Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

With Mother’s Day in mind comes the new SS19 collection from Earth Squared . There’s plenty to lift the spirits, and with summer just around the corner, colours are light, bright and breezy, conjuring images of warm evenings and countryside picnics. Three brand-new products are launching in the tweed range, bidding to knock the bestselling Ava bags off the top spot. Saskia, Meghan, cute mini-totes and tweed wraps – all of which have been hot property – are available in a fresh new colour scheme for spring. There has also been a significant increase in sales of the popular oil cloth ranges, with backpacks and messenger bags leading the way. Three new colour combinations will be launched in good time for Mother’s Day, available in an attractive palette both desirable and practical with greys and blues. These everyday colours can blend easily with other products on the shop floor. There is also the chance to create beautiful spring displays with the new herringbone range, featuring appealing appliquéd designs of cherry blossom and soft feminine colours. Earth Squared maintains a no-fuss approach, offering a superb range of fashionable and functional textile bags and accessories with affordable price tags and exceptional quality. All products are produced in collaboration with Fairtrade partners in Vietnam. T: +44 (0)1620 825 392 W: fairtradewholesale.co.uk Flowers can convey messages of thanks and appreciation. With Floralsilk arrangements, these beautiful reminders of admiration are lasting. Specialising in beautifully realistic florals and foliage, Floralsilk has an exquisite new range of Aqua flower arrangements. Each one is individually styled in a timeless glass vase with fine replica stems and foliage and a huge range of flower combinations to delight every mum. For a striking contemporary statement, Floralsilk’s new floral collection includes stunning greenery centrepieces, featuring hydrangeas and assorted foliage. Hydrangeas symbolise gratitude and thanksgiving, so they make perfect Mother’s Day gifts. To show appreciation, a pretty peach rose, larkspur and pink hypericum design is a great pick to represent honour. The ever-popular peony is the star of the show, with gorgeous deep-fuschia peonies, sweet bay and veronica arranged in a recycled ribbed glass vase. T: +44 (0)1778 425 205 W: floralsilk.co.uk Joe Davies is ensuring that all mums get a proper treat on Mother’s Day with its lovely new Sunny by Sue gin glasses. Two floral designs are available in special Mother’s Day packaging. If gin isn’t mum’s favourite tipple, brand-new cocktail, rum and margarita glasses are also available. All Sunny by Sue glasses are easy to buy in Joe Davies’ trademark Little and Often quantities, with free delivery nationwide. T: +44 (0)1619 756 300 W: joedavies.co.uk Corinne Lapierre’s award-winning range of felt craft kids is forever expanding. The felt needle case kit has become the bestseller in her most recent range. Inspired by traditional folk embroidery and with a modern twist, this high-quality, soft and tactile case is a pleasure to work with. The kit makes an excellent Mother’s Day gift for crafty mothers and can be gifted either as a kit or made up and slotted neatly back into the box. Capturing the trend for handmade gifts, the case is pretty and practical. Lovingly assembled in Yorkshire, the kit is presented in a craft box with window and contains everything needed for the project: soft wool felt mix, embroidery needles, DMC threads and a needle threader, with clear instructions and templates. The full range features a sewing pouch and pin cushion, all with soft shades of felt and folk embroidery. T: +44 (0)1132 460 403 W: corinnelapierre.com 32 giftfocus no. 1 mum