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Gifts Today February 2022

Contents

Regulars 4 Message from the Publisher 6 News

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15 Exhibition News

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74 Trade Talk 98 New Products

Retail News This month Gifts Today question a number of retailers on their thoughts on visiting Spring Fair 2022. 24 Map Gifts 24 Strawberry Blue

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Mark Horsnell markh@lemapublishing.co.uk

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Gifts Today highlights products you can find this year at Spring Fair 2022. Turn to page 20 to find out more.

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elcome to our February issue. This sustainability at their core. The Spring Fair is perhaps my first opportunity to organisers recognise this and you can discover and officially wish you all a very happy find brands and suppliers that are striving to do New Year, which I trust has started on a positive their part to ensure a more sustainable and ethical footing for everyone. future by visiting their Sustainability Trail Filter, Omicron is still playing havoc, with staff which can be found within the exhibitor list online. absences perhaps being the main cause for Trends to one side, the main aspect that anyone concern for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who will be visiting the event will be welcoming the of gifting product, but on the upside it does opportunity to speak to like-minded people once appear that we have started to reach the peak and more ‘face to face’ with this sentiment being voiced this particular strain appears to be no worse than within our Retailers’ Panel in this issue with Map a ‘head cold’ for the vast majority. Gift Shop’s partner Kathryn Phalp commenting Further good news is of course that Covid that they are most looking forward to “connecting has not disrupted one of the UK’s largest gift with suppliers and agents again”, stating “We’ve trade events. Spring Fair is getting set to open been doing this for a long time now and have their doors once more at the start of this month learned it’s the relationships that make the shows (February). interesting/rewarding With so much to see and fun. It’s hard to Spring Fair has always and do we feature a hefty build those relationships been known as the event of without meeting face to preview of the show within this issue. Simply the year where trends can face.” turn to page 20 where With announcements be spotted perhaps before recently that many of you will find a great round up of what you can our beloved events have hitting the high street expect to see within the alas taken the decision show halls. This year the to cancel or postpone event is set to be housed within 12 halls spanning their shows in the first quarter of this year, these a number of sectors, including gifts, greetings, announcements also make Spring Fair and our toys, home and fashion. other UK trade shows even more important to this Exhibiting companies, of which there are many, traditional buying season more prevalent than ever are all eager to see everyone in our industry and as and myself and the GT team will be in attendance such are working hard to ensure that their stands have and look forward to catching up with as many of displays that contain products galore that are keeping you as possible during the four days. in-line with current and future predicted trends. Back to this issue, you will also find pages Spring Fair has always been known as the event featuring products relating to stationery and cards of the year, where trends can be spotted before over on page 78, At Home (starting from page 84), hitting the high street. For example, independent together with our InStyle pages commencing from retailer Paul Cheshire from &Quirky told Gifts page 94. Today “suppliers are really good at introducing Finally, you will also notice that our Cover Star a taste of a future trend at Spring Fair”, with this this month is Parlane. Turn to pages 16 & 17, also being echoed by The Map Gift Shop stating: where you can find information on this established “Walking the show and spotting trends shapes our business who offer a number of great gifting buying for the whole year.” solutions straight from the Cotswolds. If you are A trend, which is perhaps more of a nod visiting Spring Fair, Parlane is definitely a must to our planet, is the consumer’s desire to seek visit destination and you will find them within the out products that have eco credentials with Summerhouse, Hall 7 Stand: 7D40.

The views of the contributors expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the publisher. Comments, letters and criticism are welcome.

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News 20 themed collections

Gisela Graham’s 2022 Christmas collection is another world-beater - 20 themed collections with hundreds of unique products of her own design, totalling around 2,500 SKU’s. Gisela Graham puts a novel design twist to familiar genres like the Scandinavian and Frosty white styles. But as ever, she springs some real surprises, such as a cream-and-gold collection as you’ve never seen it; a charmingly naïve Christmas folk art collection; a flock of Christmas birds; a visit to a fantasy jungle – all accessorised with hundreds of original glass ball designs. Plus a score of new angles, another Gisela Graham speciality. It was all on show at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair in January where it was spectacularly received. And speaking of Gifts, Harrogate was also the launchpad for Gisela Graham’s hugely successful homewares and gift collection – covering a broad range of styles, tastes and price points, with dozens of new design concepts. Sadly they won’t be attending Spring Fair this year so why not make an appointment to see her amazing showroom or call the office to get a salesperson to call on you.

Tel: 020 7708 4956 Visit: www.giselagraham.co.uk

Something Different Shortlisted for Home Fragrance Gift of the Year 2022 The team at Something Different are absolutely delighted that their new white beehive oil burner has been shortlisted in the Home Fragrance category for Gift of the Year 2022. The company have a real passion for designing ‘Something Different’ and feel that it is a real honour to be shortlisted and featured alongside other new and innovative giftware from across the UK.

Tel: 01792 940288 Visit: www.somethingdifferentwholesale.co.uk

Soothing warmth of Warmies With over one million happy customers worldwide, it’s clear to see that heatable products are a must-have, especially in the colder months. What’s even better about Warmies? Their products offer aromatherapy, too. Each item is filled with French lavender sourced from Provence and can be used to soothe aches and pains, calm stresses and anxieties and aid in great sleep. With so many designs to choose from, Warmies Soft Toys really do offer something for everyone and are the perfect gift for all the family, but also the perfect step into self-care too. Warmies are the at-home luxury that you deserve.

Spring Fair: Hall 5, Stand G34-H35 Tel: 01933 679 777 Email: sales@warmies.co.uk Visit: www.warmies.co.uk

Scotland’s Trade Fair postponed to March Following the introduction of new Scottish restrictions for events Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring has been postponed until 27-29 March 2022. Although this is a huge disappointment for both suppliers and retailers, it is the sensible and safe route to take and will still allow retailers enough time to source new products for the 2022 season. A selection of key exhibitors have been sounded out over the move in dates and all have been supportive of the new plans so the majority of exhibitors are expected to participate as usual. Mark Saunders, Scotland’s Trade Fair Director, said: “Although new restrictions are, at this stage, only in place until 16 January, we have no way of knowing if they will end then and the Show was due to take place from 23-25 Jan. As Q1 buying patterns are going to be uncertain we feel a postponement would be helpful to the trade not least in providing a better trading environment but also a much safer one giving buyers confidence to attend.”

Visit: www.scotlandstradefairs.com

News Joe Davies Appointed as Xpressions Distributor to Independent Retail

Gift of the Year Shortlist for Love Country

Kishor Shah, Managing Director at Xpressions commented “We have been working on new strategies to evolve the Xpressions business to meet the changing marketplace and to ensure we keep on track for our long-term plans for growth. As part of this strategy, we are moving to new offices and changing to third party warehousing. To ensure our independent customers receive the same level of support and service they have always enjoyed we wanted a distribution partner to supply Xpressions direct to independent retail. “Joe Davies is a well-respected family-owned business, renowned for their Award-Winning Customer Service and their ‘little & often’ order system, which is a perfect fit for the Xpressions Range and our customers.” In addition to retailers now being able to order Xpressions from Joe Davies, the collection will also be on display on the Joe Davies stand at NEC Spring Fair, 6th to 9thFebruary 2022. Paul Hooker, Commercial Director at Joe Davies commented “We are very excited to be working with Xpressions and looking forward to supplying Xpressions customers, many of which we already serve. The brands are a perfect match to our existing ranges and the tie up will really benefit both companies’ customers.”

Love Country are delighted to announce that three of their products have been shortlisted for the Gift of the Year 2022. Nominated in the Fragrance Category is their eye catching Luxury Fine Fragrance Collection featuring Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays and Wax Melts. Featuring beautifully illustrated presentation packaging this collection offers 12 exclusively curated scents creating luxury sensory experiences for the home. All the products are hand poured in the UK using the highest quality ingredients from sustainable sources. The hot selling Plantable Seed Cards have also been nominated in the Cards & Wrap Category. These have proved to be a best seller for stockists and demand has only increased for this popular range which now offers 20 designs. Also shortlisted are the new Christmas Bauble Cards which were a big hit with customers. These are nominated in both the Cards & Wrap and also the Festive Category so it’s an exciting time for the Love Country Team. To become a stockist contact support@lovecountryuk.co.uk

Tel: 0161 975 6300 Visit: www.joedavies.co.uk

Tel: 01502 507352 Visit: www.lovecountryuk.co.uk

Retailer favourite brands such as Pots of Dreams, Boofle, Nordic Lights, Feather & Grace, Only Fools & Horses, Dad’s Army and Minecraft are now available from Joe Davies.

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Feature: Broughton & Beech

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Broughton & Beech New for 2022 the team at Broughton & Beech have developed a licensed range of products under the Julie Dodsworth brand.

orking closely with Julie the range is built on the popular established products, artworks and designs and further enhances the offering. A range of Candles, Reed Diffusers, Hand Creams and Glass Tealights, expertly manufactured in the UK utilising essential oils and plant-based waxes and alcohol-free diffusers. The range is anchored in the ethos of “Because it matters”. Years of experience, development and research have created a range that is not only kind to your home, family and body but also to the environment.

Each product is hand poured and hand filled in the UK and depicts some of Julies most popular designs. These predominantly floral artworks have been expertly recreated and printed in the UK to create a unique and delicate range from Forget me Not to Honey

“This has allowed us to challenge ‘what makes this collection different’ and develop over the last 18 months an offering that we are proud to add to the Broughton & Beech portfolio.” Bee and Garden Bee to Daisy Daisy. Each pattern tells a story and brings to life the inspiration behind each piece of artwork the British Countryside. This range doesn’t end here though, new products, fragrances and artworks are launching in March 22 and will further enhance the collection. Richard Wood Director of Broughton & Beech said “Having worked with Julie for over 10 years and we feel we know each other now. This has allowed us to challenge ‘what makes 12 Gifts Today

this collection different’ and develop over the last 18 months an offering that we are proud to add to the Broughton & Beech portfolio. This range has been developed utilising a strong customer base and it has allowed us to gain feedback and make changes throughout the development process and we are very grateful to these retailers and consumers for giving up their time to support us.” The range is supported with Testers and Point of Sale material and RRP’s range from £9.99 to £19.99.

For more information on The New 2022 Julie Dodsworth Home Fragrance collection contact Broughton & Beech Ltd

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The iconic fair for British handmade craft Register as a maker or buyer today at bctf.co.uk

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BCTF on track for April This April sees the return of the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate from 10-12 April 2022. The British Craft Trade Fair is the perfect trade only event for retailers seeking exciting and unique British designed artisan products from over 300 carefully vetted designer makers showcasing the very best of handmade craft and giftware. Categories include handmade ceramics, porcelain, fashion accessories and jewellery, glass, metalwork, woodwork, textiles, greetings cards, fine art and many more. Registration for buyers is now open, visit www.bctf.co.uk/register/buyer If you are interested in taking part as a maker, please email info@bctf.co.uk for more information or visit www.bctf.co.uk

London Stationery Show is back

this Spring

At London Stationery Show they believe in championing the full stationery supply chain. From the brands behind the latest products to the stores who lovingly select and sell a vast array of stationery to hungry consumers, they are here to support them all. They want their buyers to Discover New, Buy Original and Be Inspired while attending London Stationery Show 2022 and they can’t wait to see you there!

DISCOVER NEW Are you looking for a new sustainable brand to entice Gen Z into your store? Do you want to add a new product category after feedback from your customers? Or are you just looking for something to excite you? If you are in the market to discover new products for your business, then London Stationery Show is a must attend. Visitors to this year’s event will have the opportunity to browse over 150 brands and are sure to discover their next hero product.

BUY ORIGINAL Exhibiting brands pride themselves on their original, innovative concepts. They are the leaders in their sectors and are always at the forefront of stationery trends. Each of these brands have their own unique proposition, meaning that you’ll leave the show with original, exciting and profit yielding products to showcase in your store.

BE INSPIRED

Top Drawer ready to return Top Drawer S/S22 returns to Olympia London for three days of sourcing on 20-22 February offering you a first look at exclusive new product launches from across the lifestyle spectrum. Discover the freshest new brands and uncover the stories behind them, with inspiration, expert insight and practical tools – Top Drawer S/S22 is here to help you reinvent your edit this season. The show is free to attend simply register for your ticket in advance to save you time on the day, head to topdrawer.co.uk to get yours.

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When planning your visit to London Stationery Show 2022, make sure you allow time to attend our fantastic educational sessions. All visitors to the show have access to the Retail Matters live talks, the Creative Matters workshops and Business Advice Clinics. Details for each of these sessions will be announced in the coming weeks, make sure you’re following @stationeryshowsuk for updates. Registration for this year’s event in now open. Head of stationeryshow.co.uk to register for fast-track entry.

London Stationery Show Key Information: 17th – 18th May Business Design Centre, Islington www.stationeryshow.co.uk Register today at www.stationeryshow.co.uk

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RE INVENT YOUR EDIT

GT COVER STORY: Parlane

CONTACT: Parlane has always been well Alison Polley associated with decorative home sales@parlane.co.uk accessories and faux florals. Now there’s a new look for the company T: 01451 812712 based in the Cotswolds. Offering key statement pieces and unique finds for the home whilst staying true to their core values. The dedicated Parlane team have created an updated identity for the brand. A fresh logo, creative image photography and even glazed ceramics, warm metals, and crisp more sophisticated and exclusive collections. cotton, they have created a collection that

Cotswold Manor House Drawing inspiration from the home of Parlane, their Cotswold Manor collection contains pieces that mirror the natural surroundings of the English countryside, supplemented with gorgeous, polished home jewellery that brings a slice of contemporary elegance to a country home. By crafting from materials such as marble,

is easily placed in either a modern or period property. It is sure to delight with interesting textures such as shagreen and traditional Indian bone inlay. The colour palette has been kept fresh with whites, blues and glints of gold to catch the eye. The all-new textile collection follows this trend, whilst adding soft neutrals and rosy pinks to ensure a tactile and warm ambience.

“Experience our restyled brand in the heart of the Cotswolds”

at-home feeling that Down to Earth provides. Fresh greenery and soft wild grasses bring height and colour to the look and a new collection of coffee table games brings a social element that is essential for creating a relaxed Spring Fair: home environment.

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The brand has been providing home accessories for over 50 years. The showroom in Bourton on the water is open, please make an appointment.

Any Cotswold Manor would not be complete without a summer-time display of classic peonies, roses, and hydrangeas to truly make a statement when bursting abundantly above their curvy vases. Welcome to the Cotswolds!

Down to Earth Down to Earth is a contemporary evolution of Parlane’s signature aesthetic; inviting, botanical, neutral and organic in form. Rounded, asymmetric shapes and hand finished edges are championed, with matt ceramic and glass vases that are not afraid to be unique. For those who prefer an earthy colour palette and a relaxed atmosphere, we have created décor using natural materials such as wood, stone, wool and ethically sourced horn to provoke interest. The all-new textile collection features visceral patterns, textural knits and sophisticated table linens to emphasise the 16 Gifts Today

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CONTACT: Luke Felton LF@ presenttime .com

With excitement, Present Time are presenting their new collections of Karlsson, Present Time Home Accessories and Leitmotiv at the Spring fair. These collections are featuring some of the biggest trends of the moment: chic marble, natural colours, influential designs (example can be seen in the Karlsson Honeycomb clock) and dreamy bouclé and teddy

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fabrics. In their SS22 collection, they have bought in a new theme called Pastel Paradise. The name already gives it away: pastels are big this season! They would love to welcome you at the Spring fair to have a look at their products. If you won’t be able to make it you are welcome to visit their showroom in the Cotswolds.

