Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 114)

33 HOME ACCESSORIES Home sweet home Gift Focus takes a look at some bright interior accessories for the new season  Shruti from Half Moon Bay is releasing a new collection of home and gift items featuring William Morris’ classic and much-loved patterns. One of the 19 th - century’s most celebrated designers, Morris’ textiles influenced interior decoration throughout the Victorian period. Now, Shruti brings Morris’ Strawberry Thief and Willow patterns to life on popular home accessory formats, such as cushions, photo frames, throws, coasters and vases. Also included in the range are mugs, stationery items, scarves, glasses cases and an umbrella. Featuring premium materials, the range embodies Morris’ attention to detail, including embossed hardware and metallic threading in places, as well as some of the designer’s most famous quotes. A beautiful palette of blue, grey and ochre adds classic elegance and sophistication to the range, which will be featured for the first time on stand at Home & Gift. T: +44 (0)1225 473 873 W: halfmoonbay.co.uk Combining the recent trend of LED string lights with soft home furnishings, Puckator has launched these vibrant LED cushions. Sure to be a hit with children who love all things quirky, the light-up plush cushions are themed for all interests. From magical princesses and enchanting unicorns to sleepy bedtime sloths and astro-blasting spaceships, there’s something for everyone. The cushions have a soft feel, and the designs are stylish lit or unlit. The cushions contain a small, hidden battery-operated button that, when pressed, lights up the cushion giving the designs extra sparkle. T: +44 (0)800 011 6969 W: puckator.co.uk Capturing the trend towards home cooking and all of the accessories that go with it, Groovy UK has released great additions to its licensed ranges this year. Frida Kahlo was a distinctly talented artist renowned for her activist work and self-portraits, as well as her works inspired by the nature and artefacts of Mexico. Groovy UK is working with the Frida Kahlo licence, enhancing the company’s vibrant style, alongside growing new products area within existing licences. Beautiful prints and patterns come together on a collection of apparel, accessories, bags, ceramics and homeware to pay homage to one of the 20 th -century’s most iconic women. The minimalist range has been especially popular, with the black and white bold image of Frida herself with red lips and florals. T: +44 (0)8443 727 820 W: groovyuk.com Wild Things Gifts helps to capture the bright, happy colours of the rainbow in the home and has produced a variety of sun- catchers and rainbow-makers to bring splashes of colours on to walls. This year, the company is celebrating its 35 th anniversary. The Crystal Fantasy range is available in two sizes and includes Swarovski crystals for maximum rainbow-making effect. There are a variety of designs incorporating nature and mystical mirrored motifs, including new additions such as flamingos, barn owls, foxes, bees and the popular heart with angel wings design. For even more rainbows there is the Cascade range. Available in six colourways, the collection uses Swarovski crystals. Both ranges are handmade in the UK and create dazzling in-store displays. T: +44 (0)1392 211 268 W: wildthingsgifts.com