Nov 4, 2008

Creative Co-Op to host Kate McRostie signing

(Wilmington, NC) – Kate McRostie DesignWorks, Inc. announced today that Creative Co-Op, Inc., of Memphis, TN, will host a signing event at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market on Saturday, January 10, 2009, to launch several new holiday and everyday collections featuring Kate McRostie’s artwork. McRostie will meet retailers and sign a complimentary gift while supplies last from 2-3 p.m. at the Creative Co-Op Showroom in Building 2, Suite 1003, on the 10th floor.

Creative Co-Op, a leader in the wholesale home décor industry, will introduce McRostie’s interpretation of the classic “Twelve Days of Christmas” as well as “Enchanted Winter,” featuring holiday patterns and icons in McRostie’s signature style. The collections, a variety of giftware and home decor items, include ornaments, containers, stocking holders, frames and wall décor.

Additional collections to debut include “Remember to Wish,” an inspirational collage in rich colors of persimmon, turquoise and chocolate; and “Tangiers,” which features tropical birds and safari animal prints. Products include wall décor, home décor tabletop trays and plates, decorative boxes and other home accessories. McRostie’s coastal, wine and nature inspired designs are also available on Creative Co-Op products.

“I’ve really enjoyed collaborating with Creative Co-Op and am thrilled with the final collections,” said Kate McRostie. “An added bonus is that Creative Co-Op is able to manufacture distinctive products at great price points- allowing consumers to update their décor even during challenging economic times.”

In addition to Creative Co-Op, McRostie will launch new collections at the January 2009 Gift and Home Furnishings Market with Certified International, Cape Shore, C&F Enterprises, CounterArt, and more.

Kate McRostie’s artwork is licensed on home and gift products by more than 40 manufacturers including Creative Co-Op, Certified International, New View Gifts and Accessories, CounterArt, C&F Enterprises, Cape Shore, 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 www.katemcrostie.com.