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LIGHT & LIVING GROUP Parlane, Karlsson, Present Time Home Accessories and Leitmotiv are all part of the “Light & Living Group”, a dynamic wholesale company with a passion for lighting & home interiors. Their mission is to inspire, because they know the importance of elevating a home by creating your own sanctuary. L&L Group’s own brand Light & Living also recently launched its SS22 collection.The main theme this year is called Sunflower, using a colour palette of yellow tones mixed with cream and beige, this collection feels vibrant and warm. Light & Living won’t be present at the Spring Fair this year, so why not have a look at all of their brands’ collections in their showroom in Bourton on the Water. Get in touch with Alison by e-mail to make an appointment!

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Feature: Bizzotto

Bizzotto presents Design-led indoor & outdoor Italian Style

Emotive design forms the foundations of Bizzotto’s brand philosophy.

urveyors of indoor and outdoor designs since 1946, Bizzotto collaborates with partners across the globe to create 1000’s of design led pieces with a commitment to high quality, sustainability and beauty. Through their long-established collaboration with talented global collective of artisan designers and skilled producers, Bizzotto’s outdoor and indoor furniture collections embrace a vast array of aesthetics to create expressive, original designs with soul. Bizzotto are brand new to the U.K. market and is looking forward to creating relationships with exciting independent businesses. If you’re interested in becoming a stockist or would like to arrange a visit to their Venetian showroom to view their complete collection, please contact The Orangery Collection. From clean, utilitarian industrial pieces to recycled wood creations and cosy, glamourous designs, Bizzotto’s indoor furniture catalogue presents a vast collection of aesthetics. Their furniture design remixes minimal Scandi aesthetics and intermingles neutral staple pieces amongst designs with a modern, playful energy. Bizzotto’s interior collection celebrates the luxurious divinity of the textures and tones of the natural world, with designs inspired by organic forms and natural hues, intermingled with sensual Italian style. Stylish display pieces meet expressive oil painted canvas’ and contemporary metal coffee tables, which are complimented by recycled wood cabinets and maxi coloured glass accessories to create a home space enveloped with personality. Full of lively personality, their Norfolk collection is the epitome of their eclectic aesthetic. Cleverly carved from acacia 18 Gifts Today

wood, supported by oxidised style steel legs and crowned with a marble top, this sophisticated design is available in four cabinet variations, as well as a characterful bedside table. Bizzotto believes in reactionary design. Bizzotto believes that suppliers have a responsibility to catalyse positive social and environmental change through their design choices. Inspired by this core principle, Bizzotto’s contemporary Homemotion outdoor

Bizzotto believes in reactionary design. Bizzotto believes that suppliers have a responsibility to catalyse positive social and environmental change through their design choices. catalogue is created with sustainability as a core consideration and is formed where possible, with natural, sustainable and recycled materials. Designed with an eye to the future, endurance in outdoor design is a key component. In consideration towards an increasingly unpredictable outdoor environment, their Homemotion collection utilises high quality metals, woods and manufacturing techniques to ensure lasting durability. Their design-led Ramsey table features a characterful brushed recycled teak wood top supported by a contemporary and

a robust aluminium base which is expertly powder coated to ensure durability over time. All teak wood used in Bizzotto’s Homemotion collection is either recycled or is sourced exclusively from plantations with regrowth controlled in accordance with reforestation processes. Bizzotto believes that the garden is an inherent element in a harmonious home space. Their signature Outdoor collection offers designs across a spectrum of aesthetics, a harmonious collision of classic, modern and bohemian pieces. Bizzotto intermingles effortless Italian design with practicality to form the signature aesthetic of their 2022 outdoor catalogue: functional design. Their signature functional design collections, feature cleverly designed extendable and height adjustable tables, stylish stackable chairs and precisely engineered parasols. Their bestselling Krion table epitomises this core design principle. Created with fluid motion design and a stylish ceramic top, the Krion table is created to be seamlessly extendable to seat 10 people. Bizzotto curates a festive wonderland in their 2022 Christmas catalogue which presents over 7000 brand-new seasonal designs. Debuting this month, Bizzotto’s Venetian showroom has transformed into a festive emporium. With an eclectic collection of characterful baubles and tree decorations, from traditional glass ball designs to quirky novelty pieces, classic or playful aesthetics to help curate the perfect wintertime aesthetic. To stage their decorations, Bizzotto also present collection of faux pine trees in a variety of styles and sizes, as well as yuletide wreaths and frosted garlands to create a beautiful Christmas display.

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Fair Focus

Spring Fair 2022

Spring Fair is back! This February Spring Fair is back with a bang – 6th-9th February 2022.

s a leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion and sourcing, Spring Fair, which also now incorporates fashion destination Moda, is known as a nucleus for creativity, inspiration, trends and order writing, as well as bringing the industry together, building communities, nurturing collaboration, and facilitating relationships that last. The event was sorely missed by everyone last year with the good news being the live event is full steam ahead and will take place at NEC Birmingham on the 6th – 9th February 2022. Featuring four key buying destinations – Home, Gift, Fashion and Design & Source spanning over 12 halls of the NEC, as well as the Inspiring Retail Stage which takes on the theme of empowering change featuring inspiring and innovative retailers who are changing their business with a positive impact. Noah Home and Gift Boutique owner Nicola Scarff told Gifts Today: “I am so looking forward to catching up with our existing suppliers and seeing their new collections as well as meeting potential new suppliers and touching and seeing products ‘in real life’!” Adding “During the pandemic online shopping has been a lifeline and as essential for wholesale customers as it has been for consumers. However it can be so time consuming and there is no substitute for being able to touch the products and to hear the back stories from their creators which really brings their products to life.” Map Gifts Shop partner Kathryn Phalp agrees also commenting that they are looking forward to connecting with suppliers and agents again. “We’ve been doing this for a long time now and have learned it’s the relationships that make the shows interesting/rewarding and fun. It’s hard to build those relationships without meeting face to face.” With its unparalleled cross-buying opportunities, Spring Fair creates a compelling and unmissable platform for buyers to touch, feel, and experience the latest products, trends

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Manufacturing at Hyve Group plc stating; “We and innovations across home, gift, fashion, and are confidently planning for the show and are sourcing – from across the UK and overseas. In very much looking forward to seeing all of you the burgeoning Gift sector situated in the heart there. As we always have done, we take our of the show, buyers will discover, for example, responsibilities around Health & Safety at our Widdop & Co, Bloomingville, Joe Davies, Lesser events incredibly seriously. Anyone entering & Pavey, Rex London, Enesco, Puckator, Rachel into the NEC venue at Spring Fair (including Ellen Designs, Ashleigh & Burwood, Emma Ball, those during build-up and breakdown) will need Mad Beauty, Scottish Fines Soaps and many to show their valid Covid-19 Pass, or a negative more leading brand names. result to a Lateral Flow Test taken within Ashleigh & Burwood’s Managing Director, 48hours. In addition, aligned to Government Andrew Nettleton is looking forward to returning guidelines, all attendees will wear a face once more this year stating: “We’ve missed covering during the show.” Spring Fair and all that it offers exhibitors and Although the digital landscape has been visitors. It’s the show that has all the right great during previous lockdowns, there is no ingredients; the best mix of products and people substitute to see and touch product with Julie brought together in the ideal location and it is adding: “What 2021 has highlighted is the perfectly timed for buying choices to be made importance of reliability and retailers being able for the whole year ahead.” D&J Glassware’s to see and touch what they are buying; one Co Founder Jocelyne Royou-Roznowski also thing is clear they cannot afford another year of expressed their delight at returning once more virtual buying. Spring Fair has been a vital cog in this year commenting: “We have always viewed the retail supply chain for sourcing products and Spring Fair as the main event in our calendar and reinforcing those face-to-face relationships for are excited to be back again. Nothing replaces many years and in 2022 it is vitally important the buzz we get from seeing visitors and for our industry that Spring Fair opens its doors introducing them to ‘our world’.” to allow retailers to restock and buy for the year Joe Davies are also welcoming the return ahead.” this year of Spring Fair with their Commercial We bring you a great flavour of what you can Director Paul Hooker stating: “At Joe Davies expect to find within the show halls this year in we love to see and support our customers and our full preview within the following pages. there is no better place to do that than at a trade show. We made the decision very early on to support our regular exhibitions, so not attending Spring Fair was never in question for us, if the show is taking place 6-9 February 2022 we are there. We missed the show so much last year and we can’t NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK wait to be back.” Opening Times: Of course safety for all is paramount this year and this Sunday, 6 February | 9:00 - 18:00 is taken seriously by the show Monday, 7 February | 9:00 - 18:00 organisers with Julie Driscoll, Tuesday, 8 February | 9:00 - 18:00 Divisional Managing Director Wednesday, 9 February | 9:00 - 16:00 for Retail, Engineering and

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RETAILERS’ PANEL

Gifts Today spoke with Map Gift Shop’s (based in London) partner Kathryn Phalp and Strawberry Blue’s (based in Wiltshire) owner Claire Hembrough to find out about their intended visit to Spring Fair this year.

Kathryn Phalp Partner, Map Gift Shop

Claire Hembrough Owner, Strawberry Blue, Wiltshire How many days do you intend to visit the show for? Three days from Sunday onwards. Do you pre-plan your visit with regards to appointments? No but I do usually plan a route to visit a lot of my suppliers on each day. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? I’ll be looking for products for my new shop Collectable, which is a lighting and lifestyle store in the basement of Strawberry Blue. Also newness for Spring for upstairs, I still have my Easter stock from 2020 so looking to add to that as well as lines for Summer and planning for Christmas 2022. Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Absolutely.. from display ideas to colour pallettes, I always come back from Spring Fair full of new ideas and inspiration. Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? I have in the past, I found Mary Portas was very inspiring. It really depends on the person doing the presentation. How important are show only offers to you? It’s always a bonus but it wouldn’t influence my decision making on the day. What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? I’m most looking forward to seeing new products, meeting new and existing suppliers and catching up with friends in the same business.

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Do you pre-plan your visit with regards to appointments? Only informally, we won’t make fixed time appointments – there are some regular suppliers who we have made informal arrangements to see new collections. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? We will be looking for new products and suppliers together with viewing new collections from our regular suppliers. Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Totally, walking the show and spotting trends shapes our buying for the whole year. Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? Probably not – time is quite tight. How important are show only offers to you? Increasingly important but not something that would make us choose one supplier over an other – a good offer would however get us to commit to orders and forward orders of a line we plan to order and it may well achieve a higher order value than we would otherwise spend. What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? Connecting with suppliers and agents again. We’ve been doing this for a long time now and have learned it’s the relationships that make the shows interesting/rewarding and fun. It’s hard to build those relationships without meeting face to face.

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good range PMC: Hall 4, Stand, J4 02

Eco-friendly

lifestyles

CorinCraft: Hall 3, Stand U14

At CorinCraft they are celebrating over 25 years in the development and production of fragrance products that align perfectly with current market trends being 100% natural and sustainable. Presenting their selection of hugely successful aromatherapy lava stones infused with top grade essential oils. These fragrance diffusers have been specifically designed to improve emotional wellbeing and create a more balanced environment. The CorinCraft website and social media platforms are proliferated with success stories, especially highlighting their vegan friendly aromatherapy sleep stones. The ‘Emotif’ home fragrance range provides a creative, effective and eco- friendly lifestyle choice and a thoughtful alternative to the synthetic fragrance options currently on the market. The CorinCraft portfolio is complemented by Love Organic Fragrance - a stunning collection of 10 exclusively presented fragrances in Eau De Parfum. The ultimate perfume edit, 100% organic and vegan friendly in beautiful unique presentation. Everything from CorinCraft is natural, sustainable and hand made in Sussex - so if you and your clientele are discerning and ecologically conscious our products are right-at-home.

Visit: www.corincraft.com

After a very busy Christmas period, Personalised Memento Company (PMC) have been busy sourcing lots of new products and created lots of new designs for the upcoming occasions this year! The newest addition to their varied homeware range is this personalised tea & biscuit board -perfect for taking five minutes and enjoying a cuppa and a few biscuits! This beautiful board will fit most standard mugs with space for plenty of biscuits and is personalised to make sure everyone know who it belongs to! With a variety of designs to choose from, there’s one to suit every home and occasion! Make sure you visit them at spring fair Hall 4 stand J4 02 to see the fantastic selection of brand new products and designs they have for 2022!

Email: sales@personalisedmemento.co.uk Visit: www.personalisedmemento.co.uk

Warmth of

Christmas to come Lesser & Pavey: Hall 5, Stands: D10-E11/D20-E21

Brand new Christmas ‘Berry Thief’ collection using artwork from Karen Tye Bentley inspired by the hugely popular William Morris Red Strawberry Thief exclusively for Lesser and Pavey. Lesser and Pavey, (new location on stand D10-E11 and D20 to E21 in Hall 5 at Spring Fair), have a longstanding reputation and success in selling products using William Morris designs. The success of the ranges gives us confidence that this seasonal ‘take’ on Strawberry Thief will prove a huge success for Christmas 2022. The ranges features on a number of household items including condiments, spoon rest, fine mugs, coasters, mats, and the new addition of a two-tier cake stand, doorstop, Desire Christmas Reed diffuser and soy wax candle plus kitchen textiles (single and double oven gloves, tea towel and apron).

Tel: 01322 279225 26 Gifts Today

Visit: www.leonardo.co.uk

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Sustainably

crafted candles St Eval: Hall 4, H80

Nestled on a farm in the heart of North Cornwall, St. Eval sustainably craft highquality candles using a blend of traditional and contemporary methods, perfecting the art and science of high-quality candlemaking for over 28 years. St. Eval’s products are made with an emphasis on sustainability and in recognition of this, they were honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development in 2021. This is the first-ever Queen’s Award for a candle manufacturer representing the highest accolade for business success and sustainability. Taking care of nature is at the heart of everything at St. Eval. In celebration of their very own wildflower haven on their farm, and desire to protect bees, butterflies and dragonflies, they have launched a special new collection: Nature’s Garden. Home to three terracotta pots with pretty insect designs, each with a unique fragrance capturing the essence of nature: discover Geranium in the Bee pots, new Sweet Pea in the Butterfly pots and new Garden Greens in the Dragonfly pots. Available individually as large pots, or as a gift set of three smaller pots. St. Eval will be showcasing a selection of new products, their range of high-quality candles, botanical hand wash and lotion and home fragrances at Spring Fair.

