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New York International Gift Fair www.nyigf.com January 28-February 1, 2007
As many of you know, The Tea House Times makes a point to attend various trade shows to find products of interest to our growing list of Tea Room Owners throughout the United States. This show is huge and you can find every kind of gift item possible to suit every taste and budget. We had limited time to visit the show this year, but did a pretty good job finding a few new/different items. We tried to visit some vendors we have met before to see what’s new and we hunted for some new vendors (new to us anyway) as well. So here we go…these are in no particular order…….Lady Gayle
Mustardseed & Moonshine www.mustardseedandmoonshine.com ~ Featured on the cover of the May/June 2006 issue of The Tea House Times, M&M has added several new beauties to their line of distinctive, delicate, gorgeous tea ware. I have to admit my heart skips a beat when I visit their exhibit. I wish I could have it all! Check out the photo here of the new Daylily Oriental tea service offering a pattern of bright yellow and green set against gleaming white. Handmade of wonderfully strong earthenware (dishwasher and microwave safe!!) Visit their website for more info and/or schedule a visit to their showroom at AmericasMart in Atlanta when you are there to visit the World Tea Expo in June, 2007! (Appts. available on Monday, June 11 call: 770-326-9441) Watch for an article in the new Hallmark Magazine about teapots featuring M&M.
The Ulster Linen Co, Inc. www.ulsterlinen.com ~ Table linens, aprons, tea towels, luxurious bed linens, bath towels, tea cosies, handkerchiefs, pillows, hot roll covers, napkins, and much more. Must see the handkerchiefs and Irish Linen tea cosies! So elegant and you’ll want to use these and pass them down as heirlooms.
Mighty Leaf Tea Company ~ www.mightyleaf.com ~ Artisan teas. Mighty Leaf has launched new specialty Abaca Tea Boxes, individually handcrafted by artisans in Asia, utilizing tree-free paper composed of abaca plant fibers and wild cogon grass, where each sheet of paper is sun-dried. The boxes are closed with a whittled coconut button. Each box is filled with 30 award-winning biodegradable tea pouches, reflecting the artisan quality in both the box and pouches that is the essence of the Mighty Leaf style and sensibility.
Brisa www.brisa.com ~ I’ve been wanting to check these out for a while now, after seeing their music in a local tea room. So, I hand-picked a visit to their booth. Gift CDs in attractive round designer tins for highly appealing impulse purchases. Unique themes available. The Tea theme includes several CDs including 2 new choices: Tea Time, Tea for Two, Green Tea Lounge, Sweet Jazz Lounge, Asian Tea Lounge, Royal Tea Room. Attractive displays available too.
Caldrea www.caldrea.com ~ Aroma therapeutic Household Cleansers including laundry, tools, textiles and gifts. To me, these are luxurious products, somehow extra special and distinctive. Products like dish soap, countertop cleanser, all purpose cleanser, hand soap, hand lotion, hand balm, stainless steel spray, powdered scrub, window spray, shower cleanser, laundry detergent, fabric softener, linen spray, candle, home fragrance, cloverleaf sink set, petite sink set, kitchen starter set, dish soap sampler. Several fragrances available including: Greet Tea Patchouli, White Tea, lavender, and more.
Aromafloria www.aromafloria.com ~ A natural, organic, eco-friendly personal care products made in the USA. We did not make it to this booth, but picked up a press kit and wish we had been able to sample these products. Several fragrances available with products such as bath milk, salt scrubs, body wash, body butter, candles, aroma beads, etc. One of them is Green Tea Bamboo. Looks like nice packaging………
Lady Jayne Ltd www.ladyjayneltd.com ~ We’ve been at their booth before and didn’t get a chance to stop by this time, but picked up a press kit at the press office. The 2007 catalog states NEW ownership-Jayne is back. Beautiful selections of pads, pens, cup sets, etc. In the back are some “Estate Sale” items – very discounted – there are several different ceramic teapot shaped frames for a very good price while supplies last.
Marladawn Home www.marladawnhome.com ~ Two For Two: The World’s Most Romantic Teapot? Modern porcelain form, with TWIN spouts that let you pour two cups of tea at once. Available in several different patterns.
