Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2017 (Issue 104)

giftfocus 15 brand spanking new A Little Tin Of RRP: £4.99 If you’re looking for something quirky to make a big impact on your shelves and with customers then the recently launched ‘A Little Tin Of’ Animal Collection is for you. Aimed at the children’s market (but also appealing to adults with a sense of fun) the range doesn’t showcase their cute fluffy sides, these are all about bodily functions which make us giggle. Included in the collection are Sheep Poo, Dragon Droppings and Fox Poo plus the very on trend Unicorn Poo so it has something for everyone. The contents of course aren’t real (even though some people think they are!) each tin contains 100g of confectionery, which changes depending on the animal. Designed and manufactured in the UK the range is offered with a low initial order amount so can be retail tested for minimal cost. T: +44 (0)7738 883 303 E: hello@alittletinof.co.uk W: alittletinof.co.uk Moorcroft RRP: £310 A British village is blanketed in fluffy piles of snow, swamping the tiny cottages from which faint yellow lights flicker. The only break in the dove-grey sky comes from sturdy pylons and telegraph poles, undefeated by the harsh winter. Meanwhile bright lights twinkle on an outdoor Christmas tree that a homeowner has festooned with a colourful garland, to bring cheer to a cold winter night. The vase is exquisitely outlined by hand with liquid clay before being hand- painted in Stoke-on-Trent. T: +44 (0)1782 820 500 E: catherine.gage@moorcroft.com W: moorcroft.com/christmas Sheila Kerr RRP: Pendant (sterling silver): £120; earrings (long): £40 The Emily pendant and earrings in the Art Nouveau style is part of the Rennie Mac Collection inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. Other pieces in the collection will be launched at Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring. Award-winning jeweller Sheila Kerr, was inspired to create this collection as she wanted to create a more contemporary take on the Rennie Mackintosh style. The pendant is created in sterling silver and set with a garnet gemstone. The design comprises of a symmetrical heart with a small circle stained glass in the Mackintosh style. The sweeping curve with the solid heart and the point of the large heart cradles the gemstone. This can be set with any gemstone of choice including birthstones. The earrings are created in the Mackintosh style and will come in two lengths – the one featured is the longer length. Also in sterling silver, these are very light to wear. Both pieces can be worn during the day right through to an evening out. The striking design will enhance any outfit whether it’s during the day or with the little black dress. This collection is also available in 9ct gold with a choice of gemstones. T: +44 (0)7858 257 455 E: sheilakerr@sheilakerrjewellery.com W: sheilakerrjewellery.com McLaggan Smith Mugs RRP: £11 Leading gift brand Alice Scott’s latest collection for Mclaggan is equal parts vibrant and contemporary. Black and white illustrations, graphic prints and bold colours combine for a series of six stylish mug designs that are perfect for the season ahead. The collection has three plant prints and three animal designs. Leafy ferns and lush botanicals make up two of the designs, with repeating pineapple print on pink background making a modern statement on the third. Completing the collection is a toucan on sunny yellow, a jay bird set against a deep red, and a whale on a playful green background. Each design is screen-printed and the transfers are then applied by hand on to white bone china before being fired in a traditional kiln in Scotland. Visit Mclaggan at Top Drawer in London (stand J69), Scotland’s Spring Fair in Glasgow (stand A14), or Spring Fair in Birmingham (stand 6M10) to see for yourself. T: +44 (0)1389 755 655 E: sales@msmugs.com W: msmugs.com