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The three most influential trends in tabletop — updated neutrals, bright shots of color, and layered looks — promise to ease the worries of cautious retailers heading to the tabletop shows this fall while providing enough newness to excite consumers. »

An increased number of luxury tabletop and home entertaining lines, and some 25 new and returning companies were among the highlights in Tabletop & Housewares at the summer 2008 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), held August 16-21, 2008, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Center, Metropolitan Pavilion and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 & 94. »

This month, we've gathered together a collection of new tabletop designs and patterns that evoke natural themes -- incorporating ecologically friendly colors, irregular patterns and earthy textures to bring a sense of understated, organic style to the table. »

Even as the economy sours, most of us still plan to give gifts (and want to get them). »

Dogs rule, despite what cats might think. And while my family believes our pooches are perfectly happy chasing sticks about, I like them to have nice toys and dishes and dog beds and treats. And I am not alone. »