Gifts & Collectibles News
Shop around for the latest news about giftware and collectibles, such as frames, vases, statues, artwork, antiques and other novelties that may increase in value over time. Information includes news on novelty gifts, seasonal promotions, licensing partnerships and products and services from manufacturers, retailers and distributors of gift and collectible items.
Kaycee Teddy Bears from England Arriving Soon at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Kelsey Cunningham, owner of Kaycee Bears, has been creating handmade teddy bears for more than 25 years? - March 15, 2014 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Local Entrepreneur "Travels" to Red Carpet Event via Butterfly Wings
Moonstone Creations’ owner, Tessa Shaffer, won’t be attending the event herself, but her handmade butterfly jewelry will. Three point eight million viewers tuned in last year to watch the MTV Movie Awards that starts with red carpet interviews, and this year Moonstone Creations’... - March 14, 2014 - Moonstone Creations
GEARYS Beverly Hills Finest Sale of the Year
This highly anticipated event for their loyal clientele that draws crowds from around the world to the flagship boutique in search of the finest in breathtaking jewelry, handcrafted dinnerware, precision timepieces, and elegant gifts for any occasion. This year, the doors will open to the general public on Friday, March 14th at 10am with the opportunity to save up to 80% off regular prices at the sale so grand it only happens once a year. - March 12, 2014 - GEARYS Beverly Hills
The Genome Registry is Making Genes Sexy on Multiple Platforms
The Genome Registry is Helping People Get Into Genes and Chromosomes in a Fun Way. It Works Through STEM Education and Non-Profit Support. - March 12, 2014 - The Genome Registry
Nanalulus Linens and Handkerchiefs Featured in Victoria Classics Spring Bliss Magazine
Nanalulus Linens and Handkerchiefs white Battenburg lace parasol featured in Victoria Magazines March 2014 edition of Classics Spring Bliss Magazine. - March 05, 2014 - Nanalulus Linens and Handkerchiefs
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces Katherine Houston & Lucrecia Waggoner: "Spring Eternal"
Renowned Gallery Debuts New Contemporary Works in Two-Person Exhibition in Dallas, Texas - February 28, 2014 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Department 56 Villages Now at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Department 56 Villages are now available at Beacon's Glow Collectibles? - February 28, 2014 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Announcing a Little Gem of a Child's Book with Captivating Illustrations That Gently Delivers an Important Message; Mabel and the Label
It is hoped that adults will enjoy reading this little book to the children in their lives and, as they do so, use it as an opportunity to elaborate on the message within. Once alerted to the human vice of labeling others, daily living will provide countless examples for children to remember the lesson Mabel and the Label. - February 27, 2014 - FoodnSport
Erika Catellani Hand-Carved Wooden Dolls Arriving Soon at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
What makes an Erika Catellani doll more special than other collectible dolls? They are hand-carved by Erika and each outfit is hand-made as well. - February 22, 2014 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
New Designer Costume Jewellery Emporium by Spoilt Cow
Spoiltcow.com Yourself with the Most Glamorous and Sophisticated Costume Jewellery. - February 11, 2014 - Spoilt Cow
Creative Danes Brand, Menu, Wins Wallpaper* Design Award for Its Sweeper & Dustpan
One of the world’s most popular design magazines just revealed their award winners and Creative Danes design brand, Menu, is very pleased to be among the chosen ones. The Wallpaper Design Award goes to ‘Sweeper and Dustpan’ by Polish designer Jan Kochański in the category... - January 28, 2014 - Creative Danes
GUND Teddy Bears Now at Beacon's Glow
Did you know that GUND, manufacturer of fine teddy bears, was founded by German immigrant Adolf Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut, back in 1898? - January 15, 2014 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Wood Creek Vapory Opening in Converse
On January 15th Wood Creek Vapory will be opening its doors in Converse, at 8021 FM 78. Providing what the owners describe as ‘a smooth vaping experience’ and a place where ‘eCigs are made easy’ it comes into being thanks to the desire to quit smoking combined with the need... - January 11, 2014 - Wood Creek Vapory
Cereus Fragrance Expands Sale of Luxury Fragrance Collection Through High-End Retail Network & Launch of New e-Commerce Website
The Cereus Fragrance Collection, an exotic line of men and women’s fragrances touting an unpretentious dedication to luxury, aura and modern sensuality, is now available to sophisticated purchasers through an ever-expanding array of high-end retailers based throughout the United States as... - January 10, 2014 - Cereus
Dove(R) and Dove(R) Men + Care(R) Taps TFI Envision for Holiday Gifting
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected again this year to work on a variety of gift sets for the Dove(R) and Dove(R) Men + Care(R) brands from Unilever. - January 08, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
