Product Features

Cultivating Calm

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress levels have been soaring. As it swept across the globe, fear and uncertainty reigned. COVID made an enormous impact on well-being as it disrupted routines, created vast... more »

Hot Finds

In this year of unknowns, it is exciting to see new gift and home product lines launching. Vaccinations and the easing of travel restrictions have retailers more willing to make the trip to attend trade... more »

Connecting

Greeting cards, journaling and snail mail in general have become very important in the past year, as individuals reach out to others and themselves in meaningful ways. Creative designs and sentimental and even humorous sentiments... more »

A Perfect Union

2021 is a time like none other before it, so instead of the single Pantone Color of the Year, now we have two with which to conquer it — and each is an independent type... more »

Greeting Cards Give Back

Words, special sentiments and letting others know they are cared for are important, and two companies offer greeting cards that supply shoppers with effective, meaningful messages that not only allow recipients to feel loved, but... more »

Shining Sol Candle Company

Shining Sol Candle Company, located in Manassas, Virginia, was founded by Pete Evick in 2012 in a basement. In 2014, Deron Blevins, a lifelong friend of Evick’s, became co-owner and by 2016 they formed an... more »

Home Grown!

American manufacturing has been in steady decline since the 1990s. Recently, however, there’s been a resurgence of interest in buying items that are Made in the USA, and a peak in interest for bringing manufacturing... more »

Meaningful Jewelry

As Zoom conferences continue in 2021, shoppers are finding ways to look stunning, even if it’s from the neck up! Vintage inspired, artistic and unique jewelry, along with sentimental, encouraging pieces are all in the... more »

Self-Care Simplicity

According to Pinterest 2021 personal care trend predictions, “skinimalism is the new glow up.” What does this mean? It means shoppers want less make-up, but seek natural products that reflect an “effortlessly chic routine that... more »

Yes She May!

Mei Xu, founder and CEO of Yes She May and also the founder and CEO of BlissLiving Home and Chesapeake Bay Candle, launched a consulting service in 2019 to help women grow their businesses around... more »