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The 2010 season of trade shows for kitchenwareand housewares kicks off in January with theNew York International Gift Fair (NYIGF®), theAtlanta International Gift & Home FurnishingsMarket® and the Dallas Total Home & GiftMarket®. Management teams from all threeshows declare they are ready with new exhibitorsand new tools. They are also serving up somegenuine optimism about the coming year.

“We are tracking to be larger (100+ booths) thanwe were in August thanks to an influx of some 350new participants and a return to market bycompanies that were waiting for market conditionsto improve,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGFdirector and GLM senior vice president. NYIGFtakes place Jan. 30-Feb. 4 at the Javits Center inNew York City. Lucky for the kitchenware buyer,Belshaw said that tabletop and home furnishingsare the biggest growth categories.

On the attendee side of the equation, Belshawcommented, “We have also had strong registrationinterest from returning and new attendees particularlyfrom out of region (Western States, South Americaand Europe) who are looking to the New York marketas their principal resource for innovative, design-led,and fashion-forward product.”

In today’s high-tech world where every room inthe house is becoming more and more digital,it only makes sense that the kitchen shouldfollow suit. And while touch-screen tools willhelp make your customers the envy of theirfriends, going digital these days is about muchmore than appearance. It ’s also about foodsafety. In the United States, an estimated 1.4million cases of non-typhoidal (NT) Salmonellacases are reported annually, resulting in morethan 16,000 hospitalizations and 580 deaths,according to the Center For Disease Control’sFoodNet.

From cutting-edge gadgets that cut downcooking and cooling time, to large-scaleappliances that take the guess-work out ofbaking, these new products are helping to makefood safer, easier and a whole lot tastier.

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The Digital Kitchenby Kelly Lewis

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GLM, LLC, the show’s owner, hasannounced that the Gourmet HousewaresShow will be held within the New YorkInternational Gift Fair in January2010. There will be no 2010 GourmetHousewares Show.

The co-location will bring some 150Gourmet Housewares exhibitors to theNYIGF, complementing the NYIGF’sexisting Tabletop & Housewares division,for a comprehensive presentation of350 gourmet kitchenware and specialtytabletop resources, according to GLM’sannouncement of the move.

Relocation plans were developed in responseto an industry-wide survey that revealed aneed for a housewares event at the beginningof the calendar year. The announcement ofthe co-location followed shortly after ajoint announcement by GLM and theInternational Housewares Association thattheir talks about a potential relationshipbetween the Gourmet Housewares Show andthe International Home + Housewares Showhad fallen apart, and the two organizationshad decided to go their own ways.

This new market platform offersadvantageous first-quarter timing and

expanded cross-marketing opportunities tobenefit both retailers and vendors,” saidDorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director andGLM senior vice president.

She pointed out that with the combinationof the two shows, Gourmet Housewaresexhibitors can still have a third-quarteropportunity to showcase their products byexhibiting in the fall NYIGF.

Belshaw indicated that there is considerableoverlap in the buyer profiles for the GourmetHousewares Show and NYIGF. “TheGourmet Housewares Show has always

appealed to buyers who understand theircustomers’ passion for food and entertaining,”she said. “This profile applies to NYIGF’s gift,home and gourmet specialty attendees as well.”

The 2011 winter show will be held Saturday,Jan. 29 through Thursday, Feb. 3 at NewYork City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Centerand Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94.

The Gourmet Housewares Show is Moving to New York in January

Dydacomp Development Corporation, themakers of SiteLINK eCommerce solutions,reported that their merchant community grewsales 41 percent this November compared to thesame time period last year. Order volume thisNovember compared to 2008 was up 47percent. John Healy, CEO of Dydacomp,reported that, “Cyber Monday fueled the alreadystrong growth for our merchants resulting in anincredible double digit sales increase comparedto last year despite Nielsen’s prediction of flatsales for the 2009 holiday season.”

Healy continued, “In fact, merchants using thelatest version of our ecommerce technologywhich includes features like easy-to-use SEOsearch tags, social media features like productrecommendations and new payment optionssaw an even more dramatic improvement.”

SiteLINK, Dydacomp’s flagship SaaSeCommerce solution was an early player to theshopping cart scene. “When we startedSiteLINK back in 1997 responding to ourclients’ business needs, the term ‘shoppingcart’ was not in the web vernacular,” said Healy.SiteLINK has since been bolstered by twoadditional shopping carts in Dydacomp’s line-up: StoreFront.net, designed for merchantsgenerating approximately $1 million in salesand Phoenix which is built for merchants withannual sales of $5 million or more.

“Dydacomp hosts over a thousand sites usingour technology, whether it’s one of our SaaSsolutions or a licensed one, and thousandsmore that are running our StoreFront.nettechnology on their own. We believe thatour eCommerce-enabling technologiescombined are responsible for at least $1 billionin online sales annually,” Healy noted.

When asked what is next for Dydacomp,Healy replied, “Continuous improvement ofthe technology and infrastructure runningour clients’ web stores. Our core purpose isto make it easier and more profitable for ourclients to conduct commerce online, MOTOor at point-of- sale using one or several of oursolutions and we won’t stop innovating untilwe reach that goal. Stay tuned.”

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Abbiamo Tutto and Bottega del Vino Open Showroom in Atlanta

said Territo, “It is a natural fit for both of us.Abbiamo tutto and Bottega del Vino share thesame philosophy and passion for pro-moting Italian manufacturing, artistry andcraftsmanship. We also share the sameappreciation for the ‘Italian way of life,’ wherepresentation and a beautiful table setting is justas important as the wonderful food and winethat is served to family and friends,” she said.

Retailers will be able to shop both companiesat the showroom. A wide variety of tabletopand gift products including hand-blown

crystal stemware, wine accessories, oven-to-table bakeware, monogram and personalizedceramics, as well as classic Italian ceramics willall be available.

Robert Hall, chief wine officer for Bottega delVino, commented, “The customers of AbbiamoTutto and Bottega del Vino Crystal share a lovefor the Italian food and wine experience. Properpresentation of food and wine is a comfort anda therapy that each person can look forward to,day after day. You don’t need to be wealthy toenjoy it and make the Italian reverence for foodand wine a part of your life. We look forwardto creating a new showroom together throughwhich we can help bring the Italian kitchen toan increasing number of American households.”

Abbiamo Tutto and Bottega del Vino havejoined together to open a new showroom atAmericasMart Atlanta. The new showroomwill be located in Suite 866A, Building 2WestWing and will debut at the January show.

According to Donna Marie Territo, presidentof Abbiamo Tutto, her company’s ceramicsand porcelain are a perfect complement toBottega del Vino’s hand-blown crystal.

“Both companies represent the best of what‘Made in Italy’ offers to the marketplace,”

King Arthur Flour Introduces USA Pans to Lineup of Great Baking Tools

proprietary silicone coating that providesa clear, nonstick, non-toxic baking surface.Their corrugated surface allows for aircirculation all around, for better browning,more even baking and perfect release.Rolled edges with internal steel wiresprovide extra strength and a good grip.

“King Arthur Flour—the Baker’sCatalogue has long wanted to offer moredomestically sourced products to its array

of high-quality baking tools,” saidmerchandising director Deb Powers. “Theintroduction of these USA Pans is oneexciting step in that direction, and we’reespecially pleased that they’re alsomanufactured with environmental factorsin mind.”

King Arthur Flour—the Baker’s Catalogueoffers 16 different American Pans,available at kingarthurflour.com.

King Arthur Flour—the Baker’s Cataloguehas expanded its lineup of eco-friendlyand U.S.-made baking tools with theintroduction of 16 new pans fromPennsylvania-based USA Pans.

The eco-friendly American Pan line ismanufactured from a mix of 65 percentrecycled steel for strength and durability,with aluminum for superior conductivity.The pans are coated with Americoat, a

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Happy New Year! As we kick off 2010 (now are we saying “twenty-ten” or “two thousand and ten”), my resolution is to turn the crystalball over to guest columnists from the kitchenware/tabletop industry and let their voicesresonate on our pages every month. Starting this month, we will have industry voices fromboth the manufacturing and retail sides discussing a variety of topics including what trendsto expect in the coming months.

I’m pleased to kick off this new feature with the words of Michael Kinsler, creative directorof Gibson Overseas. As part of Gibson’s 21-member design team, Michael gives us a lookahead, trend-wise, over the next 12 to 24 months. This industry leader has an eye for whatdrives design. His fashion experience with Macy’s and the Gap is an important connection,as we know that our industry is strongly influenced by the ready-to-wear business.Michael points out some fine examples of this connection, including how plaid is movingfrom clothing and accessories to the dinner table and how the latest color trends areinfluencing our side of the business. He also discusses the focus on the environment andwhat shape that’s taking in the industry.

As we head into the New Year and the January shows, we at Kitchenware News remaindedicated to bringing our readers the freshest products and newest innovations in ourindustry. To that end, on www.kitchenwarenews.com you may have noticed our newestfeature, KNHR’s Top Drawer, which spotlights the very latest products and is aninstantaneous way to stay current with the latest product launches. This is just anotherway we are working to make the lives of our readers a little easier. Stay tuned as we continueto make improvements to both the magazine and the website in the coming months.

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I imagine most people in our industry are looking forward to anew year.

Roles and responsibilities for consumers, retailers and suppliers evolved in 2009.Developing more conservative spending habits, managing a tight inventory and learningways to make greener products without adding costs were all a part of the 2009experience.

Armed with these new skills, buyers and suppliers will be hitting the road in Januaryfor the beginning of the trade show season. In this issue we’ve highlighted three showsthat will feature goods for the gourmet kitchenware buyer.

Our feature on the January shows provides highlights of The Atlanta International Gift& Home Furnishings Market®, Dallas Total Home & Gift Market® and the New YorkInternational Gift Fair (NYIGF). The trade shows are evolving and changing, just likethe retailers and suppliers, in the face of new demands from consumers. The shows arebringing retailers and suppliers together, providing the right conditions for buying newproduct, for learning about new retail techniques and for networking. You might finda few celebrities in the mix as well. The shows also offer suppliers and buyers qualitytime to work together on plans for 2010.

