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Sleek, Simple, and Sustainable: The Calibowl Wins “Green House” Design Award in 2013 Housewares Design Awards Competition
Honoring eco-responsible innovation, the 2013 Housewares Design Awards competition has awarded its coveted "Green House" Design Award to the Simple Wave Calibowl Non-Spill 5-Piece Iconic Mixing Bowl Set, "a Better Bowl for a Better Planet."Designed,... more »
Alex and Ani “Best Friends” Bangle to Benefit American Heart Association
Alex and Ani's philanthropic division, Charity by Design, has extended its relationship with the American Heart Association to re-launch the "Best Friends" charm set of two expandable wire bangles on February 1st. Since the collaboration... more »
Winter Fancy Food Show Breaks Records
The Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco ended last week on a high note with record attendance for the third year in a row and the largest exhibit space in its 38-year history.The international... more »
Winter Las Vegas Market Reveals Top Interior Trends for 2013-2014
Look for invention, function, romance and hybrids as standout interior trends for the coming years, according to Greg Dunlop, global director of WGSN-Homebuildlife. Dunlop shared his insider forecast for at Winter Las Vegas Market during... more »
Emerald, Named Pantones 2013 Color of the Year, Combines Reality and Fantasy in Fresh Color Palettes
Look for invention, function, romance and hybrids as standout interior trends for the coming years, according to Greg Dunlop, global director of WGSN-Homebuildlife. Dunlop shared his insider forecast for at Winter Las Vegas Market during... more »
Uh-Oh! Zombie Alert at Booth 6269
IMDb says " , the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, Forget vampires, zombies are taking over the movie screens in 2013. Why are zombies the new "It" monsters?"... more »
Whiteakers Open Blossom and Briar in New Location
Oroville, WA - Tim and Cenah Whiteaker have purchased the Blossom and Briar floral and gift shop and moved it's location to the former Emporium building north of Oroville. "We are a complete floral store... more »
Gift Shop Draws Customers to Flushing
Flushing, NY - If you want to know why small businesses offer something that cannot be found at malls and shopping outlets, take a trip to Pippy and Lily, a fashion accessory and home decor... more »
EX•TRACTS Best New Product Awards Presented at NYIGF
Six companies were presented with EX•TRACTS® Best New Product Awards today, with Mosaiq receiving "Best of Show" honors for Mosaiq Fragranced Candles & Diffusers. EX•TRACTS, one of 10 divisions of the New York International Gift... more »
Treasures Gift Shop a Sales Jewel
Beachwood, OH - When Sally Rubinoff heads to the Mandel JCC, she tucks her membership card and a blank check in her bag. "After I finish my physical therapy exercises, I stop by Treasures Gift... more »
Small Business Resolutions: Lil Bit of Posh
Occoquan, VA - Maria Sinnott of Lil Bit of Posh in Occoquan has made a name for herself in the small town with her focus on friendly customer service. In 2013, she wants to take... more »
Heights Craft Stores Foster ‘Shop Local’ Effort
Houston, TX - Some Heights shops are basing their businesses on support of local artists and artisans eager to take advantage of the community's eclectic retail climate and high-end clientele.Sparrow and the Nest and Roundtable... more »
