Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2018 (Issue 109)

giftfocus 67 Top Drawer preview CORINNE LAPIERRE Stand: J39 corinnelapierre.com Corinne Lapierre, the French designer who is renowned for her award- winning felt craft kits and regular appearances on Create and Craft TV, will be showcasing her full range at Top Drawer. The expanding range includes a collection of appliqué embroidery Hoop kits and some collectable folk embroidery kits such as Corinne’s 12 Days of Christmas. Retailing between £7.20 and £14.40, the kits make perfect gifts for beginners as well as more experienced crafters. Lovingly assembled in Yorkshire, they are presented in a craft box with a window and contain everything needed for the project, including the instantly recognisable wool/viscose mix felt with its unique softness and muted shades. Wholesale orders can be placed at the show or by email. Sample packs are given to retailers to display with the stock. HEAVEN SCENT Stand: T11 heavenscent.co.uk Heaven Scent will be at Top Drawer this year, debuting its new Body Oil range. Along with the natural home fragrance, bath and beauty products, the new Body Oils are completely natural and come in 10 different essential oil combinations in a wheat germ oil, designed to condition and moisturise the body. Wheat germ oil, when applied to the skin, delivers an infusion of vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. It’s also a rich source of vitamin E, which helps reduce skin damage. Each essential oil adds its own dose of goodness, and as well as the health benefits, it smells divine on the skin. Each Body Oil comes in a 30ml brown bottle with a pipette dropper. MISS SHORTHAIR Stand: 323 shopmsh.co.uk MSH is an industry leader in scarves, clothing and fashion accessories. It prides itself on trend- focused and diverse designs to appeal to a wide audience. This AW18, the company has expanded to include more scarves than ever before, with brand- new products including hats and gloves. With more than 1,000 lines in the range, MSH is a one-stop shop for Christmas buys. See the full collection at Autumn Fair this September or online. Visits to the Glasgow showroom are by appointment only. LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME Stand: T41 littlebirdtoldme.co.uk Little Bird Told Me is launching a host of new products at the show, among them are two handsome rocking horses with a Scandinavian flavour. Biscuit and Skip, aimed at children from nine months old, has a stylish fabric printed body in neutral tones that will complement any home interior. Skip Mouse is Biscuit’s huggable friend and fits snugly in his pocket. Finn and Munchkin is a larger horse, designed for children from 12 months. Finn is finished in a dapper duck egg blue printed fabric with super-soft grey velour seat, mane and tail. Munchkin Badger is an adorable toy who lives in Finn’s pocket. Both rocking horses have sturdy wooden rockers and handles with a contemporary bleached finish. The extension to the range of magical unicorns is also at the heart of the launch. The adorable Celeste & Fae rocking unicorn has proved so popular that it is now available in two sizes and has been joined by the stylish Moonbeam & Rae rocking unicorn, aimed at children from nine months and up. It’s finished in a delightful powder blue and grey star- print fabric with a silvery soft chenille mane, tail and saddle. Tucked inside his pocket is Rae, a soft huggable bear with crinkle ears and a rattle in his tummy.

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