Bumper show issue - Gift Focus magazine

Royal Alberttableware floralsWedgwoodtable mannersDining is back on the table as a hot contender for consumerspend. The sector has been enjoying a fresh burst ofinspiration from leading brands, designer-makers and othercompanies set on injecting new style to mealtimesA consequence of the recession has beenmore people, spending more time at home.Dining in has become the new dining out andconsumers are looking to fi nd great tablewareto suit their lifestyles.Companies have been rising to the challengewith a raft of new designs from the traditionaland quintessentially English, to the practical,colourful and contemporary.Family mealtimes are back on the menu tooand there are plenty of kids’ ranges to get thelittle ones up to the table.From the quintessential English fl oral brandRoyal Albert comes the beautiful new Rosatableware and the best-selling 100 Yearsteaware collections.With the vintage trend, pretty fl orals haveproved a popular favourite this summer andthe Rosa tableware collection is right on trendfor stylish dining. The pattern features the rosesthat have become the Royal Albert brandsignature. The range offers a contemporaryand sophisticated take on the fl oral trendbacked by the quality and heritage associatedwith the iconic Royal Albert brand.Alongside Rosa the 100 Years teawarecollection is also testament to the strength ofthe vintage fl oral trend. The collection featuresten patterns from the Royal Albert archiveproduced over the past ten decades.Visit the website www.royalalbert.com toview more.Inspired by the English countryside RoyalCrown Derby’s latest tableware pattern isArboretum - a delicate pattern taking MotherNature as its inspiration.Designed by Tien Manh Dinh the fi ne whiteEnglish bone china sets off the gold patternhand fi nished in 22ct gold.For further information telephone+44 (0)1332 712 800 or visit the websitewww.royalcrownderby.co.uk.Wedgwood has launched a newcontemporary casual dining collection calledNature’s Canvas.The range has been created to be in tunewith relaxed living and dining for everyday.Inspired by natural textures and materials, thecollection comes in a neutral colour paletteRoyal Crown Derbyto fi t in anywhere, from the modern urbanapartment to a country-style kitchen.“The collection is a celebration of individualsimplicity inspired by the essence of JosiahWedgwood’s Jasper. It has its roots in the pastbut refl ects the essential needs of today,” sayssenior designer Louise Rosie.The collection is available in threecolourways, all fi nished with a hand appliedturquoise edge line. The marble design iscreated using a traditional potter’s technique,noted in Josiah Wedgwood’s Experiment Bookearly in 1759.Visit the website www.wedgwood.com forfurther information.giftfocusgiftfocus6363