Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 110)

giftfocus 65 Top Drawer preview REPEAT REPEAT Stand: B14 W: repeatrepeat.co.uk The Quinto mugs and jugs are the latest shape in the popular classic white range of bone china by Repeat Repeat. The crockery is inspired by the shape of Cuban congas, named after the Quinto drum, which is the smallest conga drum in the set. The designs feature subtle, understated patterns embossed into the china and a smaller handle designed to complement its delicate shape. All products are hand made in the company’s hometown of Stoke-on-Trent, and Repeat Repeat is determined to keep the tradition of English pottery alive. WIT WITH WISDOM Stand: O70 W: witwithwisdom.co.uk Wit With Wisdom returns to Top Drawer Spring in 2019, bringing its signature range of wooden signs. The signs are painted with Farrow & Ball paints on to FSC-approved wood and are all handmade in the UK. The collection offers a vast range of witty and pithy sayings, and any sign can be produced in any colour, so the range can be tailored to different shopping locations. The show will see brand-new colours released into the lineup, and bespoke signs are available at no extra cost with a minimum of six units. POPPY TREFFRY Stand: CR221 W: poppytreffry.co.uk Handmade in sunny Cornwall, Poppy Treffry is exhibiting its exciting and quirky range of beautifully made home and gift items. The ranges include bags, tea towels, purses, tea cosies and lots more. Having set up the company on her own in 2004, Poppy now works with a gorgeous team of ladies throughout Cornwall who help her cut, sew, package and sell everything she designs. VINTAGE PLAYING CARDS Stand: N25 W: vintageplayingcards.co.uk Vintage Playing Cards is set to unveil new products at Top Drawer. The company presents a beautiful range of personalised frames and gift items hand-crafted in the UK. Vintage Playing Cards offers handmade greetings cards, framed original vintage cards, clocks and gifts made from vintage games, including playing cards, Bakelite dominos and 1920s parlour games. New for 2019 are magnetic bottle openers made from recycled pallets and vintage cards. It contains a magnet so that the bottle top is cleverly caught when it falls. The cards spell out phrases like “beer,” “cheers” or “bottoms up.” Many of the ranges can be personalised to capture a specific memory. Alternatively, add a meaningful name or phrase for a perfect gift.