next issue... Hot property Spotlight on licensed lines Show previews • Autumn Fair International • Top Drawer Stamp of approval Opening the envelope on the latest in greetings Greener giving Eco-friendly gifts that don't cost the earth Plus • Retailer interview • New product showcase • Business advice Issue 67 September/October 2011 Available from: 22 nd August 2011 Advertising Deadline: 5 th August 2011 144 giftfocus Table talk Great tableware for today's diners MAKE International Paladone Products
product showcase We reveal some of this season’s hottest gifts Glugg Water Bottles In collaboration with international charity WaterAid, Wild & Wolf present the Glugg Thirst Extinguisher water bottles. The two designs one in red, one in silver are made from stainless steel and designed to resemble a British and American fire extinguisher. Perfect for keeping you hydrated this summer and for every water bottle sold, Wild & Wolf will donate 50p to WaterAid to contribute towards the fantastic work they do. Visit Wild & Wolf at <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Gift</strong>, <strong>Harrogate</strong> DP2, Stand 39. For more information contact Wild & Wolf. Call 01225 789909, Fax 01225 789919, email sales@wildandwolf.com or visit www.wildandwolf.com Blue Poppy Art Blue Poppy Art is introducing many exciting new sculptures to its Frith Sculpture collection. Aptly named for <strong>Harrogate</strong> is Heathcliff the Yorkshire Hare! Created by Paul Jenkins he joins the other best selling Hares in the Frith range. Veronica Ballan has sculpted six new designs – they include Scotties, Highland Bulls, Alpacas and a Westie. Finally a family of Polar Bears and a Jaguar sculpted in a different contemporary style by new artists Adrian Tinsley will be introduced. Visit them at <strong>Harrogate</strong> <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Gift</strong> Fair 2011, Hall A, Stand A8. Contact David Wilkinson Blue Poppy Art Limited, 01793 759000, fax 01793 759012, email sales@bluepoppyart.co.uk or visit www.frithsculpture.co.uk Beauty Connection Limited Fans of the Abode Aroma Totem collection will love our new and nifty 120ml reed diffusers - Decci - a cute range of unique diffuser fragrances with an art deco design twist. Decci introduces a whole new bouquet of home scents - from Wild Magnolia to Essential Spa. Each Decci variant is as versatile as its size - suitable for every home, every room, every season and every mood. Diminutive in size but big on fragrance! Visit us at <strong>Harrogate</strong> <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Gift</strong> Fair 2011, Stand DP1-52B. For more information call 01829 730028, email sales@ beautyconnectionlimited.com or visit www.beautyconnectionlimited.com White Rabbit England This adorable dog lamp is the latest arrival at White Rabbit England. It is sure to be just as popular as its predecessors, the owl and rabbit lamp, part of an ever expanding animal collection. Made from white fine bone china in England, the dog lamp is perfect as a bedside lamp in a child’s room or used as a nightlight in a baby’s nursery. To add to the lamp collection White Rabbit England is launching their children’s lifestyle range, which includes clocks, crockery sets, cushions and bedding. Contact Charlotte Thompson, 01625 419622, email charlottethompson@mac.com or visit www.whiterabbitengland.com Heritage mugs With the Olympic Games and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee just around the corner, there’s definitely a patriotic vibe sweeping the nation and we thought this lovely, colourful set of fine china mugs would really inspire people! The range includes some great designs featuring well-known London icons including a red London bus, black taxi cab, a lovely regal-looking lion, modern and traditional Union Jacks and a Keep Calm and Drink Tea edition. Each mug is made of fine china, dishwasher and microwave safe and comes with a printed swing tag. So why not wave your flag for everything British whilst enjoying your cuppa from these fantastic fine china mugs? For more information please email sales@creative-tops.com or visit www.creative-tops.com Scrabble Coasters Celebrate the world’s best-selling board game with Wild & Wolf’s award-winning “Triple Word Score” collection! Originally invented by board game fanatic Alfred Butts in 1948, over 100 million Scrabble games have sold in more than 121 countries around the world. The range includes letter mugs, pencils, water bottle, flask, espresso set, tea towel, tile design mug, fridge magnets, letter cushions and new for 2011, coasters, pencil case and A5 tile design notebook. <strong>Home</strong> & <strong>Gift</strong>, <strong>Harrogate</strong> DP2, Stand 39. For more information contact Wild & Wolf. Call 01225 789909, Fax 01225 789919, email sales@wildandwolf.com or visit www.wildandwolf.com
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