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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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Greetings Miles. I now understand and certainly agree with you. I also read the Tim...
Fred - 1/5/2009 4:10:33 PM PT
in response to Waterford Declares Bankruptcy

I know people that still work there. They are in a transition phase of moving to ano...
Pam - 1/5/2009 4:04:58 PM PT
in response to THT Designs Sold to CFO

Hi Fred My point is that I would expect this publication to be a little more defin...
Ross Miles - 1/5/2009 3:33:04 PM PT
in response to Waterford Declares Bankruptcy

No wonder there were no Spring Catalogs and I could not get an answer at any of the p...
Joan Munsee - 1/5/2009 1:52:43 PM PT
in response to THT Designs Sold to CFO

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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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