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Delicious Holiday Fashions from Douglas Company
When it comes to little girls and holiday parties, Christine Clarke’s new Sassy Saks, Totes and Clutches, at Douglas Company, are simply yummy. There are six new bags in the holiday line-up.
Peppermint Candy Ruffle Tote is a delicious 8″ wide tote dripping with sweetness and holiday flare. Two flowing ruffles sprinkled with a pink, red and green candy print fall beneath a pure white yoke beautifully embroidered with peppermint candy pieces. The candy cane striped handles make it easy to carry all those must-have items.
Pottery That Brings Vermont Charm to Home and Garden
Boston, MA – There is nothing quite as magical and charming as rural New England, and Zoe Zilian, founder of Farmhouse Pottery, can help to bring a little bit of that authentic rustic feel to your home with her stoneware pottery and garden-inspired apothecary collection.
Originally from Camden, Maine, Zilian has an appreciation of the region’s vast network of farmers and artisans.
Click Boutique Revives Hattiesburg Downtown Retail District
Hattiesburg, MS – If anyone was at Click Boutique on April 27, 2011, they would have thought they were on the set of the popular AMC series “Mad Men.”
The show is based on a 1960s New York City advertising agency and the mod fashion of the time is a definite source of inspiration for the Hattiesburg women’s clothing store that hosted the masquerade theme party, complete with mock cigarettes, beehive hair and cocktails.
Co-owners Adam Myrick and Jason LeViere are the dynamic duo behind the popular store which has become a success story in Hattiesburg.
Accent on Design Accepts New Participants for Summer 2013 Market
Some 20+ companies, representing a range of design-oriented product categories, will join the juried ranks of 150 contemporary and innovative product suppliers exhibiting in Accent on Design®, Sunday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 21, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Hinckley Gift Shop Scoops Top Retail Accolade
Hinckley, UK – A HINCKLEY shop has been crowned the best new gift shop in the north of the country.
Marmalade Meringue, based in Castle Street, won the Independent Gift Retailer of the year, Best Newcomer – North and Scotland award at the 2013 Progressive Gifts and Home celebratory awards.
Mother and daughter Trudy and Tilley Tebbutt were presented with the huge, heavy trophy at the Savoy Hotel in London.
Nation’s Largest Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Expands for 2013 Edition
Bringing together more than 1100 booths filled with the newest lines from the industry’s top companies, the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center in North Hall 2-4 from September 17-20, 2013.
Ernst & Young Announces Tervis Chairman as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Florida Finalist
Ernst & Young LLP announced Tervis Chairman, Norbert Donelly as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 Award in Florida. Award recipients will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 13 at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach.
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year is considered the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs.
NobleWorks Turns May Into Mayhem With Release of 40 Funny New Cards
As usual, NobleWorks is causing a stir with the publication of its latest round of humorous greeting cards!
Finding Her Niche
Sumrall, MS – If you’re having trouble finding gifts with that personal touch, look no further than Tracey Miller.
A Sumrall resident, Miller has been doing arts and crafts as a hobby for as long as she can remember.
“I guess I got it from my mom, who is a talented seamstress and always had a crafty side,” Miller said. “I can remember when I was very young, she was a member of a mail-order ‘craft of the month’ club, and I would beg her to help her with whatever craft came that month in the mail.”
Woodstock Chimes Commemorates Centennial Anniversary of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring”
Taking a risk by stepping outside the boundaries, Igor Stravinsky broke away from the typical style of post-romantic music and created a ritualistic work brimming with new rhythmic and melodic elements, known as “The Rite of Spring.” A century ago, in May 1913, the seminal piece had a controversial premiere in Paris, during which a riot broke out, and has since been a steadfast influence on a vast array of composers.
LA Mart Announces Date Changes for Fall 2013 And Returns To Tuesday Start-Date for January 2014
Los Angeles, CA – In response to buyer and manufacturer requests, the LA Mart has moved its Fall 2013 GALLA market to Sunday, September 29 through Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Caring Corner
Sidney, MT – Although it began as a Christmas store, the Caring Corner Gift Shop at Sidney Health Center has evolved to be a very unique boutique style store with a good cause.