Alex Marshall Studios www.alexmarshallstudios.com ~ Handmade ceramics in diverse colors and forms for every function. In particular, a very unusual teapot with a handle that loops completely around and pours out of the handle.
Ambiance Collections www.ambiancecollections.com ~ Tabletop, giftware and home décor using various mediums, moderately priced. Precious, delicate teapots. Each comes very carefully packaged and gift boxed. Three dimensional: Rose, pansy, iris, red poppy, golden flower, cupcake, tiramisu, brownie, pink apple blossom w/dragonfly, daisy w/butterfly, and also Tea for One: pink rose or purple pansy.
Liette International www.lietteinternational.com ~ porcelain custom hand-decorated to order: home décor, bath, kitchen, tabletop, gifts. Loads of tea ware. Newest products include gorgeous bath sinks, trays, tea infuser mugs, toothpaste holders, pomanders, etc.
Popular Creations www.popularcreations.com www.popularimports.com ~ candle accessories, home décor, Vintage accessories, gifts, collectibles. Loads of gorgeous, very unique, TEA nightlights. Nicer than the one’s you see everywhere. Cup & saucer sets, tea for one, Victorian décor, Fairies, and more beautiful things.
Storey Publishing www.storey.com ~ six tea books, loads of other books. Also Workman www.workman.com – tea calendars.
Harvest House Publishers www.harvesthousepublishers.com ~ Loads and I mean Loads of wonderful books pertaining to tea, friendship, family heritage. High quality, great line of books. Beautiful display options. Great prices too.
Random House www.randomhouse.com ~ new book Tea Parties by Tracy Stern to be released this spring.
Penguin Group www.penguingroup.com ~ Tea Shop Mystery Series, several tea titles, children’s tea books and more. Several titles very suitable for a good collection of books about tea all from one publisher.
Sterling Publishing www.sterlingpublishing.com ~ Town & Country Social Graces or Modern Manners books; Victoria Tea books. Also for children: Come to Tea
Harper Collins Publishers www.harpercollins.com ~ Emily & Peter Post books on manners and other etiquette books.
Simon & Schuster www.simonsays.com ~ a few different etiquette books.
The Tea House Times is dedicated to helping busy tea room owners find new products. This time we visited the New York International Gift Fair on Feb. 2, 2006 in New York City. We've said it before, and we'll say it again, this show is HUGE. You need 2 full days to see everything. We focused on visiting tea related booths, and Victorian merchants. Many of the tea related businesses have been mentioned in previous reports, so are not mentioned here. Here are some highlights of some businesses/products we found interesting at the show. For more information, visit www.nyigf.com Visit the next time the show is running and prior to visiting do some exhibitor searches at the show website so you can focus on the categories you want to visit while there. Mustardseed & Moonshine Handmade ceramic serving pieces, bowls, dinnerware, teapots, each made in the form of a flower. Words can hardly express the beauty of these tea sets. Incredibly delicate, yet very useful AND dishwasher safe (if you dare). These tea sets are floral shapes, each hand made and exquisite. An absolute must for teapot collectors and high end shops. www.mustardseedandmoonshine.com Bronnley, makers of the best soaps in the world. Bronnley has the privileged honor of being the recipient of two Royal Warants: HM The Queen; HRH The Prince of Wales. A warrant and use of the Royal Coat-of-Arms is not granted lightly. Bronnley fine English soaps are triple milled enabling the fragrance and moisturizing ingredients to be evenly distributed throughout each bar of soap. The line includes luxury bath and body care including: Herbarium soaps, Lemon soaps, new Body care for men, Almond oil soaps, Almond oil toiletries, Almond oil fragrances, Almond oil celebration soaps, new Destination soaps, Horticultural Society floral products, a Gardener's collection, and seasonal gifts. www.bronnley.co.uk Kessler Mfg & Imports Cameos at their VERY finest. Looking for a cameo? Look no further. These are the real thing. Hand carved Italian shell cameos & German agate cameos. Settings available in 18K, 14K, sterling silver, or unset. Pins, pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets in all sizes. Hand carved cameo conch shells for display and decor. Impressive! 