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New additions to Joe Davies' Equilibrium collection

Brand-new in the Equilibrium collection from Joe Davies comes Seashore Jewellery, on-trend for SS19. These beautifully detailed textured pieces are lightweight and easy to wear. Delicate clam and ammonite shells, combined with seahorses and starfish, make perfect seaside mementos. Scallop shells and fresh water pearls are a prominent feature of this collection, ensuring they are en vogue and tick all the boxes with the latest catwalk trends. The extensive Equilibrium collection of jewellery and fashion accessories is easy to buy in the company's signature little and often ordering system.

Wraptious competition winners

Wraptious is a supplier of award-winning gifts, stocked by galleries and shops across the UK. The company prides itself on its commitment to supporting independent artists, and hosts two competitions a year in which artists submit designs and the winners are chosen by the general public. The most recent competition saw nearly 2,000 entries, with a resurgence of landscape art. This is reflected in the designs by winner Phill Taffs (pictured) and runner-up Clare Buchta, whose work will be launched on greetings cards and vegan-suede cushions at Spring Fair. Simon Wadsworth, Wraptious director, said: “Clare and Phill's work is so different to anything we've shared before. It's beautiful, unique and I'm really excited to see what our customers think.”

New feel-good range from Apples to Pears

Apples to Pears introduces the brand new BollyNice homeware collection. The feel-good range brings aesthetic cheer to everyday living and homewares whether gifted or bought as a self-indulgent treat. Each item is created by hand and measured by eye by Indian artisans. The collection features kitchen, gift and homewares such as sustainable mango wood bowls and chopping boards, storm lanterns and screen printed organic cotton fabrics. RRP £8.99-£39.99

Putanga Innovations Ltd launches Lish d'lish Scented Jelly Bangle

The Lish d'lish Scented Jelly Bangle has recently been launched by Putanga Innovations Ltd. More scented products are entering the market and Rachel, the owner of Putanga Innovations Ltd, wanted to be ahead of the game in children's fashion accessories. When she discovered her daughters were having a reaction to children's perfume, Rachel designed the scented jelly bangles and the pretty heart-shaped boxes they are packaged in and launched them last November on Amazon. At the beginning of 2018, the Lish d'lish Scented Bangles were shortlisted as Gift of The Year by the Giftware Association and were also exhibited at Spring Fair at the NEC in February. Rachel hopes to launch her bangles into larger retailers and gardens centres in 2018 and has opened an Etsy shop that features other new ranges of Lish d'lish products, such as the heart pendant necklace and the very fluffy Pom Pom shoe clips. RRP: £3.50 for three

New spooky edition to Disney Showcase collection from Enesco

As Walt Disney Studios celebrates the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton's stop-motion 1993 film, A Nightmare Before Christmas, contemporary gift retailer Enesco has announced the introduction of a piece in the Disney Showcase collection to mark the occasion. The Zero Book Ends depicts Jack Skellington's pet ghost dog, appearing to morph through the different books in a demonstration of his ghostly manner. With his head peering out of one book and his tail trailing behind out of the other, when in use holding a suite of books together, the Zero Book Ends gives the illusion of the dog running through the collection. To add to the whimsical wonder of the piece, the head and tail of it also lights up, giving a subtle blue-toned light to the clear figure of the fictional character. What's more, the light is turned on and off with touch sensors, giving this piece an even more spook-tacular feel. The Zero Book Ends stands at 20cm and is presented in a branded Disney Showcase box with 6 AAA batteries included. RRP: £75

925 by Equilibrium collection now available from Joe Davies

The eagerly anticipated 925 by Equilibrium collection of sterling silver jewellery will be on display on the Joe Davies stand at Autumn Fair. Intricate silver necklaces, bangles and earrings, some with highlights of rose gold all packaged in luxurious foiled boxes, ensure this indulgent collection stands out. Ordering from Joe Davies is easy, with its trademark “little and often” ordering system and low minimum order value of just £100 for free nationwide delivery. RRP: £19.99 for earrings; £26.99 for necklace