Tel: 01841 540 850 Email: info@st-eval.com Visit: www.st-eval.com

Always

and forever

Rainbow Designs: Halls 2, 3+3a, Stand: 3M10-N11 The Home of Classic Characters is celebrating its Golden Anniversary this year and 50 years of creating beautiful Classic Character gifts for babies and infants. Rainbow’s prestigious range of nostalgic yet contemporary nursery gift collections include the Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Peter Rabbit, Guess How Much I Love You and Paddington Bear. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh celebrates his incredible 95th anniversary this year and he is still as treasured today as he was nearly a century ago and Rainbow’s Winnie the Pooh Hundred Acre Wood collection has never been more popular as gifts for little ones. Featuring Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore in a variety of popular baby and nursery formats, each making a beautiful gift for little ones to treasure. In celebration of the momentous 95th milestone, Rainbow Designs are launching a beautiful new Always and Forever, Winnie the Pooh collection, this range is inspired by the wonderful woodland scenes of AA Milne’s stories and the nostalgia that Winnie the Pooh evokes. This range of heirloom gifts will be treasured for many years to come. It includes Soft Toys packaged in beautiful gift ready packaging, a Comfort blanket and Ring Rattle and have been designed to last a lifetime with a focus on sustainable materials, FSC packaging, stuffing made produced from recycled plastic bottles and recycled plush fabric.

Tel: 01329 227300 | Visit: www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk

Must be seen Opticaid: Hall 4, Stand B41 Opticaid are excited to showcase their new 2022 range at Spring Fair. The team have ambitiously added over 30 new reading glass styles and 30 sunglasses for 2022 in order to coincide with what they hope will be a successful year. Each year the team update the range to reflect seasonal colours and the latest optical trends. Buyer, Gillian Marchbank says “This season reading frames are big, thick and bold! Think oversized and statement in eye catching colours as well as classic tortoise. But our range also includes easy to wear everyday styles – in neutrals, blacks and brown. Rectangular and round lenses continue to be strong. Summery colours of yellows, greens, pinks/lilacs all feature.” Remaldi reading glasses retail from £14 and continue to meet the ever increasing demand for fashionable reading glasses. Opticaid’s new 2022 Catalogue will be available in at the Spring Fair.

Tel: 0113 239 1400 28 Gifts Today

Email: sales@opticaid.net

Visit: www.opticaid.net

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Brighten your day Alexander Thurlow: Hall 3, Stand D20 It’s time to look forward to brighter days and with Alexander Thurlow’s ‘Love Nature, Love Flowers’ range - you can do just that! Join the team at Alexander Thurlow at this year’s Spring Fair to feel inspired and stock up on a collection that mirrors the vibrance of spring. As we look towards the seasons in which flowers own the moment, provide your customers with meaningful pieces that bring the beauty of nature to a tangible accessory. These intricate gift items have proved ever popular since their launch back in 2019? and are set to blossom further in popularity this year. With significant events such as Mother’s Day around the corner too, Alexander Thurlow’s items are a must have. Discover the hype for yourself over in Hall 3, Stand D20 at the NEC Spring Fair!

Tel: 020 8766 6466 Email: sales@alexanderthurlow.com

Showcasing new products

Best Kept Secrets: Hall 4, Stand: 4B36 The team at Best Kept Secretes are really looking forward once more to welcoming their customers on to their stand at Spring Fair to introduce their new product launches. Best Kept Secrets have redesigned their ever popular Just Because range. When they first launched this range five years ago the demand for these occasion candles blew them away. There was clearly a real hole to be filled in the scented candle world market. The excitement does not stop there, there is Tea Lights Threes to match! In the same vein as their existing Tea Light boxes, they have brought this innovative gift right up to date with a gloriously, colourful design. They simply are the most perfect gift. Spring Fair has a great vibe to it, we have had the enjoyment of the Christmas season and are ready to spring clean our shops and businesses, what better way than with lots of lovely sparkly new things. As their customers know, colour, sparkles and incredible fragrances is what they do best at Best Kept Secrets.

Tel: 01670 512222 | Email: sales@bestkeptsecrets.co.uk | Visit: www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk

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VENT for Change: Hall 2, 3+3a, Stand: 3R37

Miss Milly: Hall 3, Stand E25

stationery with style VENT for Chance launches new reclaim range of notebooks. VENT for Change, the sustainable stationery company that protects the planet and supports children’s education worldwide launch their new RECLAIM range of notebooks. A truly stunning collection of great quality notebooks made using reclaimed wool and reclaimed cotton, plus 100% sustainable paper. The combination of beautiful design and impeccable eco-credentials is a classic hallmark of VENT for Change’s recent launches. Supplied as standard with a page marker made from matching materials that also doubles up as their product packaging. A minimalist design that allows the materials to do the talking and shine through, all four colourways have a tactile finish representative of the materials used. Produced to the highest Italian standards the range comes with certified sustainable lined paper throughout. With an evergrowing network of retailers VENT is kicking off 2022 with what can only be described as another dead-cert. Known for their functional stationery that carries a strong environmental and social message, every sale made means more is donated to the children’s education projects they support worldwide. “We are loving the use of these new reclaimed and recycled materials to deliver a stunning tactile finish that reflects their origins.” Commented Evan Lewis, Founder of VENT for Change. Aimed at a slightly different market from VENT’s brightly coloured ranges the RECLAIM collection has already seen strong pre-launch interest and forward orders. Another example of VENT’s sustainable style and ethical philosophy.

Email: retail@ventforchange.co.uk Visit: www.ventforchange.co.uk

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accessorise Miss Milly is the British brand for gorgeous, colourful jewellery and scarves. SS22 ranges from navy and ice-cream yellow to popular coral and mint. It creatively uses resin with different backings altering the depth and tone of colour. The latest addition, a striking mother of pearl paper adds an opalescent animal-print effect. And, as always with Miss Milly, the prices are reasonable. The new scarves coordinate with the jewellery featuring floral, abstract and geometric patterns and creating exciting visual displays, complementing or clashing. The minimum order is just £100 with no MOQs. Branded display stands, packaging and POS are available.

Tel: 01905 622509 Email: hello@missmilly.co.uk Visit: www.missmilly.co.uk

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Puckator ready to showcase Puckator: Hall 4 Stand B10-C1

We’re all expecting big and exciting things for Spring Fair 2022, one of the biggest events in the trade fair calendar. To get you clued in and ready we caught up with giftware giants Puckator to discover what new products and ranges they’ll be showcasing this February. Without a doubt one of the most exciting new products Puckator will be showing has to be their new Cat Dens. These build your own cat playhouses come in two purrfect designs; Cat’s Life Milk Carton and Pusheen Catfe. The former is a playful giant milk carton fit with ‘missing’ cat entrance hole and humorous feline facts. The latter is a boutique patisserie licensed with brand partner Pusheen, featuring the popular kitty and her friends hanging out at Pusheen’s new catfe. Both designs arrive flat-packed providing both owner and pet with hours of fun. Simply follow four easy steps and your feline will have a cosy retreat all year round that doubles up as a stylish home accessory. Next up for the animal lovers out there Puckator have expanded their delightful Zooniverse range to feature lots of new products. This bright, colourful design can now be found on a new insulated carry case cool bag, replete with side netting perfect for holding the corresponding bottle. Also on a large single lunch box and insulated snack pot, all of which fit inside the handy cool bag. Everything you need for a picnic at the zoo or wherever you choose to enjoy your monkey nuts! Finally, Puckator’s best selling Adoramals range has had a makeover. Now each character has their own individual personalities and names! Becoming somewhat of a collectable range (we know you’re going to want one of everything) these adorable characters can be found on lots of exciting new lunch and cosmetic gifts. We are loving the super cute make up sponges with each character’s face printed on the sponge itself and popping through the packaging adding some real dynamism to this gift! Catch Puckator at Spring Fair 2022 this February to find all this and much more or head over to puckator.net if you simply can’t wait!

Tel: 0800 011 6969 Email: customerservices@puckator.co.uk Visit: www.puckator.co.uk 34 Gifts Today

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Robin’s signify

Christmas cheer Lesser and Pavey: Hall 5, Stands D10-E11/ D20-E21

British birdlife that says Christmas to us all.

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silver lining Ashleigh & Burwood: Hall 4, Stand A10-B11 Home fragrance specialists Ashleigh & Burwood are embracing dreamy escapism for SS22 and helping you get away from it all with their newest scents Tropical Escape and Every Cloud. The new fragrances are launching into Ashleigh & Burwood collections of Lamp Fragrances and The Scented Home Reed Diffusers and Refills to give customers the ability to layer the scents or choose which fragrancing format works best for them. New scent Tropical Escape conjures up a getaway to a tropical paradise with its joyful, exotic fragrance, perfect for creating a happy and summery ambience. Creamy sun-kissed coconut flower blends with a cocktail of juicy, refreshing fruit notes and hints of mojito fusion for a scent that brings the holiday home.

Tel: 01932 267060 Email: COT@ashleigh-burwood.co.uk 36 Gifts Today

The new range from Lesser and Pavey (new location on stand D10-E11 and D20 to E21 in Hall 5 at Spring Fair) features the imagery from the Macneil studio of the Christmas Robin collection. Through history the little red breast of the native Robin has come to signify Christmas time and Christmas cheer, so seeking to improve every year Lesser and Pavey is featuring new artwork on the 2022 range so that it looks very different from anything we have previously featured. This new range feature all the best-selling house accessory items such as coasters, table mats, spoon rest, butter dish, trays plus new items for cake stand and Christmas ‘Desire’ fragranced reed diffusers, doorstop, and soy candle.

Tel: 01322 279225 Visit: www.leonardo.co.uk

Gift sets giving

an eco boost

Ashleigh & Burwood: Hall 4, Stand A10-B11

Ashleigh & Burwood introduce special edition Gift Sets made with sustainable technology into their signature Fragrance Lamp collection. The four new Fragrance Lamp Gift Sets each include the brand-new refreshing, nature-inspired Frosted Earth scent teamed with iconic glass mosaic Fragrance Lamp designs that draw inspiration from the beauty of our planet. For a fragrance experience that benefits customers and the planet, the Frosted Earth Lamp Fragrance uses a special, sustainable ECOBOOST formulation. Using highly potent raw materials to produce stronger fragrances, less of the concentrated scent is needed to create the highly fragranced products Ashleigh & Burwood’s customers love. The result is a reduction in the amount of energy used in the manufacturing process, which is kinder to the planet. (ECOBOOST® is a registered trademark of CPL Aromas)

Tel: 01932 267060 Email: COT@ashleigh-burwood.co.uk

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TRADE TALK: Gifts Today questioned Rex London’s Marketing & Communications Manager Anna Williams on why Spring Fair is important to them as a business and what you can expect to find on their stand. Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? Although we have a great trade website, with all stock online being available to order immediately from our warehouses, there’s no substitute for seeing products up close in person! Having that tangible essence; the ability to hold something in your hand and say, “yes this is great” is such a wonderful thing, and many of our stockists love to come and see us at trade shows for that very reason. And we love catching up with our stockists! Exhibiting at the Autumn Fair was a real treat, and there was a palpable buzz in the air, with retailers and suppliers keen to see what’s new in the industry. During the height of lockdown many organisers transitioned to digital fairs (which we were delighted to take part in), and we released three editions of our trade catalogue, showcasing our new products and bestselling collections - the latest version is available to download on our website. The demand for these was really positive in lieu of the usual show seasons. But none of this compares to meeting our customers in person, though! What can visitors expect to find on your stand? We’ll be showcasing a selection of our Gifts of Random Kindness on our stand at Spring Fair 2022. Of course we’ll be bringing plenty of new launches, as well as bestselling categories such as gifts for the home and garden, lifestyle accessories, a plethora of toys and games, and adorable giftable stationery. Toys, puzzles and games are a huge category for us at Rex London, with plenty on offer to delight kids of all ages and interests. From brand new construction and DIY kits, to puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty, the focus is on screen-free playtime, with many of our products having a classic retro feel with a modern twist, which can be quite nostalgic for older family members! Will you be using Spring Fair as a launch pad for new product ranges? Absolutely! Our amazing in-house design team has been developing some really exciting new prints, and we can’t wait to show them to everyone! We’ve got the Wild Flowers collection inspired by vintage botanical illustrations, the Sharks collection featuring lesser-known species alongside the ever-popular great white and hammerhead sharks, and we’ve been sprinkling some fairy dust on a 2021 favourite to expand on the Fairies in the Garden collection. Do you envisage any hot trends to emerge during 2022? Here at Rex London, we’re not necessarily beholden to trends - we tend to do our own thing. But we do listen to our customers! Issues surrounding sustainability and environmental impact are remaining a priority both within the sector and well beyond, and we can’t see that changing any time soon. Rex London is committed to becoming more sustainable, both in our products as well as our packaging. We first launched our iconic Jumbo Bags back in 2007 (the first in-house designed item), with each one made from the equivalent of 14 plastic bottles. Since then we’ve introduced many eco-friendly items to our product portfolio, and we will continue to do so in 2022! To name but a few, we supply beautifully designed reusable water bottles, charming toys made from wood rather than plastic, and FSC-certified stationery and paper products. Whoever said being sustainable can’t also be stylish? Our environmental impact is extremely important to us, and we are continually taking steps to improve. Nearly all our gifts now come in cardboard packaging, and we use recyclable material whenever possible. One key aim for us is to make our packing process fully sustainable, and we’re very nearly there - we currently use paper filler and paper tape, and we are no longer purchasing any plastic packing material. 38 Gifts Today

Comprehensive

collection Rex London: Hall 4, Stand G60-H61

Rex London will be showcasing a curated selection of their Gifts of Random Kindness at Spring Fair. Inspired by vintage botanical illustrations, the new Wild Flowers collection has become an extremely popular design following its release six months ago. Adorned in some of Britain’s most cherished wildflower meadow species, this print includes forget-me-nots, poppies, bluebells, cornflowers and foxgloves. From decorative home accessories and kitchen storage, through to lunch accessories and onthe-go essentials, there’s a variety of products to choose from across the range. Visit Rex London’s stand at Spring Fair in Hall 4 Stand G60-H61 to see what’s new - as well as the Wild Flowers collection they’ll also be debuting the brand new Sharks collection, gifts for the home and garden, a plethora of toys and games, as well as the 2021 favourite Fairies in the Garden collection. Rex London is the home of beautifully designed contemporary, retro and vintage inspired homeware, toys and gifts - perfect for every occasion, and every non-occasion. They call them Gifts of Random Kindness: beautiful products that your customers can afford to give whenever they want. Not only because they’ll bring joy, but because they’ve priced them so beautifully that you can treat your customers with equally beautifully priced products. Since their humble beginnings in 1981 as a simple stall in London’s Portobello market, they have since gone on to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2019, following many years of outstanding overseas growth. Now, featuring award-winning prints that are designed by their in-house team, their comprehensive collection has something for everyone – all at prices customers love.

