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Dammit Doll, Novelty Anger-Release Tool, is One Hot Item Around the Country
Got anger and feel like slamming something against the wall? Or perhaps you’re just expressing a light, quirky sense of humor? Either way, the Dammit Doll, a 12-inch, stuffed fabric doll marketed as a novelty anger-release tool, is one hot item around the country that has been flying off the shelves of a few Naples retailers recently. Local merchants such as Bruno, Exquisite Gift Shop and the Paper Merchant are stocking up again in the hopes that the trend will continue.
But why is this little stuffed “person” so popular?
President’s Petoskey Stone Hails from Petoskey Gem Shop
Petoskey, MI – A photo of President Barack Obama tapping his finger on a Petoskey stone while speaking on the phone went viral this week after the White House photographer sent the image out in a Tweet.
That created a buzz all over the Internet about the stone: where was it from?
TV 7&4 asked viewers on the station’s Facebook page if they knew anything about it. Within 5 minutes of that the phone rang. It was John Bessette Sr., a lapidarian, a person who works with stones and gems, at Bailey’s Place in Petoskey.
Sharon’s Sweethearts Three Overflows With Homemade Candies
Sharon, MA – With Valentines Day just around the corner, Sweethearts Three, owned by Karen Schwab, is a busy place.
The Sharon chocolate shop which specializes in hand made chocolates with the finest of ingredients opened in 1981 in Chestnut Hill. In 2004 the shop moved to Sharon and is run by Karen Schwab and her daughter Jill Schwab.
Sharon Patch spoke with Jill Scwab to find out more about this family business.
New Collinsville Business Features Amish Furniture and More
Canton, CT – Area residents will soon have a local source for custom-made Amish furniture and more at a new a Collinsville business.
Over the past several days, Greg Wasoka and Kellee Abramczyk have been hard at work inside 100B Main St., Collinsville, preparing for the opening of America the Beautiful Country Store.
The shop will feature Amish-made furniture, linens, tinware, curtains, candle and home decor, nearly all of which is made in America, Wasoka said.
HackensackUMC Auxiliary Opens the Dr. Earl & Ingrid Doyne Corner Shop at the John Theurer Cancer Center
Hackensack, NJ – HackensackUMC recently opened the Dr. Earl & Ingrid Doyne Corner Shop inside the John Theurer Cancer Center. This latest addition to the HackensackUMC Auxiliary offers customers a highly-specialized shopping experience.
“The Dr. Earl & Ingrid Doyne Corner Shop caters to patients being treated in the John Theurer Cancer Center, offering items that are very special and specific to their needs,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer, Hackensack University Health Network.
Yankee Candle Brings Paradise Home with New Spring 2013 Fragrances
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of five new Yankee Candle® fragrances and six new fragrances in its contemporary Pure Radiance™ line for the spring. Inspired by memories of vacations in paradise, Yankee Candle introduces fresh beach scents and exotic fruits to brighten the home and heart and create a tranquil experience.
Ambiente Presents Intelligent Products With Hit Potential
The ‘Solutions’ special show at Ambiente presents products with the potential to become genuine sales hits. The concept of this highly successful exhibition is to create a platform for showing functional innovations by exhibitors of the world’s leading trade fair for the consumer-goods sector.
Mac Motion Chairs Expands Las Vegas Market Showroom for Winter Show
European-styled motion chair specialist Mac Motion Chairs is doubling the size of its Las Vegas Market showroom for the upcoming market Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
The company, which currently shows in Building A-1040, is adding another showroom next door in space A-1038. The expanded space will be used to spotlight the company’s Oslo collection of two-piece motion chairs and ottomans. For the first time in Las Vegas, we’ll show Oslo as a standalone collection with 12 to 15 models on display,” said Tony McCracken, vice president of sales.
18b Installation Showcases Las Vegas Artists & Designers at Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market
A juried collection of handmade and one-of-a-kind works by more than 15 Las Vegas artists and designers will be showcased, and offered for sale, in a special “18b” temporary installation at the winter GIFT+HOME at Las Vegas Market, January 28 – February 1, 2013.
Eartha Kitt’s Unexpected Philosophies Inspire Modern Lifestyle Brand
What you might not have known about legendary celebrity Eartha Kitt is now revealed in a new lifestyle brand established by Kitt Shapiro, the daughter of the famous star.
