Emily Post herself would approve of the fresh, modern Letterpress Cards created by Snow & Graham. The Chicago design studio, a pioneer in the recent rebirth of the letterpress printing process, offers a full range of high-quality paper novelties, stationery, gift wraps, and coasters.  The contemporary designs and striking color palettes are enough to encourage you to step away from the keyboard. www.snowandgraham.com 

Sweet Bella has established a following among the Town & Country set for elegant decorative accessories. These luscious Porcelain Pears, handmade in England, are inspired by the colors and textures of nature in winter.  As in nature, no two pears or leaves are the same.  Topped with pewter twigs and leaves, each unique pear is available with a silver luster, white, or black glaze finish. sweetbella@verizon.net

Voluspa means bringer of wisdom in Scandinavian mythology. Wise indeed are the bringers of these innovative fragrance products, including candles, aroma room and body sprays, perfumes, soap and lotions, all presented in stunningly designed packaging. Voluspa’s Japonica Fragrant Oil Reed Diffuser in an embossed glass bottle contains bamboo reeds that continuously release scent into the air for up to six months. Skal!  www.voluspacandles.com

Practical, sophisticated, simple and sculptural, the black and white “Fin” and “Lace” vases from LSA International are worthy of admiration.  Made of hand blown glass from Poland, they are only a small part of the company’s extensive contemporary and imaginative collection of drinkware, tableware, serveware and vases.  Reach Distribution is presenting the full LSA product line at NYIGF.  www.reachdistribution.com

It’s guilt-free indulgence – Le Patissier’s Cake from Prairiedog America is not a real cake at all, but a convincingly handcrafted towel sculpture, topped with fruit-shaped magnets.  Besides the “cakes” in multiple “flavors,” the collection also includes equally decadent desserts in an array of juicy pastels, topped with faux strawberries and cherries.  Something for the sweet tooth in all of us!  www.prairiedog.co.jp

For XYdecor, “crafted design” is all about using traditional materials and methods to achieve a modern aesthetic. The result is beautifully and extraordinarily designed products, such as the Rain Pendant Lamp.  Each teardrop-shaped lamp is unique, handmade in Thailand with maple, Walnut and Zebrano veneers.  The “natural modern living” vibe extends through their textiles and home accessories lines, too.  www.XYdecor.com