As always, Kitchenware News brings you a selection of new products for your consideration.This month highlights products in three major categories: portable beverage containers,high tech digital products and environmentally-friendly cleaning products.

I hope you find something new on every page!

Karen Martin, [email protected]

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The number of petrochemicalsavailable for home use, only 30percent of which have been testedfor exposure to human health andthe environment.

The number of synthetic chemicalproducts found in the averageAmerican home, translating to roughly10 gallons of harmful chemicals.

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Eades Appliance Technology LLC (EAT)introduces the SousVide Supreme™, acountertop appliance for home cooks thatuses the culinary cooking method “sous vide”or “under vacuum.”

Developed in France in the mid-70s, thiscooking method involves vacuum-packingfoods in air-tight pouches, then submergingthe pouch in a low-temperature waterbath (typically 120-190 degrees Fahrenheit)with a precisely maintained temperaturethroughout the cooking time. This water-based cooking method, known for its abilityto maximize a food’s flavor, nutrition andappearance, has previously been limited toupscale restaurants and institutionalkitchens due to high equipment costs.

The new SousVide Supreme is an affordablecountertop appliance—and the first of itskind—that now provides the home cook witheasy access to this culinary style.

Cooking times for sous vide are generallylonger than those of a traditional oven,and can span from 30 minutes to severalhours or even days, but without the risk ofovercooking the food. According to themanufacturer, the result is moist, tender,flavorful food cooked to a consistentperfection all the way through. Theexample given is of a medium rare steaktraditionally being served with a charredexterior followed by a layer of well-donemeat before the tender middle. With sousvide it will be a consistent, juicy medium-rare from edge to edge.

“The taste and texture you get from cookingsous vide is simply spectacular,” said UK chefHeston Blumenthal, who helped test anddevelop the SousVide Supreme in conjunctionwith EAT. “By vacuum-sealing the food andmaintaining low temperatures, you lock inhealthy nutrients, flavor and moisture that islost with other cooking methods. It’s almostimpossible to go wrong, and it’s a fun methodto experiment with, so it’s no surprise sous videis emerging as the next big trend amongadventurous home cooks.”

“Although cooking sous vide has many notedbenefits, it’s been under the radar for mostnon-professional cooks because current homeproducts only offer makeshift, clunky set-ups,” said Dr. Mary Dan Eades, physician,nutritional expert and EAT co-founder.“The SousVide Supreme is an affordable,all-in-one appliance that automaticallyregulates the temperature to within onedegree Fahrenheit—which is key to successfulsous vide cooking—delivering the sameprecision as commercial set-ups that caneasily cost thousands of dollars.”

The SousVide Supreme is similar in size toa bread maker, and meals are cooked in a fewsimple steps: season—add herbs, butters orbroths to the food—because flavors areintensified, simple seasoning createsdramatically infused flavors; seal—using acommon kitchen vacuum sealer or hand

pump, seal the food in a food-grade plasticpouch suitable for cooking; simmer—submerge the pouch in the SousVideSupreme’s 11.2-liter water chamber that hasbeen brought to the desired temperature, andcook for the appropriate time; sear—anoptional step, some meats are best when searedfor one or two minutes using a pan, grill,broiler or heat torch—the searing adds afamiliar texture and appearance to the outside,while still keeping the inside perfectly cooked.

The SousVide Supreme can cook a widerange of food, such as fish, poultry, beef, pork,lamb and game. The SousVide Supreme

retails for $449 at www.sousvidesupreme.comand ships with gourmet seasonings, recipesand an instructional DVD.

About the SousVide SupremePassionate about nutritious, flavorful foods,the Eades family and their research expertsat Eades Appliance Technology LLC createdthe SousVide Supreme™, consulting withglobally renowned chef Heston Blumenthal.The patent-pending SousVide Supreme isthe first consumer appliance to bringtraditional sous vide cooking techniques tothe home kitchen. For more information, goto www.sousvidesupreme.com.

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Microplane® announced the appointment ofTracy Panase to the newly created position ofmarketing manager for the U.S. KitchenProducts Division. Panase reports to JoelArivett, Microplane’s president of sales andmarketing. Panase’s background includes athree-year tenure at Fox Run Craftsman, aleading worldwide distributor of housewaresproducts, as director of sales and marketing andas brand manager. “Tracy’s creative skills andsolid background in traditional and cuttingedge marketing techniques will provide uswith a distinct advantage as we continue tobuild our brand,” said Arivett. Microplane is adivision of Grace Manufacturing Inc. For moreinformation, go to www.microplane.com.

Cuisipro gave away 150 dual basters on theRachel Ray show just before Thanksgiving.The baster features two interchangeable heads:a showerhead that bastes evenly and gentlywithout splattering and an injector head forsauces and butters. The baster has a threadedcollar and a clear polycarbonate tube withmeasurements in ounces and millimetersindicated on the side. The baster retails for $10.For more information on the dual baster, visitCuisipro USA at www.cuisiprousa.com.

Fagor America created a kitchen installationat the Wired pop-up store in New York City’sMeatpacking District. The Fifth AnnualWired Store took place Nov 21-27, 2009 andfeatured the latest items in the world oftechnology and design’s kitchen installationincluded their line appliances, including built-

in induction, 24" Black Art refrigerators, sideopening convection ovens and stainless steelcooking design center. Also on display wastheir state-of-the-art portable induction cooktop, induction-ready cookware and pressurecookers. For more information, go towww.fagoramerica.com.

Meyer Corporation U.S. announced that itsCirculon® Elite hard-anodized nonstickcookware earned the prestigious GoodHousekeeping Seal. Introduced in 1909, theSeal was one of the first “tested and approved”emblems in the United States and is now asymbol of quality assurance and consumerprotection. As part of its policy, GoodHousekeeping promises to refund or replace aSeal-holding product if it is found to bedefective within two years of its purchase.“This is a great honor for our brand, which issoon entering its 25th anniversary year, and anexcellent boost to our well-designed andsuccessful Circulon Elite collection,” saidSuzanne Murphy, vice president of marketingat Meyer Corporation U.S. For moreinformation, go to www.circulon.com.

7 W New York added PATINA-V,purveyors of sophisticated shop concepts, tothe building’s showroom roster. The launchof this more than 4,000-square-footshowroom in Suite 717 coincided with theNADI Retail Design Collective, takingplace Dec. 9-11. NADI is the visualmerchandising division of the Florida-basedARE (Association for Retail Environments),

a non-profit trade association representingthe retail environment industry with over800 member companies. According to ChrisCollins, vice president and general manager,7 W New York, “PATINA-V is a leader inthe mannequin and display industry. Theirentrepreneurial spirit and aggressive salesand marketing approach is consistent withthat of 7 W which will make this an excitingpartnership.” “It’s great to be back in the cityand in a venue that affords PATINA-V theopportunity to showcase its multifacetedproduct line,” said Norman Glazer, presidentand CEO of PATINA-V. For PATINA-Vinformation, see www.patinav.com.

As part of the Pyrex® product marketingcampaign for the brand’s new Pyrex PiePlate Portable® carrier, 200 of the handyfood carriers were given to the audienceattending The Pie Show, a special on theMartha Stewart Show. The program,broadcast Nov. 16, 2009, featured anaudience of baking enthusiasts, all of whombrought their homemade pies to competein the show’s first pie contest. Afterward,each member of the audience took away aPyrex Pie Plate Portable carrier, along witha pie top cutter from the Martha StewartCollection. The newest Pyrex Portableproduct is a three-piece set made of BPA-free plastic and featuring a high-heat, see-through translucent locking lid with handle,a 9-inch Pyrex glass pie plate and a Pyrex redbase engineered to hold, to carry and toeasily remove the plate. Portion guides ensure

that everyone gets even pieces. For moreinformation, go to www.worldkitchen.com.

Mastrad’s Magma® hot-plate, designed byAnne Tanguy, was singled out for the ObserveurDesign Star or the Etoile de l’Observateur duDesign, an annual presentation organized bypromoting agency APCI, which awards bestnew product conceptions to companies anddesigners. As a result of this award, the productwill be on display for four months at the Cityof Science and Industry at an exposition ofhuge interest to the general public. For moreinformation, go to www.mastrad.us.

The Housewares Design Awards announcedthe finalists for its seventh annual competition.Sixty-five finalists were chosen by anindependent panel of judges that evaluatedhundreds of new housewares products alongmultiple dimensions. Criteria included uniqueappearance, functionality, positioning,innovative technology or materials, safety,environmental benefits, emotional appeal, socialimpact and the ability to meet consumer needs.“Best of the Best” Design Awards will beannounced at the Gold, Silver and Bronzelevels at a Housewares Design Awardspresentation ceremony and luncheon onWednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at the New YorkMarriott Marquis overlooking New York City’sTimes Square. Thirteen “Best of Category”winners will also be named and “Green House”Design Award winners will be honored. Formore information, visit the award competition’swebsite at www.housewaresdesignawards.com.

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To further connect with members, fellowindustry professionals and consumers, theInternational Housewares Association(IHA) announces the debut of a strategicsocial media plan. IHA has initiated socialnetworking memberships on Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Inaddition, it has posted Wikipedia pages forboth IHA and the International Home +Housewares Show and started a blog on itswebsite, www.housewares.org.

IHA’s Facebook page includes Associationinformation and photos as well as a wallfeed to facilitate communication with and

networking among industry professionals.It also includes show event informationand allows attendees to register for theirbadges through the page, access toolsfor pre-show planning and read about thelatest news in the industry. Facebooklinks directly to IHA’s YouTube channel,which includes videos of IHA’s eventsas well as others from the industry.

IHA has two different Twitter accounts.The first Twitter feed, housewaresAssoc,provides IHA members with importantinformation about the industry andexhibiting at the show, including key

dates, reminders and tips for havinga successful show. The second feed,housewaresShow, was developed for showbuyer attendees, focusing on pre-showpreparation and show events as well asproviding industry information.

Like Facebook, IHA’s LinkedIn groupdisplays member networking opportunitiesand provides discussion boards to facilitatecontact, but it has a strict focus on businessrelationships. Individuals can join both theIHA group and a subgroup for theInternational Home + Housewares Show.The LinkedIn page includes industry news,

links to other companies within theindustry and job openings. Status updatesallow IHA to actively inform groupmembers in real time.

