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Inspired by a simpler time when a date involved sharing a banana split at the local soda shop, Marla Dawn's Banana Split for Two set makes its debut. Building on a 1950s concept, the original design has been updated in stainless steel and etched crystal to cater to contemporary sensibilities. Other introductions to the line include Salad for Two, Votive for Two and Dessert for Two sets.

New for the 2007 Holiday Season, Colonial Candles adds a Harvest & Holiday Collection of home fragrances, candles and gifts. Bringing a shimmering glow to holiday homes, elegant glass beaded pillars are available in gold, silver and red. A group of filled glass candles carry favorite seasonal fragrances and are topped with festive metal lids. Rounding out the collection, lustrous luminaries are adorned with sparkling snowflakes and bold candy cane-inspired stripes.

Melding the clean, streamlined aspects of modern design with the current eco-inspired desire for natural materials, Urban Oasis' pineapple fiber furniture collection strikes a balance between green living and good design. Sleek chrome-framed pieces — like the Baco stool ($560), Doonya chair ($1,700) and Pepp chair ($940) — as well as the ergonomic Nut bench ($2,500), are available in a range of bold striped patterns.

Burnes' elegant new Baila Collection of photo frames interprets classic damask motifs in high-contrast sliver, black and champagne designs for a dramatic, sophisticated effect. The collection is made up of three designs: Passa, an all-over debossed damask motif, Samba, a design with detailing only at the side, and Rumba, a simple black frame enhanced by raised silver beading.