Tel: 020 8746 1700 Email: info@rexlondon.com Visit: rexlondontrade.com

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Inspired by nature

SEA GEMS LTD: Hall 3, Stand E10-F11 Sea Gems Cornwall, a family run jewellery and gift company, is launching new and exciting collections. Designed in Cornwall, Sea Gems has created unique silver jewellery and gift collections that capture the essence of the iconic landscape, nature and heritage of Cornwall. “Silver Origins” boutique jewellery brand features contemporary handcrafted 925 sterling silver, combining high polished and textured surfaces with gold vermeil or semi – precious stones enhancing the beauty and story of each piece. The “Celtic Lands” silver collection celebrates Cornwall’s rich heritage with timeless motifs and elaborate knot work. The art of fine enamelling creates unique jewellery and gifts in the Mackintosh, Celtic and nature ranges. Inspired gifts include pens, bookmarks, compact mirrors, pillboxes and scarf- rings.

Tel: 01736 335840 Email: sales@seagems.co.uk Visit: www.seagems.co.uk

Sustainable toys Keel Toys Ltd: Hall 5, Stand: G20-H21 Since the launch of Keeleco in 2020 Keel Toys have used the equivalent of more than 14 million water bottles in the manufacture of the range! Keel Toys are delighted to announce that in 2022 just two years after launching Keeleco they can now offer their business partners a complete sustainable soft toy collection, including traditional Wild, Farm, Dinosaurs, Teddy Bears, Nursery, Christmas and a new Fashion range. The collection has now been extended to over 120 products, reconfirming their position as the number one recycled soft toy supplier in the market today.

Keeleco Adoptable World is the newest part of the sustainable soft range and the first fashion eco soft toy collection! With happy expressions and wide expressive adorable eyes, the collection of 12 characters simply beg to be picked up and adopted by a loving new owner. Come and see Keel Toys in 2022! They will be showcasing their latest ranges at the Spring Fair 2022.

Tel: 01233 506363 | Email: sales@keeltoys.com | Visit: www.keeltoys.com 40 Gifts Today

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Joe Davies Hall 4, Stand: C10/D11

Spring Fair heralds the start of a brand new year in the gift trade, it’s when suppliers launch their exciting new collections and Joe Davies have plenty to excite customers both old and new.

onks continue to be a hot trend for 2022 and Joe Davies have this covered from all angles. The brand new Garden Gonk collection features brightly coloured gonk characters with floral beards and eccentric hats; all set to help in the garden with their trowels and watering cans! Gnomes originated in Scandinavia and were renamed “gonks” by the Brits, they are believed to bring good luck into the home/garden and these colourful little chaps are sure to bring a smile as well! If home décor is your thing, the pretty bright pastel gonk collection from Joe Davies is the one for you. These cheerful gonks in soft lilac, pink and blue tones with their fun multi coloured pastel beards are sure to brighten up any room and they also make perfect gifts …… what better way to promote Spring/Summer in your store. Village Pottery continues to go from strength to strength and is a firm favourite with retailers and customers alike. Quirky ceramic houses which include tealights, planters, lanterns, oil burners, money boxes and brand new for 2022 are tealight gonks, robins and penguins, all in the same unique craft-look finish …… one you really must not miss! The new elegant Moonbeams collection of female figurines will make their debut at Spring Fair. The cream and grey colour palette of these stylish ladies ensures they will sit perfectly with current home décor colour trends, what’s more they make fabulous statement pieces for the mantelpiece. Following the success of the Chaps Stuff collection of “tongue in cheek” humorous gifts for men, Spring Fair will see the launch of a brand new range of Chaps Stuff mugs to compliment the range. This collection really does provide the perfect gift for all men as the range includes water bottles, travel mugs, beer glasses, coasters, hip 42 Gifts Today

flasks and now ceramic mugs …… something for all tastes. What’s more with Father’s Day around the corner this playful range offers the perfect solution for dads, grandads and super hero’s everywhere on their special day! The Equilibrium collection from Joe Davies continues to be one of the UK’s hottest fashion jewellery brands and there is plenty to excite in the new Spring/Summer collection, one of them being the brand new Equilibrium Love Knots collection. This stylish new range is a modern take on the traditional Love Knot with intricate styles that will enhance and look. The brand new Equilibrium Gem Stone collection will also be launched at Spring Fair. This exciting new range is a real “must have” trend. 2022 is set to be the “new stone age” as colourful crystals are being incorporated into wardrobes and homes everywhere. These magical rocks have been around since ancient times and are believed to have many positive attributes; so infuse yourself with the crystal craze, these stylish gem stone pieces are not only pleasing to the eye, they are said to help us stay positive physically and mentally as well. To see all this and much, much more visit the Joe Davies stand at Spring Fair (Hall 4, C10/D11). Free nationwide delivery, carriage paid orders of just £100 and an easy to buy “little and often” ordering system are all hallmarks of the award winning Joe Davies service, add to this the largest gift and fashion jewellery ranges in the industry and this will be a stand you will not want to miss!

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Hall 4 – C10/D11 & Top Drawer stand 283 Email: sales@joedavies.co.uk Visit: www.joedavies.co.uk Tel: 0161 975 6300

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Gifts Today caught up with independent retailer Samantha Gibbs from Nest who operate from three locations based in Leicestershire to find out about their intended visit to Spring Fair this year.

Samantha Gibbs Nest How many days do you intend to visit the show for? I will, without fail, do every single day. Do you pre-plan your visit with regards to appointments? No, not with appointments although I am taking part in the Curated meetings again following a really successful trial in the Autumn. To be honest, I don’t like filling my time with appointments with companies I already deal with (although I will always pop by and say Hi!), I am looking for new at the shows and am so protective over my time. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? New is my focus but this year. In particular I am looking way ahead to Christmas and products that can support Nest through the occasions on our way. I am looking for colour, and detail and innovation, clever uses of existing categories, nothing is ever truly new but fresh takes are always so inspiring. Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Absolutely, the trick is knowing which ones you want to encourage! Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? Yes and I love this about the shows. They have become such a hub for generating thought and they are always such a great opportunity to listen to people that know far more than you do! How important are show only offers to you? To be honest, I’m not really a fan in terms of searching them out. It’s always a tempting way towards committing but for me that’s never a problem if I think the stock is right for Nest anyway - I don’t struggle to place orders! What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? All of it... The time out, the new start, the space to think as I walk, the inspiration, and seeing the sheer skill that we as an industry can choose from; seeing the incredibly diverse and vast product selection that is at our fingertips..

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Come and see the UK’s favourite glassware supplier: where quality meets design Spring Fair, NEC Hall 5 Stand A31

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Bloomingville

awaken the senses At Bloomingville they believe that every summer has its own story to tell and this belief has had a big influence on the development of their new SS22 collection, to feature at Spring Fair.

s spring and summer lead to longer days and brighter nights they know that there is a renewed need to be outside as much as possible and to invite family and friends over to be able to spend more time together, outside in a safe environment. As this new season approaches, the designers for this great Danish brand have sought to create an atmosphere for our homes and gardens that awakens our senses with colours, textures, patterns and scents. An atmosphere that we appreciate living in. Founded in 2000, over recent years Bloomingville Group has become an international multi-brand house. Deeply rooted in Nordic aesthetics and Danish tradition, the company will present at Spring Fair, four exclusive brands:

Bloomingville

An interiors collection for everyday designers for ever changing homes.

Creative Collection

A collection of characterful styles and upcycled treasures with an authentic look making homes individual and personal.

Bloomingville MINI

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Illume A scent of home for every room. This new scented candle collection evokes all senses with aromatic and balanced fragrances in a beautiful Nordic design and calm look. Bloomingville view us all as everyday designers who are able to unfold our creativity by redecorating and rearranging our homes with small changes in décor which nonetheless feel significant. They have two beautiful design lines, Nordic and Cozy, and a collection of unique styles for the everyday designer to inspire and decorate more than ever before.

Nordic Living

As its name suggests - a very Nordic looking collection, a simple interior expression synonymous with home wear from Denmark.

Cozy Living

A meaningful and decorative collection with calm and balanced shades. With a sales team covering the whole of the UK and Ireland, they are looking forward with great excitement to welcoming visitors a presenting their great new collection.

Halls 8,7,6 Stand: 7C50-D51 Email: spy@bloomingville.com Visit: www.bloomingville.com

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Inspiring Scents Marmalade of London: Hall 4, Stand: D50-E52 Marmalade of London are delighted to be short listed for Gift of the Year 2022 with their new Marmalade Wellbeing range. This range has been developed with their usual exquisite eye for detail, the collection is beautifully packaged and presented in delicately coloured glass. The candles will glow with comforting ambience as they burn and release the scents their expert perfumer has skilfully created. The diffusers and refresher oils are also hand poured and presented in colour glass with the same beautiful fragrances. The team at Marmalade of London have been asked a number of times what their inspiration was for this range? The simple answer is that they all have had a chance to review their own life’s in the last two years and have understood how important it is to take some time out to look after their own wellbeing and created this fantastic range to enable others to enjoy the same.

The range Calm: is designed to calm your mind with a soothing and relaxing blend of essential oils with top notes Bergamot and Chamomile, middle notes of lavender and ylang-ylang plus base notes of sandalwood and amber. Balance: your mind with this restorative blend of essential oils with top notes of White flowers and cassis. Middle notes of violet and eucalyptus. Base notes of cedar wood and vanilla. Energise: your mind with their recharging blend of essential oils with Top notes of mandarin and lemon. Middle notes of cardamom and geranium. Base notes of patchouli and oakmoss.

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Visit: www.marmaladeoflondon.com

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Celebrate with D & J Glassware

D & J Glassware: Hall 5 Stand A31 2022 is an important year for D & J Glassware as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary! David and Jocelyne are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to their stand in Hall 5 A31. After so long without trade shows, it will be fantastic to meet up again and, in recognition of its 20th year, the Company is launching an exciting new range of products. D & J Glassware’s delightful Fused Glass Animals always make people smile. There is a whole menagerie to choose from and the collection keeps growing: fabulous new designs will be launched at Spring Fair. Proven to be highly collectable, these pieces are an easy way for retailers to gain incremental business. For the ‘wow’ factor, the Company’s amazing Tree of Life globes cannot be beaten; made from crystal glass reclaimed from the manufacture of high end wine glasses, they are utterly breathtaking. There are globes to represent every sentiment and they make thoughtful and cherished gifts. If quality and unique Home Fragrance products are what you seek, then check out D & J Glassware’s reed diffusers and wax melt burners. Stunning mouth blown glass with gorgeous British made fragrances make a perfect combination and with 17 fragrances to choose from there really is something for everyone. Be sure to visit the stand to find out more!

Tel: 01953 450 280 Visit: www.dandjglassware.co.uk

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Paddywax

From Paddywax at Spring Fair this season your senses will be whisked away to the French Riviera by their new al Fresco collection which includes stackable coloured glass candles that are designed to be repurposed as table water glasses. Their Santorini range of candles and diffusers are inspired by the textures, fragrances and colours of the famous Greek island with beautiful, unique home fragrance vessels, designed to be re-purposed in the home and cherished forever.

Designworks Collective at Spring Fair

Designworks Collective: Hall 4, Stand D11

Great brands to be found on the Designworks Collective stand at Spring Fair 2022.

Gentlemen’s Hardware

Designworks Ink

Designworks Ink launches its first ever collaboration the Anderson Design Group at Spring Fair to take us on a romantic, vintage poster World Travel tour. The 10-piece collection of Jigsaw Puzzles, Notebooks and Planners feature beautiful gold foil illustrations of Monaco, Santorini, Costa Rica, Sydney, Budapest and the Amalfi Coast. For a feelgood 2022, “Ink” are launching a new range of fun, colourful self-guided wellness planners and new sustainable eco-friendly lines including Beeswax Wrap Sets with fabulous retro and geometric prints

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If you’re looking for men’s gifts ahead of Easter and Father’s Day, Gentlemen’s Hardware has everything you could need and more! Their new season Adventure Begins capsule collection is perfect for Spring/Summer exploring outdoors and they have extended their Gardening and Barware ranges.

Tel: 01225 931322 Email: sales.uk@dw-collective.com Visit: designworkscollective.co.uk

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Gifts Today spoke with Noah Home and Gift Boutique’s owner Nicola Scarff to find out about their intended visit to Spring Fair this year.

Noah Home and Gift Boutique, Glasgow How many days do you intend to visit the show for? Much as I would love to attend the whole show I am only managing to escape the ‘’day to day’ and attend over two days Do you pre-plan your visit with regards to appointments? I tend not to make appointments but because I’ll only have two days to cover a lot of ground (literally!) I will plan my visit by identifying the halls where I will spend most time, together with existing suppliers I would like to visit as well as suppliers that have perhaps caught my attention in the past. I then work the halls pretty methodically otherwise so that I don’t miss anything that I hadn’t planned for. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? I have played it relatively safe during the pandemic, focussing on what we know works well for us so we will be looking for fresh ideas across our main gifting categories. We are always looking to fill gaps in men’s gifts – men are notoriously hard to buy ‘little mindings’ for so we are always looking for something different that men will appreciate and not hide in a drawer. I am also looking to inject some newness to our wedding range and other specific occasions such as retirements and Mother’s Day. Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Absolutely. The scale of the show and the variety on offer really gives an insight into what exhibitors have been focussing on as a result on what has worked well for them in the past as well as their take on future trends. It’s impossible not to get caught up in their infectious energy and enthusiasm. Not all trends will work for every retailer but there are those that stand out that you know you have to try! Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? I always like to squeeze in a few seminars while I am visiting to reinforce 54 Gifts Today

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(remind me) what I have learned in the past and to pick up some new hints and tips as well as giving an insight into current industry trends. In the past I have enjoyed the social media, digital marketing and visual merchandising seminars. I have also been lucky enough to hear a few keynote speakers who are always really inspirational such as Jo Malone, Mary Berry and Mary Portas. How important are show only offers to you? I tend not to make a lot of impulsive decisions there and then as it is too easy to get carried away and make mistakes. We don’t have a huge display space to work with so I prefer to take away all my findings and analyse past sales data before making any decisions. I am sure I drive our suppliers crazy but as a previous banker it’s the only way I know! I tend to miss out on show offers as a result. What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? I am so looking forward to catching up with our existing suppliers and seeing their new collections as well as meeting potential new suppliers and touching and seeing products ‘in real life’! During the pandemic online shopping has been a lifeline and as essential for wholesale customers as it has been for consumers. However it can be so time consuming and there is no substitute for being able to touch the products and to hear the back stories from their creators which really brings their products to life.

