Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

D & J Glassware has plenty of great gift ideas this Mother’s Day. Synonymous with the season, flowers are the go-to gift, and what could be better than a bunch of glass flowers that will look good long after the day has passed? A variety of designs are available, including daises, tulips, lavender and roses. Each piece is hand- crafted, adding to the charm. D & J Glassware also offers a gorgeous range of fragranced gifts, from stunning scent diffusers to Pot Pourri, wax melt globes and new room sprays. All products are attractively packaged and use British-made fragrances. T: +44 (0)1953 450 280 W: dandjglassware.co.uk Ulster Weavers has Mother’s Day covered. The company’s practical yet pretty homeware is an ideal gift. New for 2019, the Aviary range – with its striking eau de Nil base colour, pink roses and exotic birds – will transform any kitchen. The collection has a lightly washed, distressed look, which adds subtle depth and texture to the pink and teal roses. The collection features a small PVC bag, perfect for carrying daily essentials. For a more subtle and elegant option, Cottontail Meadow features the denim styling of leather tabs and bass fixings, printed on to a textured oatmeal cotton with a look of understated luxury. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese woodblock printing and is the perfect range for someone who loves to bake – or who simply loves practical and well-made items. There are also bone chine mugs in bright patterns and animal prints available as part of the Menagerie collection. The mugs are perfect for breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. T: +44 (0)8448 441 325 W: ulsterweavers.com Wit With Wisdom is renowned for its signature range of wooden signs. The signs are painted with Farrow & Ball paints on 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 allowing the range to be tailored to different shopping locations. Wit With Wisdom has a fabulous selection of signs made for mums. Bespoke signs are available at no additional cost, with a minimum order of six units. A free wooden desktop spinner is also provided with any order over £330. T: +44 (0)1494 814 062 W: witwithwisdom.co.uk Ronin Jewellery has a selection of pretty, colourful pieces that are ideal for Mother’s Day gifting. The ranges include necklaces, matching bracelets and earrings. All items come gift-boxed, with trade prices from £4.50 to £11.95. Ronin Jewellery is handmade in Wales using semi- precious gemstone beads, decorative glass and freshwater pearls. The full catalogue can be viewed online. T: +44 (0)1269 826 000 W: ronindesigns.co.uk giftfocus 35 Mother’s Day