Started by Kay Ashcraft, the Christmas store was originally run out of a small office but became so popular it quickly grew to offer more than just Christmas stuff.
Kathy Iversen played a huge part in getting the gift shop to where it is now. After managing the store for 17 years, she retired and now continues to volunteer her time at the store. The current manager, Diana Meehan, took over from Iversen.
New Flower Shop Open In Overton
Overton, NV – The flower shop in downtown Overton has opened again. Now called “The Front Porch”, the little shop opened on Friday, May 10.
The shop is filled with simple country charm. The display shelving is not typical retail fare, but rather it is rustic and homely furniture. The store is filled with simple little surprises; treasures that are on sale as gift items, home decor and fashion accessories.
Above all else, I wanted it to be homey and inviting,” said “The Front Porch” owner Charlene Udall. “I wanted it to be comfortable, like coming home.”
New Colonial Candle Fall and Holiday Collections Bring You Home for the Holidays
Transport your customers home for the holidays with warm, seasoned Fall and Holiday fragrance collections from Colonial Candle. The collections’ ten new fragrances make wonderful seasonal gifts, and are the perfect compliment to any gathering among family and friends this holiday season.
“These collections were specially created by Colonial Candle’s fragrance experts to bring together the scents of the season and evoke memories of family and togetherness,” says Scott Wehrs, MVP Brands president.
AmericasMart Provides Exceptional Product, Engaging Presentations and the Ultimate Buyer Experience in July
This July, the world’s leading gift and home furnishings market welcomes buyers and exhibitors to AmericasMart for The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® (July 10 – 17, 2013) and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market® (July 11 – 14, 2013). The Market promises to exceed expectations with exceptional products, compelling presentations and an unparalleled buyer experience.
INNOVATIVE, ON TREND AND BUYER-FRIENDLY
The product selection slated for the 2013 July Market is better than ever.
Introducing The Revitalized Chicago Gift Market – July 18-24
The Merchandise Mart is pleased to announce a new look and new name for the premier Gift and Home Midwest marketplace – CHICAGO GIFT MARKET.
“To support our new efforts, we have assembled new Sales and Marketing teams to produce the shows.
Dallas Shared Showrooms Present Dozens of New Companies and Lively Events for June
Dallas Market Center’s open-daily shared showrooms, which represent multiple companies in their respective product categories, will present scores of new product lines during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2013.
The Gourmet Market, WTC 1-180, has expanded again to allow for a wider array of products for June market. (Table & Housewares FINDS temporaries will be housed adjacent to the Gourmet Market). Following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 20 at 5 p.m., there will be “A Night on the French Riviera” party.
VHC Brands Launches Instagram
VHC Brands is expanding its brand experience with the integration of visual social media giant Instagram under the user name mybellataylor. The site will focus primarily on product but will also feature images throughout the creative process as well as sneak peeks at upcoming product launches.
“With over 100 million active users, Instagram is a quick, easy and fun way to reach out to the end consumer. We are looking forward to interacting with fans of Bella Taylor in such a visual environment.
Rockmart Florist and Gift Shop named as Polk’s Small Business of the Year
Rockmart, AL – Rockmart Florist and Gift Shop was named as the Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Small Business of the Year.
The award was presented this morning at a breakfast hosted by the Polk Chamber in the fellowship hall of Cedartown’s First United Methodist Church.
The business, owned by Rockmart native Dee Evans, is located at 303 West Elm St., in Rockmart. They employ five people and offer a wide variety of floral arrangements and special gifts.
Chic on Market Street
Corning, NY – The definition of “posh” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is “elegant, fashionable, typical of or intended for the upper class.”
Courtney Leonberger, the owner of Posh Boutique on 40 East Market Street in Corning, New York, definitely had this description in mind when she named her new clothing store.
“I have had such great feedback from customers,” Courtney said. “People tell me that I have items that they would expect to see in New York City or Los Angeles. It is really a big compliment because that is what I wanted to achieve.”