spring fair product focus 05 - contemporary gift
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Welcome to the fifth edition of our Product Focus - Spring Fair opens Sunday 7th until Thursday 11th February and like this brief guide, the show is packed full of the latest and inspiring products to fill your shelves and get your tills ringing. This edition focuses on just a few of the 300 Contemporary Gift exhibitors. Enjoy.TRANSCRIPT
PRODUCTFOCUS
ISSUE 005
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‘Contemporary Gift’
CONTENTSThe fifth edition of Spring Fair’s Product Focus presents imagery from our Contemporary Gift exhibitors.
3. Introduction 4. Artcuts5. Illumens6. Cream Cornwall7. Lene Bjerre Design8. Chive9. Nether Wallop Trading Co10. Natures Purest12. Don’t Cry For Me13. Corinne Lapierre14. Newgate15. BlossomCo16. Temerity Jones17. SIA18. Ecolink-Ebei19. Inovair Ltd20. Heaven Sends21. Pad Home Ltd22. Balvi Gifts Sl23. Artyfarty24. Wild & Wolf Ltd
INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the fifth edition of our Product Focus - Spring Fair opens Sunday 7th until Thursday 11th February and like this brief guide, the show is packed full of the latest and inspiring products to fill your shelves and get your tills ringing.
This edition focuses on just a few of the 300 Contemporary Gift exhibitors.
Enjoy.
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ARTCUTS
Artcuts was launched in 2012. Based in the UK we provide individually designed and produced products.
We use only the finest hand silk screened paper and fabrics to create products for celebrating seasonal occasions such as Christmas, Easter, Valentines day along with the big occasions in life such as Weddings, Birthdays, Christenings and Anniversaries. We also offer a range of craft products enabling the homemaker and crafter to further embellish.
With our dedicated design team and in house laser technology we have the creative ability to design any shape for our own ranges, also for bespoke orders and individual designs for our customers.
Hall 6 / Stand 6U49
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ILLUMENS
Illumens was formed in 2003 and over the past decade we are proud to say it has become a must have for those in the know. Russell and I do all the development ourselves, from the initial concept through the fragrances and the packaging. We are passionate about all aspects of our products, and we take great care in the development process to provide you with a product that looks beautiful, and fills your home with a long lasting fragrance.
Each one of Illumens’ collections is a very personal reflection of what we love, our passion for fragrance and design, our experiences and explorations.
www.illumens-candles.co.uk+44 (0) 1787 282012
Hall 6 / Stand 6T06
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Cream Cornwall offers beautiful things, beautifully made in Britain, that evoke the beauty of this captivating county. Collections comprise of a wide range of exquisite homewares and home fragrances, suggesting a colour scheme and style for the distinct aspects of Cornwall life: Maritime and Game & Garden. Inspired by the colours of sea, sky and land, the sheltered bays and windswept moors, the rich history and distinctive identity of the county is harnessed in each evocative and exceptional piece.
Hall 7 / Stand 7B11
CREAMCORNWALL
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LENE BJERRE DESIGN
Lene Bjerre is a leading Danish interior design house. Since the establishment in the mid seventies the company has expanded its product line now comprising more than 5,000 unique products in textiles, home accessories, lighting, bathroom articles etc. Headquartered in Nibe in the north of Denmark the company employs a total of 45 people and works with representatives in various export markets such as Britain, Scandinavia, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Sweitzerland, Poland and Czech republic. The owners, Suzanne Sand and Bjarne Poulsen, are committed to keeping a strong focus on innovative and trendsetting design as well as expansion into the national and international markets.
Hall 7 / Stand 7A04-B03
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CHIVE
Since 2004, Chive has created innovative and simple designs to highlight the unique beauty of your floral arrangements. A kick to the rear of musty Dutch floristry, Chive’s elegant vases easily compliment any setting, from classic to contemporary, and are a wonderful addition to any home, business, wedding or event.
Using a versatile array of media, including glass, plastic, aluminium, porcelain and ceramic, Chive’s collections debut biannually: our line is original, dynam¬ic and committed to showcasing the very best in design inspired by nature. Our fresh, new-school designs coupled with our unpretentious, old-school approach to customer service are what set Chive apart.
www.chive.com+41 (0) 65951055
Hall 7 / Stand 7B10-C09
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NETHER WALLOP TRADING CO
Hall 6 / Stand 6Q27
The idea for Nether Wallop Trading came about when, due to over-enthusiastic seed buying and planting typical of a new gardener, I was faced with the problem of not having enough pots for my seedlings. And like many gardeners, I was unwilling to discard the ‘spares’.
Keen to garden organically, to minimize my environmental impact, and to use the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle, I designed the Paper Potter, initially making it on a wood-turning lathe. I created a tool which used up old newspapers by turning them into biodegradable pots which didn’t cost a penny and had the added bonus of saving me from carting stacks of newsprint to the recycling bins!
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NATURES PUREST
Natures Purest is a multi-award winning company based in Leicestershire. Leading manufacturer & supplier of baby clothes, toys, gifts & bedding made from organically grown, naturally coloured cotton - no chemicals, pesticides or dyes.
Fabrics certified by Oeko-Tex 100, GOTS and ethically produced in Sri Lanka under their “Garments Without Guilt Programme”. Many items ready boxed in recycled brown card and finished with a hand tied bow - the perfect gift.
Hall 6 / Stand 6N23
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Don’t Cry For Me is the exclusive European distributor of PLA!, the creators of the famous chicken “Etelvina” from Argentina. Etelvina has a very practical use around the home (containing and dispensing plastic bags in her belly) – we all have the problem of knowing what to do with the plastic bags we acquire from the shops.
