Gifts & Decorative Accessories

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! 💘

In honor of the special day, we've put together a little product roundup dedicated to giftables and more that can help your customers spread the love around and remind them of the love they have in their life.

From jewelry pieces to gourmet items and stationery products that are full of love, there is something for every kind of relationship.

01/30/2025

The Inspired Home Show has a lot of 'new' coming in March. Between new brands, brands returning after a brief hiatus, and fresh new product pavillions, there is plenty to see.

Get the scoop on some of the brands you'll find this year in Chicago 👇

The show at the McCormick Place in Chicago will also have brand new product spotlights on travel gear, candles and pets.

01/29/2025

Happy fourth day of , y’all! We are starting off the day strong with our five picks from yesterday. We spent day three of market in the Expo, so all of these makers and brands can be found there alongside dozens of other wonderful temporary exhibitors. The first product that caught our eye came from , an organic lavender farm in California. Their booth was fabulous, but we were particularly impressed by the look and the price point on this shower steamer set that we got recommended by a Canadian retail friend. We also fell in love with and its modular and magnetic charcuterie boards at . Each honeycomb section on this board attaches with magnets and can be pulled off to be used as a personal platter or to downsize the board and change its look. The slate toppers and bowls can also be removed and reconfigured anywhere on the board. Our next find came from , a brand of handmade, heritage-focused candles that “celebrate elevate the cultural crossroads of being Latine and American.” caught our eyes, too. The brand makes DIY wood and felt garland kits that come ready to paint and customize with acrylic markers. We especially liked the mushroom and folksy flower kit! Finally, ’s magnetically interchangeable signs and banners were the perfect find for busy decorators and those customers who don’t have room for lots of seasonal décor storage! These signs have a metal base and the company boasts dozens of different seasonal and everyday designs for its interchangeable magnets.

01/28/2025

It’s day three of ! We are once again kicking off the day with a look back at our from the previous day. We finished up our time in Building C yesterday and were so impressed by the crowds and all the great new product we saw. While we were exploring, we met and tagged .de, a new-to-the-U.S. brand that makes super cute and giftable canned personal cakes! The packaging is perfect for celebrating birthdays, holidays and more and each one includes a candle. In the showroom we spotted and tagged the CrownJuwel from ,a bamboo pet bowl that safely infuses crystal properties into pets’ drinking water. A perfect gift for crystal fanatics! We also got a chance to tag ’s funky new colorful clutches – a first for the company – and ’s delicate and detailed striped rim tableware collection. Our last pick from yesterday came from ’ new Bistro collection. We loved the Wild Mushroom scent and especially loved the new ceramic vessel the company designed for Bistro! It is food safe and designed to be used as a pitcher once the candle is gone thanks to the tiny spout that was added to the rim of the vessel.

01/27/2025

Kristy Sickles, founder and designer behind Daisy Mae Designs, has always loved vintage finds and antiques. Learn how she turned that passion into a business that celebrates the special places in you and your customers' lives.

For more Las Vegas News Desk videos, visit: https://www.giftsanddec.com/video-galleries/las-vegas-news-desk-january-2025/

01/27/2025

Emalee Hoffman, vice president of sales for California Marketing Associates (CMA), talks about the rep group's recent showroom growth at Las Vegas Market and introduces a few of the new vendors joining them this market season.

For more Las Vegas News Desk videos, visit: https://www.giftsanddec.com/video-galleries/las-vegas-news-desk-january-2025/

01/27/2025

Shawn Sieck, chief revenue officer for Koalafi reveals the key factors that will drive the credit outlook for furniture in the coming year.

For more Las Vegas News Desk videos, visit: https://www.giftsanddec.com/video-galleries/las-vegas-news-desk-january-2025/

01/23/2025

The Toy Association's upcoming Toy Fair will be filled with the latest and greatest in the industry. From outdoor toys to the newest in plush, take a look at what some expect to be the top trends for 2025.

A glimpse into our crystal ball reveals what will be tops in toys at this year’s Toy Fair.

01/21/2025

COMING SOON! The Winter 2025 Las Vegas News Desk will bring you the latest in gifts and decorative accessories direct from industry leaders and live from market! Stay tuned for more!⁠⁠
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Brought to you by Koalafi.

01/18/2025

The latest edition of Road Reps, a column highlighting sales reps in our industry, features Tara Navin of The Portico Collection, Inc.!

Navin reflects on her journey from the world of apparel to the world of gift and home, shares some advice and more.

Angela Schmook of Road Runners interviews Tara Navin with the Portico Collection in this month's column highlighting sales reps.

01/17/2025

Heading out of today. What a week!! Saw some amazing products AND was impressed with the busy floors and foot traffic. Our final day of includes:
soft characters with little day and night "houses," giftable socks for different occasions, with packaging that doubles as a greeting card, Motifs new mint tinsel that can be reused to hold business cards and more, new zodiac paper party and journal collection, featuring two plate sizes, two napkin sizes and a journal for each sign and some coordinating whole zodiac pieces, and finally Unstoppable Topper. This new product from Kurt Adler creates a solid base for tree toppers and more and can support up to 15 pounds. Good for supporting traditional tree toppers and for topping trees with other decorative items!

01/17/2025

Hello from the end of day three at ! Associate Editor Adelaide Elliott spent her Thursday in the temps and found quite a few favorites to mark as part of our second round of . Top picks from today include an assortment of chic paper vases from , 's beautifully packaged and scented new men's line and ' sequin patch greeting cards for all occasions. 's thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted cold processed soaps (Yes, that turtle and the other inserts are all handmade of soap!) and 's culturally enriching and educational baking kits for kids and families also topped her list! If you're at Atlanta Market this week, be sure to stop by and see these great finds and folks in person while the temps are still open!

01/16/2025

Do you use TikTok regularly for marketing or other aspects of your business? Do you have new plans in place if the ban goes through or are you in wait-and-see mode?

Tell us all about it! 👇📢

Expert urges urge scenario planning as TikTok's potential shutdown threatens to disrupt marketing strategies.

01/15/2025

Can you find all of our Day 1 at ?? Let us know if you spot us! Today's top picks include redesigned Happy Hour collection, specifically the beautifully illustrated ice bucket and cute toothpick holders, reversible splash bag for wet bathing suits or towels. Both patterns are gorgeous and we love the bigger tote bag style with shoulder straps, ghost artwork for Halloween. For those that have seen those trendy DIY videos of antique store refurbs but aren't DIYers! NEW dog jackets, coming for FALL...so soft and cute, AND coordinate with slippers for owners!🥰 And, finally, Live from Snack Time mmcoffee cups featuring quotes about life from kids!

01/15/2025

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating wildfires in California. Gift for Life has partnered with several winter markets to raise money for World Central Kitchen and the relief efforts.

Find out how you can help 👇

Gift for Life is raising funds to support World Central Kitchen's relief efforts with the help of market partners.

01/14/2025

Fiesta Dinnerware has unveiled its newest color - and it's a nostalgic neutral!

Introducing Linen, the 57th color from Fiesta. Linen joins 12 other shades in the signature collection.

What do you think of the new color?

Fiesta is taking things back to basics with a neutral color that "can evoke feelings of nostalgia" for 2025.

01/13/2025

There's still time to shop ! Before we head to bright and early tomorrow, here's one final roundup of some of the coolest products that caught our eye from the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, appearing in the and showrooms!