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Colouring book & pencils

Natural by design Rachel Ellen Designs: Hall 3, Stand Q10-R11

Rachel Ellen Designs starts the new year with a positive mindset. Not only does 2022 mark the milestone of 25th years in business for Rachel Ellen Designs, but events of the last two years have left a feeling of gratitude and renewed purpose and focus. “It’s obviously been an incredibly challenging time” said MD Rachel Church, “but I’m more grateful than ever for our wonderful customers, excellent network of suppliers and our fantastic staff, all of whom have been through so much themselves.” This feeling of gratitude along with a focus on what’s really important – of which nothing is more-so than the need to protect and appreciate the natural world and everything that inhabits our precious but fragile planet can clearly be seen in the company’s newest products and designs. Nothing shows this better than the Love our Planet range, an absolutely beautiful concept that depicts creatures from the sea, land and sky in Rachel’s uniquely fun and quirky Love Our Planet style. The range has products that include the bestselling writing set and secret diary, large sketch book, water bottle, gorgeous notebook, money box, sticker book and child’s tabard. The design is also featured on a colouring book, Rachel added “our colouring books have always sold really well but when the pandemic first hit and throughout the various lockdowns sales rocketed as parents looked for something to occupy their children and encourage them to be creative, it’s so satisfying to me personally.” This prompted Rachel to launch large format colouring posters that have also gone down a storm with customers and consumers alike, and in keeping with the Love our Planet ethos they are plastic free, supplied in a high quality board wallet envelope that makes them a wonderful gift to give. These products add to those that RED print locally and finish in-house in the same way as they do with all their greeting cards and gift wrap, something really important to the business. With so much to colour in RED has also expanding its range of coloured pencils, a new format has 12 premium quality brightly coloured and metallic pencils that come in a lovely cardboard tube, perfect to give alongside a colouring book or poster. Other ranges that reflect the positive vibes coming out of the company’s base in Nottingham are Bee Happy, Little Gardner, Moondance and many other designs with strong positive messages that will undoubtedly bring joy and encourage feelings of wellbeing. Little Gardener encourages children to connect with nature, a simple message that hopefully brings home that there’s so much to take from the natural world when so much of their attention is pulled away from it by technology.

All new products will be on display under their rainbow at the spring fair, stand H3 Q10-R11. Alternatively visit www.rachellen.co.uk, email sales@rachelellen.co.uk or call 0115 970 0321.

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Moondance,

Love our Plant & Bee Happy Moondance is a stunning design that will lift anyone’s mood and encourage them to just love life and embrace all that’s magical and wonderful. Many products in the theme mirror those in Love our Planet with the addition of a child’s apron. This, along with the new tabards in the Love our Planet and Bee Happy ranges come with a biodegradable TPU coating that marks a move away from traditional PVC coated fabrics.

Mindful & Wellbeing Journals

The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone in one way or another and some of the consequences are often hidden as we go into coping mode, but the need to look after our own physical and mental wellbeing has never been greater. Two new products to help and encourage this are a mindful journal and a wellbeing journal and planner which is packed with useful sections designed to assist people create a positive mindset, encourage gratitude and record their journey. For a younger age group are a gorgeous gratitude journal and large art journal designed as something to use for all mediums, writing, drawing, colouring, collaging and anything else your imagination allows!

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Colourful glass diffusers, natural reeds and designed to be repurposed

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Charmed for any occasion Life Charms: Hall 3, Stand: K02

With not long to go and the team at Life Charms are busy getting their all NEW samples together to show at Spring Fair 2022! Life Charms are so excited about their new ranges, new display stands and new POS - they hope everyone who visits their stand will be very pleased with what you will find on display. Now entering their 7th year, products from Life Charms have great appeal as gifts and garden centres like yours have seen fantastic sales and big profit margins by stocking their gorgeous bracelets, necklaces and earrings. All their bracelets, necklaces and gift sets come with complimentary luxury gift boxes and they really do make the perfect gift for any woman, for any occasion. If you are looking for something fresh, modern and fast selling to add to your offer, pop over to 3K02 and take a look at the result of their hard work this year.

Email: info@lifecharms.co.uk | Visit: www.lifecharms-trade.co.uk

Brilliantly British

Heyland & Whittle: Hall 4, Stand: G77 Hope & Glory Collection – new from Heyland & Whittle Brilliantly British – this new home fragrance collection celebrates the successes that make Britain truly great and looks forward to the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The signature fragrance is an uplifting blend of crisp Lemongrass and tangy citrus and the trio of products are made with reassuringly eco-friendly ingredients and FSC and recyclable patriotic packaging. Hope & Glory Reed Diffuser 100ml – to fragrance the home day in, day out. Hope & Glory Candle in a Glass 230g – hand-poured sustainable soy wax, burns cleanly and evenly for 40 hours. Hope & Glory Organic Soap Bar 150g – triple-milled with certified organic sustainable Palm, Coconut and Olive oils.

Visit: www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk

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2022 COLLECTION Our latest and most inspiring collection to date has just launched. Request your catalogue via our sales team, website or local agent – and see it all on show at Spring Fair.

NEC Spring Fair 2022: Hall 3, Stand 3L30-M31

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Gifts Today spoke with Red Card of Sussex Sally Matson and Paul Cheshire from &Quarky to find out about their intended visit to Spring Fair this year. From left: Karen West, Sally Matson

Paul Cheshire

Sally Matson Red Card, Petworth, Sussex

Co-owner, &Qurky, Berkhamsted

How many days do you intend to visit the show for? Karen West (Red Card Shop Manager) and I will be going to Spring Fair. We will at this stage be visiting Spring Fair for three days/nights.

How many days do you intend to visit the show for? I hope to attend for two days – one day to have a good look around / meet with friends and then the second day to place orders.

However, we have heard that two of our big Christmas suppliers are not going to be there so we may not stay for that long. We usually pre-plan appointments with these two companies (Gisela Graham and Heaven Sends) but otherwise we may book appointments to see people at the show on a day to day basis if their stand is too busy when we are looking around. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? At Spring Fair we usually do the bulk of our Christmas buying, but as we haven’t attended trade fairs for such a long time we will be looking at everything!

Do you pre-plan your visit with regards to appointments? I am organised but not that organised! I will have a list of stands I would like to visit, but most of the time it would be adhoc orders or trying to book in for an appointment for the second day. What will be your focus while at Spring Fair – are there any particular products you will be looking for? My focus will be on homewares and also outside living. After the lockdown last year more people were entertaining at home in their garden and so we hope to improve on our offerings from last year. Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Some of the suppliers are really good at introducing a taste of a future trend, so it is always interesting to see what these suppliers offer. Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? Sadly, due to time I don’t think we would have the opportunity to attend any. How important are show only offers to you? It is always nice to have a little bit of a discount when buying although this isn’t overly important as I know how tough the market is at the moment. What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? It will be great to meet up with suppliers who we haven’t really seen for a couple of years due to the climate. It is always nice to be able to see and handle the products rather than just looking at in a catalogue or online. 60 Gifts Today

Do you feel this is a great opportunity for you to spot upcoming trends? Yes! It is a great opportunity to spot upcoming trends. Will you be attending any of the seminars that take place during the event? When we have confirmation of the seminars we may decide to attend. We haven’t previously attended and depending on how big the show is (depending on Covid) we will see at the time. How important are show only offers to you? Show only offers are important and if there is a show offer we will always make the most of it. What are you most looking forward to while attending the show this year? We are excited about actually attending a trade show again. We want to see new products and companies and also reconnect with the people behind our favourite brands. There are also a number of shop owners that we want to catch up with.

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Witches, wizards and muggles Enesco: Hall 4, Stand C60-D61/C40-D41 Enesco launch new characters from The Prisoner of Azkaban into its Harry Potter Inspired collection Following on from the success of the Ron Weasley Masterpiece from the Harry Potter inspired collection, Enesco is proud to present additional must-have collectables for all Wizarding World fans, inspired by movie scenes interpreted from Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. Perfect for witches, wizards and muggles, the Hermione figurine is based on the iconic pumpkin patch scene, with life-like details carefully recreated in high quality cast stone and hand painted by skilled artists, ensuring a piece is just magic for any collector. Featuring the official Wizarding World logo and official stamp, Hermione is presented perfectly from any angle. Hermione is also joined by in the new collection by Sirius Black – the God Father of Harry Potter. Finally, while Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban introduced many new fan-favourite characters, no collection would be complete without Professor Lupin. With such life-like qualities, you can almost hear the grammar phone play!

Email: uksales@enesco.co.uk | Web: www.enesco.co.uk

Feeling chirpy Lesser and Pavey: Hall 5, Stand D10-D11/D20-E21 British birdlife that says Christmas to us all. The new range from Lesser and Pavey (new location on stand D10-E11 and D20 to E21 in Hall 5 at Spring Fair) features the imagery from the Macneil studio of the Christmas Robin collection. Through history the little red breast of the native Robin has come to signify Christmas time and Christmas cheer, so seeking to improve every year Lesser and Pavey is featuring new artwork on the 2022 range so that it looks very different from anything we have previously featured. This new range feature all the best-selling house accessory items such as coasters, table mats, spoon rest, butter dish, trays plus new items for cake stand and Christmas ‘Desire’ fragranced reed diffusers, doorstop, and soy candle.

Tel: 01322 279225 Visit: www.leonardo.co.uk

Puffin galore at Emma Ball Emma Ball: Hall 3, Stand N02 Not one but two new Puffin ranges have been added into Emma’s ranges for this year. Visit the Emma Ball stand at Spring Fair to check out the quirky Diving Puffins as well as the calmer Seathrift Puffins. Both have a full range of stationery, cards, tea towels, fabrics, melamine, pencil cases and tinware - guaranteed to cheer everyone up!

Tel: 0115 9858081 | Email: sales@emmaball.co.uk Visit: www.emmaball.co.uk

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Springs into the New Year with new Chicken Range Mosney Mill: Hall 4, Stand: E62 Emma Sutton’s new ceramic, textile range is inspired by and showcases the chickens who call Mosney their home. The high-quality UK manufactured textile products feature a repeating Chicken design set upon a soft blue/grey background and is available on Tea Towels, Children’s and Adult Aprons, Double Oven Gloves, Table Runners and Napkins. This design is equally at home in a contemporary or farmhouse setting. The Mosney Mill Ceramic Chicken Range, all hand decorated in Staffordshire, features chickens placed on a white background and includes a larger Bone China Mug, Cup and Saucer, Side Plate, Egg Cup, Jugs, Teapot, Jam Pot and Teabag tidy complements the collection.

Tel: 01772 822525 | Email: info@mosneymill.co.uk Visit: wwww.MosneyMill.co.uk

Wildflower Seedcard hugs for 2022 Mosney Mill: Hall 4, Stand: E62 Mosney Mill has expanded its Wildflower Seed card range adding to the 21 designs in their current range this Spring and are introducing two new designs featuring two adorable bunnies hugging. One of these has the word Hugs printed on it and the other CWTCH - perfect for Valentines and Mothers Day. Supplied with a Brown Kraft envelope and packaged in a clear compostable sleeve these cards, when planted combine a bunch of flowers with a delightful environmentally friendly biodegradable card.

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New year new shape Mosney Mill: Hall 4, Stand: E62 This Spring Mosney Mill is adding a new contemporary mug shape to its collection. The sleek lines of the mug and its larger capacity have already made it a firm favourite in the Mosney kitchen where we like nothing more than a ‘big brew’. At present the mug is available in the following designs: Chicken, Blue Tit, Bee and Flower, Hare and Wildflower, Winter Fir and Robin.

Tel: 01772 822525 | Email: info@mosneymill.co.uk Visit: wwww.MosneyMill.co.uk

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Spring Fair Enesco: Hall 4, Stand C60-D61/C40-D41

If you’re looking for great licensed gifts, head over to the Enesco stand where you’ll find lots of newness and product launches. Enesco celebrates 120th anniversary of Peter Rabbit To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the launch of Beatrix Potter’s literary classic, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Frederick Warne & Co., Enesco is delighted to announce four new miniature figurines in its ‘Beatrix Potter by Jim Shore’ collection. Loved by children and grown-ups alike across the generations, the pieces in this new collection paw-fectly capture the characteristics of everyone’s favourite bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit, along with his furry friends, with each piece measuring just 8.0cm high, figurines include Peter Rabbit in his iconic blue hat, his sister Flopsy wearing her sweet red cape, their cousin (and often mischievous Peter’s partner in crime) Benjamin Bunny featuring his big green tam-o-shanter, as well as Jemima Puddle-duck complete with blue bonnet and pink floral shawl. Each piece is cast in stone, lovingly hand painted by skilled artisans and presented in a branded gift box to create a high quality and highly collectable product.

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A gorgeous glass for every occasion in 2022 Enesco is delighted to announce a brand-new collection of licensed glassware into its ever-popular collection from Designs by Lolita. Raise a toast to big birthdays with a new range of milestone glasses ready to be charged with your customer’s favourite tipple to mark the special occasion. Enjoy long lazy evenings in the garden dining al fresco in the heat of the summer while sipping a delicious cocktail from one of Lolita’s nature-inspired designs, featuring fabulous florals and beautiful blooms. As the seasons change and things start to get spooky, your customers can have a frightfully good time at their Halloween party and serve a spiked punch from The Bride of Corkenstien, taking a quirky twist on the spooky-season smash-hit. And finally, as the dark nights draw in and the magic of Christmas fills the air, your customers can really get into the festive spirit with a brand-new range of holiday stemless glasses and wine glasses, featuring designs including winter woodland scenes, springs of holly and jolly little gnomes. Each wine glass from Lolita is wonderfully exclusive – no two glasses are identical, making them a truly thoughtful and unique gift. With SRPs starting from £19.95each glass from Lolita is carefully packaged and presented in a branded gift box, making a wonderful gift or special self-purchase.

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Enesco is thrilled to announce the launch of a brilliant brand-new licensed collection with Warner Bros and world-acclaimed pop artist, Romero Britto, that will bring the fresh, fun and frenetic world of the Looney Tunes to life in a way that fans of the franchise have never seen before. The irreverent personas of the Looney Tunes pushed the limits of humour mixed with high energy during the creation of the animated shorts between 1930 and 1969, producing to this day some of pop culture’s most iconic, identifiable and likeable characters of all times. Now this exclusive collection to Enesco pairs the Looney Tunes with today’s most sought-after contemporary artist - Romero Britto. An international pop art sensation, he has interpreted some of the world’s favourite Looney Tunes characters - including Sylvester, Tweety and of course, the iconic Bugs Bunny - into figurines through his signature style. A hero piece of the collection is set to be Lola Kissing Bugs Bunny Figurine. Featuring the dynamic duo, Lola can be seen planting a peck on Bug’s cheeky, making his eyes pop with pleasure and his heart quite literally pound out of his chest. Using Britto’s signature style of bright colours including vibrant shades of green, yellow and blue to name but a few, paired with accents of silver sparkles and contrasting patterns of spots, stripes and squiggles, the Lola Kissing Bugs Bunny Figurine along with all of the other brand-new and exclusive figurines in this Looney Tunes by Britto collection are sure to be a hit. All items are presented in a branded gift box featuring the artworks of Romero Britto.

Email: uksales@enesco.co.uk Visit: www.enesco.co.uk

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It’s no secret that Warmies® are loved around the world. Come and visit us at Spring Fair 6 - 9 February 2022 Hall 5 Stand: 5G34-H35

For our full range of gorgeous Warmies® visit: www.warmies.co.uk Or contact us at: E: sales@warmies.co.uk T: 01933 679 777 to find out more about over 25 years of warming the world.

New collections

on display Copenhagen Candle Co: Hall 4, Stand A01

With over 30 years of experience creating and producing luxurious home fragrance products in house, The Copenhagen Candle Company are excited to share their three new collections with you at Spring Fair. Scandi Christmas Transport yourself to a festive wonderland by bringing Magic & Cheer into your home. The Scandi inspired collection ranges from candles, diffusers to giftsets.