On its website, IHA has begun a blog.Several authors will contribute to the blogdiscussing topics ranging from the latestconsumer lifestyle trends to behind-the-scenes happenings at the InternationalHome + Housewares Show to tips ondoing business globally.

In addition, IHA has developed twoWikipedia sites—one that explains thehistory and mission of the Association anda second that focuses on the show. Userscan sign up for each of these tools throughlinks at www.housewares.org/sm/.

IHA Announces Social Media Tools For Association, International Home + Housewares Show

VIC FIRTH’S CITY STIXTeaming up again with ProfessionalChefs and Restaurant Owners MarySue Milliken and Susan Feniger, VicFirth Gourmet offers a new pair offashionable salt and pepper millsdesigned by the famed architectJosh Schweitzer. The 6" City Stix weredesigned with a contemporary flairusing clean, straight lines. The pairincludes black pepper mill with theletter “P” and white salt mill, with theletter “S”, stylishly engraved on thefront of the mills.

All Vic Firth Gourmet wood millsfeature Vic Firth’s patented “Lock &Grind” grinding system for perfectconsistency. The stainless steelmechanism pops out for easycleaning. Mills include a free funnelfor spill-free refilling. Made in Maine.Lifetime Guarantee.Suggested Retail Price:$39.95

Vic Firth Inc. [tel] 800-894-5970[email] [email protected].

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EARTHLUST WATER BOTTLESEarthLust bottles arehand made from highquality #304 (18/8) foodgrade stainless steel. Theirbottles are a customdesign—not stock bottles.Most of the line is limitededition. They use non-toxicpaints and BPA-free safepolypropylene #5 caps.Select from 13-ounce,20-ounce and 1-liter sizes.Each bottle comes with ahigh quality carabinerand optional sports topsare available for all sizes.

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CONTIGO AUTOSEAL STAINLESS STEEL MUGContigo® line of Autoseal® beverageware offersno-spill, no-leak convenience. The Autoseal travelmugs and bottles have an exclusive lid system thatautomatically seals between sips and allowsone-handed operation. There is no cap to remove orspout to open, making them easy to use for all ages.The 16-ounce capacity Autoseal Stainless Steel Mugis pictured. This mug has double-walled, vacuuminsulation to keep liquids hot for four hours.

Contigo[tel] 888-262-0622 [email] [email protected]

BASE BRANDS WATERWEEKBase Brands adds to its WaterWeek™ lineup with aset designed for kids. The WaterWeek for Kids is aset of five 10-ounce reusable, BPA-free, dishwashersafe water bottles. The bottles come with aspecially-designed tray that fits neatly in arefrigerator. Kids will love the fun designs whileparents will enjoy the convenience and savings ofbuying juices in bulk. WaterWeek is one of severaleco-friendly home products in the Reduce™ suiteof inventions by Base Brands.

Base Brands [tel] 404-733-5454[email] [email protected]

MUD PIE’S INITIAL TRAVEL MUGAcrylic travel tumblers are stainless steel lined andhold 16 ounces. The black and white dot fabric insertfeatures a large embroidered initial.12 ounces. Availablein 16 initials: A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, W.

Mud Pie[tel] 800-998-1633[email] [email protected]

ARVIND GROUP’S THE TAP WATER BOTTLEThe Tap Water Bottle from the ArvindGroup lets you store your tap waterin a stylish bottle and help providedrinking water to children aroundthe world through UNICEF and thetap project.

Arvind Group[tel] 805-968-2073[email] [email protected]

PLANETARY DESIGN’S 20-OUNCE TUMBLERSThe 20-ounce tumbler from Planetary Design not onlyholds enough coffee for the whole day, it has theability to keep it warm that long. Constructed ofrestaurant-grade, 18/8, double-walled, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel, it's nearly bulletproof. Thetumbler's heat retention capabilities are incredibleand with its sleek, colorful appearance it makes thismug the perfect balance of form and function.

Planetary Design[tel] 406-546-1449[email] [email protected]

SMART PLANET REUSABLE ECO-CUPIncludes reusable silicone lid and coffee sleeve; allcomponents are microwave and dishwasher-safe.Ceramic cup, silicone lid and coffee sleeve.Suggested Retail Price:$14.99

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DANESCO’S H2O ECO WATER BOTTLESThese BPA Free reusable bottles are made of highquality, 100 percent recyclable, 18/8 stainless steel insideand out. Won’t alter the taste of beverages. Availablein 27-ounce and 12-ounce in a rainbow of colors.

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The Knot Inc., the owners of The KnotWedding Network (which includesTheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com)released the latest installment of The KnotMarket Intelligence Bridal Series with thisyear’s Bridal Registry Study, tracking the$12 billion registry industry.

This recent survey of over 12,500 coupleswith 2009 wedding dates captureddetailed feedback on wedding registrydecisions, including influences, productsand retailer choices made during theregistering process.

“Once again, we are delighted to presenta holistic look at the registry processfrom start to finish,” said MiriamAlexander, vice president, head ofinsights and analytics of The KnotInc. “The response to our first surveyproved that there is a real need inthe marketplace for this kind ofcomprehensive examination. With ouraccess to brides nationwide, we areuniquely suited to provide these relevantinsights and look forward to sharingthem with industry stakeholders.”

2009 Bridal Registry Study HighlightsIn-store wedding registry set-up stilldominates (57 percent), but the new studyreveals couples continue to move towardthe web for their initial registry set-up

needs (33 percent in 2009 vs. 29 percentin 2008). When it comes to managingtheir registry over the course of theirengagement, the majority of couples usethe Internet exclusively (69 percent).

When it comes to registry influences, theInternet is the dominant media platformand shares the top spot with friends andfamily. These sources are influential for80 percent of couples. In-store visits comein third with 45 percent.

A couple’s personal wedding web page hasbecome more than just a resource for day-of wedding details. Two-thirds of couplesnow have personal wedding web pages,which play an increasing role in the registryprocess. Most of these web pages are aprimary resource for communicatingregistry information to guests. In fact, 53percent of to-be-weds utilize an onlinewedding web page to inform their guestsof their registry specifics—a 13 percentincrease over last year.

Nearly 70 percent of couples create theirprimary registries with Bed Bath &Beyond, Target and Macy’s. Bed Bath &Beyond leads the category with over 35percent of couples choosing the store astheir primary registry.

Many couples are considering their guests’

pocketbooks when registering for theirwedding gifts; more than 4 out of 10couples claim that the current state of theeconomy affected their registry choices.

Couples registering for honeymoonsincreased 50 percent—12 percent in 2009compared to 8 percent in 2008. Otheralternative registries, such as charityregistries, have remained relatively stableyear over year; 4 percent of couples set upa charity registry.

Kitchen, bed and bath remain the mostpopular categories on a couple’s weddingregistry (kitchen appliances/electrics, 91percent; bakeware, 91 percent; kitchenaccessories, 88 percent; cookware, 86percent; bath items, 85 percent; bedding,84 percent). However, other categoriescontinue to grow, such as electronics (30percent in 2009 vs. 26 percent in 2008)and everyday china (69 percent in 2009 vs.64 percent in 2008). Brides are movingtoward transitional china that can servefor both casual and formal occasions.

Additional highlights will be available onThe Knot Market Intelligence website:TheKnotInc.com/tkmi, while completeresults and custom profiles are available forpurchase. For more information, pleasecontact TKMI at [email protected] 2009 Registry Study is the latest

release in The Knot Market IntelligenceBridal Research Series. Other 2009 studiesinclude the jewelry, bridal fashion, beautyand health and fitness markets.

About the SurveyMore than 12,500 qualified couples ofmixed ethnicities and education andincome levels were polled across 50 states.Wedding dates of those polled fellbetween January 2009 and December2009. To qualify, a respondent had to be18 or older and engaged to be marriedbefore the end of the year or 18 or olderand married between January 2009 andAugust 2009. The survey was fielded inJuly and August of 2009 and wasadministered by DRI on behalf of TheKnot Market Intelligence Group.

About The Knot Inc.The Knot Inc. is a leading lifestagemedia company. The company's flagshipbrand, The Knot, is one of the nation’sleading wedding resources, reaching wellover one million engaged couples eachyear through the wedding websiteTheKnot.com, The Knot weddingsmagazines and The Knot regionalmagazines, The Knot books (publishedby Random House and Chronicle) andseveral television series bearing TheKnot name (on Style Network, Oxygen,and Comcast).

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L. Tremain Inc., maker of The OriginalButter Bell® Crock, has partnered withDistinctive Tastes Specialty Foods, acompany dedicated to transforming disheswith interesting ingredients. Butter Bellcustomers can now purchase crockstogether with their choice of sweet orsavory compound butters.

“For the last several years we have searchedfor a butter line that could deliver the highquality our customers have come to knowfrom our products,” said Lisa Tremain,president & CEO of L. Tremain. “Aftertesting Distinctive Tastes’ line we werereally impressed. Never have we tried aflavored butter that delivered such anintense, unique flavor profile.”

The Original Butter Bell Crock is a modernversion of the authentic French beurrier. Madefrom high quality, durable stoneware, the ButterBell safely keeps butter at room temperature—on the counter or tabletop—without spoilage,refrigeration or odors. L. Tremain has recreatedand improved this natural method of preservingthe creamy texture and delicate flavor of butter.

Individuals who are purchasing crocks fortheir kitchen or as gifts online can nowconveniently choose to add Distinctive

Tastes butters to their order. Theseproprietary flavor combinations combinesweet and savory herbs, spices, vegetablesand fruit. Gourmet blends include SpicyCilantro Lime, Provencal, Citrus, Garlicand Bacon Molasses. All product ishandmade in small batches and hand packedto ensure optimal freshness and quality.

Distinctive Tastes gourmet compoundbutters are now available for purchase onwww.butterbell.com.

About L. Tremain Inc.L. Tremain Inc., a marketing anddistribution company, has found a nicheproviding unique and time-honoredcooking items, housewares and kitchentools to consumers worldwide. For moreinformation, contact L Tremain atwww.butterbell.com.

