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Celebrate Fabulous at Las Vegas Market
By Lorrie Baumann
Las Vegas Market has been working hard to expand the range of products that will be of interest to Kitchenware News readers, and the hard work is paying off. This winter’s Las Vegas Market has a lot to see in the showrooms and pavilions along with a grand opportunity to meet The Fabulous Beekman Boys, who are emerging as thoughtful spokesmen for a generation that values fresh, local and seemingly effortless design and cuisine. Also, they’re both fun and funny.
Known as The Fabulous Beekman Boys are Brent Ridge, physician and former Vice President of Healthy Living for Martha Stewart Omnimedia; and his partner, Josh Kilmer-Purcell, advertising executive and New York Times bestselling author, The celebrity duo began developing their unique and chic brand strategy when they purchased the historic Beekman 1802 Farm in Sharon Springs, New York, in 2007 and then had to start figuring out (fast) how to pay the mortgage and make new lives for themselves as gentlemen farmers after the national economy took a dive in the Great Recession. The pair launched a line of goat milk cheeses and soaps, and quickly added other artisanal items to the Beekman 1802 brand. The popularity of the brand spawned a reality television show, “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” now airing on the Cooking Channel; they also competed and won the grand prize in CBS’s “The Amazing Race” in 2012, and their Beekman 1802 product line of gourmet foods launched in Target stores last November.
Celebrities aside, there’s much to see this winter at the Las Vegas Market. Here’s a small sampling.
AvoSeedo is a cute little gadget for the folks who like to save their avocado pits and sprout them for new trees. You remember how to do that by sticking toothpicks into the sides of an avocado pit and balancing the picks on the rim of a glass of water? Well, this is a little boat into which you set your avocado seed and float it in a bowl of water. In a few weeks, the avocado seed germinates and begins to grow.
AvoSeedo comes in four different colors: evergreen, transparent, cyan and pink, and in two retail packages, a single pack that retails for $8 and a three-pack that retails for $20.00. For more information, email Daniel Kalliontzis at AvoSeedo LLC: info@avoseedo.com.
European Excellency will be showing off a gorgeous line of three-ply paper napkins imprinted with a wide variety of floral, abstract, butterfly, food related, Easter and Christmas designs. The napkins are made in Europe, and only environmentally friendly, water-based paints are used for the designs. Luncheon, cocktail, round and snack sizes are available. For more information, call 949.374.7757 or see them in Pavilion 1 at the Las Vegas Market.
If cloth napkins are a better fit for your customers, consider the Farm Fresh Stripe Napkins from Design Imports (DII). They come in a set of four, and each napkin measures 18 inches square. They’re 100 percent cotton, so they can be machine washed in cold water on the gentle cycle, and they go in the dryer on low heat. The set of four retails for $14.99. See them in the Design Imports Showroom in Building C at Las Vegas Market or call 1.800.344.4115.
Apropos by Home Essentials is debuting the Marble & Mango collection of cheese paddles and cutting boards made from marble and mango wood for a new twist on classic design that echoes the design trend that’s seeing more use of marble in kitchens. The 18-inch-long Brown & White Triangle Marble Cutting Board from the collection retails for $35 to $40, while the 20-inch Brown Round Marble Cutting Board retails for $50 to $60. A set of four White Marble 4-inch Square Coasters retails for $15 to 18. For more information, call Next Step Reps at 760.731.7445 or see them in the Next Step Reps showroom in Building C at the Las Vegas Market.
The CTW Home Collection offers a vintage-inspired K-cup caddy that’ll fit beautifully into the same kitchen that has a Marble & Mango cheese paddle or cutting board hanging on the wall. The Roast Coffee K-Cup Caddy is 8-1/2 inches wide, 11-3/4 inches tall and 6 inches deep and retails for $45. It’s offered without a minimum order. See it in the CTW Home Collection showroom in Building C in the Las Vegas Market or call 1.800.433.5054.
Top Shelf Glasses is bringing trendy to the table with Double Wall Stemless Wine Glasses. Two pieces of glass are fused together with designs on both glass walls to make glassware that truly makes a statement. They’re dishwasher safe and retail for $17.99. See them in Building C at the Las Vegas Market or find out more by calling 888.808.4001.
A tray has a way of transforming a group of several objects from clutter into a collection, and Brilliant Imports is offering a couple of hand-woven fiber trays from Bali that will lend a subtle note of elegance to just such a tabletop collection or a display of spice bottles or utensils on the kitchen counter. The Circle Rattan Tray is 12 inches in diameter and retails for $55. The Ovalate Tray is hand-woven from ate grass and measures 12 inches wide by 15.75 inches long. It retails for $50. To find out more, email Brilliant Imports, LLC at info@brilliantimports.com or see them in Pavilion 1 at the Las Vegas Market.
