Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

giftfocus 15 brand spanking new Fred at Kitchen Craft RRP: £9.99 Fred is simply bursting with fun and frivolity across an array of comical gifts centred around home, party and kids, and, there are more than a few hot trends thrown in too, for good measure. Two of the hottest trends of the moment feature in the new spring/summer additions – a Llama and a Unicorn. But they’re no ordinary beasts…. the magical Unicorn takes the form of a breakfast mould, designed to make ordinary eggs and pancakes into edible enchantments, whilst the groovy Peruvian Llama, shown here, takes the form of a fabulous tea infuser, adding to the already large choice of infusers on offer in the Fred portfolio. See the other new Fred launches at Spring Fair on the Creative Tops stand in Hall 9, G20-H21. T: +44 (0)121 604 1111 E: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk W: kitchencraft.co.uk/fred Janie Knitted Textiles RRP: £60 This spring, Janie Knitted Textiles is launching new interiors and accessories with inspired wildflower stitched designs. The products are made using natural fibres and reflect rich colours and textures of rural surroundings. Jane Withers is a knitted textile designer-maker, developing contemporary woollen fabrics with traditional techniques using hand and powered knitting machines. With her partner Michael Hanmer they produce a range of contemporary fabrics and products for the gift market and interiors in their studio at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire T: +44 (0)1909 480 163 E: janieknittedtextiles@btconnect.com W: janieknittedtextiles.co.uk Jpeg Judy Judy Lumley Print RRP: £3.35 Judy Lumley Prints has a brand new range of cat themed cards that are purr-fect for every occasion. The four new designs are free-standing, 3D lino cuts which take inspiration from Staffordshire pottery, offering bold prints on a crisp white background. From the beautiful Best Fishes, a cheeky pun to engage buyers of all generations; to loveable Love Cats curling affectionately around each and offering the ideal card for anniversaries and best friends alike. The Handsome Happy Birthday Cat is wrapped in the all-important message of the day, while fabulous Flower Cat is a classic that sits up and delights everyone. Printed in the UK on 300gms card, with a gun-powder envelope and an information insert, these add to the extensive menagerie of lino-cut cards from this Hertfordshire-based print maker. T: +44 (0)7952 404 586 E: judy@judylumley.com W: judylumey.com Xystos/Baylis & Harding RRP: £11-£16 Baylis & Harding’s new, cleverly crafted luxury candle has a certain je ne sais quoi that would make it a welcome addition to any home. Available from Xystos in large and small sizes, it comes with a tantalising fragrance of Crème Brulee & Cocoa. Made with love – and designed to sell! T: +44 (0)191 499 1570 E: sales@xystos.co.uk W: xystostrade.co.uk