Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 116)

7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover I love the bumblebee design on Tilnar Art’s Meg Hawkins Collection. The company is Fairtrade with the items handmade by Indian artisans working in cooperatives. A selection of Meg’s watercolour wildlife collection is exclusive to Tilnar Art on recycled aluminium bowls and coasters. Each product is not only recycled but is completely recyclable and comes in a superb plastic-free presentation box. It’s the most wonderful time of the year This issue is all about the January fairs – which one are you attending? We have previews for Top Drawer, Giving & Living, Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, Toy Fair, HOMI, January Furniture Show, Spring Fair Wales, Harrogate Christmas & Gift and, of course, Christmasworld. So, take your time, make notes and plan your time wisely at these all- important shows. As we enter 2020, we’ll soon be celebrating Valentine’s Day and have a feature packed with inspiration; there’s also Gifts Under £10 to please any pocket; and with many people doing their best to protect planet Earth and human rights, we have a focus on Fair Trade. Until I see you at the New Year shows, keep warm, keep shopping on the high street and enjoy the Christmas festivities. Enjoy the issue! Rachel Westall, Editor Rachel EDITOR Rachel Westall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@giftfocus.com SUB EDITOR Louise Prance EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Olivia Gibson oliviag@kdmediapublishing.com SALES AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahe@giftfocus.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Catherine O’Callaghan +44 (0)1376 535 607 catherineo@giftfocus.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Hill, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley SUBSCRIPTIONS Katie Laley +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP craftfocus.com Gift Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0897 @giftfocus @giftfocusmag @gift_focus MEDIA PUBLISHING Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: Average Net Circulation: 6,670 (July 17 to June 18)