Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - March/April 2022

21 BRAND SPANKING NEW BURNS CRYSTAL Burns Crystal, known for its handcrafted, traditional Scottish glassware, is revealing a new look as part of a relaunch campaign this season, in a bid to elevate it to first choice for consumers looking for Scottish gifts with heritage. The relaunch sees the creation of a whole new brand in terms of colour and design, alongside the curation of a new website, online shop and social media channels. The glassware range – perfect for Father’s Day – features beautiful, handcrafted glasses specially designed for whisky, gin, wine and champagne, many of which are beautifully engraved with Scottish themed designs. There’s also an opportunity for consumers to find out if they have a Scottish clan name connected to a family crest, that can then be added onto the chosen glassware. In addition to glassware, Burns Crystal also offers a selection of Scottish-themed hand crafted gifts including a crystal Celtic cross, highland piper and fun Loch Ness Monster ornaments. The Scottish company was originally established 35 years ago by a talented professional crystal cutter, Donald Kay, whose ambition was to create the finest handcrafted crystal and glass gifts on the market. The company was acquired in 2015 by Scottish family run Glencairn Crystal Studio – the creators of the Glencairn Glass, also renowned for producing hand-crafted bespoke packaging, often for the oldest and most luxurious spirits ever released. Jason Kennedy, Sales Director at Glencairn Crystal, said, “We are incredibly proud of our Scottish heritage - it’s an exciting opportunity for us to give Burns Crystal an image refresh and reset alongside, but still separate to, our existing Glencairn Crystal product offering.” www.burnscrystal.co.uk BEST KEPT SECRETS Best Kept Secrets says, “We have been working extremely hard and are so excited to have several new products for 2022. “We have redesigned our ever popular Just Because range. When we first launched this range five years ago the demand for these occasion candles blew us away. There was clearly a real hole to be filled in the scented candle market. There is a phrase or saying that can celebrate friends, family and special occasions. The excitement does not stop there, there is Tea Lights Threes to match! In the same vein as our existing Tea Light boxes, we have brought this innovative gift right up to date with a gloriously, colourful design. They simply are the most perfect gift. “You can now have our clever little boxes with the following sayings, Happy Birthday, Thank You, Lovely Mum, New Home, Special Friend and Congratulations. “There is no need to buy an additional card with these as they also have wonderful verse on each box that totally captures what you want to say to the recipient. “Our existing Three Lights range have been brought right up to date with a fabulous new makeover. Fans of these cute, sliding little boxes will love their new look. “They now come in six fragranced sets, Daydream, Blooming Lovely, Happy Hour, Sparkling You, Coastal Shores and Festive. “These are sure to be a real hit with your customers, the superb designer looks of these, matches the outstanding quality of fragrance you know you can expect from Best Kept Secrets. “Both are a fabulous addition to our ever-expanding range of products. As our customers know, colour, sparkles and incredible fragrances is what we do best at Best Kept Secrets.” T: +44 (0)1670 512 222 E: sales@bestkeptsecrets.co.uk www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk ULSTER WEAVERS Ulster Weavers, the 140-year-old textile manufacturer from Northern Ireland, has revealed its new-look kitchen textile and table linen ranges. A leading supplier of kitchen textiles on the global market, Ulster Weavers is expanding its range with a collection of new designs inspired by the landscapes of Northern Ireland. The new collections connect people and places, blending the contemporary and rustic, appealing to millennial homemakers across the globe. Tablescaping is a new introduction to the collection and sees a range of linen placemats, napkins and table runners, designed and handcrafted locally in Northern Ireland. Also new is a range of eco-friendly linen cloths. These long-lasting polishing and cleaning cloths offer a sustainable way to clean the home or wash dishes. Thanks to the hollow fibres found in linen, they are fast-drying, extremely absorbent and lint-free. Machine washable, they last much longer than sponges or single-use kitchen towel and contain no plastics. Proving to be one of the most popular kitchen trends this year, sustainable living is a core feature of Ulster Weavers’ new kitchen textiles, cleaning cloths and tablescaping ranges. Annie David, Head of Innovation at Ulster Weavers, said: “Our new eco-friendly kitchen textiles and table linens combine traditional craftsmanship and heritage with the latest trends. These products are designed to support the conscious consumer to live their life more sustainably. They reconnect us with nature through their authentic materials and earthy tones, but brave pattern-making also helps to bring out individual personality and accentuate the kitchen space.” www.ulsterweavers.com 

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