Retreat Their aromatherapy collection radiates from within. They have curated three gorgeous fragrances to promote feelings of happiness, stillness and calmness.

Precious Metals Precious and intoxicating, rich and indulgent, enticing and stimulating all with a touch of glamour and inspired by fine fragrances, bring that touch of luxury to your home.

Tel: 01892 457 131 | Visit: www.copenhagencandles.co.uk

Giving a warm welcome The Wheat Bag Co: Hall 3, Stand T19 The Wheat Bag Company is an established company manufacturing Microwavable Wheat Bags and other unique items in the UK. Wheat Bags come in a variety of designs to suit all tastes including our own bespoke range of fabrics which include Rainbows, Highland Cattle, Donkeys, Swimming Penguins and Bumblebees. Each Wheat Bag is filled with cleaned English wheat and optional Lavender buds. The team are very much looking forward to exhibiting at Spring Fair this year and showcasing their new products to current and new customers. Their business is expanding and 2022 is going to be an exciting year for them. They have a newly built design room where they will focus on innovation and creating and designing new products with the aim to focus on designing more of their own exclusive fabrics to add to their existing range and offer their customers new products on a regular basis.

Tel: 01747 840499 | Email: Sales@thewheatbagcompany.co.uk Visit: www.thewheatbagcompany.co.uk

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Love Country is looking for sales agents to join our exciting growing brand. We are looking for friendly, professional and performance driven individuals who are well connected with retail buyers to introduce our product ranges. Applicants must be very customer focused to look after our existing stockists and develop new relationships. We offer a wide range of high quality British Made products in our popular country style designs. New products and designs are developed regularly A list of current customers, sale support, catalogue and samples will be provided.

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If you would like to join us at this exciting time of expansion, please email sarah@lovecountryuk.co.uk We have two territories available, East Anglia and Home Counties, covering these postcodes: PE, CB, MK, SG, LU, HP, AL, OX, LONDON NR, IP, CO, CM, SS www.lovecountrybysarahreilly.co.uk

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Celebrating 120 years with Beautiful new Wooden Toys

Visit us at Spring Fair Hall 3, Stand M10-N11

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Pampering

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Scottish Fine Soaps: Hall 3a, Stand W10

At Scottish Fine Soaps they believe in improving everyday lives through little moments of “me time” luxury.

Nestled below the Ochil Hills in Scotland where they manufacture their products, they take inspiration from their beautiful surroundings to bring you much loved products that will make you look, smell, and feel good with focus on using the highest quality ingredients to develop seductive scents and products that truly pamper the soul. Thanks to this wealth of experience in all things beauty, they have been able to develop some beauty staples including their ever popular Sea Kelp collection. A collection naturally rich in minerals and antioxidants, inspired by the Kelp that grows wild in Scotland. With a clean, fresh and light fragrance, it’s reminiscent of a cool sea breeze. Transporting you to Scotland’s beautiful beaches from the comfort of your bathroom. They have also elevated their much-loved Sea Kelp range with a re-brand that takes its formulations, ingredients and packing to the next level. That’s not all, with their brand-new hand care gift box and duos, aromatherapy soaps and Scottish Fine Naturals range, they also take care of your daily wellbeing moments. Scottish Fine Soaps also focus on sustainability. From phasing in recycled plastic bottles to their pump products, using locally foraged ingredients like seaweed, kelp and heather, and replacing plastic packaging with aluminium in our Au Lait range, all the way to reducing our carbon footprint and working with the Carbon Trust to ensure they’re carbon neutral.

Visit: www.scottishfinesoaps.com

Mad Beauty celebrates

turning 22 in 22! Mad Beauty: Hall 4, Stand F20-G21

Established in 2000, Mad Beauty are turning 22 in 22 and are launching several new collections this season. Under the Mad Beauty label: Give It Some Jelly, seriously fun jelly-like bath, body and beauty; Live Life in Full Bloom, delightfully giftable and country garden inspired; and Ms Behave, tongue in cheek self-care goodies. New licensed releases: Disney Colour, using Disney created exclusive colour palettes from some of their most iconic animations to create a super stylish product range. Brand new Disney Lilo and Stitch product in time for the film’s 20th anniversary this year and Totally Devoted, inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s eternal love story. Visit Mad Beauty at Spring Fair on Stand 4F20-G21 to discover new releases alongside an extensive range of best sellers, classics and license exclusives across bath, body and beauty.

Tel: 020 8959 0555 | Email: sales@madbeauty.com Visit: www.madbeauty.com

Introducing the new Emma Ball: Hall 3, Stand N02

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Mr & Mrs Fish (with Chip the dog) are the wonderful creations of Claire Henley. Visit the Emma Ball stand at Spring Fair to view the eighteen beautiful cards depicting their adventures around the British Isles and a full range of products from the Fish and Chips and Puffin Watching images.

Looking for Tinware? Launching at Spring Fair are more tins from Emma Ball Ltd - including these fabulous cake tin sets - designed to fit inside one another- perfect to sell as a set or if you prefer split into single tins for your customers. They also have new mini hinged tins and fantastic caddies for kitchens - with three designs in each range- perfect for tea, coffee and sugar!

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The UK’s Hottest Jewellery Range

Elegant Pastel

Love Knots

Sentiment Jewellery

Gemstones

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Exciting new products from Global Journey Hall 4, Stand A31 The Global Journey design and production team have been working tirelessly, and have gone all out this year launching more new products than ever before. The amazing New Multi-tool pens that have been shortlisted for Gift of the Year is already a big success with customers reporting incredible sales in the short time they have been on the shop floor. Features include a torch, 2 screwdrivers, phone holder, compass, and touch stylus. An amazing quality gift that writes beautifully retailing for only £4.99. A stunning kids jewellery display features two new ranges; personalised charm bracelets and personalised mood necklaces. Chic and stylish, kids will adore these brand new ontrend, beautifully packaged bracelets and necklaces retailing for only £4.99. Brand new for 2022, marvellous Magnetic Gifts. Bookmarks - a wonderful range of 36 newly designed magnetic bookmarks featuring motivational quotes, humorous retro designs, fun kids captions and uplifting inspiring messages. retailing for only £2.99 these are a great gift for every book lover. Magnetic Notepads - a great new fun range of Magnetic notepads, so useful for shopping lists, reminders, recipes, to-do lists and messages. Tear off pages make them ideal to stick to fridges, freezers or metal cabinets. New Christmas Pearl gift sets. Christmas is the most magical time of year and to celebrate Global Journey have been busy working with Santa these last few months to create the most enchanting new Christmas gift. Featuring real pearls and pendants this new on-trend gift is certain to be one of the most exciting new products of 2022.

Tel: 0161 8720333 Email: isamuels@global-journey.com Visit: www.global-journey.com

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Gifts Today questioned a number of leading brands on why Spring Fair is important to them as a business and what you can expect to find on their stand. David/Jocelyne Royou-Roznowski Co-Founders - D & J Glassware Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? We have always viewed Spring Fair as the main event in our calendar and are excited to be back again. Nothing replaces the buzz we get from seeing visitors and introducing them to ‘our world’.

What can visitors expect to find on your stand?

Andrew Nettleton Managing Director – Ashleigh & Burwood Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? It’s been way too long! We’ve missed Spring Fair and all that it offers exhibitors and visitors. It’s the show that has all the right ingredients; the best mix of products and people brought together in the ideal location and it is perfectly timed for buying choices to be made for the whole year ahead.

What can visitors expect to find on your stand? Our full product range will be on display which will include our latest launches for SS22; Frosted Earth Fragrance Lamp Gift Sets, three brand-new Life In Bloom fragrances and colours across Candles, Diffusers and Fragrance Lamps plus much more. The Ashleigh & Burwood Gift Boutique will also be making a return and inside visitors will be treated to a preview of what we have in store for Christmas 2022.

Will you be using Spring Fair as a launch pad for new product ranges? Yes, Spring Fair has always been the ideal way for us to share our latest product developments with our customers and with the wider market.

Do you envisage any hot trends to emerge during 2022? Understandably with what we’ve all been living through, escapism has a strong pull for people right now. Fragrance can of course offer a sense of escapism for many and we’ve chosen to build on this by designing fragrances for SS22 that encapsulate this feeling completely. At Spring Fair, visitors will be able to sample our Tropical Escape and Every Cloud fragrances that both promote a story of dreamy escapism.

What’s the big news this year on your stand? Given its importance to the world, we’ll be sharing front and centre of our stand the steps we’re taking as a company to drive towards a greener future. Our Ashleigh & Burwood gift boutique will also be a highlight and within visitors will be able to discover all of our newness for Christmas 2022.

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Always a warm welcome! We delight in the opportunity to show off our beautiful glassware: the Fused Glass Animals are a colourful sight and make people smile. Our Tree of Life globes are breathtaking and need to be seen and of course, our successful Home Fragrance collections can only be smelled in person!

Will you be using Spring Fair as a launch pad for new product ranges? Yes, we are really looking forward to launching several new ranges as well as a completely new collection. We always like to keep these under wraps until the first day of the show.

Do you envisage any hot trends to emerge during 2022? During the past couple of years, we have seen a growing emphasis on the handcrafted and personal element to gifts: gifts with a ‘story’ of some kind. Many shoppers are becoming more discerning and rejecting mass produced goods in favour of more unique pieces. We see this trend to grow in 2022. We also think that Celebration will be a big thing this year; whether it’s the amazing milestone of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee or smaller get togethers with family and friends, many have realised that life’s special moments need to be recognised.

What’s the big news this year on your stand? It’s our 20th year in the industry, so Spring Fair will be the kick off to a year of celebrating!

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Gifts Today questioned a number of leading brands on why Spring Fair is important to them as a business and what you can expect to find on their stand.

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Commercial Director – Joe Davies Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? At Joe Davies we love to see and support our customers and there is no better place to do that than at a trade show. We made the decision very early on to support our regular exhibitions, so not attending Spring Fair was never in question for us, if the show is taking place we are there. We missed the show so much last year and we can’t wait to be back.

What can visitors expect to find on your stand? A very warm Joe Davies welcome awaits all visitors to the stand, there should be a great buzz, with hundreds of new ranges and some great new brands making their debut. We have lots of exciting new developments across Jewellery, fashion, Christmas, home & gift.

Will you be using Spring Fair as a launch pad for new product ranges? Our Buying Team start working a full 12 months ahead of Spring Fair. We don’t launch ranges in between trade shows so our entire Spring Summer 2022 collection will be launching at the show.

Do you envisage any hot trends to emerge during 2022?

Simon Pykett Bloomingville

Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? It’s been almost two years since we have been able to exhibit at any trade show and we are delighted to kick-off 2022 by attending Spring Fair this February. During the numerous lock downs, Bloomingville were able to manage their stock levels to almost full capacity. For this reason, we were able to open very many new accounts with retailers who were let down by their other suppliers. Much of this was done online and so we find ourselves with many new partners who we have yet to meet.

What can visitors expect to find on your stand? Bloomingville is a ‘multibrand’ house, and visitors will be able to see not only our main brand but also Bloomingville MINI, Creative and the new Illume collection of home fragrances.

Do you envisage any hot trends to emerge during 2022? We are increasingly seeing that in the home décor category, vases and other deco pieces which depict faces, or the human body are selling well; a trend we expect to continue. Also, textiles from sustainable sources are a real winner right now.

What’s the big news this year on your stand? Brexit! We have managed to circumnavigate the issues arising from the UK’s decision to leave the EU very well. We pay the tariffs so that our customers don’t have to and we will certainly be pushing this competitive edge on our stand, throughout the show.

Jonny Greves Managing Director - Lesser and Pavey Ltd. Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? Lesser and Pavey have been exhibiting at the Spring Fair since it started. It is the major platform to launch the years collection, to meet customers new and existing. This year we are moving to a new location in hall 5 so enabling us to have a larger stand to ease any concerns about Covid with lots of space to view the products displays in comfort with assistance from regional sales executives.

Everyone has gone Gonk crazy and the trend looks set to explode in 2022. Fashion and fashion accessories are really starting to pick up pace in gift environments. Sentiment gifts are very strong, with friends and family themes particularly stand out. Blues and greys are the hot colour tips.

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We are launching hundreds of new products to entice buyers, from the spheres of home accessories, fragrance, glassware, gifts and much more. Some new products will take forward existing successful ranges whilst others will be brand new products, bringing new spheres and colourways to our homewares and gift collections. Although Christmas may have just been and gone, we will have our new ranges on show for Christmas 2022.

The pandemic and new variants have presented new challenges for all, and the world, but we are very positive about what 2022 will bring as such we have been developing many new ranges that bring a touch of nostalgia, ‘homeliness’, and family values to the fore in depicting designs from British illustrators from years past adding a modern twist. Glassware that is hand decorated by British designer to capture nature in watercolours in the form of glasses and wax holders. The fragrance of natural smells in the form of our aroma lamps, diffusers, and waxes. A homestyle that brings love and is welcoming to all through practical, usable items that can be received as gifts such as for Mother’s Day.

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Natural Greetings Museums & Galleries Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of a range of Wildlife Photographer of the Year greeting cards licensed from the Natural History Museum, London.

he 31 cards in the launch range will be available in the beginning of January 2022. The Natural History Museum believes that understanding life on Earth is the greatest scientific challenge of our age. We cannot hope to develop solutions without research that unlocks the underlying biology and applied science. In today’s challenging times, the Natural History Museum aims to create advocates for the planet; to inspire individuals to make a positive difference to our shared global future. WPY is an international showcase of the very best in nature photography and one of the Natural History Museum’s most successful, long-running exhibitions. Today more than a million visitors visit the touring exhibition across the U.K. and internationally. WPY is the most prestigious wildlife photography contest in the world. The first competition was held back in 1964, with three categories and around 600 entries. The competition has received entries from 100 countries and in 2020 the competition received 49,162 entries. WPY celebrates and amplifies the power of photography, to move hearts and minds, sparking change. Contextualized and empowered by Museum science, WPY images tell remarkable stories that spark emotive reactions that benefit the planet. They are also made more personal through the photographers’ stories. Maxine Lister, Head of Licensing at the NHM, says: “Museums & Galleries Ltd was founded in the mid80s to bring the treasures of the world’s museums to the high street. Today the company publishes a large range of high-quality greeting cards, gift packaging, social stationery, journals, gift products, calendars and year planners. “Museums & Galleries is committed to a continuous process of review and change to improve sustainability in all its operations. It was at the forefront of reducing plastic packaging for its cards, developing the ingenious, completely paper-based plastics-free

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WPY celebrates and amplifies the power of photography, to move hearts and minds, sparking change. Contextualized and empowered by Museum science, WPY images tell remarkable stories that spark emotive reactions that benefit the planet. ecoband that neatly ties card and envelope together whilst at the same time providing the most powerful branding solution.” Ben Dorney, Creative Director of Museums & Galleries, says: “For us WPY is a perfect blend of ‘art’ and ‘emotional content’ – which is just what Museums & Galleries customers appreciate. We were honoured to be asked by Maxine at NHM to consider working with them on it, and then very quick to confirm our interest once we saw the pictures. “We were blown away by the quality and originality of the WPY images which are – literally – award-winning. In addition, the competition’s aims ‘to create advocates for the planet’, and its ownership by NHM, adds a genuine environmental urgency and potency to the license. “For such a complex project involving so many photographers, Maxine and Georgie have made it an incredibly smooth process. We’re thrilled to be launching the range and have already received extremely positive responses from retailers on first sight of it.” “We’re excited to add more amazing pictures to the range as we progress!”