About Distinctive Tastes Specialty FoodsFounded in 2009, Distinctive TastesSpecialty Foods produces gourmet foodproducts for consumers, grocery stores andrestaurants nationwide. Based in Groveland,Mass., the company creates the first andonly line of bake-your-own crackers andcompound butters. For more information,visit www.distinctivespecialtyfoods.com.

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H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w&KITCHENWARE NEWSS E R V I N G K I T C H E N W A R E , H O U S E W A R E S A N D T A B L E T O P M A R K E T S

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SUDS UP DISH BRUSH & SPONGE This cleaning duo comes withreplaceable, interchangeable headsand a push button for easy soapdispensing. They standon end eliminatingthe need for bulkystorage containersand allowing thebristles and spongeto air dry, keepingbacteria off yourcounter. The sleek,ergonomic handles aremade with renewablebamboo and thebrush block is madewith Bonterra™, aplant-based,biodegradableplastic.

The brush features a unique blend ofabsorbent, natural bristles anddurable, recycled plastic bristlesand the sponge is made from thecellulose in plants, so you get the bestof both worlds—tough scrubbingaction with earth–friendly materials.These tools do a great job washingeven the toughest dirt and grime.

Everyone needs to clean up, why can’tthey do it with effective tools that arestylish and green at the same time?

The Suds Up dish brush and spongeare just two tools from Full Circle’s fullline of stylish, functional, sustainableand affordable cleaning tools. Thecompany offers dish brushes,vegetable brushes, pot scrubbers,sponges , cloths and towels, all madefrom renewable materials and rangingfrom $3.99-$9.99 retail. Visit them atbooth 836 at Atlanta Gift Mart.

Full Circle[tel] 732-993-5572www.fullcirclehome.com

LAID BACK DISH BRUSH & SPONGEThis pair comes with replaceableheads and a beautiful, ergonomichandle you won’t want to throwaway! The sponge is made from thecellulose in plants, so it’sbiodegradable, and the brush blockis made from biodegradableBonterra™, a plastic made fromplants. The bristles are a greatexample of how Full Circle toolsbalance function and sustainability.Natural, plant-based bristles areabsorbent and hold soap while post-consumer recycled plastic bristlesare tough and durable. The archedhandle is both comfortable tohold and minimizes surface contactwith your counter, preventing anypuddles or bacterial build-up.

The Laid Back dish brush and spongeare just two tools from Full Circle’s fullline of stylish, functional, sustainableand affordable cleaning tools.The company offers dish brushes,vegetable brushes, pot scrubbers,sponges, cloths and towels, all madefrom renewable materials and rangingfrom $3.99-$9.99 retail. Visit them atbooth 836 at Atlanta Gift Mart.

Full Circle[tel] 732-993-5572www.fullcirclehome.com

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HOWARD NATURALS: REDEFINE YOUR SCENTS OF CLEANHoward Naturals offers two naturalcleaning collections – the Kitchen CareCollection and the Furniture Carecollection – each with an added touchof aromatherapy.

All the products are free from petroleumdistillates, bleach, ammonia, glycolethers and silicone oils, providing arefreshing, healthier way to clean.

The company turned to the naturalproducts industry to find themost innovative vegetable-derivedingredients, so they could developthe very best natural cleaningproducts possible. Howard Naturalsthen added their specialized blendsof essential oil fragrances to provide

a touch of aromatherapy.

Howard Naturals invites you to try the twocollections and create a fresh, chemical-free atmosphere in your daily tasks.

The Furniture Care Collection featuresa wood cleaner and polish, a woodpreserver and an upholstery cleaner;the Kitchen Care Collection featuresa granite and marble cleaner, akitchen cabinet cleaner and polishand a stainless steel cleaner andpolish. Scents available are grapefruit-ginger, lemongrass-lime, sage-citrus,lavender-bergamot, sandalwood-tangerine and vanilla-patchouli.

Howard Naturals[tel] 800-266-9545www.howardnaturals.com

MARIE’S CHEF’S SOAPAfter three years of research anddevelopment, Marie’s Chef’s Soap showssuperior performance in rinsing germs,food and odors down the drain,contains no synthetics, animal products orfragrances that would contaminate food,and keeps hands soft wash after wash.

The authentic formula has been passeddown in France for generations and isknown by chefs worldwide. Unlikeregular soap, Marie’s Chef’s Soap rinsesclean completely, and while the bar fits

in the hands, it is guaranteed to last atleast one year of use in the residentialkitchen. That means the 21⁄4-pound,creamy colored $28.95 bar comes outto less than $2.41 per month—muchless than regular bar soap and evensynthetic soap liquids. The affordability,practicality and all-natural aspects ofMarie’s Chef’s Soap have positioned itfor strong everyday and gift sales.

Marie’s Chef’s Soap[tel] 888-400-2425www.marieschefsoap.com

MÜKITCHEN'S BAMBOO TOWELS—EVERY COLOR IS GREENThe bamboo plant is a fast-growing,natural woody plant that is grownwithout pesticides or chemicals. Itregenerates every two to three yearsand is 100 percent biodegradable.

Because of these attributes, it is oneof nature's most environmentally-friendly crops, and the perfect all-natural substitute for materials likecotton and wood, which make alarger environmental footprint.

Bamboo has properties that make itespecially suited for kitchen products.When woven, it makes an ultra-softfabric, much softer than cotton or silk,yet one that stands up to tough dailyuse. Bamboo cloth is super-absorbentand fast-drying, and bamboo releasesan all-natural anti-bacterial agent thatkills bacterial growth. Users will noticethe fresh bamboo scent of thebamboo kitchen towels.

MÜKitchen's line of bamboo productsincludes dishtowels, dishcloths andaprons. The dishcloth is 12" x 12" andcomes in nine colors. It also features ahanging loop for convenience. Thedishtowels measure 16" x 24", come innine different colors and also featurea convenient hanging loop. Thebamboo aprons are available in violetor chocolate colors and feature anadjustable ring at the neck and extralong ties for comfort. Because they aremade from sustainable bamboo, all threeproducts are completely biodegradable.

MÜKitchen[tel] 866-544-2224www.mukitchen.com

MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN DAY COLLECTIONMrs. Meyer’s Clean Day cleaningsupplies make cleaning your

home fresh, fun and fragrant. Allof their cleaning supplies are madewith natural essential oils, arebiodegradable and phosphate-freeand are never tested on animals.Whether you use the All PurposeCleaner (good for just abouteverything), the Dish Soap (cuts greaselike nobody’s business) or any of theirother cleaning supplies, you’ll find theirproducts are good for your house, yournose and the environment.

Their Liquid Dish Soap (16 ounces) is greatfor cleaning pots, pans, dishes, crystaland china. It contains naturally-cleaningSoap Bark extract, naturally-derived,

powerful cleansers and degreasers andessential oils. The Countertop Spray (16ounces) is ideal for all non-poroussurfaces like finished wood and tile floors,countertops, walls, porcelain andbathroom fixtures. It features the sameformula as the All Purpose Cleaner, butwith an added vegetable proteinextract to remove odors. For extra-grimysurfaces, the Mrs. Meyer’s Surface Scrub(11 ounces) works wonders. Chlorine-and phosphate-free, it can be used ontile, stainless steel and porcelain.

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GREEN GLASS COMPANY“REPURPOSED” TRIO CANDLE HOLDERSNYIGF Booth #5421Make repurposing the center pieceof your table with these candlestick holders made from reclaimedBordeaux, Westport Rivers Wineand Californian Chardonnay Bottles.The bright candle light will makethese colorful holders sparkle. Theapproximate height of the trio ofcandles is eight inches, 10 inches and12.5 inches. The candle holders are soldin a set of three.

The Green Glass Company embracesthe idea of repurposing over recycling.The bottles are cut, edge melted andannealed. Re-purposing of glassrequires a fraction of the energycompared to melting and formingglassware from recycled glass cullets.By only using reclaimed bottles andother reclaimed materials for its uniqueglassware, The Green Glass Companynot only practices a reclamationpolicy but also actively promotesre-purposing as a viable andsustainable way of living.Suggested Retail Price: $50-Set of 3

The Green Glass Company[tel] 715-355-1897[email] [email protected]

LINK PLACEMATSNYIGF Booth #3940Designs Abroad brings the Link Placematsby Ute Design to the U.S. market.

Suitable for indoor and outdoorentertaining, the Link Placemats areAustralian made with a timelesscontemporary style. Designed byMelbourne based designer KainLucas, the Link Placemats wereinspired by traditional Islamic circle

patterns and are a durable,dishwasher safe and child friendlyoption for your dining table or outdoorsetting. Made from click pressedpolyethylene, the Link Placemats areavailable in black and white.Suggested Retail Price: $79-Set of six

Designs Abroad[tel] 404-287-0547[email] [email protected]

nyigf winter showpreviewNEW ROBOT SALT & PEPPER SHAKERSNYIGF Booth #3767The Salt and Pepper ‘Bots will walkacross your tabletop delivering your saltand pepper requirements with pride!Each ‘Bot measures 95mm high. The‘Bots are made from food grade ABS. Suggested Retail Price: $35-pair

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SERACON REED DIFFUSERS AND CANDLESNYIGF Booth #2257Seracon introduces reed diffusers thatare low in VOCs (volatile organiccompounds). The reed diffusers arespecially blended to last up to a fullyear. Seracon is known for introducinglong-lasting eco-friendly products madewith highest quality ingredients andpremium fragrances made withessential oils. The reed diffusers areavailable in 18 fragrances.

