Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2020

23 BRAND SPANKING NEW THE SINGING ANT RRP: €68.00 The team at The Singing Ant is thrilled to launch its range of artisan-inspired playmats in the UK this summer. Seamlessly combining style and practicality, the EVA foam playmats are sure to shake up the nursery interiors market as they are set to become a must-have for all stylish family homes across the country. The playmats are designed to enhance the feeling of home by adding a whimsical touch to any nursery, whilst also creating a soft and safe space for little ones to play on and explore. Featuring a wipe clean, soft surface, the play mats are the perfect solution for incorporating safety and style within any parent’s home. The rotatable non-toxic EVA foam tiles easily slot together, interlocking to become a contemporary playmat in an instant. The clever patented construction enables the mats to be easily expanded or reduced to fit into any space, whilst also being ideal for packing away into the handy travel tote provided for trips to the grandparents or any playdates. Available in four, Scandi-inspired unisex colour options, parents can choose from the neutral tones of spring green and morning blue, featuring delicate floral illustrations. Alongside these, a touch of metallic can be added to any nursery with sunset rose and moon grey, which feature subtle copper flecks for a unique twinkle. Founder of the Singing Ant, Nicole Eissele, says, “Having had great success with The Singing Ant playmats in Germany, we are absolutely thrilled to bring the collection to the UK market. We’re delighted to be able to offer something practical, which ensures safe play for little ones at home, whilst also bringing an element of style too. Although the playmats creative and beautiful designs really make them stand out, their functionality cannot be overlooked. The patented structure means no small or loose parts for children and easy set up and storage for parents too. We just know they are going to be a must-have in every family home!” W: www.thesingingant.com JOE DAVIES RRP: £4.99-£8.99 The popular Thoughtful Words collection from Joe Davies has been designed with sentiment at the heart of the range. This tasteful selection of textured porcelain plaques and mugs features meaningful messages together with subtle highlights of metallic gold. Each piece comes complete with a branded “Kraft” gift box, making it the perfect gift for both family and friends. In times of trouble and hardship sentiment always comes to the forefront and with memories of lockdown still being very much on everyone’s mind these pretty little gifts have never been more relevant. The collection is available to sell by design or on an attractive spinner stand, which is a perfect way to maximise sales where space is limited. Joe Davies’ vast gift collection will be on display at the Joe Davies Autumn Fair home event, which will take place in their showroom from 1st to 11th September, including special Sunday opening. Everything will be available to order in the company’s trademark “little and often” quantities with a minimum order value of just £100 for carriage paid orders. T: +44 (0)161 975 6300 E: sales@joedavies.co.uk www.joedavies.co.uk ZOE GLENCROSS RRP: £35-£75 Luxury interiors brand Zoe Glencross has launched a new collection of candles. Hand poured in Cheshire and made from 100% natural soy wax and essential oils, the candles are available in two carefully curated scents, Meadowlands and Nordic Story. Nordic Story is a heady scent reminiscent of Nordic pine forests and is a blend of Vetiver, Pine and Ginger, making it the perfect choice to create a relaxing, beautifully fragranced home. Meadowlands is an elegant fragrance inspired by English country gardens and walks through meadows. Carefully blended, the scent brings together lavender, bergamot and basil essential oils. Housed in stylish glass jars, both scents are available as triple (50 hours burn time) and single wick (40 hours burn time) candles and come packaged in a stylish and elegant keepsake box making them the perfect gift for every occasion. W: www.zoeglencross.com SMILING FACES RRP: £2.50 Smiling Faces says, “Bamboo is some kind of magic material; it’s cool in the summer, while still managing to be warm in the winter. It is also super soft and sustainable too. We add a little sock therapy innovation of our own with funky designs and bright colours – the result is a pair of socks you’ll never want to take off. Although, seriously, you should wash them now and then! Contact us to order your Eco Wooden Counter display.” T: 07591 309 511 E: orders@smilingfaces.co.uk www.smilingfacestrade.co.uk 