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Caroline Kennedy, Editor-in-chief, Gifts & Decorative Accessories
December 30, 2008
Gift Books: Spotlight on Tea
Tea drinking is trending up. The ceremony and experience that surrounds the serving o...
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DANCER IN THE AISLES
Caroline Kennedy, Editor-in-chief, Gifts & Decorative Accessories
December 12, 2008
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I was wondering why I couldn't get an answer on any of the phone lines. When will we...
C. J. Gaylor - 1/6/2009 1:43:09 PM PT
in response to THT Designs Sold to CFO

You have to be kidding me! Russ Berrie, a well run, creative, exciting and innovativ...
Mike Mayer - 1/5/2009 8:10:20 PM PT
in response to Russ Berrie Sells Gift Business to Encore

"David Sculley, Group Chief Executive, commented: As I said in my statement in the 2...
Ross - 1/5/2009 7:31:51 PM PT
in response to Waterford Declares Bankruptcy

Greetings Miles. I now understand and certainly agree with you. I also read the Tim...
Fred - 1/5/2009 4:10:33 PM PT
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Double Take- Summer 2008- Owls
At the Winter and Tabletop markets, birds were the hot motif. This summer, however, one bird in particular seemed to outshine them all. The owl made its way into the home as candles, vases, on serving trays and more.

Double Take- Summer 2008- Letter Perfect
Monograms may not be a new trend, but its enjoying its day in the sun once again. Monograms were spotted on a number of gifts. And for shoppers looking for that something special, a monogrammed gift is the perfect solution.

Double Take- Summer 2008- Gray & Yellow
Gray and yellow is the hot couple this season. While black and white is still in fashion, and always will be, gray and yellow takes on a more casual look but is just chic. Spotted on the fashion runways, it’s now making its way into the home.

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