Nov 16, 2007

New Kate McRostie Collections to be Launched with Certified International and CounterArt at Atlanta Market

Wilmington, NC – Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today that Certified International and CounterArt will both be launching new product collections featuring the designs of Kate McRostie at the January 2008 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Certified International adds three new coordinating McRostie tabletop ceramic collections to their showroom. “Sea Catch”, a fresh take on coastal seafood festivals, “Sail Away”, a collection of sailboats cruising into the horizon, and “Red, White, & Blue” a nautical stripe collection featuring patriotic colors. These collections add to several other McRostie collections currently offered by Certified. McRostie will participate in an Artist Signing for Certified on Thursday, January 10, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Dugan-Bliss Showroom, Suite 1701.

CounterArt will also introduce a new collection featuring a McRostie design. The “Antique Olive” kitchen collection features products such as a recipe box and album, metal cookbook holder with a ceramic painted insert, ceramic lazy susan, a unique cake plate that reverses to a chip-n-dip server and an insulated serving platter for entertaining on ice. Additional McRostie designs are available on several other CounterArt products, including glass cutting boards.

“What I love about these new collections is that they provide a wonderful opportunity for color and character to be introduced into the heart of the home.” McRostie said, “They are special pieces for those everyday family moments in the kitchen as well as fun for special occasions entertaining with friends! I am very excited to see the final products introduced.”

Cape Shore/Downeast Concepts, C&F Enterprises/Gallerie II, Kay Dee Designs, Jackel International and several other manufacturers will also be launching new products featuring McRostie’s artwork in Atlanta.

Kate McRostie’s artwork is licensed on home and gift products by Certified International, New View Gifts and Accessories, Bentley House Publishing, CounterArt, C&F Enterprises, The Seagull Company, Coasterstone/Hindostone, Kay Dee Designs, Evergreen Enterprises, and many others. More information is available from Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc by calling (813) 383-4640, or by visiting katemcrostie.com.