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Couple Uses Repurposed Bottles to Make Business
West Chester, OH – A family-run business in West Chester Twp. is making garbage smell good.
That is Vela de Vino — translated to “wine candle” in Spanish — formed by husband-wife duo Jenny and Joe Gutman of West Chester Twp. The two run the business out of their home, creating candles inside recycled wine, beer and liquor bottles.
Joe Gutman said they got the idea for the “wine candle” after seeing a similar concept in a Chicago boutique during summer 2010. He said both the candle and glass-cutting were of low quality.
Maker of La-Dee-Dahs Candy Sets Up Shop in Loop
Chicago, IL – La-Dee-Dahs are having their day.
The chocolate-dipped swirls of salted caramel and white chocolate nougat have made it into the pages of O and Food & Wine magazines and, just this month, Bon Appetit.
And after five years of production in a shared kitchen on the West Side, the candy and its maker have a new, permanent home in the Loop.
Fine Invitations and Stationery Shop Comes to Lexington
Lexington, NC – Stationary, thank-you cards, party invitations and much more now fill the second floor of 140 W. First Ave., sharing the restored home with Beck’s Flower Shop.
A Notable Affair recently opened to offer Lexington something it doesn’t have, said Tiffany Gray, part owner of the fine stationary shop. Gray and her sister, April Lewis, partnered to create the business.
A grand-opening ceremony was held earlier this month, hosted by Uptown Lexington Inc.
New Rochelle Judaica Shop Highlights Hanukkah
New Rochelle, NY – With Hanukkah season in full swing, Inspiration Gallery at 1333 North Ave. is bustling with customers looking for Judaica gifts this Tuesday.
The gifts exchanged during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah range from religious items to personal gifts, according to Edna Kaye at Inspiration Gallery.
One of the most popular items for children has been a game called Tenzi.
CMC Gears Up for Busy January Gift & Home Market Debuting View Tradeshow, New Resources and Special Events
The California Market Center (CMC) will be hosting the CMC Gift & Home Market, Tuesday – Tuesday, January 22 – 29, 2013, from 9am to 6pm daily, with extended hours until 8pm on Friday, January 25. This edition of Market will offer an unmatched variety of holiday and seasonal collections, expanded resources, including the arrival of new showrooms, and the debut of VIEW Gift & Home Show, as well as the endless fashion, accessory and kids resources throughout the building.
Chehoma & Mr. Brown Among Exhibitors adding Excitement to AmericasMart’s Home Accents & Fine Linens
The Home Accents & Fine Linens collection at AmericasMart® is more bountiful than ever this year as additional exhibitors open for The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®, Jan. 9-16, 2013. Temporary exhibits are open Jan. 11-15.
The Home Accents & Fine Linens category is bubbling with excitement from both long-term favorites with stellar new collections and 11 new or expanded showrooms, including prestigious newcomers Chehoma and Mr. Brown.
Arteriors Opens First Lighting Showroom in Dallas at International Lighting Market
Arteriors, a leading home furnishings company, will open its first lighting showroom at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, Texas on January 17, coinciding with the International Lighting Market. The 1,200 square foot space (#301-3) will showcase 300 lamps, pendants, chandeliers, as well as Mottega by Arteriors, a customizable lamp program.
“After 25 years in Dallas, we are excited to be opening a space that is focused on the unique lighting product that Arteriors offers,” said Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors.
Woodstock Chimes Adds “Magic” to Winter Market Debuts
Woodstock Chimes, a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, has again broken the mold with its new Magical Mystery Chimes series. The series’ three chimes, Butterfly’s Farewell, Calypso Island and Space Odyssey, are presented in a classic fashion with sleek aluminum tubes and teak finished wood accents. Adding a brilliant twist is the tuning element, which features a musical phenomenon known as Octave Doubling. For example, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do, as in the famed scale from The Sound of Music, features a “Do” note at the start and end of its scale, but an octave apart.
L.A. Mart Reaches Out to Help Those In Need
In an industry built on being mindful of others and creating warm environments, it’s only natural that the L.A. Mart® actively works with and promotes non-profits throughout the year. Four charity events currently, or soon to be, sponsored by the L.A. Mart are designed to provide meaningful avenues to members of the gift and home industry to help both children and adults in need.
Gift For Life
Cinda Baxter, renowned retail expert and founder of the 3/50 Project, will be presenting “The 3/50 Project: Building Business From the Ground Up” on Thursday, January 24, at 4 p.m.
Find New Inspiration in New England: Boston Gift Show Returns March 17-20, 2013
As New England’s largest, most important gift show, the Boston Gift Show is the leading source of inspiration and new product resource for retailers across the region. Returning to its Sunday opening pattern at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the March 17-20, 2013 edition offers New England retailers an opportunity to explore the best mix of products and services in a convenient, relaxed and cost effective environment.