Hall 3, Stand L30-M31 Tel: 01373 462165 Email: sales@mgml.co.uk Visit: www.museumsgalleries.co.uk

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Looking forward

to a new year… Manor House is looking forward to 2022 as being a more settled year ahead – 2021 remained an extremely buoyant year for Manor House with Christmas being extremely good. Hall 3, Stand T31

o start 2022 - they have launched many new fragrances, which has increased their amazing British home fragrance collections to their widest ever offering – all fragrance collections include: Pot Pourri, Scented Botanical Candles, Candles in Glass, Diffusers and Room Sprays along with Drawer Sachets and Liners. They have gained many new clients from both the UK and overseas during the past 2 years of Covid which has been reassuring, bearing in mind they were unable to attend any trade shows – but their advertising has worked wonders and also word of mouth for their products is proving to be superb. Manor House are looking forward to returning to Spring Fair in February to meet their wonderful existing stockists and new alike, and they will be presenting their entire collection. The team pride themselves on producing all their products by hand in Suffolk, England which comprise: Pot Pourri and Scented Pine Cones, Scented Botanical Candles, Room Diffusers and Sprays, Drawer Liners and Sachets along with Advent Candles, Luxury Hand Washes, Scented fabric Bags and Cushions. All products are produced by hand in their Suffolk workrooms, using mainly British packaging and fragrances. They use the finest botanicals from around the world, recyclable packaging, fabrics, hand woven silks from Suffolk silk mills and ribbons mainly from British companies thus creating a true Handmade in Great Britain Home Fragrance Collection. The Facebook page “Manor House Home Fragrance Ltd”, Twitter account “ManorHouseHome1” and Instagram “Manorhousehomefargrance” link their business with their final end customers and clients is gaining many followers and numerous positive comments. They are currently working with more and more leading retailers to produce private label collections incorporating clients thoughts and ideas, fragrances and branding to offer bespoke and unique one off collections.

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Flying high ExaClair Limited, the UK supplier of Clairefontaine products, offers an exquisite range of premium quality leather notebooks and pencil cases. The Flying Spirit collection epitomises luxury with its supersoft genuine lambskin leather in four traditional colours, black, white, beige and cognac. The A5 size notebooks contain 90 pages of premium quality ultrasmooth 90gsm Clairefontaine ivory brushed vellum paper with PEFC Certification and are available as feint lined or dot grid versions. The matching leather pencil cases are available in three shapes to hold just a few or several pens.

Tel: 01553 696600 | Email: sales@exaclair.co.uk Visit: www.exaclairlimited.com

Making it

personal The Personalised Memento Company are embracing their love of personalised stationery with this colourful new dinosaur pencil tin. The tin is ideal for school or home and will ensure that they will never misplace their stationery again! PMC’s range of personalised dinosaur gifts are available on a range of their best-selling and on trend gifts for children. Providing the perfect personalised gift for all occasions and recipients is one of PMC’s core aims. With a growing range of on tend giftware and selling solutions to suit all retailers, there has never been a better time to sell personalised gifts! Visit PMC’s trade website today to register for your account and get started.

Email: sales@personalisedmemento.co.uk Visit: www.personalisedmemento.co.uk

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What a way

to plan

They’re back after a few years holiday - the Emma Ball weekly Planners and writing pads. Handy A4 weekly planners - making sure your customers are highly organised, with matching A5 Handy Pads, which come with a very useful lined card as a writing guide, suitable as writing paper, notepads and even invites!

Tel: 0115 9858081 Email: sales@emmaball.co.uk Visit: www.emmaball.co.uk

extra ordinary since 1934 Premium quality notebooks in a wide range of colours with super smooth 90gsm paper Contact us today for more details of the full Rhodia range: www.exaclairlimited.com • enquiries@exaclair.co.uk • 01553 696600

Spotlight Stationery & Cards

Nature’s greetings

We all love sending a greeting card because it brings a smile when it pops through someone’s letterbox. Now you can send a whole lot more with these plantable seed cards. These cards are embedded with flower seeds so you can plant the card to grow flowers providing essential pollen and nectar for bees and pollinating insects. So, by choosing these cards you send your message, a beautifully illustrated card, a bunch of flowers and help the environment too! Love Country offer 20 designs and have just been shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2022 with their wonderful designs. Stock these hot selling cards this summer and your customers will not only love the cards but will all be helping the bees too.

Tel: 01502 507352 Email: support@lovecountryuk.co.uk Visit: www.lovecountryuk.co.uk

Stationery

sorted

Stationery always makes a great go to gift; everyone is always in need of a notebook or pens and Puckator has some pretty exciting designs to liven up this giftware staple. Their new lined, ring bound notepads come in lots of brand-new tempting styles including Florens, Cat’s Life, Somewhere (over the rainbow), and Licensee partner Fiat. Together these products make the perfect gift when paired with Puckator’s twin pen sets, available in matching designs. Each box contains two metal tipped, black ink pens. We can’t get enough of the eye-popping colours on the Licensed Fiat 500 duo. This book and pen set is sure to entice any classic car lover, or anyone with a love of fun bold colour palettes for that matter. They will sit perfectly alongside each other on your shelves providing an instant gift set. Visit Puckator at Spring Fair, Hall 4 Stand B10-C11.

Tel: 0800 011 6969 Email: customerservices@puckator.co.uk Visit: www.puckator.co.uk 82 Gifts Today

Fun and quirky One of the most popular collections at Rex London is their range of fun and quirky stationery. There’s plenty on offer for young ones, secondary school ages, uni students, as well as parents and professionals alike from Rex London. Newest to the line are these cute sticky notes, which come in three assorted shapes. Memos, to do lists, revision notes and motivational quotes have never looked so good! Available in Best in Show for dog lovers (pictured), or Nine Lives for those who are more cat people. And to complement the sticky notes, they’ve also released dog and cat shaped paperclips!

Tel: 020 8746 1700 Email: info@rexlondon.com Visit: rexlondontrade.com

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Designed and made in Cumbria

Wax Lyrical is proud to be a great British brand, passionately inspiring people through fragrance for over 40 years. Buy a candle or reed diffuser made by Wax Lyrical and you are supporting fragranced, environmentally conscious products, proudly made in England. Wax Lyrical is proud of its 41 years of experience, quality, stunning design and innovation as shown by the production of sanitiser in 2020 and now fragranced hand wash, hand lotion and no-rinse cleanser. Made in England and loved around the globe, customers are spoilt for choice as to which of the beautiful collections will make them most proud of their home. UK wide supply chain partnerships, a dedicated workforce in its wind turbine powered factory, surrounded by the beauty and nature of the English Lake District, Wax Lyrical is inspired to create fragrances which set the scene for moments to wax lyrical about.

Tel: 01229 461100 Visit: www.waxlyricaltrade.com

Celebrating Chinese art Mandarin Ducks can sometimes be spotted on lakes and waterways across the UK where they have been introduced, although they are iconic in China as a bird that chooses one partner in life and remains forever loyal.

Pictured together with lotus flowers on this porcelain stool from Mandarin Arts Ltd, the scene is a familiar one in Chinese art and celebrates a pure, harmonious and romantic relationship. This design is included among a number of newly introduced stools from Mandarin Arts where you can also see more traditional blue and white porcelain and willow-pattern designs featuring across their collections of lighting, tableware and decorative porcelain.

Tel: 01873 812255 Email: info@mandarinarts.co.uk Visit: www.mandarinarts.co.uk

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New SS22 collection available now at retail.lenebjerre.com Simon Pykett | Country Manager spp@lenebjerre.com | Mobile: 07967 209156

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Stylish Barware with attention to detail

Nick Munro’s Trombone barware range is the only way to truly jazz up your at home drinks service. This striking range of bar accessories from Nick Munro was inspired by Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London and the detail and shape of brass instruments and is made with 18/10 mirror polished stainless steel. “Style and function in perfect harmony” - These 1930s styled bar tool looks beautiful but, unlike so many designer bar items, are not purely ornamental. The mirrored steel exteriors is a shiny step up from run-of-the-mill barware, and even after multiple uses polish up good as new with ease. Every item has been designed with attention to the details. The cocktail shaker has a rubber ring around the lid that not only gives a tight seal – avoiding spills and letting you pour confidently with a single hand – but also prevents the shaker halves from freezing shut. The ice bucket and wine cooler have twin wall insulation that will either keep your wine cold or your ice frozen for a number of hours and the tongs to match the ice bucket expertly handle ice cubes and avoid any accidents. The champagne cooler is equipped with handles to prevent your hands getting cold when moving it and also has enough capacity for 2 bottles and the water pitcher has a built in ice dam and an insulated handle. Every item performs its task with elegance and ease. Nick Munro’s design philosophy is style meets functionality and this is epitomised by the Trombone Barware.

Tel: 01244 515512 Visit: www.nickmunro.com

Cushions covered Proudly celebrating British manufacturing Love Country offers a delightful range of luxury piped cushion covers of the finest quality. Find your favourite wildlife creation all brought to life from Sarah Reilly’s box of watercolour paints.

Tel: 01502 507352 Email: support@lovecountryuk.co.uk Visit: www.lovecountrybysarahreilly.co.uk 86 Gifts Today

Time to

clock in!

The Personalised Memento Company (PMC) have launched an exciting new range of homeware including this personalised initials wooden clock. With a simple elegant design, this is a perfect gift idea for someone who has recently moved home or got married. PMC have a huge range of gifts in the homeware category including cushions covers, ornaments, poster frames, signs, candles and accessories – all personalised! Each one is personalised with a name or a message and available as part of their huge range of giftware covering all occasions. Every gift is individually personalised and drop shipped direct to the customer, meaning you don’t hold stock. Visit PMC’s website to register for your trade account today!

Email: sales@personalisedmemento.co.uk Visit: www.personalisedmemento.co.uk

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The home of British

pottery

At Home

Dunoon is a well established UK manufacturer of high quality Fine Bone China mugs, teapots, cups and saucers and was formed originally in Scotland in 1974.

‘Groovy Cats’, ‘Groovy Dogs’ - Lomond shape

With a collection spanning across Fine Bone China mugs made in Staffordshire, England, with Fine Bone China clay sourced from Cornwall - which contains 50% bone giving their mugs a beautiful translucency coupled with bright whiteness and strength. Dunoon also uses local craftspeople, with their mug collections being three times fired and featuring a variety of patterns for which Dunoon is famous. There is currently over one thousand different mug designs in the range at any one time with the business introducing over three hundred and fifty new patterns each year. Here we highlight new ranges for 2022 which are available to order.

‘Floral Burst’ - Cairngorm shape ‘Floral Burst’ is a set of two new contemporary designs for 2022 on Dunoon’s large size Cairngorm shape. The set features bright colour themed floral patterns in reds and blues painted in watercolour by Caroline Bessey. Made in Fine Bone China and handcrafted in Staffordshire. These are sure to make a perfect gift and to brighten up anyone’s day.

‘The World of Coffee’, ‘Planet Earth’, ‘The Immune System’ - Glencoe shape

‘The World of Coffee’, ‘Planet Earth’, ‘The Immune System’ - Glencoe shape ‘Floral Burst’ Cairngorm shape

Dunoon prides itself on their large size Glencoe shape Fine Bone China mug which provides an excellent vehicle for their extremely popular informative series of designs. New additions to extend the range for 2022 are ‘The World of Coffee’, Planet Earth and ‘The Immune System’. Each design has very bold, colourful and graphic illustrations along with useful information providing educational entertainment whilst having a drink. Designed by Caroline Dadd, made in Fine Bone China and handcrafted in Staffordshire.

‘Groovy Cats’, ‘Groovy Dogs’ - Lomond shape

For 2022, Dunoon has produced two fun cat and dog designs on their extremely popular Lomond shape. These are ‘Groovy Cats’ and ‘Groovy Dogs’ and feature cats and dogs having a great time getting in the groove whilst playing musical instruments. Beautifully drawn and with lots of character they are sure to appeal to the cat, dog and music lover. Designed by Kate Mawdsley, made in fine bone china and handcrafted in the heart of Staffordshire. Aiming at the top end of the mug market Dunoon sells to over sixty countries worldwide.

Tel: 01785 817414 Email: sales@dunoonmugs.co.uk Visit: www.dunoonmugs.co.uk 88 Gifts Today

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At Home

PTMD launch 1000’s of NPD in four exciting catalogue launches! PTMD collection is an independent design house exclusively for the independents.

ith a boundless love for innovation and craftsmanship, this Dutch lifestyle brand travels all over the world to collaborate with exceptional artists to create their signature rebellious luxury aesthetic. Their SS22 season showcases 1000’s of distinctive NPD across their Interior, Furniture, Faux and Christmas catalogues. This season, their design principles introduce three key trends across their collections: Eccentric, Earth & Amorphous. PTMD’s new collection is available for delivery in 10-14 working days and can be reserved and sent over at your convenience. PTMD are always keen to hear from designled independent businesses. If you’re interested in becoming a stockist or would like to arrange a visit to their showroom, please contact The Orangery Collection. PTMD’s signature houseplant pot collection is an eclectic collision of contrasts. PTMD have been creating unique houseplant pots since 1992. This season, their irresistibly tactile collection embraces minimalist amorphous pots in candied neon pastel shades which meet brushed steel planters, offset amongst alluring glazed maxi pots and fauna print vessels. Their signature pot collection features designs inspired by their Earth aesthetic, which celebrates the inherent beauty of the natural world. This trend intermingles nurturing raw materials, hand-painted animal print designs and opulent impressions of natural textures. PTMD’s ceramic Zibra collection encapsulates the spirit of the Earth aesthetic, celebrating the beautiful complexity of zebra print. Available in 5 sizes, their Zibra design is hand painted, allowing each piece to be unique.

