Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2018 (Issue 109)

gift focus 103 autumn fair preview CARRIE ELSPETH Stand: 4G40 carrieelspeth.com Carrie Elspeth’s AW18 collection builds on nearly 20 years of success, is all lovingly handmade in Wales and ticks all the boxes for the coming season. The new pieces are bursting with bright and colourful glass, semi-precious stones and crystals. The company has additions to the hugely popular wellbeing Chakra Collection with new positive mantras and adorable charms. Last but not least, there is more of the bestselling leather bracelet range with new clasps, finishes and designs, which are set to make tills ring. To top it all off, Carrie Elspeth also has gorgeous packaging, fresh point of sale and prides itself on customer service. BLUE POPPY ART Stand: J45 frithsculpture.co.uk Blue Poppy Art is introducing around 20 new designs in its Frith Sculpture collection to mark its 25 th anniversary. The new sculptures include more Cockapoos sculpted by Adrian Tinsley, which have been a tremendous hit for Frith and its customers, and the choice of design is steadily growing. There are also other dogs – the mysterious Meghan and Harry creation, Spaniels, Elephant, Hares, Cats and Otters. The other well-known sculptures by Frith will be on display, notably Hares, Cats, Highland Cattle, Stags, Dancers and Lovers, as well as the abstract hearts, which are ideal for wedding and anniversary presents. Frith is also expanding the range of miniature works of art Minima with Pig, Cow, Donkey, Sheep and another Highland Cow. These miniatures, which retail at £25, have proved to be a big success since their introduction last year – Frith believes it provides an answer for customers wanting to find an inexpensive yet unusual present. LIFE CHARMS Stand: AK57 lifecharms-trade.co.uk Life Charms has produced a charming collection of six different bracelets that will make the perfect gift for family and friends this Christmas. These lovely designs are based on favourite Christmas songs and all come boxed, ready to place straight under the tree or on to a stocking. If an order is placed for six of each design, Life Charms will provide a free Christmas tree display stand that will look fabulous in a window display.

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=