847-982-1555 BB Becker Handmade classic jewelry designs with superior depth engraving and choice quotations. Necklaces, bracelets and more with carefully selected quotations engraved upon the silver. Beautiful, touching gifts. www.bbbecker.com Botanicus Boxed candle sets, boxed gift candles, boxed soap sets, room sprays. Fragrance choices include: Green Tea, Blue Bamboo, Champagne, Fig, Guava, Honeysuckle, Hot Apple Cider, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lemongrass, Linden, Mulled Wine, Night Jasmine, Sugar Pear, Sweetbay Magnolia, Tobacco Leaf 800-282-8887 Chanille Limoges, enameled jewelry, bathroom glassware in pewter and bronze, perfume bottles, pendulum clocks in pewter and limoges, pewter writing instruments, etc. The enameled jewelry seemed to be available in every possible theme. Beautiful. The perfume bottles are miniatures and gorgeous for collecting. Very Victorian look and feel to many of the jewelry pieces. Teapot clocks available. www.chanille.com Splendid Music Box Co. The most beautiful music boxes you ever laid your eyes upon. They are the oldest and largest music box company in the U.S. 15 categories of musical giftware priced from $5 to $5,000.00 Nostalgic, heirloom quality, keepsakes. Impressive, timeless gifts. Many Victorian inspired pieces. 1-800-225-6525 Corbell & Company Fine English Antiques & Reproductions in Sterling Silver and Silver Plate. Timeless designs, the reproductions are exquisite and very affordable as compared to their originals. "Affordable elegance, Everyday luxury" www.thecorbellcompany.com The Paper Collection Notes, albums, stamps, bookmarks, all very beautiful and nostalgic. Award winning cards, bookmarks, and fabulous paperweights. www.carolynwhitaker.com For Life An extensive line of affordable, functional, and basically beautiful tea ware in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. A lot of refreshing options for brewing & straining. Custom logos and gift boxes available. Check out the Brew-in-Mug with infuser and coaster lid. www.forlifedesign.com Yedi Houseware Fine china, demitasse, glassware, tea & coffee mugs, etc. Very unique designs. Pretty, and so different that you'll want to add some to your teacup collection. Beautiful soft colors, some florals, and some very different shapes. www.yedihouseware.com Marcela Creations The finest handmade baby, bridal accessories and gifts. Beautiful, unique favors. www.marcelacreations.com Carroll Boyes Unique collection of tableware, home ware, gifts in pewter, aluminum and stainless. The designs are works of fine art. You must see the teapot. Very artistic. www.carrolboyes.co.za Reo Sterling Silver A full line of sterling silver jewelry and tons of charms in every possible theme. Great prices. www.reocompany.com Mono Stainless flatware, teamakers, coffeemakers, dinnerware, stainless accessories. A very clean product line. www.mono.com Oliver Hemming Award winning collection of kitchenware, tea and coffee pots, scales, grinders. www.oliverhemming.com Ernst Freihoff Victorian Scrap Pictures including scraps, self-adhesives, table decorations, stand up scrap cards, bookmarks, gift tags, albums. Truly beautiful scrap papers! www.ef-scraps.com
The Home Co representing
Burleigh English pottery. Luxury English products
direct from the manufacturer w/local representation.
www.burleigh.co.uk or email cr@home-co.co.uk Breakfast,
tea, dinner sets, jugs, mugs, cups and saucers, bowls, plates, platters,
kitchenware, bathroom ware – many are reissues from archive moulds.
Patterns include Calico, Asiatic Pheasants, Arden, Davenport,
Bluebird, Burgess Chintz, Felicity, and many more. Although blue and white is
thier speciality they also print in many other colours following contemporary
trends and an echo of the rich history of transfer printing, which goes back to
the 18th century. Coastline Imports Ceramics and porcelain tabletop pieces. Tea pots, tea sets, platters and more. Beautiful and very reasonably priced. www.coastlinetabletop.com
Dalmazio Imports Porcelain figurines, Ceramic decorative accessories, Murano glass. www.dalmazioimports.com
The King & I Distributor of Taylor of London soaps and scented sprays, etc. and other Imported cosmetics, bath, and personal care products. www.soapkings.com
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