EXACLAIR SAYS… Christmas is a time to reflect personal creativity Christmas decorating is at its most meaningful when it reflects personal creativity, and Decopatch DIY décor makes it easy to craft festive pieces that are both stylish and unique. By combining traditional holiday charm with customisable designs, these projects allow crafters to create decorations that become treasured parts of seasonal celebrations. Among the standout options are the Round Advent Calendar Drawers and the Noel House Scene. The Round Advent Calendar Drawers offer a fun and interactive way to count down to Christmas, with each compartment ready to be painted, decorated, and personalised to suit any festive theme. The Noel House Scene provides a charming seasonal display that can be customised with colours, patterns, glitter, or decoupage techniques to create a truly one-of-a-kind centrepiece. These versatile decorations encourage creativity for all ages while adding a handmade touch to the home. The result is Christmas décor that feels warm, personal, and filled with festive character. T: +44 (0)1553 696 676 www.exaclairlimited.com Countdown to Christmas Discover the latest festive gifts, decorations and seasonal bestsellers set to delight customers and drive sales during the all-important golden quarter JOE DAVIES IS... having a capybara Christmas Meet the cutest Christmas characters in giftware with the new Capy Christmas Collection from Joe Davies. This charming range of handpainted resin figurines captures the ever-popular capybara in a variety of festive poses, each bursting with personality, cheeky expressions and seasonal charm. The collection includes the much loved dangly leg designs, perfect for sitting on shelves and displays, alongside characterful totem pole styles, trios of capybaras and fun pieces featuring festive signs. Ideal for independent gift shops and garden centres looking for standout seasonal sellers, the range offers strong visual appeal and plenty of gifting potential, making it an eye-catching addition to Christmas displays. Supporting independent retailers for generations, Joe Davies is renowned for its award-winning customer service and extensive portfolio of gifts, jewellery and fashion accessories. Its popular “little and often” buying model, low £100 minimum order and free nationwide delivery provide flexibility and convenience, while its reputation for outstanding service and reliability continues to make it a trusted partner throughout the retail sector. T: +44 (0)161 975 6300 E: sales@joedavies.co.uk www.joedavies.co.uk BEST KEPT SECRETS SAYS… a familiar scent can transport us to the festive season There is something uniquely powerful about Christmas fragrance. Long before the decorations are unpacked or the presents are wrapped, a familiar scent can instantly transport us into the festive season. At Best Kept Secrets, this belief sits at the heart of our much-loved Spirit of Christmas Collection. Returning year after year, the collection has become a seasonal favourite for both retailers and consumers, capturing the warmth, nostalgia and magic that make Christmas so special. Inspired by festive traditions, winter landscapes and cherished seasonal moments, the collection features twelve distinctive fragrances, each designed to tell its own Christmas story. From comforting spices and zesty orange notes to cosy vanilla, rich berries and fresh winter-inspired scents, every fragrance has been carefully created to evoke the memories and emotions that define the festive season. What makes Christmas fragrance so enduring is its ability to connect with people on a deeply personal level. A scent can remind us of family gatherings, festive baking, cosy evenings at home or crisp winter mornings, making home fragrance one of the most thoughtful gifts to give and receive at Christmas. T: +44 (0)1670 512 222 E: sales@bestkeptsecrets.co.uk www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk 29 CHRISTMAS
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