Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 114)

75 HOME & GIFT BLUE EYED SUN Stand: DP1-D110 W: blueeyedsun.co.uk Blue Eyed Sun has launched a new range of hand-finished greetings cards under the Doodle Girl brand. Originally brought to life in a series of books by Simon & Schuster, the brand celebrates the power of imagination through doodling. Doodle Girl was conceived by Marnie Maurri alongside accomplished authors Lindsay Taylor and Suzanne Smith. The brand combines lyrical wording with clever collage, resulting in a colourful, adventure-filled world. The cards are hand-finished with biodegradable glitter and jewels. There are 24 everyday and 12 Christmas designs available, with a further 24 spring designs coming soon. Each card comes wrapped with a colour coordinated envelope. All cards are 150mm square, made from FSC- certified paper and ordered in sixes. Blue Eyed Sun is a previous Henries Award winner in the Best Cute category. Managing director Jeremy Corner said: “We absolutely love these Doodle Girl designs. They each have a story to tell and are fun and very cute.” Illustrator Marnie Maurri said: “I’m so excited by how Blue Eyed Sun has translated my designs into such a beautiful range. The fact that it’s manufactured sustainably is the icing on the cake!” The greetings cards are the first products to be launched in a range of sustainable products licensed by Doodle Girl, which is represented by Nutmeg Licensing. The new cards will be on show at Harrogate Home & Gift alongside Blue Eyed Sun’s existing card ranges and the Bamboo Cup collections. Exhibitor profiles MARY ANN ROGERS Stand: DP4-30 W: marogers.com Award-winning Northumbrian artist Mary Ann Rogers is renowned for beautiful wildlife paintings exhibited in some of the most exclusive galleries in the UK. Limited-edition prints are available to enhance shop spaces, with designs that fit into the home of any customer. Produced with care by craftsmen printers using traditional methods, each lithographic print is numbered, titled and signed in pencil by the artist. Prints are available either mounted and ready to be framed or in a choice of four complementary frames. Mary Ann Rogers Gallery also produces a collection of luxury gifts featuring her paintings, including scarves, bone china tableware and stationery. Almost all Mary Ann Rogers gifts are manufactured or completed in the UK, with a commitment to supporting local and UK businesses wherever possible. Featured here is Mary Ann displaying her newest scarf Black Parrot Tulips, a 1mx2m viscose that doubles as a sarong – perfect for warm weather. MISS MILLY Stand: DP3-8 W: missmilly.co.uk Miss Milly is a British brand renowned for beautiful jewellery and scarves. The company is anticipating a vibrant, colourful winter to carry on from a rainbow summer, with burgeoning ranges featuring on its new, larger Home & Gift stand. The seasonal palette includes Mulled Grape, Chili Pepper, Brittany Blue and Aspen Gold with some new, unusual colour combinations. The bestselling Floria collection jewellery has evolved again, with revamps of popular lines along with the introduction of new resin and enamel pieces. A choice of bold, standout pieces and more delicate, intricate designs will be on show, all easy-to-wear and reasonably priced. The Miss Milly Scarf collection features seasonal tones to coordinate and contrast with the jewellery. The company is launching new super-soft, winter-weight styles in houndstooth, stripe, checker and animal-print designs. Miss Milly offers good pricing and quality backed up by an efficient, and friendly service. There’s no minimum order quantity, allowing buyers to select exactly what they need. Branded packaging and display stands are also available. 