Etelvina now brings the solution! Etelvina is already very popular in Germany, Italy and France, now she is for the first time to the NEC Spring Fair.
Hall 6 / Stand 6R5512
DON’T CRY FOR ME
CORINNE LAPIERRE
Corinne Lapierre designs distinctive felt craft kits with on-trend woodland, retro and Scandinavian themes appealing to crafters of all abilities and those looking for an original gift. The signature craft coloured box contains everything you need to complete the project. The kits are entirely sourced and made in Britain, using recycled and recyclable materials where possible and the best quality, softest, wool-mix felt in rich shades. Corinne has been a familiar face on Create and Craft shopping channel for over three years and has published two hugely popular craft books with Search Press.
Hall 6 / Stand 6U51
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NEWGATE
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Newgate is owned and run by Jim & Chloe Read and is a British company through and through.
Newgate specialises in the creation of stylish watches, iconic alarm clocks, mantel clocks and impressively oversized wall clocks. Their designs are heavily influenced by classic, vintage and retro design of the past and by adding a touch of modernism, these clocks and watches are versatile as they suit both the traditional and contemporary lifestyle.
Hall 6-7, 7F20-G21
BLOSSOMCO
BlossomCo is based in rural Leicestershire, England where we design and manufacture handmade dog collars, leads and bandanas using unusual and gorgeous fabrics in great combinations and with high quality fittings.
www.blossomco.co.uk+44 (0) 7711656013
Hall 6 / Stand 6R25
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TEMERITY JONES
Temerity Jones is a new designer giftware brand, created to offer buyers in the gift trade something new and fresh. Our Creative Director, Craig Masson, has used his experience in the industry to put together a unique and inspiring collection of design led gifts and home wares which are guaranteed to make your shop stand out from the crowd.
Temerity Jones is a brand that aims to be cool, quirky and distinctly different. From our design office and showroom in North London, we will be constantly moving forward with new ranges and stories, to ensure we always keep you one step ahead of the crowd.
Hall 7 / Stand 7B18-C19
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SIA
SIA Home Fashion is an international company present today in a myriad of countries on five continents.
The brand is known as a reference for floral arrangements with an undisputed quality and savoir-faire and also as a very unique signature with collections of textiles, tableware, furniture, lighting, vases, frames, candles, candleholders and a broad variety of giftware and accessories.
SIA particularity lies in creating four extensive & inspirational selections of gifts and seasonal decorations each year and developing a large variety of flowers reproducing the natural cycle of seasons.
www.sia-homefashion.co.uk+44 (0) 134910800
Hall 7 / Stand 7A30-B31
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ECOLINK-EBEI
As an eco-friendly products supplier, Ebei have been engaged in this area for more than 3years, our products are all made with eco materials or eco-concepts.
Hall 6 / Stand 6S6918
They have big range of products for your household, garden, gift and office which is made by bamboo, rattan, solid wood, bamboo fiber, silicone, wood & plastic composited material, biodegradable and recycled materials and so on. We also have LED lights, energy saving sockets, timers and energy meters with eco-concept which can be helpful for reducing CO2 emission.
InovAir Ltd is a luxurious collection of natural & healthy room fragrances created by leading perfumers: candles, reed diffusers, sprays and many others. All products are handmade by artisans in Britain and beautifully presented. “Pairfum” will delight your senses when you enter the room. Frequently hailed as ‘best-in-class’, you can now treat yourselves or your friends. Pairfum has consistently been the most innovative company in its field over the past 5 years globally.
www.pairfum.com+44 (0) 1784 473 523
Hall 6 / Stand 6T20 19
INOVAIR LTD
HEAVEN SENDS [email protected]
Hall 7 / Stand 7C20-D21 7D30
Established over a decade ago, Heaven Sends & our angels are proud of our reputation for quality, unique design and quirky products all at extraordinary value for money prices.
Renowned for our witty signs, distinguished clocks, shabby chic accessories as well as fabulous festive decorations, Heaven Sends is your one-stop-shop no matter what your budget.
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PAD HOME LTD
Pad Home Ltd mission as a wholesale distributor is to provide our customers with the best in contemporary design for the home, workplace and leisure market.
At Pad we deliver innovative design products through a pleasurable experience with our knowledgeable staff.
We believe design should be fun as well as functional and available to everyone. Introducing exceptional contemporary design to market is our goal.
Hall 7 / Stand 7B04-C03
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BALVI GIFTS SL
Since 1963 Balvi’s goal has been to provide our clients with unique and original products. Gifting is a magical act that makes us feel good, whether you are the ones who give away as if we are what we receive. If we start also a better smile. Share the love.
Hall 6/ Stand 6J32
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Artyfarty has gone from strength to strength over the years, always ready to respond to changes and trends in home fashions and able to offer customers new and original products. The Artyfarty range is now available through select gift and home accessory stores, cook shops and many other types of retail outlets throughout the country.
Hall 6 / Stand 6S40
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WILD & WOLF LTD
Wild & Wolf are a designer and manufacturer of award winning gifts, homewares, mens & womens accessories. Celebrating over 10 years in the business, Wild & Wolf have expanded from licence brands to include its own original sub brands including Ridley’s, Gentlemen’s Hardware, classic telephones and most recently, Wild Wood. Wild & Wolf also have exciting collaborations with renowned designers and brands such as Orla Kiely, Ted Baker and Happy Jackson.
Hall 6 / Stand 6H42-J4324
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