2 Blue Ducks Offers Socially Responsible Playthings. Children’s Toy Line Sports Organic Cotton and Recycled Packaging.
Parents are falling in love with a new line of children’s toys that let kids enjoy chemical-free playthings. Launching in January at the Toronto Gift Fair, 2 blue ducks is offering parents and children across Canada eco-friendly and socially responsible plush toys inspired by the dreamy hues... - December 29, 2013 - 2 blue ducks
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
2 Blue Ducks Welcomes Milestone Baby Cards Into Canada; Commemorate Each New Step of Your Baby’s Life
A baby’s first year is filled with endless milestones, proud parental moments and so many firsts that no parent or loved one wants to forget. Mark each unique occasion with Milestone Baby Cards, launching this January at the Toronto Gift Fair. Winner of the Baby Innovation Award 2013 in the Netherlands, nominated for the K+J Innovation Award in Germany and recipient of highly commended award for the Junior Design Award 2013 in the U.K., Milestone Baby Cards are making waves across the globe. - December 17, 2013 - 2 blue ducks
Award-Winning and Kid-Invented BrickStix® Launch in Toys"R"Us® Stores Nationwide
Child Entrepreneur Greyson MacLean Created Cling Decals and Reusable Stickers to Add Another Dimension to LEGO® Brick Play. - December 14, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Nelson Mandela Named One of the "35 Most Inspirational People in History" in a Two Year Online Survey and Collectible Set
Based on a worldwide YouTube survey, a new trading card set featuring 35 "inspirational" historic personalities from around the world includes a special card spotlighting Nelson Mandela. - December 11, 2013 - Luanga Nuwame
Elvis the Penguin Rockin’ Sales Records; Children’s Book Debuts to Record Sales
Elvis the Penguin rock n' rolled its way to the top 1% of book sales in its first month of sales. The children's storybook is a fun and fast-paced adventure about a baby penguin named Elvis on a quest to become famous like his namesake, Elvis Presley. Wholesome and entertaining, the story also carries an anti-bullying message and many other character building messages. - December 09, 2013 - Casanova Media Group
Silicon Valley Parents Develop GigatonGifts Website to Fight Open-Fire Cooking and Deforestation - Smoke from Fires Kills Over 2 Million Annually
GigatonGifts was launched in December by a group of Silicon Valley parents concerned about deforestation and open-fire cooking in poor countries. Volunteer parents developed the GigatonGifts website (www.GigatonGifts.org), where people can purchase trees and solar stoves in Africa and Haiti as gifts. Worldwide, almost 3 billion people cook over wood fires. The soot from these fires causes respiratory ailments that kill 2 to 4 million people a year, most of them women and children. - December 09, 2013 - The Carbon Zero Institute
Best of US Publishing Introduces the Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Idea
Best of US Publishing will release The Christmas Web for the 2015 holiday season. The Christmas Web - A family Tradition written by Kerry J Grinkmeyer and illustrated by Diane Whitman is a children's book based on Mr. Grinkmeyer's Christmas family tradition of over 22 years. The Christmas Web is a... - December 06, 2013 - The Best of US
Stitch & Hallmark Partner to Bring Mobile Memories to the Masses Through the New Video Greeting Card App, Stitch+Hallmark
KlabLab, the creators of the video messaging app Stitch Mobile, has partnered up with the company best known for greeting cards, holiday ornaments and even their own TV channel. Hallmark Cards, Inc. has lent their words and designs to the California based startup in order to introduce its creative connecting content to the world of mobile. - December 03, 2013 - KlabLab
Passport To Your National Parks® 2014 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Eastern National is proud to announce the winners of the annual Passport To Your National Parks® photo contest. The contest is open to National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs), and ten images are selected for the collectible Passport To Your National Parks®... - November 29, 2013 - Eastern National
New Early-Reader Series Reveals Secrets of Mysterious Nation in "Let’s Go to China!" by Tommy Tong
Tong’s historically accurate and wonderfully illustrated stories introduce young readers to Chinese history, culture, inventions, monuments, festivals, important people and more. The series is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the folks they are reading to. Worded with little ones in mind, his series provides enough educational nutrition to satisfy all ages. - November 28, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Native Spring Offers a New Spiral Slicer at a Discount for Black Friday
Native Spring's Spiral Vegetable Slicer being offered at a 25% discount for Black Friday this Tuesday through Saturday. - November 27, 2013 - Native Spring Essentials, LLC