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MUSTARDSEED & MOONSHINE NEW COLLECTIONNYIGF Booth #3532The new Mustardseed & MoonshineSpring Collection of toothpick holdersmake great collectable or hostess gifts.They also brighten any breakfast tablewhen used as egg cups. Designs arebased on real flowers, true-to-nature inform and color. Every petal is laid oneat a time, and meticulously handpainted. Over 17 artisans bring theirtalents to each piece, which takesover 15 days to complete, includingthree separate firings. Made fromearthenware, each one, though

delicate in appearance, is dishwasher,microwave and oven safe. Each pieceis approximately 2 inches high. TheSpring Collection comes in nine differentpatterns and colors: Fritillaria Green,Fritillaria Purple, Delphinium Light Red,Delphinium Greek Blue, DelphiniumLime, Poppy Japanese, Poppy Yellow,Inca Lily Lilac, Inca Lily Pink.Suggested Retail Price: $30

Mustardseed & Moonshine[tel] 516-829-4103[email] [email protected] [email protected]

NOW DESIGNS DANDELION PRINTNYIGF Booth #3956Now Designs introduces the newDandelion print. Dandelion is a stylizedbotanical print inspired by 1950s fabricsand quirky organic plant and flowershapes. The color palette consists ofyellow tones with a crisp navy blue. Thepattern is available in Dandelion TangoApron, Dandelion Porcelain 10-ounceMug and Dandelion Porcelain DessertPlate, 7.5". During the NYIGF, NowDesigns product line will be shown atthe Keena booth. Suggested Retail Price: $7-each mug and plate, $25-Apron

Now Designs[tel] 866-253-9001[email] [email protected]

POTTING SHED CREATIONS’ BAMBOO GROWPOTNYIGF Booth #7344Bamboo Growpots contain completeherb and flower gardens in a 4" highpot made from sustainable bamboo.Lids invert to become saucers;ribbons are made from recycledplastic bottles. USDA certified organicsoil and seed are used whereavailable. Available in oregano,parsley, basil, mint, lavender, snaps,blue eyes and wishflower. BambooGrowpots can also be displayed ingroups of three coupled with thedisplay tray.Suggested Retail Price: $20-Growpots;$10-Display Tray

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SEA STONES STONE STEMMED WINE GLASSESNYIGF Booth #3679 & 6524Contemporary glasses made entirelyfrom recycled glass and stone, Stonewine glasses embody an intriguingsword-in-the-stone design and feelgreat in your hand. The form is inspiredby cairns, the carefully balanced stacksof stones that mark the way alonghiking trails in New England forests.Sinceno two are alike, the design also makesit easy to recognize a particular wineglass. The glasses pair perfectly withStone bottle stoppers and napkin rings.Suggested Retail Price: $30

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OOTS! SEED PAPER PLACEMATSNYIGF Booth #4222OOTS! offers a set of placemats thatare made from 100 percent natural,biodegradable and recycled fibers,seeds and plant material. And, thesomething special about this product isthat the seed mats can actually beplanted. The seed placemats aremade by Symphony Handmade SeedPapers in New Mexico and distributedby OOTS!. OOTS! has the exclusivedistribution rights. The Chasta DaisiesPlacemats are pictured. The placematsare sold in a set of eight along withplace cards.Suggested Retail Price: $44

OOTS![tel] 505-989-7707[email] [email protected] www.seedpapers.com

RAVI DECANTERNYIGF Booth #3276The Ravi Instant Wine Refresher now hasa decanter available. The Ravi is basedon a concept of cooling wine at thevery moment it is served. Instead ofcooling the entire bottle, the Ravi coolsthe wine itself as it’s poured throughthe Ravi. The Ravi can cool a glass ofred from room temperature to itsoptimum serving temperature in amatter of seconds or can replace theneed of an ice bucket while enjoyinga chilled bottle of white or rosé wine. TheRavi can also chill two to three glassesof non-refrigerated white wine to theperfect temperature for impulsiveness.At the NYIGF, Ravi Solution will beintroducing a new decanter. Thisdecanter incorporates the Ravi into thedecanter for a beautiful serving piece.Suggested Retail Price: $39.95

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ABBIAMO TUTTO’S CAFFE COLLECTIONNYIGF Booth #3515Abbiamo Tutto continues to focus onthe importance of what made in Italyreally stands for in reference to design,workmanship and quality. One ofthe company’s newest additions tothe 2010 line is the Espresso andCappuccino coffee cup sets. The sethighlights four Italian cities—Florence,Venice, Rome and Naples andincorporates the Tri Colori based on thethree colors of the Italian flag—green,red and white. The selected shape forthe set is a traditional Neopolitan style.The collection is simply called “Caffé”and will be premiering at the wintershows, including NYIGF in January.Suggested Retail Price: $56-four espresso cups/saucers;$70–four cappuccino cups/saucers

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ALADDIN SUSTAIN LUNCH SETNYIGF Booth #3681Aladdin’s new Sustain Lunch Set is aperfect fit for the consumer and theplanet. The customizable lunch set hasfour different containers and a colorfultote. All parts are made with recycledmaterial. The containers are BPA-free andrecyclable wherever plastic is collected.The containers are stackable, as wellas microwave and dishwasher safe.Available Spring 2010.Suggested Retail Price: $19.99

Aladdin[tel] 615-750-1913[email] [email protected]


MAGGY AMES HANDMADE MIXING BOWLSNYIGF Booth #302These handmade mixing bowls fromMaggy Ames are made of high-firedstoneware suitable for oven, microwaveand dishwasher. The bowls go beyondmixing duties and perform equally wellas tableware. The bowls go from kitchento oven to the table. Available inshades of green (shown), shades of blueand shades of tan. Sold in a set ofthree bowls.Suggested Retail Price: $66 for set of three

Maggy Ames[tel] 212-431-7631[email] [email protected]

CIRCA ASIA MANGO WOODNYIGF Booth #5147This bark serving bowl is made of mangowood from Northern Thailand. Artisans spendnearly 45 days shaping, sanding, drying andstaining the bowl, while carefully preservingthe original bark. The bowl is food safe andideal for fruits, vegetables, chips, salads—ora variety of other foods. Clean with soap andwarm water, making sure to thoroughly dry.The bowl measures 11 inches by 6 inches.Suggested Retail Price: $48

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INK DISH’S ALYSON FOX TABLETOPNYIGF Booth #4126Ink Dish works with leading artists to createfashion-forward porcelain dinnerware thatretails for under $100 per four-piece set. InkDish brings the visions of cutting edge artistslike Paul Timman of Sunset Strip Tattoo andAlyson Fox to the table. All products are‘A’ quality porcelain decorated with anin-glaze decal that results in a productthat is elegant as well as microwave anddishwasher safe. The pictured collection,called May, was designed by Alyson Fox.Suggested Retail Price: $12.50-$25

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TRADE SHOW (cont. from page 1)The bottom line for NYIGF is thatBelshaw expects an excellent showing inJanuary. “With retailers managinginventory more closely than a year ago andconsumer confidence cautiously on therise, we anticipate a vibrant Winter Marketwith healthy buying activity,” she said.

New tools and a new marketing strategyfeature prominently in NYIGF’s preparationsfor the January show. The new marketingstrategy features the tagline “New Rules”and includes a redesigned NYIGF logo alongwith a website, print campaign and onsitesignage. The show is also counting on thecontinued reorganization of the divisionsand show layout to create more depth inproduct categories.

For educational events, NYIGF willfeature a seminar designed to facilitaterelationships between buyers and sellersof art and design licensing. Anotherprogram will be SustainAbility: design fora better world®, showcasing “green” giftand home products and business practices.

Slightly southwest of New York, theJanuary Total Home and Gift Show atthe Dallas Market Center takes placeJan. 13-19, 2010. Robin Wells, executivevice president of leasing for the DallasMarket Center, shares Belshaw’s optimismregarding the 2010 market season.

“Given the trade show patterns in the fall,we have seen the optimism rise from bothvendors and retailers,” said Wells. “We all

seem hopeful that the new year will bringstimulated sales as people start spendingagain. Our region has fared better thanmost in the country, so the spending levelshere on the broader levels have remainedabove average. We did not fall as far, so ourspending levels and market-time activityhave been stronger than most trade shows.Of course, we like to think our marketplaceadds to that success as well!”

The Dallas Market Center is adding a newaward program in the gourmet field torally the kitchenware buyers and exhibitorsin January. The center’s Gourmet Market,a 25,000-square-foot shared showroom,featuring gourmet gifts, specialtyfood, housewares, cookware, tabletop,kitchen gadgets and wine, will host itsfirst annual Gourmet Gold Awards atthe January show. According to the pressannouncement, the award program willhighlight the best offerings during theTotal Home & Gift Market. Awardcategories include: Best Chocolate, BestCandy, Best Dessert, Best Snack, BestCondiment, Best Soup or Chili, Best Extra(seasoning, salad dressing or dipping oil),Best Beverage and Most InnovativeKitchen Accessory. The Awards willalso recognize new companies and newproducts in the Best of Gourmet RisingStars category.

AmericasMart Atlanta is counting on somestar power as well as new products, newexhibitors and new divisions to drawbuyers to the Atlanta International Gift& Home Furnishings Market, taking

place Jan. 7–10, 2010. Designer KathryM. Ireland will help the market launcha new division called Living andEntertaining: Gifts, Tabletop &Accessories. The new name is part of anevolving set of product offerings for thetabletop and gift floors in Building 2 atAmericasMart. Products to be featured inthe new section include more casualtabletop, paper tableware, party invitations,hostess and entertaining gifts, candles,candle sticks and artisan tableware.

Performing in AmericasMart’s GourmetDemonstration Kitchen during the Januaryshow will be Alton Brown, Tyler Florenceand Virginia Willis. Tom Filicia will talkabout design philosophy and sign copiesof his book, “Style: Inspired Ideas forCreating Rooms You'll Love.” Brad Fordwill be on hand to speak about “TheAccidental Blogger,” providing personalinsight on how his quest for inspirationquickly detoured into the world of socialmedia marketing.

AmericasMart will also be hostingAmericasMart University (AMU)—anindustry educational program, offeringbuyers a comprehensive schedule ofbusiness classes taught by businessprofessionals. The AmericasMartUniversity (AMU) Social Media Day willfeature a keynote address by “Socialnomics:How Social Media Transforms the WayWe Live and Do Business” author ErikQualman, with breakout sessions andclasses following in the new AMU socialmedia curriculum.

AmericasMart—AtlantaShow: The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®Dates: Jan. 7-10, 2010Location: AtlantaAge of Market: 53 yearsSquare Feet of Exhibit/Showroom Space: 7.7 millionBiggest Change in Recent Years: Openingof Building 2 WestWing with GourmetKitchen Exhibition SpaceCelebrity Guests for January: Alton Brown,Tyler Florence, Virgina Willis, Thom Filicia,Brad Ford, Kathryn M. IrelandEducational Seminars: YesNew for January Market: Launch of “Living and Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop &Accesssories,” with exclusive presentation bycelebrity designer, Kathryn M. Ireland.