This season PTMD’s lighting design epitomises their Amorphous trend. Amorphous design is a modern tribute to organic design, standing against structure and prohibitions. This aesthetic is characterised by free form, contrast and luxurious colour palettes with a future oriented energy. PTMD entwines Amorphous aesthetic in their lighting collection with a smooth metallic and monochromatic tones, forming designs from expertly shaped metal. PTMD’s Grevo

PTMD’s new collection is available for delivery in 10-14 working days and can be reserved and sent over at your convenience. and Merek lighting collection celebrates luscious formation of curvature. Grevo and Merek playfully manipulates clean cut metal disks into abstract light sculptures to create a sophisticated and characterful display. PTMD’s SS22 collection of home accessories seeks to create positive interior spaces with unique design-led pieces which evoke personality. Their collection of interior creations celebrates their Eccentric trend. Eccentric is a modern interpretation of the expressivist qualities of luxury neoclassical design. Minimalist monochromatic portrait

ceramics and sumptuous colour glass vases meet grandiose candelabra and textured brass effect planters. Their Ryder candelabra inserts effortless character into homes. Lacquered in a luxurious gold tone, the whirlwind hands of their Ryder candelabra epitomise the disposition of PTMD’s Eccentric aesthetic. Showcasing the best of Dutch Design, PTMD work in partnership with award winning Dutch floral artists to develop their best-selling faux botanical catalogue. In a seasonally evolving collection of over 500 dried and faux designs, their floral artists utilise their wealth of horticultural expertise to develop a selection that reflects the true form of each plant to ensure maximally convincing piecesyou’d be forgiven for doubting their faux nature! Their botanical collection is designed to aid the creation of a minimal upkeep botanical display for retail, hospitality and residential projects. From large potted Chinese palm trees which are constructed using natural branches, the elegant magnolia plants with interior wires and fluffy colourfully dyed dried pampas grass stems. PTMD’s Christmas 2022 presents an alternative take upon festive aesthetics with thousands of unconventional seasonal designs, quirky decorations, playful seasonal interiors, and a winter edition of our bestselling faux botanical collection. All designs in this collection are limited edition so once a collection has reached its production limit, it will sell out, which ensures that their clients have an exclusive collection. Due to high volumes of interest, PTMD encourage all interested customers to reserve their Christmas stock before lines sell out.

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Making a house

a home

At Home

With something for every room, you can celebrate your customers’ unique style with Rex London’s range of retro inspired home and garden decor and accessories.

Hugely popular in 2020 and 2021, their collection of storage tin sets is being expanded again in 2022, still in keeping with the retro-inspired aesthetic to add a touch of vintage to any home - you can see all five new designs alongside the existing range at their Spring Fair stand (Hall 4 Stand G60-H61). Also new is a collection of coir (natural coconut fibres) doormats, which come with a non-slip rubber backing. Let cheeky cats welcome guests into the home with the Nine Lives print (pictured), or keep floors clean and dry with any of the other nine prints available in the range.

Tel: 020 8746 1700 Email: info@rexlondon.com Visit: rexlondontrade.com

Beach Huts and

Sandcastles

Lesser and Pavey are delighted to launch a brand new ‘Sandy Bay’ collection at Spring Fair this February (stand D10-E11 and D20 – E21 in hall 5).

This range has been developed in collaboration with The Macneil Studio. Many a British coastal seafront features the colourful beach huts where families can enjoy a day out at the seaside. This range helps to bring those memories to the table every day with a quality range of items including fine mug, mug and coaster, breakfast mug, a set of 2 mugs, a set of 4 mugs, jug, butter dish, salt and pepper, egg cups, coasters, placemats, trays in three sizes, spoon rest, tea bag tidy, laptray and glass cutting board. Other new items include tile trivet, stainless steel drinks bottle, cushion and doorstop.

Talking

point

Planters are a huge trend for Spring/ Summer 2022 with greenery being key in home décor.

This brand new range of decorative face planters from Joe Davies (Spring Fair, Hall 4 Stand C10/D11) are just perfect for real or artificial plants and will be a real talking point in any room setting. Quirky planters featuring male and female bespectacled characters with bright colourful glazes and a matt biscuit finish are sure to add a bit of fun to your home décor display. Selecting from the vast Joe Davies gift collection is easy and affordable using Joe Davies’ signature “little and often” ordering system. Minimum orders are just £100 for carriage paid orders.

Tel: 0161 975 6300 Email: sales@joedavies.co.uk Visit: www.joedavies.co.uk 90 Gifts Today

Tel: 01322 279225 Visit: www.leonardo.co.uk

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Creating the correct mood

Spring/Summer collection by Lene BJerre With their new spring summer collection inspired by Scandinavian design, Lene Bjerre aim to provide a sensorial escape with clever design offering calming aesthetics for any home. After a long time of chaos and unrest, the home now represents a safe haven and all items within this new collection fit comfortably within this ethos, all of which also offer a superb gifting element. With this spring/summer collection they provide a carefully curated collection with thoughtful design. A large part of the items are handcrafted with care and careful consideration to interior design keeping up with current consumer trends. You will find, for example, a large selection of gorgeous new must have cushions made in soft, subtle colours with textures that are busting with cosiness and purity. Within the collection there is also Speckled glassware, vases in the most beautiful colour pallet and flowerpots in tactile shapes and materials. Visit www.lenebjerre.com to view the full collection or for further details contact Simon Pykett on:

Email: spp@lenebjerre.com Mobile: 07967 209156 92 Gifts Today

Feature: Something Different

Time to try something

different Trusted giftware supplier Something Different Wholesale have pulled out all the stops this spring/summer season.

Something Different will be delivering 16 brand new ranges filled with hundreds of exclusive products with new designs for popular gifting occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Easter. Amongst the selection of new items you’ll discover everything from contemporary trends like the seaside inspired ‘Coastal Charm’ and petfriendly ‘Wags and Whiskers’ to more alternative finds like ‘Kitchen Witch’ for those who like to work up a spell in the kitchen and ‘Tattoo Parlour’ which features iconic tattoo designs in a vintage style. Alongside these new ranges, Something Different have made additions to 15 of their bestselling ranges, providing an even greater

choice of designs for collections which have a high sell-through. These items include reusable water bottles, candles and mugs for the popular ‘Fortune Teller’ range and spell incense sticks and cones as part of the ‘Black Magic’ collection. All of the new collections and additions can be viewed on the Something Different website via the Online Showroom section which offers inspirational product imagery and videos. Whilst you’re on the website, you can also request your free copy of Something Different’s spring/summer catalogue to explore the new lines at your leisure. You can also Live Chat with them on their website from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

Tel: 01792 940 288 Visit: www.somethingdifferentwholesale.co.uk Gifts Today 93

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Sparkle

all the way

Celebrate the new season in the most sparkly way with Joma Jewellery’s SS22 collection; filled with even more meaning than ever before!

Walking

in style

Spring fashions are easily accessorised with walking sticks and folding canes from specialist family business, Classic Canes.

Many a walking stick is bought to accompany a new outfit, so Classic Canes stocks around 700 models, ensuring there is something to suit everyone. Fresh spring colours include this bee print folding cane, which is easily height-adjustable and so very suitable as a gift. Designed in house, it is exclusive to Classic Canes and an ideal component of any spring display. Folding canes are popular as they can be folded away when not in use, such as when travelling or in a restaurant. Many people do not use a walking stick all the time but appreciate the security of knowing they have one tucked away in their bag in case it is required.

Tel: 01460 75686 info@classiccanes.co.uk www.classiccanes.co.uk 94 Gifts Today

As always, sentiment sits at the heart of what Joma Jewellery do, their much-loved silver and gold-plated jewellery captures even more moments and milestones that are special to your customers. Made to treasure happiness and celebrate life’s little and big moments, brand-new collections like Colour Pop A Littles and Constellation A Littles sit alongside their bestselling ‘A Little’ styles, so your customer can celebrate in the sweetest way.

Tel: 01295 263430 enquiries@jomajewellery.com www.wholesale.jomajewellery.com

Here comes

the sun!

There is no better time to embrace change than a new season, and as summer approaches, the Katie Loxton SS22 collection is here to help your customers transition to warmer days. The new season brings with it new styles, new striking colourways, and new textures, but all with the same much-loved signature vegan leather design details and fashionforward styling your customers know and love. Fresh, sweet hues like cornflower blue, pink and sage green take centre stage across their bestselling styles and new season collections, like Zana and Naomi, which perfectly complement every summer outfit!

Tel: 01295 250879 enquiries@katieloxton.com www.wholesale.katieloxton.com

Sales Agents Required for Leading Clock Company Focused and high-energy agents are required for South East and South West regions of England. Since 1928, Acctim has been the UK’s leading designer and brand of clocks. With an international attitude and a passion for making beautiful products, the aim is to inspire our customers with British designed timepieces for every room. Our portfolio includes classic, retro, vintage and modern styles for wall, mantel and alarm clocks, and our philosophy is to always produce great quality clocks at great value. Our reputation and success is built upon aesthetics, quality, and our exceptional customer service. We are seeking well-connected and highly passionate sales agents to service our existing customers and reach new customers. From our head office in Milton Keynes, we offer all market support and a competitive commission. For further details or to apply for this role, please email laurence@acctim.com or call 01908 449205.

Over 700 models in stock. Please contact us for a trade catalogue: Tel 01460 75686 www.classiccanes.co.uk

A Glimpse of Gisela Graham’s 2022 Christmas collection Across Europe there’s really nothing to match Gisela Graham’s 2022 Christmas collection: fourteen designer collections comprising over 2,500 SKUs, including an awful lot of balls... and it sells. Our London showroom is open. Please contact your local Sales Representative to arrange a showroom appointment or to visit you on the road.

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Totes on trend

Finishing touch with

Love Country

Add a finishing touch to a hat or scarf with these adorable little wildlife enamel pins by Love Country. There are 12 designs to choose from and each comes with a presentation tin. Ideal as a small gift. Available individually or as a complete set with free counter display unit.

Tel: 01502 507352 support@lovecountryuk.co.uk www.lovecountrybysarahreilly.co.uk

2022 will see a trend for textured and straw tote bags in an array of shapes, colours and fabrics to match any possible wardrobe staple; a hybrid between a fashion statement and practicality. The Equilibrium collection of tote bags from Joe Davies (Spring Fair, Hall 4 Stand C10/D11) has this covered in spades with stylish new designs from retro patterns and floral prints to modern stripes and chevrons. We are all longing for a more “normal” Summer and holidays in particular are at the forefront of our minds, so whether it’s a lazy day on the beach or a busy day at the office these modern tote bags will instantly brighten your day. Ordering from Joe Davies couldn’t be easier with their trademark “little and often” ordering system and their minimum order value of just £100 for carriage paid orders. Their award winning team are always on hand to help and advise on their extensive gift, fashion and jewellery collections.

Tel: 0161 975 6300 www.joedavies.co.uk

Tree

of Life

Make a statement with the brand new Equilibrium colourful Tree of Life collection from Joe Davies (Spring Fair, Hall 4 stand C10/D11).

The tree of life is regarded as a symbol of inner strength and balance, couple this with this season’s hottest trend for colourful crystals and you are sure to be onto a winner! Joe Davies are well known in the industry for their trademark “little and often” ordering quantities and their amazing low minimum order value of just £100. Their friendly, award winning team are waiting to welcome you onto their stand and are eager to show you the UK’s hottest collection of fashion jewellery.

Tel: 0161 975 6300 www.joedavies.co.uk 96 Gifts Today

Colourful Jewels

Carrie Elspeth is known for colour and her handmade jewellery has been lifting displays and exciting customers for 23 years.

Carrie Elspeth’s SS22 collection is crammed full of colourful jewels, Czech glass and semi-precious stones. There is also a new collection of stud earrings. Having won the Gift of the Year last year with her Stay Safe Collection Carrie was thrilled to be shortlisted again this year with her semi-precious Jasper Collection. Creative director Carrie Shapiro says ‘I want to create jewellery and accessories that bring joy to everyone who wears them! Colour makes us happy and we all need more of it in our lives’.

Tel: 01446 771371 Email: sales@carrieelspeth.com Visit: www.carrieelspeth.com

Five new designs

Museums & Galleries Ltd have expanded their Cotton Tote Bag range of gift items, by adding five new designs to the collection.

The totes are made of premium organic cotton canvas, stylish, and have real impact (SRP £15.50), and make fabulous gifts. The new designs include two V&A classics, Lear Birds by Edward Lear, and Clover by John Henry Dearle. Sarah Campbell’s gorgeously summery classic design Cote D’Azur makes a debut, alongside Helen Ahpornsiri’s wonderful Wildflower Hare. The fifth design to feature is Catherine Rowe’s iconic Bee Pattern makes an upbeat and bold addition to this tote bag range. All designs will be on display at Spring Fair, stand number 3L30-M31 and are also available to order now.

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New products

Pretty as a picture, the

Christmas scene

Displaying all the magic of Christmas this new range from Lesser and Pavey (new location on stand D10-E11 and D20 to E21 in Hall 5 at Spring Fair), is exceptional.

Feeling

sunny

Bolsius creates extra relevance outside the dark winter months for the category. With spring around the corner it’s time to refresh your home. Candles continue to create a nice and cozy atmosphere in our houses during the wintery months but are also great to adapt your interior to the season. As we look forward to Spring Bolsius launches the Sunny Edition Rustic candle collection. The new colours will complement Mother’s Day and Easter themes leading us into the Summer months for both indoor and outdoor use and entertaining . Inspired by great artists with handcrafted aesthetics and using mineral colours like butter yellow and foggy green they have an elemental connection with the earth. Having a perfect flame and longer burning time. Their rustic collection is made with natural vegan wax and are palm oil-free.

Taking imagery from the Macneil designs of ‘The Magic of Christmas’, this range is set to be a winner for 2022. New, improved artwork brings to life the ever-popular snowy Christmas scene of warm lights from a snow covered cottage, featuring British wildlife, a jolly snowman with Santa and his sleigh brimming with gifts. This new range feature all the best-selling house accessory items such as coasters, table mats, spoon rest, butter dish, trays plus new items for cake stand and Christmas ‘Desire’ fragranced reed diffusers, doorstop, and soy candle.

Tel: 01322 279225 Visit: www.leonardo.co.uk

Email: kam.badesha@uk.bolsius.com Visit: www.bolsius.com

Family memories ExaClair Limited, the UK supplier of Exacompta photo albums, has added four new designs to their Baby collection.

These albums make perfect gifts for new parents to store photos as their baby develops and create memories of special moments that will last a lifetime. The traditional style book albums feature 60 premium quality white pages to hold up to 300 photos and pergamine leaves to protect the photos. Dates, captions and notes can easily be written on the pages as a reminder of when and where the photos were captured. Featuring textured paper over board covers with a heart shaped cut out window for a special photo and either a teddy bear or rabbit embossed design.

Tel: 01553 696600 | Email: sales@exaclair.co.uk Visit: www.exaclairlimited.com

Outside with

Bolsius

Bolsius introduces an outdoor collection to extend home ambiance into the garden, while taking care of our future generations. The True Citronella Collection will ensure carefree and cozy summer nights because of its natural citronella fragrance. The new range consists of 3 coloured outdoor lights, tealights and a metal tin for use on the move, perfect for picnics or a holiday trip. Summer Nights Collection, their outdoor candles which have been developed in collaboration with the Dutch designer Lex Pott, inspired by the gradients of Sunset and the colours of the Mediterranean. The crackling wooden wick with perfect flame will be the perfect complement to the outdoor relaxing and dining experience, available in 3 different sizes with re-useable pots. Their outdoor collections are made with natural vegan wax and are palm oil-free. For both collections Bolsius donate 1% from every purchase to the planet!

Email: kam.badesha@uk.bolsius.com | Visit: www.bolsius.com 98 Gifts Today

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