Jan 9, 2012

C.R. Gibson Launches Casual Entertaining Collections For All Occasions

C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, announces the expanded launch of its casual entertaining collection from a selection of top licensing partners: Lolita, Dena, Michael Healy and Susan Winget. Following the success of its first foray into the category, C.R. Gibson reaches wider in 2012 to include new textiles, melamine dinnerware, acrylic serveware and glassware, paper tableware and bamboo/bronze serveware to feed this growing industry trend.

All collections debut this January as part of C.R. Gibson’s Brand’s New Day product launch starting at the Atlanta Gift Show in January in the company’s newly remodeled showroom,AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 1837, and in OneCoast showrooms in Dallas (Suite 256) and Las Vegas (C-803). C.R. Gibson is represented nationally by OneCoast, National Division One. Full pricing and order information is available by request at C.R. Gibson Customer Service 800.243.6004 and dealer website, crgibsondealer.com.

About the Lolita Collection
Cotton aprons and potholder & towel kitchen setsdebut from Lolita this season in some of the brand’s best performing patterns including Flip Flops and Ooops-a-Daisy. New acrylic pieces, the cornerstone of Lolita casual entertaining collections, include margarita drinkware sets (glasses and pitcher) as well as serving trays, cocktail shakers and ice buckets. New patterns also debut in signature stemware: Girls’ Night In, Fish Out of Water, Tye Dye and Sunglass Cooler. Paper dinner and salad plates coordinate back to the Flip Flops and Ooops-a-Daisy collections. MSRP $5 – $40

About the Dena Collection
For the first time, C.R. Gibson debuts casual entertaining collections by Dena. Three design statements are included in the 2012 launch: blooming Persian Rose, California-inspiredSunshine and Moroccan-inspired Orange Ikat. All designs originate from Dena’s hand-painted artwork. The same serving pieces are included across the three designs: melamine dinner and salad plates, bowls and trays, as well as acrylic stemware, tumblers and pitcher. MSRP $8 – $32

About the Michael Healy Collection
Bringing an artisanal handcrafted look and feel to the C.R. Gibson offering, Michael Healy serveware is made from sustainable bamboo and bronze. Three designs, On the Vine, In the Garden and By the Sea, debut across a number of unique serving pieces, each offered in all three designs available: serving platters, cheese boards, spreaders, cutting boards, chip and dip trays, napkin boxes with bronze weight, salad bowl and salad claws. MSRP $16 – $65

About Susan Winget
Industry icon, Susan Winget, teams up with C.R. Gibson to introduce three nature-inspired casual entertaining collections for the first time: Seaside Garden, Botanical and Meadow. Each collection mixes key acrylic serving pieces as well as paper tableware and napkins. Serving pieces include acrylic stemware, serving trays, insulated pitchers and insulated tumblers. MSRP $5 – $32

Special events featuring Lolita, Dena, Michael Healy and Susan Winget in Atlanta Michael Healy and Susan Winget will do mini product signings as part of C.R. Gibson’s”Meet the Artists” event on January 12, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Dena will be on hand for an hour-long product signing event on Saturday, January 14, 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Lolita will do an hour-long product signing event on Saturday, January 14, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. All events take place in C.R. Gibson’s showroom, AmericasMart Building 2, Suite 1837.