Dallas Market CenterShow: Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDates: Jan. 13-19, 2010Age of Market: 53 yearsNumber of Attendees Expected: 50,000 annually for this showSquare Feet of Exhibit/Showroom Space: 5+ millionBiggest Change in Recent Years: Growthof FINDS—temporary exhibitors and a“Fast Pass” Registration System.Celebrity Guests for January: Susanna Salk,author & interior design commentator.Educational Seminars: YesNew for January Market: Five newcategories in the FINDS Temp Show: Bath& Body, Garden & Outdoor, OutdoorFurniture, Paper & Party and Souvenir.Key Product Categories: gift products,decorative accessories, lighting, floral,gourmet, furniture, toys, seasonal itemsand more.

George Little ManagementShow: New York International Gift Fair, plus open show rooms at 41 Madison, 7 West New York and 230 Fifth Ave.Dates: Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2010Location: Javits Center, New York, NYAge of Market: This January represents the158th semi-annual show.Number of Attendees Expected: 31,000Number of Exhibitors Expected: 2,700Biggest Change in Recent Years:Reorganization of the layout to makethe divisions more “pure” in terms ofproduct category.Celebrity Guests for January:Margot Datz, authorEducational Seminars: YesNew for January Market: “New Rules”marketing campaign, including newlydesigned Web site. “BIG” announcementplanned in January on organizationof devisions.Key Product Categories:Candles, Children’s/Baby Items, DecorativeAccessories, Fashion, Floral, Games/Puzzles/ Toys, Handmade/Craft,Home Furnishings, Home Textiles,Jewelry, Kitchenware, Novelties/Souvenirs,Outdoor Living/Garden, Personal Care,Pet Products, Promotional Items,Religious, Seasonal/Holiday, Stationery,Tabletop & Housewares.

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FLIP & TUMBLE BAGSNYIGF Booth #4226The Flip & Tumble Bags were designedfor those who only seem to remembertheir reusable bags the moment theyneed them. A stretchy pouch makes ita cinch to go from a full size bag tosmall ball in seconds flat. Stash one in amessenger bag or purse and you areready to go, 24/7. The bags are madeof ripstop nylon and have a felt patchon the shoulder to ease the burden.They are machine washable.Suggested Retail Price: $9

Flip & Tumble[tel] 415-830-5624[email] [email protected]

ROMANOFF PRODUCTS’ LAZY SUSANSNYIGF Booth #1845Romanoff Products Inc. announces thelaunch of its newly designed 9" and12" Lazy Susans with bright, colorful non-skid mats at NYIGF. Many customersmay already be familiar with Romanoff’sLazy Susans with black and white non-skid mats. The much anticipated modelswith bright, colorful non-skid mats arenow available. The mats are great forkeeping spices organized and at hand.The new colors for the mats includeTomato Red, Bountiful Blue, LusciousLime and Totally Tangerine.

Romanoff Products [tel] [email protected]

DBO HOME’S ACORN VESSELSNYIGF Booth #5530dbO Home’s Acorn Vessels arehandmade in the company’s studioin Sharon, Conn. The Acorn Vesselscome in three useful sizes—small,approx. 3"h x 4.5"w, medium, approx.4"h x 4.5"w and large, approx. 6"h x4.5"w. Each vessel is wheelthrownporcelain with hand turned clarowalnut lids fitted to each piece, as notwo are alike. The Acorn Vessels comein either their oyster glaze (a glossycream) or vanilla bean glaze (mattewhite with specks).

dbO Home[tel] 860-364-6008[email] [email protected]

CLAY ART’S FREE RANGE COLLECTIONNYIGF BOOTH #3128The Free Range collection takes a light-hearted turn around the barnyard withwhimsical ceramic serveware andaccessories reflecting a trio of popularfarm figures including the illustrious pig(shown), cow and hen. The colorfulcollection includes chip platter and dipbowl, serving bowl, mug set, salt andpepper shakers and cookie jar.

Clay Art[tel] 800-252-9555[email] [email protected]

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DIGITAL KITCHEN (cont. from page 1)New Advances to Barbecue Technology The avid barbecue-lover will never have toworry about over or under-cooking theirmeat again! These neat little Admetiorbarbecue tongs have seven presetmeat types. After inputting thetype of meat you are cooking,the tongs display the appropriateinternal temperature for thatmeat, based on USDAstandards. They measuretemperatures from 32 to 392degrees Fahrenheit, and areable to read Fahrenheit orCelsius. By inserting theprobe into the meat, thedigital tongs display theinternal temperature of thefood and an alarm soundswhen it is ready,eliminating the risk ofunder-cooking.

This item also has abuilt-in LEDflashlight, perfect forlate night barbecuesin the backyard, andboasts a five-secondquick responsetime. The LCDscreen isremovable,meaning thetongs are alsodishwasher-safe.It is available onwww.amazon.com for $29.99.

Give Yourself a Little TLC!For the busy cook, iBon! has developed athermometer called the TLC—Time Leftto Cook. After developing a variety ofthermometers that have set the standardfor food safety in the industry for the pastfew decades, iBon! President Richard Rundhas created the TLC, raising the bar bycombining a thermometer with a clock,which counts down to when the foodis cooked.

“The housewares industry technically hasalways been very conservative and very farbehind consumer electronics and I justdidn’t see any reason for that to be the case,”Rund said. “I saw [TLC] as a tremendousconvenience factor. It gives you moreversatility, so you can go pick up the kidsor run errands and know how much timeyou have until the food is cooked.”

The thermometer is just about to hit themarket, debuting in March at theInternational Home + Housewares Show.The anticipated MSRP is $19.95-$39.95based on features in the respective unit.

The Perfect Balance—A Digital Spoon That Tips The ScaleMore than a spoon or a scale, this littlegadget combines measurements of bothweight and volumes and reads in grams andounces, meaning customers will neveragain have to guesstimate when usinginternational recipes. “There are a lot ofrecipes beginning to call for weight versusvolume, hence the evolution of this item,”

said Eric M. Halberg, General Manager forthe Americas, Parasia International LTD/Mingle Metal LTD. “We wanted to makesomething that was simple and easy to use.”

The Digital Spoon Scale measures a one-time weight of up to 10 ounces and anaccumulative weight of 105 ounces Itincludes two different spoon scoops, onethat measures to three tablespoons andanother that measures 1½ tablespoons.They are removable and dishwasher safe.The spoon comes with two AAA batterieswhich are easily replaceable. The itemdebuted last April and is available onwww.amazon.com. It retails for $24.95.

Voice Activated Coffeemaker Brews Itself Coffeemakers these days often come withtoo many buttons and functions,intimidating customers, said SethLichtman, Group Marketing Manager forHamilton Beach. “We started thinking,well what if we just had one button thatyou press and speak into...everyone cando that,” Lichtman said.

And thus, in September of 2009, theHamilton Beach Voice-ActivatedCoffeemaker was born. Easy for all touse, by pressing a button and speakinga command, the coffeemaker will programeither the time, or will set itself toauto-brew.

By choosing the auto-brew feature, thedevice is programmed to create a fresh cupof coffee each day at a specific time,provided the user inserts the coffee groundsand water. If there are no coffee groundsin the machine, the coffeemaker will shutitself off. “We wanted to make it verysimple and very easy to use,” Lichtmansaid. “That's really what this is all about.”

Dual-Wine Cooler Measures Temperature of the Liquid, Not the Bottle Wine enthusiasts worldwide will rejoice forthe Kalorik Tabletop Wine Cooler, a dual-wine cooler that is the perfect addition toany home bar. Introduced to the market in2008, this wine cooler sets itself apart fromall others on the market, as it measures thetemperature of the liquid, not the bottle.

“You can program the cooler tochampagne, red wine or white wine, andwhen it gets to the right temperature, itbeeps,” said Dori Topaz, vice president ofsales for Kalorik.

By removing the cork from the bottle andreplacing it with a battery-powered corkand probe, the wine cooler is able to

measure the liquid in the bottle, lettingwine connoisseurs know when it hasreached the perfect temperature. And withdual chambers, the wine cooler is able tosimultaneously cool two different bottlesof wine, controlling the wine to between48 and 65 degrees. It can also beprogrammed manually, for those whoprefer their wine even more chilled.

“What makes this more special is the factthat it has a wireless temperature gauge,”Topaz added. “If you have the bottle sittingnear the unit on the table, it will tell youwhen the temperature starts to rise.”

The rubber cork and probe are powered byeasily-replaceable lithium batteries, andthe unit itself plugs into the wall. It retails for $199.99.

Touch-screen Oven Packs Heat Jenn-Air has just created the Jenn-AirWall Oven, an industry-first that isbreaking new boundaries in terms of howpeople cook and bake. Recently released tothe market, the Jenn-Air Wall Ovenfeatures an LCD screen with touch-anywhere technology and a variety ofoptions to help home cooks prepare theirmeals to perfection.

Developed by a team of engineers,scientists, chemists and “foodies,” the ovenfeatures a Culinary Center that gives thehome cook options on how to best cookover 65 types of food, comprised of 10categories, including poultry, vegetables,desserts, beef, lamb, etc., said JulietJohnson, Premium Brand ExperienceManager for Jenn-Air.

And That’s Not AllSay your customer wants to cook lamb,medium-rare. Touch the appropriatebuttons, and the oven will suggest the besttype of pan in which to cook the meat.Comes out just right? The settings can besaved into a “favorites” category, so that thedish will always come out perfectly. “It'sreally well-rounded technology,” Johnsonsaid. “Not everyone wants that high degreeof help offered, so you don’t have to useevery option available with the culinarycenter, but if you want it, or say if you’refamiliar with beef and poultry but not somuch with lamb, it provides guidance.”

To measure “doneness,” the oven comes witha probe that measures the food’s temperature.By following the picture provided, the homecook knows exactly where to insert the probe,taking out the guesswork.

