Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

giftfocus 33 mother’s day Winter in Venice presents the perfect gift for mums this Mother’s Day, which is also an ideal gift for new mums and mums- to-be. The company’s indulgent Pink Lemonade Mixing Bowl comprises of luxurious toiletries nestled in a vintage pink mixing bowl. The set also includes 100 per cent cotton face towel and wooden nail brush, and the baby pink melamine bowl can be used in the kitchen, or for popcorn on a Friday night. The product has a soft scent of citrus blends and rose notes with a fizzy spritz of lemonade. It’s refreshing yet very subtle and is the perfect gift for mums-to-be or new mums. All WIV’s luxurious toiletries are infused with Vitamin E, Vitamin A, pro vitamin b5, cocoa butter, mango butter and evening primrose oil. The scents are derived from the natural plant extracts we have used. Products are pure and free from all sulphates, parabens, minerals and paraffins and are not tested on animals. T: +44 (0)845 652 1223 winterinvenice.co.uk Greeting Card publisher, Olive & Belle has introduced new feminine floral designs for this year’s Mother’s Day. Beautifully photographed, these elegant designs are a perfect way to show your mum how much you care. The pretty cards are sized 120 x 170mm, are proudly printed on quality board here in the UK and are individually cello wrapped. The company’s Mother’s Day designs continue to be popular with independent shops, galleries and garden centres. Please get in touch for further details. T: +44 (0)7836 247 811 oliveandbelle.co.uk Launched to mark from you to me’s 10 th birthday, the stunning new Timeless Collection from the Journals Of A Lifetime range offers beautiful memory journals that incorporate contemporary and classic high-quality design. Dear Mum and Dear Grandma make perfect Mother’s Day gifts, with seven more designs in the collection for all family and friends, each retailing at £17.99. Based on the publisher’s best-selling gift journal concept these thoughtful gift journals are designed to make it easy for someone special to record and share their amazing memories from every stage of life, filled with 60 carefully crafted and inspiring guided questions. Alongside priceless handwritten memories, there’s also space to include photos and memorabilia. Featuring foil blocked printed front covers with hand-drawn illustrations, coupled with quality fabric and finished with colour- coordinated end papers and bookmark ribbon, these tactile editions make truly timeless keepsakes. A compact Timeless Collection CDU is also now available to display the collection. T: +44 (0)1225 866 225 journalsofalifetime.com Choose something different for Mother’s Day this year, with another UK-made bestseller from Wild Things . Made entirely with jewellery grade Swarovski crystals, a beautiful adornment for any window. One of many Mother’s Day and Valentines treats from the Wild Things range, all made using the best ingredients available! You can view the brand new catalogue released in January. T: +44 (0)1392 211 268 wildthingsgifts.com The Carat Shop has been supplying Roodles direct to the consumer market for more than five years. The designs are created using sterling silver and 9ct gold ball and noodle-shaped beads in the form of bracelets and rings. Due to the demand of these beautifully crafted products the company has now extended its reach into the wholesale market. The bracelets are best worn together in layers. With more than 30 different designs to choose from there’s a charm for all occasions and tastes. The company’s best-selling design is the open heart charm bracelet retailing at £29.99. This item comes in a beautiful branded gift box and is the perfect start to anyone’s collection. The full range can be viewed at Spring Fair Hall 17. T: +44 (0)1279 739 239 thecaratshop.co.uk