The Argenta Market Launches Buy Local Campaign, Providing New Services, and Hosting Its Holiday Open House December 14th
The Argenta Market, a full service food store emphasizing local Arkansas grown and made products, is keeping with its Arkansas theme for a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 521 Main Street. This Open House event will be filled with a variety of activities for... - November 26, 2013 - Argenta Market
PS Awards Announces First Ever Black Friday Sale
Portion of proceeds to benefit the Garfield Heights Kiwanis Club. - November 23, 2013 - PS awards
New Novelty Gift Now Available for the Holiday Season
Looking for the best stocking stuffer this holiday season, once it was the pet rock, today there is applestock.co - November 22, 2013 - Lateral Perspectives
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Sanibel-Captiva Island”
The Sanibel-Captiva Island Map takes you on an exotic journey through paradise with illustrative excerpts of the historic landmarks, iconic beaches, colorful flora and fauna, and the unique marine life of the region. “Sanibel-Captiva Island” was officially released at the Tween Waters Inn on November 19th, and 300 Limited Edition prints are now available for purchase online at www.xplorermaps.com. - November 22, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
Wallflowers Media, LLC Introduces Holiday Tradition- Elfed
Wallflowers Media, LLC introduces holiday tradition- Elfed. Partners Allison Mays and Leigh Noonan have created a holiday tradition called Elfed. Sales of their Elfed kits have begun online and have started spreading holiday cheer. - November 22, 2013 - Wallflowers Media, LLC
StationTEEN®, LLC Announces Releases of New Online Stationery Company Geared to Empowering Girls Ages 9-15
StationTEEN®, LLC, a New York based company has officially launched their online handcrafted stationery line for girls. Jennifer! Designs is the brainchild behind the beautiful, whimsical card designs. StationTEEN.com is a fun, teen stationery website for the modern girl with a whimsical twist! - November 22, 2013 - StationTEEN
Biggest Trend Grows Into a New Hobby
Mix the two most popular hobbies in the world, gardening and miniatures, add a huge helping of crafty ideas, and you have a brand new hobby that has rooted itself in the imaginations of gardeners everywhere. Miniature gardening is a trend that has now become an official hobby as the world’s smallest garden center celebrates 12 years in business this month, and a position on the Amazon’s Best Books for 2013 list, but it does not come without a little controversy. - November 14, 2013 - Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center
Traditions Jewish Gifts Features “When Holidays Collide” Gifts for Chanukah / Thanksgiving
In a very rare happening, for the first time since 1888, the first day of Chanukah coincides with Thanksgiving Day. To commemorate this special event, Traditions Judaica Gifts, Inc., has introduced a new line of gifts. These gifts, entitled, “When Holidays Collide,” feature a menorah on... - November 11, 2013 - TraditionsJewishGifts.com
Mudlark Announces New Partnership with The Madison Park Group
As Mudlark prepares to celebrate its 20th year in the gift industry, the company is excited to announce a new operational partnership with The Madison Park Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stationery, gifts and accessories. Founded by husband and wife team Doug and Kim Hamilton,... - November 07, 2013 - The Madison Park Group
Hanukkah Bazaar on Nov 10 in Elgin
Cong Kneseth Israel in Elgin is having a Hanukkah Bazaar on Nov 10 with Linda of LinorStore Jewelry - November 05, 2013 - LinorStore Jewelry
Personalized Coffee Mugs Are an Affordable Way of Gifting to a Treasured One
Just in time for the holiday season, Dailycuppacoffee.com unveils a beautiful collection of personalized coffee mugs. - October 31, 2013 - Daily Cuppa Coffee
Traditions Jewish Gifts Introduces First Jewish Black Friday Event
TraditionsJewishGifts.com, inc introduces the first and only Jewish Black Friday Event in response to Hanukkah falling on Thanksgiving. Jewish shoppers should have the opportunity to buy their holiday gifts at reduced prices. - October 31, 2013 - TraditionsJewishGifts.com
GiftWorksPlus Announces Extensive Line of Custom Frames for the Holidays
GiftWorksPlus offers a full line of holiday personalized gifts and engraved picture frames to preserve holiday memories and to give as keepsakes. - October 30, 2013 - GiftWorksPlus
Kickstarter Campaign: Kingdoms of a New World Bicycle Playing Cards Printed by USPCC
Nathanael Mortensen game designer launches another noteworthy kickstarter project to raise money to print a richly illustrated deck of playing cards that will be printed by USPCC, Bicycle Branded. - October 28, 2013 - MortensenGames
Exclusive Delivery Service from DTDC This Diwali. Send Diwali Festivities to Your Loved Ones Across the World.
