KIDDIE KOUCH
Children will flip for this unique, kid-sized chair designed for sitting or sleeping. Made of lightweight, comfortable foam, it’s covered with cloud-patterned cotton fabric in colors of blue, green, pink and white. When Junior’s ready for a nap, the chair folds out into a small bed, and the back of the chair becomes a pillow. It’s a great addition to Grandma’s house, too – the little one will always have a chair (and bed) of his own. Fold-out chair, $42. St. Ives, Sakowitz Village, 5100 Belt Line at Dallas Parkway, Suite 206. Mon-Sat 10-5:30. 980-8781.
COLOR COOLER
Sack a picnic lunch for a sunny day in this multicolored party bag from Ingrid. When you take Ingrid along, all you have to bring is the food-clear plastic plates, tumblers and tableware for four (each place setting a different color) are already packed. The lightweight, waterproof sack has two compartments: a drawstring section on top and a larger zippered compartment
SPORT SPECS
It’s June, and the annual Father’s Day dilemma is upon you: What will you give dear old Dad? He’ll have it made in the shade when he wears these double-duty sunglasses that go from stylish to sporty. For sporting dads, the temples of these classic glasses can be replaced with sport temples that fit snugly around his ears, so the one that got away won’t be his shades. Just unscrew the Dunhill signature “d” on the temple and replace! The frames, which come in underneath that keeps hot or cold foods and beverages at the proper temperature. And the long double handles make for easy carrying to your favorite picnic spot. Ingrid sack, $30. Bloomingdale’s, Valley View Center. Mon-Sat 10-9:30. 450-2338.
chrome- or gold-plate, are also available for prescription glasses. Chrome-plated sunglasses, $150; gold-plated, $170. Dunhill, 426 NorthPark Center. Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6. 691-0191.
FOOTLOOSE AND FUN
You won’t be able to sneak up on anyone in these sneakers – but why would you want to? These colorful shoes are individually hand-painted, so each pair is an original piece of artwork. Created by Mufich Designs, the canvas tennis shoes are available in a variety of playful designs that will liven up any summer outfit. The sneakers, which are available in women’s sizes 5 to 10, have grosgrain ribbons instead of laces, and each right shoe bears Mufich Designs’ signature, a heart-shaped ornament. Hand-painted sneakers, $29. The Shoe Box, NorthPark Center, 369-7544; Prestonwood Town Center, 386-8622; Collin Creek Mall, Piano, 424-3578; Six Flags Mall, Arlington, 640-0904; Ridgmar Mall, Fort Worth, (817) 731-0765; North Hills Mall, Fort Worth, 589-1687. Mon-Sat 10-9 at all locations except NorthPark; Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6 at NorthPark.
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