Elaine Brewer-White Portrait Sculptures
Elaine Brewer-White Sculpture Studio
Elaine Brewer-White Portrait Sculptures
Product Description: Elaine Brewer-White's one-of-a-kind clay sculptures celebrate life with joyful energy and colour. Her work is collected world-wide and is in numerous public and private collections. Her customized portraits of people and animals create a unique focal point for any interior enviornment. Elaine brings together art and laughter to create personal legacies that celebrate life.

Sold At: www.ebrewerwhite.com or phone: 778-882-0120

Retail Price: $800.00 +

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.ebrewerwhite.com ebrewerwhite@telus.net
Mutts It To Ya T-Shirts
Mutts It To Ya, LLC
Mutts It To Ya T-Shirts
Product Description: Tee shirts and sweatshirts featuring original unique designs of our exclusive “Mutts it” dog. Mutts It To Ya, LLC is committed to making a difference in the quality of life for homeless pets by contributing a portion of our sales to our partner rescue organizations.

Sold At: online at www.muttsit.com

Retail Price: $15 - $40

Additioal Information and High Resolution Image
www.muttsit.com suzy@muttsit.com
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