India’s largest Express service provider, DTDC presents exquisite Diwali Packs & specialized Gifting options for its customers. - October 26, 2013 - DTDC Courier & Cargo Ltd
Gifted...at Stitch Cafe, Grand Opening Party November 2, 2013 from 10 am - 12 pm
Boutique featuring products made by local artisans to have it's Grand Opening party on November 2nd, 2013 frm 10 am - 12 pm. - October 24, 2013 - Gifted...at Stitch Cafe
Major Update for Antiquities Giftshop Website
Sales Team Manager Jennifer Marina states that there has been a total upgrade with regard to the well known website that specialises in the sale of classic jewelry and artifacts. - October 23, 2013 - Antiquities Giftshop
LoaferCo.com Launches a New Apparel Brand for the Creative Entrepreneur of the 21st Century - Using the Popular Crowd Funding Site Kickstarter
Designing distinctive wear for the creative community, LoaferCo.com has set its best foot forward to launch a new and remarkable brand for the 21st century. Creating a limited, yet, high-quality range of ingeniously creative apparel, the company’s product designs will focus on what the... - October 20, 2013 - Loafer Co
Helen Darras, Licensor/Producer for Dark Horse Comics Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" Making Guest Appearance at 2013 MCM London England Comic Con, Oct. 25-27
Licensor/Producer/Actress Helen Darras to appear as a Special Guest at the 2013 MCM London England Comic Con to promote a Dark Horse Comics Science Fiction Graphic Novel "Exile To Babylon" that she produced, on October 25-27 at the Excel - London - Royal Victoria Dock - Convention Center. - October 17, 2013 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Seeds of Wellness Marks Their Third Anniversary by Offering Sales and Services
Seeds of Wellness, a gift store on Lake Rd, near the Avon Lake Post Office, celebrates their third anniversary on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. To celebrate their three years of success, Seeds of Wellness offers psychic readings, massage therapy, Reiki treatments, one day sale and... - October 17, 2013 - Seeds of Wellness
An URSA Teddy Bear Winner at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Have you ever heard of the yearly URSA Teddy Bear Awards from Bears and Buds Magazine? - October 10, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Textile Manufacturing to Textile Marketing: South Carolina’s History Continues
The rich textile history of South Carolina continues Thursday, at one of only 18 nationally-recognized historical landmarks, specifically designated by architect Frank Lloyd Wright himself, in Greenville, South Carolina. Couture Closets launches an exclusive consignment digital store showcasing the... - October 08, 2013 - Couture Closets
Murano Luxury Glass and Home Decor Store in Malibu, CA
New boutique store opens with a party at LUCE della Citta, Malibu Country Mart, with appearances by Jack Black, the actor and Graham Reynolds, a film composer and approximately 300 people in attendance. The store's inventory includes all things hand crafted and contemporary, including one of a kind Murano glass chandeliers, art glass, contemporary custom furniture and rugs with exclusive rights to brand distribution for Murano Luxury Glass, Roberto Cavalli Home and Armani Casa Murano Glass. - October 08, 2013 - LUCE della Citta