A Home Run at New York’s Winter Market!

The winter 2013 edition of the New York International Gift Fair wrapped up last week, and by all accounts - strong order-writing, more re-orders, positive feedback from retailer and exhibitors - market week was a home run! Notable trends emerged among the ample design-driven home resources to suit all tastes: mixed materials, “pretty” tech, nautical and tropical themes, Chinoiserie and new sustainable materials.

Giftware News was there. Here’s a sample of what we saw. And then read on for further exciting news about the summer show.

Artist Dlynn Roll says the inspiration for her “You Silly Bird & Friends Collection comes from people in her life. Here she is posed by Olivia the hedgehog (center bottom row) inspired by her granddaughter

Pulvermarcher Designs displays Pastel & Glittery Accessories

Rich, red lacquered pieces from J. Fleet Designs, Ltd.

Owl-themed candle holders from Chesapeake Bay

In New York Newest, Snowmee offers a clever way to present a gift card

Janna Ugone Designs are Made in America

ART Announces Atlanta Market ART Card Participants

The creative home furnishings network, ART, announces 15 vendors participating in the organization’s ART Card Program during the January 2013 Atlanta market. The ART Card Program, which launched in the summer of 2011, is exclusive to ART members. The retail annual membership to ART and participation in the discount program is $250/year and open to home furnishings retailers and interior design studios. 

The ART Card program provides each retailer member with a personalized ART Card, which is presented to participating vendors, upon placing an order, to receive exclusive specials. Savings realized by the retail member often exceed the yearly membership dues cost at just one market. 

A complete list of the vendor specials can be found at ART’s website, accessoriesresourceteam.org.