For most events, invitations are the first taste guests get of the fun to come. Top invitation-makers and stationers recognize the importance of this essential party preview, and they are offering new designs, technologies and big-brand...

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New vodka liqueur Nuvo is made in Paris and it is not meant for mixing; the pink beverage is best served over ice. The fizzy drink gets its bubbles from a dash of French sparkling wine. A portion of the proceeds from every bottle goes towards...

Los Angeles-based TravelKleen keeps travelers clean by providing a sanitary barrier between a traveler's head and an airplane's headrest. The reuseable protector can be branded with a company's logo. An adhesive attaches the product to fabric and...

Tracy, Calif.-based Dotenotes offers notes handwritten by professionals. Clients select a card, personalize a message and Dotenotes sends the unique missive. Cards can be custom-made. Envelopes are handwritten as well.For more information, type in...

Pro Studio Supply, based in Oconomowoc, Wis., offers foil stamping for folios, folders and mounts of event photos. Custom dies of logos can be produced for corporate events; designs can also be custom-made. Personalized event typesetting is also...

Curious Cookies offers gluten- and lactose-free cookies in chocolate chip, lemon-chocolate chip and ginger cranberry flavors. Sugar-free cookies made with Splenda are also available. Traditional cookie varieties include oatmeal raisin, and sugar...

Secaucus, N.J.-based Rose Brand introduces new star forms to its inventory of stretch shapes. Plastic spokes insert inside each star to create forms called Gemini, Corona, Vega, Sirius and more. Other new shapes include circles and rectangles...

Palm Beach, Fla.-based Shirley Murphy introduces place cards in linen or vellum card stock. The cards measure 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/4 inches and fit most printers. Shirley Murphy will also print on the cards for customers. Card categories include...

Raj Tents, based in Torrance, Calif., introduces the Grand Maharaja Tent; it offers twice the space of the company's Maharaja tent. The 27-by-44 space can accomodate 120 diners. Handmade Raj tents have water-resistant, cotton canvas exteriors...