“People may be shocked to learn the amazingly fundamental, holistic lifestyle and easy living philosophies of my mother,” Shapiro explained.
Leanin’ Tree Donations to Funds Benefiting Children and Conservation Top $37,000
Leanin’ Tree, Inc. is pleased to continue their support of The Children’s Health Fund and The Conservation Fund with donations totaling $12,735 in 2012. Donations are based on a portion of wholesale greeting card sales from two card lines launched in 2011. Donations since the introductions now total over $37,000.
Experience American Made Modern Lighting with Cerno at NYIGF Winter 2013
Cerno returns to New York to exhibit at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). Three years after starting their business, the founders remain committed to continually evolving and producing fresh modern designs that use the latest available LED technology. Cerno recently introduced several new products, including the Revelite AL, a revolutionary art light.
Alassis: Breathing Life Into Every Moment
Mei Xu, the creative force behind Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blissliving Home, launches a new home fragrance concept, Alassis, at the New York International Gift Fair January 26-30, 2013. Alassis, developed and perfected in a state of the art Maryland manufacturing facility, seeks a creative way to combine handmade art glasses with exceptional fragrances for a unique sensory experience.
Throughout history and in every culture, we mark our most important rituals with the living flame and we invoke the power of fragrance—unlocking memory, emotion, and sensuality.
Discover Abu Dhabi with Blissliving Home’s Spring Summer 2013 Collection
This season Blissliving Home, the interior lifestyle brand for the stylish consumer seeking modern design with a global influence, transports you to the majestic side of the United Arab Emirates. The Spring Summer 2013 collection, Abu Dhabi, was inspired by owner Mei Xu’s journey to this Middle Eastern metropolis, arising from a vast expanse of desert.
“I never found the idea of a desert romantic or exotic.
Gift Store Proudly Sells Mostly ‘Made-In-The-U.S.A.’ Goods
Moorestown, NJ – Just months after Melissa McGrath shepherded the last of her four kids off to college this fall, the Massachusetts native resolved to shift her focus from the days of school fundraising and years of carpooling, to that of finally realizing her dream.
On Dec. 10, McGrath achieved that goal when she launched Navy Blue Home and Gifts on Main Street—which touts 80 percent of its products as being crafted and made in the United States, some from local artisans, and some from artists around the country.
Tiverton Consignment Boutique Partners With Cambodian Village
Tiverton, RI – Tiverton’s newest consignment shop and gift boutique, Cutie Curls, is partnering with a Cambodian village – bringing silk scraves and bags to Tiverton shoppers while helping to fund a clean water initiative in Cambodia.
Cutie Curls, features clothing, accessories and toys for girls and boys from infants to teenagers.
Americans Still in Love with Valentine’s Day Cards
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) anticipates more than 145 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine’s Day this year in the U.S. This figure is based on member company sales and does not include children’s packaged valentines for classroom exchanges. Valentine’s Day is the second-largest holiday for giving greeting cards, after Christmas.
The GCA is optimistic that Valentine’s Day card sending will be strong, as the industry experienced an upbeat Christmas card-sending season.
Tervis Brings in the New Year with Hundreds of New Designs
Tervis, the maker of fabulously fun, functional drinkware since 1946 continues to expand its offerings with its latest release. The high quality and versatile tumblers, mugs and water bottles continue to grow in popularity as the company evolves and enters into new licensing partnerships with well-known brands in sports, entertainment and more.
New Pacific Direct Expands Las Vegas Market Showroom
Dining, bedroom and accent furniture importer New Pacific Direct is expanding its showroom for the Las Vegas Market taking place Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
The company is adding 1,600 square feet to its showroom in space A-919, bringing its total size to 3,600 square feet.
“We are expanding so that we can show our West Coast-based customers a wider range of product,” said Henry Limarta, CEO of the 12-year-old company. “We expect 2013 to be a better year for our industry now that the election is over.
Delving Inside the Box
Elmsdale, NS – We’re deep into heart season now.
“Heart-shaped anything,” said Nancy McTiernan, co-owner of the Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop in Elmsdale.
Their customers like heart-shaped chocolates, or gifts packed in heart-shaped boxes.
“They like to have something that’s done up really pretty, so they can just pick them up and go.”