What ’s more, the oven features theindustry’s first “no-preheat” function onone rack. Your customer will never againhave to wait 30 minutes to cook a 10-minute frozen pizza.

In today’s world where food safety is animportant issue, the Jenn-Air Wall Ovenhelps guarantee that food is properly cooked.

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{ t o m a r k e t }The California Gift Show Offers Seasonal Product at the January MarketThe California Gift Show® showcases themost prominent lines in seasonal product thisJan. 12-18. Los Angeles has always been adestination for seasonal product and is nowpresenting a larger, more-enhanced andrevitalized selection at the California Gift Show.

The California Gift Show plans a fresh lookto the January Market with expandedseasonal collections. With the increase inexhibiting companies and the ability to buynow and ship later, The California Gift showhas made purchasing holiday merchandise aone-market-shopping experience.

Between the Los Angeles ConventionCenter and L.A. Mart, the California GiftShow offers resources from traditional totrendsetting, seasonal product in onemarket. “The California Gift Show is amust-attend market for West Coast buyerslooking for distinctive, fresh product,” saidFrank Joens, vice president of sales, L.A.Mart and California Gift Show. “The LosAngeles Convention Center and L.A.Mart will offer thousands of uniqueresources for buyers to peruse. Our buyerswill see some of the hottest, mostinnovative lines available today.”

The newly produced seasonal section is theideal complement to the current seasonal

product in the L.A. Mart permanentshowrooms and will feature Christmas,Halloween, Easter, Valentine, multi-cultural holiday, and mom, dad and gradproducts from both new and nationalnames in seasonal lines. Companies suchas Melrose International, Jim MarvinCollection, Joy to the Word, HannaHandiworks, Katherine’s Collection OhioWholesale, Amscan, Lickerman,Sullivans, Bethany Lowe Designs, MayArts, America Asia Trading, Kurt Adler,K&K Interiors, Roman Inc., and RogerE. Gruen Inc. will be showcased at theCalifornia Gift Show.

“We are thrilled to offer buyers anunparalleled seasonal product selection,”said Peggy Coleman, vice president ofmarketing, L.A. Mart and CaliforniaGift Show. “With the addition of moreseasonal lines in both locations, LosAngeles is the destination for amazingholiday resources.” For more information,visit www.californiagiftshow.com.

About L.A. Mart L.A. Mart® is a registered trademark ofMMPI. The California Gift Show is aregistered trademark of MMPI.Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show is aregistered trademark of MMPI. L.A.

Mart is home to nearly 300 permanentyear-round, residential, decorativeaccessory and gift showrooms serving theretail and interior design industries. TheCalifornia Gift Show and L.A. MartTemporaries feature over 500 temporaryexhibitors of lifestyle merchandise, homedécor and furnishings, in the newlyenhanced and expanded Temporaries atL.A. Mart, and Los Angeles Convention.L.A. Mart is located at 1933 SouthBroadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Formore information call 213-763-5800 orvisit www.lamart.com.

Gourmet Catalog has a record number ofstore and vendor members signed up toattend the seventh annual GourmetCatalog & Buying Group Start the YearMember Conference scheduled forJan. 8-9, 2010, at AmericasMart in Atlanta.

“We view this increase as a positive nod tothe industry,” said Janis Johnson, founderand president of Gourmet Catalog.

Gourmet Catalog’s exclusive MemberConference will feature guest keynotespeaker Rick Segel, author of “Retailingfor Dummies,” in addition to an extendedVendor Showcase. Top executives fromthe Group’s vendor members will previewtheir new products.

“In a tough economy, camaraderie plays animportant role in keeping retailers in apositive frame of mind,” said Johnson.“Giving store and vendor members theopportunity to share ideas, expand productknowledge and learn from each other iswhat the conference is all about.”

The annual conference focuses on education,networking, new product introductions andtraining demonstrations for members.Highlights include small-group discussions,a networking lunch, a buffet supper, acocktail party and the Vendor Showcase.

The Vendor Showcase is a private tradeshow for Gourmet Catalog members, wherevendors demonstrate products and storemembers fill goody bags as they visit eachvendor’s booth. The mission of the showcaseis to offer stores and vendors valuable facetime to discuss products and sales strategiesin a comfortable, educational environment.

A wrap-up cocktail party at the newlocation of Cook’s Warehouse in Atlantawill feature dishes prepared by a host ofprofessional chefs, using tools and productsproduced by vendor members.

The 2010 Member Conference theme willbe “Regroup, Recover, Regrow,” signifyingthe group’s commitment to helping membersrecover their retail footing and move towardrenewed success in the new year.

The conference is open only to store andvendor members of Gourmet Catalog &Buying Group.

About Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group Gourmet Catalog Members formed theoriginal group in the housewares industry.The Gourmet Catalog Buying Group,formed in 1981, seeks to ensure the successof independent retailers with a variety ofprograms and support services available tostore members, including discountsprovided by nearly 200 vendor members.

Gourmet CatalogExpects RecordNumber ofAttendees

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Ambiente 2010 Will Present Award Ceremonies, Trend Presentations and Events at February ShowAlong with its 4,300 or so internationalexhibitors, the numerous award ceremonies,trend presentations and events makeAmbiente a major consumer-goods eventfor the first half of the year. Ambiente willbe taking place from Feb. 12-16, 2010,with the trends of tomorrow, interestingup-and-coming designers and great ideasfor the coming business year. MesseFrankfurt, the trade fair organizer, providedthe following highlights of the upcomingAmbiente show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Award Ceremonies: Prize-Winning Product Variety Design PlusGalleria 1For some time now, product design musthave both aesthetics and function.Consumers do not want to choose betweenone or the other contemporary consumergoods products must successfully integrateboth elements. The best among them arehonored annually at Ambiente by theDesign Plus Award. The prize-winningproducts will be on display in an exhibitiondesigned by Martin Metz. The Award’ssponsors are Messe Frankfurt ExhibitionGmbH, the German Design Council (Ratfür Formgebung), the City of Frankfurtand the Association of German Chambersof Industry and Commerce (DeutscheIndustrie- und Handelskammertag-DIHK), Berlin.

Design Award of the Federal Republic of GermanyGalleria 1The best of the best: only products thathave already been awarded a design prize arenominated for the Design Award of theFederal Republic of Germany. In 2010 therewill be a new structure to the awards. Upto 50 awards will be conferred. Along withthe 25 awarded for products, a further 25will be awarded for achievements incommunications design. Also in 2010, anew prize for young designers will beawarded for the first time. The formalAward Ceremony will take place on thefirst day of Ambiente. The touringexhibition of the interdisciplinary awardscan be seen in the Galleria throughout thetrade fair. These awards are the central pillarof the strategy of the German FederalMinistry of Economics and Technology tofoster design, and are organized under itsaegis. Find out more at www.designpreis.de.

PlagiariusFoyer Halls 5.1 / 6.1The “Plagiarius” campaign names andshames the imitations and the fakes andawards the negative prize to intellectualproperty thieves on the first day of thetrade fair. The most brazen counterfeits areofficially unmasked with the award of theDwarf with the Golden Nose and can beseen in an exhibition in the Foyer of Hall4.1 together with the originals. Find outmore at www.plagiarius.com.

Product of the Year Hall 5.1The best there is in plastic will be thecontenders for this award organized bythe pro-K Industrial Association for Semi-Finished Products. Consumer productsmade of plastics will be subject to rigorousscrutiny, before they become eligible forthe title “Product of the Year.” The panelof experts will judge on the criteria offunctionality, design and innovation, andwill choose winners in four categories:Home, Leisure, General Requirementsand Technical Consumer Goods. Theprize-winning products will be on show,with relevant explanations, in theexhibition in Galleria 0.

Kitchen Innovation AwardFoyer Halls 5.1 / 6.1In 2010, the award for the "KitchenInnovation of the Year" will be presentedfor the first time at Ambiente in the pastit has been Tendence that was the backdropfor the celebrated award ceremony. Theprize is organized by FoodVisionDeutschland GmbH and their "BetterLiving" initiative. It honors innovationand exceptional quality of products fromthe areas of Kitchen and Tableware. Theprize-winning products will be on showin an exhibition in the Foyer of Halls5.1 and 6.1.

Talents Promoting Young Talent: Design of the FutureLiving Hall 11.0Dining Hall 4.0A top-quality stand, an internationalpublic, interesting surroundings, nocosts: the ideal start for a career in design,which is what both of the internationalconsumer-goods fairs Ambiente andTendence offer year after year. Thepromotional program “Talents” hasestablished itself as a springboard for thedesign scene and is to be extended atAmbiente 2010. Alongside an area fornewcomers to the profession, with anemphasis on interior design, gifts andpersonal accessories (in the new Hall 11),the newcomers will, for the first time, havetheir own dedicated area in the Table andKitchen section too (Hall 4.0). MesseFrankfurt is making 20 exhibition standsavailable for newcomers to the professionfree of charge in each of the two areas.

NextLoft Hall 11.0Carat Hall 9.3Kids’ World Hall 9.2The next step on the career ladder: “Next”is aimed at young companies with a designbackground, who have already had theopportunity to get some experience in thebusiness world and who would like toestablish themselves firmly in theconsumer-goods sector. After the initialsuccess of the program, the promotionalinitiative was also extended to other

product segments at Tendence 2009.Avant-garde furniture design is what ismost in demand, but “Next” is the rightplatform for trendy children’s productsand innovative jewelry creations too.Participating companies will be able toattend the leading trade fair for theconsumer-goods sector and take advantageof the special offer of an all-inclusive,complete stand at a discounted rate.

Trends 2010/Bora.HerkeGalleria 1Year after year, Ambiente is there to give aface to the trends for living, giving andenjoying: the trend show in Galleria 1 putsthe products of Ambiente's exhibitors intothe context of thematic trends in four style“worlds,” so that visitors can see and touchthem in the flesh. The names given to thefour worlds are: “genuine + sincere,” “present+ everlasting,” “progressive + sensitive” and“crafted + original.” They embody thebuzzwords of current trends authenticity,durability, progressiveness and craftsmanship.

