Hot products in Atlanta

Courtney Mueller -- Casual Living, 1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

It's show time once again and there are plenty of new products to see at the International Gift & Home Accessories Market in Atlanta. Outdoor accessories are key, whether to spruce up your store or complement outdoor furnishings, and serve as great gift ideas, too. Outdoor rugs, lanterns, garden stakes, serveware and unique dining options are only a few of the new items you'll see this winter.

The art is in the packaging with Zenovation, a collection of six new fragrances from For Every Body, featuring 8 oz. frosted pillar jar and decorative boxes.

From the Expressions Collection, verse plaques by Carruth Studio can be hung indoors or out to give a bit of inspiration for the day.

Homeowners can add a touch of Asian elegance to the yard with the Bamboo Triple Pagoda wind chime from Woodstock Percussion featuring a three-tier top.

From Design Ideas, regenerated lanterns are crafted of misprinted sheet metal to create eclectic designs.

A flower blossom is centered against a green and orange striped background on Homefires' polypropylene and acrylic indoor/outdoor rug, part of April Cornell's Splendor Collection.

Bikinis, flip flops, beach totes and umbrellas adorn the Beach Club Collection of hand-painted ceramics from Mariposa available in sea-kissed colors for fun eating outdoors.

From Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics, the Empire swivel bar set is created just for smaller spaces, like apartment balconies and townhouse living.

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Comfort is combined with versatility in the St. James sectional by Three Birds Casual, allowing consumers to create a variety of seating arrangements.

Made from naturally rusted steel, Z Garden Party's Life is Good garden stake stands 9.5 inches high, a perfect complement to a container plant.

Picnic dining is stylish again with the Behren's dining table and bench from Uwharrie Chair.

The Companion Group has joined forces with Katie Brown to create a line of garden accessories, including Garden Candle Hoops, available as stakes or hanging lanterns.

The Cape Cod rug, part of the SuperNova Collection from Homespice Decor, features a contemporary braided design in a flush of subdued browns, greens and blues.

From Patio Living Concepts, the Vesta series includes Mediterranean-inspired citronella flame lamps highlighted by a bronze finish and topped with a leaf and bowl motif.