When the economy slows, producers of new products go into what I call "safe mode". Nothing really innovative, just repetition of proven winners, maybe revamped a bit for a new look, so we had to look hard to find things that wowed us. But find them we did, all across the board from kids stuff to more sophisticated adult items. Here's a highlight of what we found that made our hearts flutter and what you can expect to see in store soon:
- Really cool lenticular design rulers, bookmarks and small journals - looks like the (cute) animals on face of the items are running, walking or trotting toward you. We predict this will be a hit with our school-age customers!
- Fabulously cute and soft stuffed monkeys that have little magnets in their hands and feet....they're adorable and are such a great price, you'll want to get two (just so they can "hold hands")! Also arriving are cuddly soft little animals that can be carried in backpacks made of the same soft materials. Very affordable, and the kids will love them!
- New inspirational pocket note pads from Punch Studio for Valentines Day. Also from Punch, gorgeous nesting book boxes that will add high impact design and function to your home office (or anywhere else). Beautiful file folders with coordinating notes will be arriving, too, along with their prettily designed boxed candles.....perfect for gift giving!
- Very high end looking (but not too costly) recycled glass terrariums from Roost. They're big....and sure to make a statement.
- A refresher for the Pacifica solid perfumes....an addition of a couple new scents plus candles to go with. All natural, all good....look for these to arrive soon. Waikiki Pikkaki is one of the sublime new scents you'll be excited to try!
- New books for the kids are on the way, with some great new titles that should keep them enthralled throughout winter, with an emphasis on Black History Month selections. Little Golden Books will entertain the younger crowd with their favorite characters - these will arrive in a month or so.
- For Valentines Day we've ordered the most luscious massage candles! Made by a local artisan in Venice, CA, they're made predominately of shea butter with just enough soy wax in them to allow them to burn. WOW, these are so fabulous....light the wick, let the solids liquify and pour on your lucky massagee. It doesn't get too hot so there's no danger of burns....this is all natural, pure hedonism at its best and it smells sublime. What a great gift for your significant other....make Valentines an evening to remember!
- New designs in paper ware are on their way....cocktail napkins, dinner napkins and paper plates for your next party or function. Wonderful new recipe journals and take out menu organizers....we all need things like this for our kitchens....just wait 'till you see them!
- More funny, funny office stuff from Knock Knock will be arriving soon. What a fabulous line - it had you in stitches at Christmas, just wait 'till you see what they've got on tap for Spring!
- We're excited as heck about the new greeting cards (sold individually at a reasonable price!) from Crane & Company....just gorgeous!
This is just a sampling of what's coming in....be sure to stop in soon to see the new arrivals!
I wanted to let you know, also, what other things we'll be doing in the coming months. We've got decorating on the schedule for Spring....I'd love to do a little seminar on how to freshen up your home without spending an arm and leg. Speaking of decorating, I'm proud to announce that WFS won 3rd place in the Gift and Home Channel's nation-wide Holiday decor contest! This makes two wins this past year....perhaps this year we'll take first place. Stay tuned and look for my next post about some exciting new plans we've got in store for our customers (that's you, right?).
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