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LOS ANGELES, CA - L.A. Mart® Design Center (LAMDC) is announced four new tenant-partners with significant regional/national import.

Complementing an impressive roster of current home furnishings showrooms, LAMDC welcomes AGA John Oriental Rugs, Provasi, Loft Appeal Marketplace and a new chapter office for ASID Los Angeles, adding nearly 20,000-square-feet of new designer offerings to serve the Southern California design industry.

"We are thrilled to present such an extraordinary selection of new design center showrooms," said Mark Furlet, vice president and general manager, L.A. Mart Design Center. "Each of these well-established companies delivers the highest caliber of product along with strong brand value among the design community. Their desire for an L.A. Mart Design Center presence reinforces our position as a pivotal marketplace to create commerce within the industry."

Aga John Oriental Rugs (Suite 157) features an international selection of hand-made carpets and tapestries, fine art, antiques and furnishings. The LAMDC showroom is the company’s fifth California showroom and illustrates Aga John’s commitment to serving the design community in the region.

Provasi (Suite 110), designers and manufacturers of classical Italian furniture, offers the design trade access to eight exclusive lines of case goods, upholstery and draperies, lighting and decorative accessories.

Loft Appeal Marketplace (Suite LL-50) started as a furniture retailer serving, for the past seven years, L.A.’s burgeoning downtown lifestyle market. Providing a combination of new contemporary furniture and furnishings alongside a massive inventory of props from three major Hollywood studios, the new showroom offers designers an eclectic mix of chic styles to satisfy many different project aesthetics.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Los Angeles, the leading organization for interior design professionals, chose LAMDC as its newest location for a variety of reasons, most importantly due to the key role the facility plays advancing the needs of the region’s design community.

Introducing new delightful Dena designs to debut at 2010 winter markets

(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., a global manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces new everyday textile designs by Dena™. Dena's whimsical everyday patterns blend vibrant color, elegant florals and polka dot designs on new kitchen towels and aprons offered exclusively by Peking Handicraft. The company's new Rachel, Happi Floral, Happi Monogram and Happi Cupcakes designs are both fun and functional, and feature exceptional quality at value prices.

Dena Designs has offered delightful home goods for nearly 20 years. One of the most sought-after and influential designers in America, Dena's unique artwork combines a finely tuned sense of market trends with a creative flair. Dena's latest designs for Peking Handicraft can be viewed at the company's 2010 winter market locations in Atlanta, New York, San Francisco and Chicago.

Die-cut cards create an element of surprise.

Gina B. Designs releases 80 new Greeting Cards in everyday occasions, including these fun and colorful Birthday Cards for kids.  The company's Greeting Cards feature unique and colorful art with simply stated messages - at a great price-point.  Printed with soy-based inks on FSC certified paper and made in the USA.  MSRP $2.25-$2.50.

The 30th annual Gift, Petoskey Gourmet & Souvenir Show will be held at North Central Michigan University in Petoskey, Michigan, April 17-19. Featuring 100's of manufacturers in a spacious, well lit, new, state of the art facility in Petoskey, Michigan barrier free exhibit hall. Over 25,000 square feet of exhibit space, conveniently located on one floor. Now featuring cash & carry exhibitors and order taking exhibitors. All attendees receive a free Premium Pass Voucher for the Odawa Resort Casino.

The 50th Louisville Gift Show will celebrate this milestone of 50 shows with exhibitors and buyers during the Sunday February 28th and Monday March 1st show. On Sunday there will be a lite lunch served for all attending the show along with drawings for each registered business who attend. Monday the Kentucky Hospital Gift Shop Association will hold a luncheon and again there will be drawings through-out the day. The drawings will be a combination of gift cards, cash, exhibitor product and discount incentives. This Louisville Gift Show will be the second show at their new location, The Paroquet Springs Conference Center in Shepherdsville Kentucky. The August 2009 show experienced more than a 20% increase in attendance and expects a larger attendance for this 50th Show Celebration. For show hours and directrions visit

Rosehill Enterprises, Inc. announces a new location for the 46th St. Louis Gift Show. After fifteen years in Collinsville, Illinois the show will be relocated to the new state-of-the -art St. Charles Convention Center, on the north side of St. Louis, in St. Charles, Missouri. Historical St. Charles is 10 minutes from Lambert International Airport and easily accessible from all interstate highways in and around St. Louis. The St. Charles Convention Center is attached to the number one rated Embassy Suites in the world, with free breakfast and a managers reception each evening with Hors d'oeuvres for overnight guests. When making reservations ask for "St. Louis Gift Show" special rates. Show dates are Sunday January 10th and MOnday January 11th. The show will be larger than past shows with vendors form across America with a greater selection of product. Drawings for buyers will be held both days.

The Pittsburgh Gift Show announces its return to Monroeville, Pennsylvania, at the brand new Monroeville Convention Center. This venue is right next to the now closed Pittsburgh ExpoMart, its home of many years.

The Pittsburgh Gift Show, has been in existence for over 70 years. It is a regional wholesale show marketed to Giftware Buyers. Buyers from a 200 mile radius attend, including Western PA, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. Again, this season Exhibitors have the option of selling by "Order Writing Only" or "Cash & Carry" or a combination of "Both". This popular option,(especially in these economic times) has been appreciated by both Buyers and Exhibitors. Offering a choice of how to buy and sell has resulted in increased Buyer attendance, sales, and new customer leads for all Exhibitors.

