Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 105)

giftfocus 5 Editor loves… I think this tree from Joe Davies is a delightful Easter decoration for the home, I can certainly see my little girl and I hanging the pastel shaded bunnies off the wooden branches. Visit the Joe Davies stand at Spring Fair, stand 5D50-E51 or visit the website joedavies.co.uk Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the festive period and are ready for a productive and successful 2018. Show season is here and I’m very pleased for it – marching those aisles will definitely burn off a few of those mince pies I overindulged in! From Olympia to Frankfurt, I’m looking forward to being surprised and excited by what’s new for the year ahead. So, rumour has it, we’re all set to be drinking copious amounts of gin whilst riding unicorns in 2018. I’ve asked the who’s who of giftware what their trend predictions are for the coming year – you can read what they had to say on page 18. We also have some heart-warming gift inspiration for both Mother’s Day and anniversaries; and we also cover Easter – a period which is gaining more and more floor space each year as customers want to decorate their homes in pastel brights and adorn their gardens with bunnies and chocolate treasures galore. From page 79 you will find our bumper Spring Fair Preview. I hope you find it insightful and a useful aid to plan your time effectively before you arrive at the NEC. I’m sure I’ll see many of you at the shows, make sure you say hello! Rachel Westall Editor Xystos facebook.com/giftfocus twitter.com @gift_focus pinterest.com /giftfocus Instagram.com /giftfocusmag VISIT US ON