Among the highlights for the March 2013 Boston Gift Show:
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SFERRA Opens Showroom in Dallas
Dallas Market Center and SFERRA today announced SFERRA will open a showroom at Dallas Market Center, World Trade Center 6-6290. The showroom will debut during the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 16-22.
Since 1891, SFERRA has been world-renowned for the luxury, quality and fine detailing of its bed, bath and table linens. SFERRA specializes in bed linens woven by master craftsmen in Italy using only the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton.
“SFERRA creates the finest and most exquisite luxury linens in the world,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center.
Cheers! Colonial Candle Introduces Exclusive Colonial Cocktails Collection
Imagine sitting poolside with a strawberry daiquiri or piña colada in the middle of the workday. Or hanging out with friends in a trendy local hot spot with a pint of your favorite ale or a cool gin and tonic. Now you can turn any hour into happy hour with Colonial Candle’s exclusive new Colonial Cocktails collection of fragrant candles. The national brand leader in premium candles and accessories, Colonial Candle introduces seven cocktail- inspired fragrances to celebrate good times at home, the office or anywhere whenever the mood strikes.
The Rock Shop
Lone Pine, CA – Lone Pine Rocks and Gifts is known locally simply as “The Rock Shop.” And like the geological wonders it sells and displays, the store is no stranger to transformation.
It began as an auto repair garage owned by Leo and Lorene Jones in the early ’60s. Leo sectioned off part of his auto repair garage and opened Lorene’s Rock and Gift Shop. Later on their son Bud and his wife Nell bought it from them.
After going through several owners over the years, Nancy Spence and her husband, Jim, bought the store in 1998 and made many improvements to it.
Melrose International Updates Dallas Showroom
Melrose International announces that they have expanded their Dallas showroom ̶ nearly doubling the size ̶ and completed an entire showroom remodel to benefit both customers and employees.
The previous 4,347 square foot showroom has expanded to almost 9,000 square feet, allowing more room for customers, products and displays.
Zak Designs Creates New Lines for Gift and Specialty Retailers
In an effort to reach a wider range of consumers, Zak Designs is launching new lines of licensed products and children’s mealtime items that are designed specifically for gift and specialty retailers.
As part of this new collection, Zak is bringing back the Treasure Craft brand with new items and new designs, but with the same quality and attention to detail that has made Treasure Craft a keepsake brand for generations. The Treasure Craft line of ceramics will include fan favorites such as cookie jars, salt and pepper shakers, and coffee mugs.
Holiday Shopping at Museum Stores has History of Drawing Shoppers Looking for Unique Gifts
When “ho ho ho” turns to “oh no no no” because of long lines in big box and mall stores or lack of time for delivery for online shopping, it’s time to “go go go” to one of the area’s museum stores.
Whether you’re looking for something special for a child, a teen or an adult, museum stores have a history of offering unique and meaningful gifts.
A gift from the museum store at the Springfield Museums, for example, carries special relevance for those who visit. “We make a special effort to connect our selection to our exhibits, from Dr.
Donna’s: The Treasure Chest Found in Healy
Healy, AK – Donna Evans always wanted to work out of her home.
So 12 years ago, she turned her attached porch and greenhouse into a gift and espresso shop and opened Donna’s House of Petals and Gifts.
“I just wanted to do something in Healy that made the ladies feel like they weren’t in Healy, like they had someplace to go, someplace different,” Evans said.
Norton’s Opens West Side Flower Shop Location in Time for Holidays
Galea said a great deal of work was needs to transform the space, which used to be home to Focus Photo.
Birmingham Shop Owner is Whistling With the Gnomes
Birmingham, MI – Just in time for the holidays, a little fun stuff.
Denise Kulak wants her customers to enjoy a “Willy Wonka experience” when they walk through the door of her new gift shop, called Fun Stuff. It’s inside the Adams Square shopping center at 725 S. Adams Road.
“I started out with a little shop in my pole barn in Frankfort,” said Kulak. “I actually opened it on a whim when I lost my job in May. I put down Astroturf, added some curtains and I bought some product — and I managed to sell everything over the summer.
Ceramics Shop Opens in Town & Country
Palo Alto, CA – If you’re looking for a unique gift this holiday season, a new shop in Town & Country Village features some gorgeous ceramics imported directly from the artists.
Palo Alto native Emily Brown started Emilia Ceramics five years ago as an outgrowth of her travels. “I started the business because I love to travel and especially enjoy connecting with locals while traveling,” said Brown in a written statement to Patch.