The Western New York Gift Show, which has been in existence for over 70 years is a regional wholesale show marketed to Giftware Buyers. Buyers from a 300 mile radius attend, including Western NY, Buffalo, Syracuse, east towards Albany, the NY Southerntier (Binghamton) south to the PA border and into Canada. Again, this season Exhibitors have the option of selling by "Order Writing Only" or "Cash & Carry" or a combination of "Both". This popular option,(especially in these economic times) has been appreciated by both Buyers and Exhibitors. Offering a choice of how to buy and sell has resulted in increased Buyer attendance, sales, and new customer leads for ALL Exhibitors!

New to January's California Gift Show, the Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show®, the renowned brand of shows for handcrafted and artisan products for retailers with more than a 30-year legacy, makes an exciting return to L.A. as Beckman's West. Beckman's West will debut at the January California Gift Show with an extensive collection of artisans and handcrafters who will offer an exclusive array of distinctive, cutting-edge works.

"We are thrilled to offer buyers an unparalleled product selection that includes contemporary and traditional handcrafted products produced locally," said Peggy Coleman, vice president marketing, L.A. Mart and California Gift Show. "With the addition of Beckman's West, Los Angeles is the destination for amazing handcrafted product and unique resources buyers are looking for."

The Chicago Market Welcomes 30% more new Beckman's exhibitors and the list is growing daily. For over 30 years, Beckman's Handcrafted Show has showcased the best in original work to discerning specialty retailers looking to differentiate themselves from their competition.

This January, The Chicago Market: Living and Giving® is excited to announce the addition of the Fair Trade Pavilion, an area that will be dedicated to Fair Trade Federation artists and products. The new Pavilion will be adjacent to the Beckman's™ Handcrafted Show and will offer buyers and retailers high-end quality products which create sustainable and positive change for some of the world's poorest communities.

The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is a trade association that strengthens and promotes North American Organizations fully committed to Fair Trade. The Federation is a part of the global Fair Trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty. Fair Trade products are in high demand in the Midwest and across the country and The Chicago Market has expanded its handcrafted selection with Beckman's to accommodate a Fair Trade Pavilion.

"For more than sixty years, Fair Trade Organizations have offered high quality products which create positive change for some of the world's poorest communities," said Federation Executive Director Carmen K. Iezzi. "We are delighted to be working with MMPI to establish a special place for buyers and retailers to access Fair Trade products at The Chicago Market. The FTF logo indicates that a company has Fair Trade at the heart of what they do."

DHR & Company in Atlanta's AmericasMart will feature a number of special events during the January Show, such as an opportunity to meet Patience Brewster, artist, creator of the “Krinkles”. Brewster will be in our showroom introducing her new 2010 Collection of Ornaments, Gifts and Cards Thursday, January 7 from 4-6 p.m. You can also have Lunch with Patience Friday the 8th from noon to 1 p.m. and there will be a signing Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

Beaucoup Designs will have a Mardi Gras Party Thursday the 7th from 9-11 a.m. The agency showroom will also feature free Jewelry Boxes w/qualifying orders during that time. On Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Slant will sponsor a cocktail party.

New vendors this show include Star Home, Unique Metal Tabletop Accessories & Gifts handcrafted by skilled artisans, and Bombay Duck, newly updated collection for 2010. Expanded displays will be featured for Byers’ Choice (expanded showroom space 1510), Clay Art (introducing a new line of Ceramic Tabletop accessories) and Santa Barbara Design Studio (featuring a collection from New Artist Christopher Vine. Celebrate Life’s True Values with Kimmidoll & Kimmidoll Junior. See all the new items from Lolita).

New Collection to Debut at 2010 Winter Markets

(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, offers a sneak peak at some of its hottest product collections to debut at the 2010 winter markets. The firm's new D.L. Rhein 2010 Collection will include ultra fashionable needlepoint word pillows. The one-of-a-kind, retro modern designs feature a contrasting block letter overlay on a vintage fleur-de-lis pattern. Customers will find these and additional D.L. Rhein designs at the January 2010 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Building 1, Suite 10A4.

The new D.L. Rhein word pillows are available in Wish, Dream, Love, Family and Peace. All pillows are down filled and crafted of needlepoint stitching using 100 percent cotton. The 16" x 16" square pillows are seamed with white ribbing and retail for a suggested $72.

These useful little "booklet-style" journals are perfect for jotting quick notes, thoughts, sketches, to-do and shopping lists.

Gina B. Designs, Inc. will be debuting a line of Booklet-style Mini Journals, in addition to many new designs at the January Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings Market. The journals are pretty and fun - perfect for purse, briefcase, car, or by the phone. The are made in the USA with 36 blank pages, individually packaged in a cello sleeve.

Gina B. will be located in Building 3, Floor 4, on the Atrium, Booth 500-502. Gina B. will also be featured at the following Winter Shows: Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, Toronto and Edmonton, Canada.

Sunset Vista will introduce over 250+ new items at the upcoming winter show. The company has leased a new corporate showroom space in Atlanta's AmericasMart at the "Living. Outdoor/Indoor, The Garden" in Building 2 WestWing.

"At Sunset Vista Designs Inc., we continually strive to bring you compelling product, that offers you extra margin opportunities, and sells thru at retail," says Philip Wong, president. "We offer innovative designs, in proven products, with space saving merchandising solutions, and attractive package deals that all add value to the quality products we offer. Our entire team has worked very hard to bring you what we feel is our 'best ever' line of innovative gift, garden, and home décor."

New Lustre Candle Line

Rhapsody Candles introduces its new line of candles, Lustre just in time for their 10th anniversary. These candles are created with Rhapsody’s unique cold extrusion process and produce the same signature vertical streaks of color as the original Rhapsody candles. But the Lustre candles have a smooth texture that shows the candle colors in a more vivid and striking look.