Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover How beautiful is the Rainbow Safari range from Ashleigh & Burwood? The fresh pattern stands out with its neo-mint and golden yellow animal print design. A fashionable collection to add colour to any interior. The yuzu & coconut water scent is fresh and floral. You can read all about Ashleigh & Burwood and all of the company’s exciting ranges on pages 23-24 as managing director Andrew Nettleton talks exclusively to Gift Focus. Hel lo to spring After a busy, cold show season I hope you’re looking forward to the warmer months ahead. It was good to see so many faces at Spring Fair and was lovely to be welcomed so warmly at Ambiente in Frankfurt – what a fantastic show! Check out our ‘On with the Show’ pages to read what went on during this important buying period. To find out the winners of the Giftware Association’s 2020 Gift of the Year Awards turn to page 45. With Father’s Day around the corner we check out some gifts for him on page 38. And who doesn’t love their home fragranced to perfection? Admire the stunning candles and home fragrance selection from page 27. This issue we have the preview for London Stationery Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show and, of course, the British Craft Trade Fair. Alongside the BCTF preview we focus on gifts made in Britain. With a trend in eco-friendly products, reducing the carbon offset from the items we purchase is becoming more popular with buyers and consumers and we salute this step in the right direction. Lastly, if you want to read about a super company that exists wholly to generate funding for Dorothy House Hospice Care, our up & coming interview is with well-being company Ubiety, page 98. The products feel and smell amazing! Enjoy the issue! Rachel Westall, Editor Rachel EDITOR Rachel Westall +44 (0)1376 514 000 editor@giftfocus.com SUB EDITOR Louise Prance FEATURES Andrea Ashfield andrea.ashfield@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 +44 (0)1376 514 000 subscriptions@kdmediapublishing.com KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP giftfocus.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 Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: Average Net Circulation: 6,670 (July 17 to June 18)