Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

home comforts Gifts that add a personal touch Enesco has added a new Miss Mindy collection to its portfolio, fronted by the Candy Queen figurine. This stone resin figurine is hand-crafted with exquisite details like peppermint swirls, while the folds of her skirt part to reveal a light- up scene of cotton-candy trees and a gingerbread house. A hot new artist on the collectables scene, Miss Mindy has a whimsical take on the world, and her design aesthetic is completely on- trend. With their big heads and eyes juxtaposed against small mouths and noses, her figurines are perfect for adults and young adult consumers looking for a more unique collection to call their own. Miss Mindy is proving to be the next big thing in collectable figurines. This figurine stands 26cm tall, includes three LR41/AG3 batteries and is presented in a branded gift box. It retails with an SRP of £89.95 and is available to buy along with other Miss Mindy figurines via the website. T: +44 (0)1228 404 022 W: enesco.co.uk Cheese and wine is the epitome of stylish entertaining, and Gourmet Cheese by Creative Tops ensures hosts can effortlessly provide this dining experience. New accessories in this expertly crafted collection include rustic cast iron cheese bakers for deliciously melted cheese, natural acacia wood tools and boards to serve with, plus vintage-style ceramics with which to dine. An indulgent fondue party needs the new cast iron fondue set, the ultimate piece for contemporary dining and entertaining at home. A new cheese dome is a striking centrepiece, made of marble and acacia wood with a glass dome to beautifully present cheese selections and keep the food deliciously fresh. Excellent quality tools have natural acacia wood elements, including freestanding graters and individually boxed cheese knives, while rustic butter knives are simply carved from wood. T: +44 (0)1536 207 710 W: creative-tops.com All you need for the perfect afternoon tea. Beautiful bone china teapots, jugs and mugs, featuring wildlife paintings by award- winning artist Mary Ann Rogers . Part of a range of bone china tableware produced by Mary Ann Rogers Gallery and inspired by subjects seen from her studio in the wilds of Northumberland, where many of the subjects for her paintings are seen right outside her window. Along with her originals and limited-edition prints, Mary Ann’s work has translated seamlessly on to wonderful homewares, gifts and stationery. Her leaping foxes, startled guinea fowl, voluptuous tulips, racing hare and proud cockerels all burst with life and colour. Carefully observed, each painting captures the essence of the outdoor life that Mary Ann loves so much and has the ability to bring a little piece of the countryside into your kitchen or living room. T: +44 (0)1434 270 216 W: marogers.com From J J Vaillant’s hugely popular Once A Tree range is this 17-drawer Almirah Cabinet. This stunning piece is hand-crafted and beautifully polished with a superior hand- wax finish, made using solid mango wood from sustainable sources and fairly traded. It comes with 17 colourful hand- painted pottery drawers, making this a practical as well as a stylish addition to the home. It’s a great solution for storing trinkets. Trade Price is £69.50 with a SRP £168. More designs and sizes are available, from tall narrow drawer units measuring 94cm high to small trinket cabinets at 18cm high. T: +44 (0)1213 800 720 W: jjvaillant.com giftfocus 33 home accessories