300 Years of Porcelain in Germany Foyer Hall 4.1Be they baronial showpieces, highlydesirable collectors’ items, traditionalfamily porcelain or mass-produceditems porcelain reflects the developmentof society in an impressive andunmistakable way. The development ofthis cultural treasure is the theme of thedisplay “300 Years of Porcelain” in theFoyer of Hall 4.1. Designer GerdSommerlade will flesh out the mostimportant milestones from three centuriesof tableware history. This sought-afterproducer and style guru has alreadyproduced several major photo series forLifestyle Magazine on the subject of Table,Kitchen and Hospitality. The Hamburg-born designer has also created displays toshowcase lines and collections by majorporcelain manufacturers such as Rosenthaland Reichenbach.

A ManoHall 4.1The items showcased in the “A Mano”display in Hall 4.1 are handmade in thetruest sense of the word. The focus here ison craftwork, hand-made productiongoods and short production runs fromtraditional manufacturers as well as fromsmall workshops and businesses. Withinthe framework of “Table Prestige,” with itsquality suppliers such as Dibbern, Riedel,Robbe & Berking, Rosenthal and Villeroy& Boch, Hall 4.1 offers participants thevery best environment in which to establishinternational business contacts.

Garden VisionsGalleria 0The borders between interiors andexteriors are becoming more and moreblurred. Gone are the days when thebalcony and the terrace were merely anappendage to a house. They are becomingfully-fledged living areas in their ownright. Be it planters, outdoor furniture orbarbecue equipment: among the “GardenVisions” displays there are some inspiringsuggestions including designs for balconies,terraces and gardens from plant-potspecialists Scheurich and Lechuza andfrom outdoor furniture manufacturersKettler and Weber Grill.

Afrique Authentic—Authentic AfrikaHall 8.0More and more consumers are seeking acombination of sustainability, traditionalmanufacturing techniques and quality.The “Afrique Authentic—Authentic Afrika”project meets this demand in an exemplaryway: the home textiles and items of clothingmanufactured in Burkina Faso are made oforganic cotton and achieve their success asa result of particularly high-quality design,which skillfully blends the modern and thetraditional. The project is on display in Hall8.0 and showcases a selection of products.

Gastronomic Highlights: Sustenance in StyleIn fitting out selected cafés and Mini-Pics,Messe Frankfurt regularly invites the helpof famous designers and style gurus: thoseresponsible for the design highlights inour eateries include Veit Streitenberger,Petra Strickstrock, Studio Morgen andPhoenix Flowers.

About Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s leading tradefair organizer, with 440 million euros in salesin 2008 and more than 1,500 employeesworldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group hasa global network of 28 subsidiaries, fivebranch offices and 52 international SalesPartners, giving it a presence for its customersin more than 150 countries. Events made byMesse Frankfurt take place at more than 30locations around the globe. In 2008, MesseFrankfurt organized more than 100 tradefairs, of which more than half took placeoutside Germany. Messe Frankfurt’sexhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 squaremeters, are currently home to ten exhibitionhalls and an adjacent Congress Center. Thecompany is publicly owned, with the City ofFrankfurt holding 60 percent and theState of Hesse 40 percent. For moreinformation, please visit their website atwww.messefrankfurt.com.

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Upcoming Trends Embrace the Past, Present, and Future

Over the next 12-24 months trend righttabletop looks are set to gain inspirationfrom a melting pot of multi-culturalheritages from our past, the present globalenvironmental focus and from clean designthat while being inspired from circa 1960is, at its heart, new and futuristic.

As a way for consumers to be connectedwith their past roots in this fast pacedworld, heritage or heirloom inspiredpatterns offer that sense of familiar bonds.Whichever continent your family tree wasoriginally planted, you will find patternsthat reflect the general look and feel ofevery heritage in the upcoming seasons.

From Europe we will see tartans (think oldschool paired with family crests or for afresh twist think prep school meetsrocker), roses (coral, pink and lavenderlook newest) along with Liberty of Londoninspired ditzy prints and country toile(roosters and floral will continue to be thestandouts). Finally, we see traditionalwarm Tuscan looks and updated takesof brightly colored saturated Provencalpatterns that round out this Euro-ambiguous point of view.

America is the home of red, white andblue! While red and white have been andwill continue to be huge volume drivers inthe tabletop category, it is honest andforthright true blue (Navy) that is new for2010. Blue, long considered a very safecolor in uncertain times, now feels right ineverything from elegant indigo to causaldenim. For a merger of past and future,pair any blue with a novelty layer that isplaid, patriotic or peace inspired, as all ofthese 1960 inspired layers will be oneveryone’s top trend lists at some point inthe next 24 months.

From the continent of Asia, trendinspiration will have an eclectic exoticbohemian point of view with saturatedjewel and indigenous inspired colors frontand center (think the colors of a IndianSari—burnt orange, turquoise, purple, etc.).Asian trend right patterns will range fromanimal-inspired prints (cheetah and zebraare best), to Ikats and paisleys to hennatattoos. Texture feels fresh in this trend andwork best when they have a hand-crafted

feel; for example, tribal stamped leafpatterns or ceramic bodies that look handcarved or have nature inspired debossings.

Top on everyone’s trend list presently isanything that relates to the environment;here robust earth based colors, Faux Boisand nature inspired botanical art willcontinue to be the core trend focus. Thisglobal trend is also the perfect place toexplore how texture and the layering ofdifferent textures and refined organicsilhouettes will bring newness to MotherNature over the coming seasons.Sophisticated looks will embrace theharmony of both monochromatic and tonalcolor schemes that are abundant in nature(imagine the colors of different shades ofgreen grass); these looks should be pairedwith exotic woods (Zebra wood is thewood to watch) and animal prints used insurprising application (on the back of theplate) or an exploded scale for the mostupdated combination.

Looking to the future, we will embraceboth clean contemporary and casual, easyto live with designs that have the naivesimplicity that will bring to mind the1960s. Combinations of geometric shapesand stackable dinnerware will bring tomind the early days of space exploration,while day-glow colors, polka-dot, andhoundstooth patterns will be reminiscentof the excitement Marlo Thomas broughtto fashion as “That Girl” in the late60s. The focus of this vintage moderntrend expresses both individualism andcreative versatility, which appeal to today’siPod generation.

From trends that focus on environmentalpreservation, to heritage prints for everyheritage, to the juxtaposition of futuristicshapes mixed with the casualness of thesummer of love, we will see trends over thenext 12-24 months that we all will wantto relate to on some level, whether it ispast, present or future.

Michael Kinsler’s fashion and visualmerchandising experience is based on his yearsat Macy’s and the Gap. He also spent sevenyears at Pacific Rim where he served as theproduct development manager. Kinsler may bereached at 323-832-8900 ext. 1151.

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Arthur Court Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Essenergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Full Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Howard Naturals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

IHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Linden Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Marie’s Soaps LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Metrokane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parrish’s Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Picnic Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

R.S.V.P. International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Signature Housewares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Tervis Tumbler Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A D V E R T I S E R I N D E X

2010 TRADE SHOW CALENDERJANUARY 2010

6-13 Atlanta International Gift &Home Furnishings Market

AmericasMart AtlantaAtlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART

www.americasmart.com

10-13 National Retail Federation 99th Annual Convention & Expo

Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterNew York, NY, 202-626-8154

www.nrf.com

12-18 California Gift Show L.A. Mart,

Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4 www.lamart.com/

www.californiagiftshow.com

13-16 HeimtextilFrankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center

Frankfurt, Germany, 770-984-8016 www.heimtextil.de

13-19 Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDallas Market Center,

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTSwww.dallasmarketcenter.com

15-17 Orlando Gift ShowOrange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL 678-285-3976www.orlandogiftshow.com

16-19 Philadelphia Gift ShowGreater Philadelphia Expo Center

Oaks, PA, 678-285-3976www.urban-expo.com

17-19 Winter Fancy Food ShowMoscone Center, San Francisco

212-482-6440www.fancyfoodshows.com

23-26 The Seattle Gift Show®

Washington State Convention & Trade Center

Seattle, WA, 678-285-3976www.seattlegift.com

29-Feb 2 Christmasworld 2010Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center

Frankfurt, Germany, +49 69 75 75 0www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com

30-Feb 4 New York International Gift Fair®

Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterNew York, NY, 914-421-3200

www.nyigf.com

31-Feb 4 CGTA Gift ShowInternational Centre

and Toronto Congress CentreToronto, Canada, 800-611-6100

www.cgta.org

FEBRUARY 2010

7-11 Spring Fair Birmingham,National Exhibition Centre

Birmingham, England 609-921-0222www.springfair.com

12-16 AmbienteFrankfurt Fair & Exhibition CenterFrankfurt, Germany 770-984-8016

www.messefrankfurt.com

21-24 Alberta Gift ShowNorthlands Agricom

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 800-633-8332www.albertagiftshow.com

23-24 Upshow-Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging ShowMinneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis, MN, 914-421-3200www.upshowonline.com

27-March 1 Portland Gift & Accessories Show

Oregon Convention CenterPortland, OR, 800-346-1212

www.portlandgift.com

MARCH 2010

7-10 Montreal Gift ShowPlace Bonaventure

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 888-823-7469www.montrealgiftshow.com

14-16 International Home & Housewares Show

McCormick PlaceChicago, IL, 847-692-0109

www.housewares.org

14-16 Spring Gift ShowLA Mart

Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4www.lamart.com

21-24 Boston Gift ShowBoston Convention & Exhibition Center

Boston, MA, 800-272-SHOWwww.bostongiftshow.com

25-28 Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDallas Market Center

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTSwww.dallasmarketcenter.com

APRIL 2010

13-16 New York Tabletop MarketNew York Showrooms, 41 Madison

7 West 34th, 230 Fifth Ave.New York, NY, 212-686-1203, 212-279-6063

800-698-5617www.41madison.com, www.7wnewyork.com

www.230fifthave.com

17-22 International Home Furnishings Market

High Point, NC, 336-869-1000www.ihfc.com

MAY 2010

15-18 International ContemporaryFurniture Fair

Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterNew York, NY, 800-272-SHOW

www.icff.com

JUNE 2010

8-10 Licensing International ExpoLas Vegas, NV, 212-951-6612

www.licensingexpo.com

14-16 NEOCON World’s Trade FairThe Merchandise Mart

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