Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

giftfocus 113 spring fair preview ENESCO Stand: 4H80-J91 enesco.co.uk Following the growing consumer trend for all-things whimsical and wondrous, Baby GUND is proud to present its new Luna the Unicorn range, aimed specifically at millennial mums and dads wanting to create a stylish nursey that’s also conducive to baby’s rest and relaxation, giving everyone a good night’s sleep. The Luna Pullstring Musical is a soft plush décor item designed to dress a baby’s room beautifully. The item depicts Luna the Unicorn resting her head on a soft while fluffy cloud, embroidered with the words ‘dream’ in a luxurious gold thread. Beneath Luna’s cloud is a hanging golden star in a metallic material. When pulled down, the Luna Pullstring Musical plays Brahms' Lullaby – a gentle and soothing tune to help baby drift off into a restful night’s sleep. Adding to its hugely popular Say What? range from About Face Designs for 2018, Enesco has unveiled the addition of new products, that allows the gift giver to say everything they’d ever like to express and more! Witty and wise with its words, the Beer in Hand beer mug is an ideal buy as a birthday treat, for Father’s Day or just simply to help raise a smile. Measuring 15cm with the capacity to hold up to 450ml of fluid, the clear tanker is presented with the phrase ‘Sorry, I can’t hear you until I have a beer in my hand ’ on the body of the vessel in a blue tone as to pop when the glass is filled with the sweet nectar tone of beer, lager or ale. Playing on the tongue-in-cheek tone the brand has become known for, the Dad Rocks Rocks Glass, is sure to raise a smile as well as a toast too. Emblazoned in a bold navy blue font, the glass reads ‘Dad Rocks’. Holding 225ml of fluid, the Dad Rocks Rocks glass is a perfect gift for the father-figure who enjoys his liquor with a lump or two of ice, bringing the clever play on words to life. Enesco has unveiled a new figurine joining the Willow Tree® family, stylishly depicting the strength of the female character, making it a powerful and meaningful gift for Mother’s Day. Butterfly stands at 16.5cm tall and retails with a SRP of £34. The figure’s skirt is carved in the pattern of a monarch butterfly, a metaphor that represents the qualities of resilience, determination, courage and beauty. These are traits of strong female role models, like mothers and other maternal figures, which give them the ability to transform their own lives and make a positive difference in the world. New into Disney Traditions is the Daddy’s Little Princess figurine, featuring Ariel and her father, King Triton. Measuring 25cm tall, this ornament beautifully depicts the love and adoration a daughter has for her father, as Ariel is seen tenderly placing a pink flower into the majestic Sea King’s long flowing white hair. Of course, as with any good fairytale, there must also be a villain; a fight to the end for good to overcome evil. And so, also new into the Disney Traditions collection is Deep Trouble. Standing at 19cm tall, this figurine showcases Ariel’s nemesis – Ursula and her evil side-kick eels, Flotsam and Jetsam. From the much-loved 1991 original animated feature length film, Beauty and the Beast , the Belle Figurine has been given a make-over fit for the new millennium. Every inch a beauty in haute couture, standing at 20cm tall, the much-loved Disney princess can be seen holding the skirt of her ball gown from the scene where she falls in love with the Beast while dancing in the ballroom to the sound of Mrs Potts singing the film’s theme tune, Beauty and the Beast. Designed to complement the Beast Figurine - an earlier addition into the Disney Showcase collection – the new Belle Figurine affords Disney fans and collectors alike the perfect pairing opportunity. Designed by Enesco under the art direction of David Pacheco, each stunning figurine is hand-crafted in stone resin, hand-painted and presented in a branded gift box.