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PG ASKED A SELECTION OF RETAILERS FOR THEIR BEST SELLERS. Coralie Keech, owner of Daisy Chain, Stratford upon Avon. A popular medium-sized card and gift shop in the picturesque historic town. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Caroline Gardner
Speech Bubble; Rise & Shine; Words of Love
Plewsy
Generally
Sarah Kelleher
Botanical Golds
Megan Claire
Juniper Blush;
Rosie Made a Thing Caroline Gardner
Apple Blossom Gin & Frolics Party Pals
Rosie Made a Thing
Just a Number
Art
Print Circus
Generally
Gifts
Herdy
Peep; Yan; Marra
Musango
Mugs and homewares
Lime Tree Design
Hankerchiefs
“Pretty much every collection we stock from CG does incredibly well. It consistently produces new and exciting designs at a very good price point.” “Stunning designs in a soft muted colour palette which adds a touch of sophistication with a contemporary feel.” “Beyond adorable. Stunningly colourful and eye catching.” “Large gold embossed lettering with a lovely contemporary feel.” “Smaller cards, lovely and sophisticated.” “Consistently performs unbelievably well.” “Bold images and a wonderful colour palette.” “Embossed age cards on a fabulous contemporary colour palette.” “Quirky illustrations of doggies, bunnies and cats that are a totally delight!” “The Peep and Yan mugs and coasters are best sellers, be it for gifting or self-purchase. The Marra range of textiles including aprons, oven gloves and tea towels work very well.” “A beautiful vibrant range that is hand-painted and hand-finished in Portugal.” “The iconic Liberty range of hankies are an absolute delight.”
Right: Bold blooms from Sarah Kelleher’s Botanical Foils. Below right: A Megan Claire Juniper Blush design.
Relations and Occasions
Humour Children’s
Liz Ward, co-owner of Wishes & Kisses, Boldmere and Sutton Coldfield. A duo of popular card and gift shops in the Midlands. Category
Name of Publisher
Product/Name Range
Comments
Everyday
Belly Button Designs Caroline Gardner
Generally Generally
Paper Salad
Occasions
Five Dollar Shake
“Both Belly Button and Caroline Gardner are always spot on with new designs, keeping them fresh and on trend.” “Eye-catching bright and colourful.” “Beautiful premium cards that are very popular.” “Customers love them and relate to the humour.” “Something a bit naughtier.” “A wonderful publisher.” “We sell so many of the larger age/relation combinations. They look really special and customers love them.” “A really good range.” “Customers love that they can buy matching tissue and ribbons.” “Perfect little sentiment gifts.” “Something for everyone.”
Right: Prettiness from Belly Button Designs’ Meadow collection. Below right: Funny stuff from Bold & Bright’s Jeffrey & Janice.
Relations and Occasions
Humour
Rosie Made a Thing
Relations and Occasions Gin & Frolics
Art Adult ages
Bold & Bright The Art File Rush Design
Jeffrey & Janice Generally Generally
Children’s Giftwrap
Rachel Ellen Designs Glick
Cards and gifts Generally
Gifts
East of India Jamaly Annay
Generally Handmade porcelain hearts
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