New summery silver charms

A refreshing new collection of summery, fun sterling silver charms by Dew, the lifestyle and gifting collection by the award-winning silver jewellery designer and supplier Kit Heath Ltd. The diverse collection is full of exclusive designs from the in-house design team. From ice cream cones to palm trees and flamingos to toucans, the endearing charm pendants are the perfect gifting solution, appealing to a wide range of customers and occasions. The Kit Heath field representative team is available for full presentations of the collection at your convenience. The full collection is available to view on the brand-new and updated B2B website and in the stunning new seasonal full colour catalogue. RRP: £15 - £30

Floss & Rock's exciting range of Back to School products

The rate of new product launches at Floss & Rock shows no sign of slowing down and for the often neglected mid-year period it has an exciting range of Back to School products. With five designs in total including the brand new Pets and Construction themes, each range includes a sturdy ruck sack, insulated lunch bag, clear drinks water bottle with integrated silicon straw, pencil case, purse, pencils and pads. That's surely enough to help any child get excited about starting the new school year!
RRP's range from £3 for the six coloured pencil pack to £26.99 for the ruck sack. All the fabric items have 'this belongs to' sew-in labels as well as fun zip pullers and the complete range of all items will be available from early July. For more information please call Denise or Lynda.

London Calling

The Art File is delighted to announce the launch of a fun new collection of nine designs called 'London Calling'. As the name suggests, these cards feature iconic London landmarks together with the capital's most endearing birds, pigeons and doves. Released in time for the upcoming tourist season, these cards come with fabulously patriotic Union Jack envelopes, embossed lines and hot foils. There's even a marrying couple standing in front of an enchanting castle – I wonder where the company got that idea from? London Calling is available from April and will be showcased at PG Live.

Pintail Candles distills and bottles its G & T fragrance

With the craft gin craze in full flow, Pintail Candles has announced that it has distilled and bottled its fabulous G & T fragrance for a new reed diffuser collection. Each scent bottle is filled with 100ml of the refreshingly crisp Gin & Tonic fragrance, busting with fresh juniper, botanicals and sparkling citrus notes. This fine fragrance throws a rich and consistent scent lasting at least six months. Prosecco, Linen & White Pepper and Peppered Pomegranate are also available in the new range and a free tester is provided for the first order of every diffuser fragrance. With the added extra of a matching range of 250ml refill oils, it's cheers to the new G&T diffuser.

3 gorgeous new fragrances

D & J Glassware has launched three gorgeous new fragrances in its hugely popular Scent Diffuser Collection, bringing the total to 12. Rose Garden is exactly as its name suggests: like smelling a real rose. The other scents: Secret Garden and Mountain Meadow have been instant hits with existing stockists.
All fragrances are sourced in Britain and are of the highest quality and competitively priced. The glass globes are individually mouth blown, so no two are identical. Each one a work of art in its own right and unlike plain glass bottles, these diffusers make a decorative statement in any room.
The sets are attractively gift-boxed and make an eye-catching display in store. Re-fill oils and reeds are also available to ensure your customers keep coming back for more.

Cacti to avocados

Fun motifs are the new order of the day for Dew, the sterling silver gift collection by the award-winning silver jewellery supplier Kit Heath Ltd. Capturing the popular lifestyle and gifting trends at key price points from £15 - £30, the endearingly eclectic collection is fresh off the press from the in-house design team. From cacti to avocados, and French bulldogs to summery ice cream cones, the miniature charm pendants are sure to appeal to a wide range of customers and occasions. Our seasonally updated collections can be presented by your regional Kit Heath field representative. The full collection is available to view on the brand new and updated B2B website, as seen in the stunning new seasonal full colour catalogue.

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30/04/2019 - 01/05/2019

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The preparations for the upcoming edition of HOMI, the Fiera Milano lifestyle trade fair, are in full swing. ...more

Brand Spanking New

New additions to Joe Davies' Equilibrium collection

Wraptious competition winners

New feel-good range from Apples to Pears

Putanga Innovations Ltd launches Lish d'lish Scented Jelly Bangle

New spooky edition to Disney Showcase collection from Enesco

925 by Equilibrium collection now available from Joe Davies

New summery silver charms

Floss & Rock's exciting range of Back to School products

London Calling

Pintail Candles distills and bottles its G & T fragrance

3 gorgeous new fragrances

Cacti to avocados

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