Waxing St. Patrick's Day (March 17)

With charms by Waxing Poetic you'll always have a little bit of luck when you need it. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

For information about Waxing Poetic or our other fine lines please call 800.791.4321 or contact our Sales Associates.

Tiny but Mighty Gardens

In response to an increasingly popular consumer trend in creating miniature gardens, Jeremie has created two new miniature garden collections: Wildewood and Classical.

Jeremie's mini accessories are perfect for creating imaginative garden boxes, magical fairy gardens at the base of a tree, for tucking into a favorite plant, or for creating a whimsical tablescape. Popular with city dwellers, the miniature garden trend satisfies the desire to cultivate small natural environments indoors. It is an imaginative way to bring the outdoors inside in the winter months. More and more garden shops are featuring miniature or fairy gardening, and some are even offering classes for interested customers.

For more information, call us at 800.791.4321 or contact  our Sales Associates.

Zine Scene: Black Forest by Archipelago

In this month's issue of InStyle, Taylor Swift claims to be "obnoxiously obsessed" with all "wintry" scents. First introduced as a holiday fragrance, Black Forest is now available year 'round as a result of customer demand.


For more information, call us at 800.791.4321 or contact  our Sales Associates.

Just Hatched: Lisbeth Dahl, Denmark

We will soon be adding Lisbeth Dahl, a magical line of personal and home accessories from Denmark to our collection of products. New to the US market, Lisbeh Dahl is not just another line -- it's a journey into of Old World beauty with a hint of mystery. It's unlike anything I have ever seen assembled under one company and here's a pleasant surprise: This classic look does not come with a steep price tag. 

Please call us at 800.791.4321 for more information or contact your Sales Associate.  

Zine Scene: Simpatico Home in Southern Living

This month's issue of Southern Living features Simpatico Home's popular No. 17 Fern Bubble Bath. This makes a great summer statement when paired with Rosanna Inc.'s new fern pattern.

An added bonus is a Rosanna Inc. cake stand on the cover. 

For more information on Simpatico Home or our other fine proucts, call us at 800.791.4321.

Seattle Show Update

The Seattle Gift Show is winding down and by all accounts, it has been a great show! Buyers reported strong holiday sales and the mood is upbeat and  optimistic!

Here's what's "flying" at our show: birds, birds, birds! From napkins and trays with bird imagery from Michel Design Works to nests and bird cages from roost. Other nature themes are dominating buyer interest, including animal and coastal motifs.
 
Shown left: Buyers from the University of Washington Bookstore with Seattle Sales Associate, Paul Cardoza.

Blogger MIA

I've been MIA (missing in action) the last six weeks and plead the "show defense." Preparing for gift show is all-consuming and 24/7. Even when I'm sleeping I'm dreaming about what needs to get done. It's brutal but also my bliss. I love seeing what the vendors we represent have created and love romancing the product through visual display. It's one of the main reasons I got involved in the gift business.

The Seattle Gift Show starts to day and goes through February 8, 2011. I have never felt more ready for a show.  I look forward to sharing show highlights with you.