And The Winners Are...

I hope you enjoyed my coverage last week of the 2011 New York International Gift Fair held at the Javits Center. I had a fantastic time visiting the show and was so honored to be one of the 10 judges who chose the "Best New Products" in the Baby & Child division. I already shared my top picks with you; now you can check out the official winners:



BLOGGER’S BEST:

Maple Landmark, Inc. (Middlebury, VT) for Rocker-Feller Rocking Horse. A finely-crafted rocking horse featuring laser-engraved details, made from responsibly harvested solid pine with a non-toxic finish.





TOY:

Winner: Tegu (Rowayton, CT) for Magnetic blocks. Wooden blocks with tiny magnets safely embedded inside. Blocks are made from eco-friendly hardwoods.





DÉCOR:

Winner: Oopsy daisy, Fine Art For Kids (San Diego, CA) for A to Z Animal Prints. This giclée canvas wall art featuring colorful animals is stretched by hand over a wooden frame with a decorative edge (no need for framing).



GEAR:

Winner: MadPax (Phoenix, AZ) for The Spiketus Rex. Creative creature backpacks that allow kids to store everything from books to gear in their own style.





APPAREL:

Winner: Loralin Design (New York, NY) for Handmade Sweater Basket. A beautifully packaged gift set consisting of 100% cotton sweater and matching shoes.





The next edition of NYIGF will take place August 13th-18th, 2011, again at the Javits Center. Before that time, I'll be attending several other fantastic trade shows here in New York (oooh, I am so lucky to live here where it all takes place). The first one is just around the corner...the International Toy Fair next week. Stay tuned for all of the top finds!