Your food is handmade, so why shouldn’t your table linens be? TO THE MARKET offers a nine piece table top set embellished with delicate kantha stitching. Cotton sari is used to make four napkins, four placemats, and one table runner, all with one solid and one patterned side. Designed by TO THE MARKET, the set is constructed by Basha, a co-op that employs survivors of human trafficking in Bangladesh. Find out more by calling TO THE MARKET at 859-740-9498 or the TO THE MARKET booth at Las Vegas Market.
Honor your veteran with an Official Licensed Military Board from Totally Bamboo. These serving boards would be fantastic for serving cheese or taking out to the patio for next summer’s barbecues, and in between-times, they’ll make a gorgeous plaque to hang on the wall of the man cave, dining room or family room. They’re 12 inches in diameter and retail for $30. For more information, visit the Next Step Reps showroom at Las Vegas Market or call Totally Bamboo at 760.471.6600.
The Las Vegas Market runs January 24-28 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Pavilions open January 24-27.
PANTONE to Unveil 2016 Color of the Year at AmericasMart
The 2016 PANTONE® Color of the Year comes to life in its global premiere presentation at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® this January. The color, and PANTONEVIEW® home + interiors 2016 color forecast, will be the inspiration for the PANTONEDesign Exhibition, to be unveiled at the Market.
Seven acclaimed interior designers and tastemakers: Robert Leleux, Shaun Smith, Jamie Durie, Michael Habachy, Tami Ramsay, Janie Hirsch and Heather Hogan Roberts will each design a vignette in the Building 1, Floor 14 gallery inspired by the PANTONEVIEW® home + interiors 2016 color forecast using products sourced from AmericasMart showrooms.
Trend vignettes that showcase the soon-to-be-revealed PANTONE Color of the Year 2016 will also be created for the lobbies of AmericasMart Buildings 1, 2 and 3 by talented designers Michel Boyd and Kristin Alber of REstyleSOURCE to showcase the vast range of product at the nation’s only global wholesale marketplace.
“We are thrilled to partner with AmericasMart Atlanta for the PANTONE Design Exhibition this January. As the leading Market for designers, retailers and buyers alike, we know Atlanta is a natural fit for showcasing the PANTONE Color of the Year 2016 and PANTONEVIEW home + interiors 2016 color forecast,” says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of PANTONE Color Institute. “AmericasMart’s signature vignette design exhibition presents an unrivaled and unique opportunity to see first-hand how the color trends will be reflected throughout the home and gift industries in the year ahead.”
The Shrubbie from Janey Lynn’s Designs
Janey Lynn’s Designs made a sensation when the one-of-a-kind, 100 percent cotton chenille Shaggie® was introduced. Inspired by an upcycled wedding gift Janey received from her grandmother, the Shaggie has become a national phenomenon, creating devoted fans wherever it goes. This super-absorbent cloth has now evolved into the beloved Shrubbie. By adding a super-scrubbing nylon back side to the already absorbent 100 percent cotton chenille, the Shrubbie has revolutionized kitchen cleaning and so much more. This small non-scratching wonder is great for non-stick pan cleanup, stovetop/oven scouring, vegetable preparation, gardener’s nails and cuticles, bath and shower chemical-free cleaning, even cleaning bugs/road debris from a vehicle’s clear coat. Its abilities are only limited to the user’s imagination. Whether scrubbing dishes or cleaning patio furniture, this mini powerhouse will get the job done.
The Shrubbie is 4 inches by 6 inches and available in 24 colors.
Suggested Retail Price: $5.49/pair.
Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards Winners Announced
The Shaggie Apron by Janey Lynn’s Designs, Inc. won the award for Best Kitchen Textile
Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the sixth annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards at an awards ceremony and cocktail reception held at The Culinary Stage, World Trade Center 1st floor during the Dallas Total Housewares & Gourmet Market.
The Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards celebrates exceptional manufacturers in the gourmet products industry who exhibit in Dallas. The winners are:
Best Beverage: Hot Ruby, Hot Ruby Inc.
Best Condiment: Black Rosemary Sauce, The Jelly Queens
Best Fruit Confit: Mango Chutney, Willie’s Blue Ribbon Relish
Best Snack: Garlic Parmesan Beer Bread Mix, Molly & Drew The Beer Bread Company
Best Soup or Chili: Dede’s Cajus Cuisine Jambalaya Starter Sauce, Dede’s Cajun Cuisine
Best Sweet: Crumbzz Crumb Cakes, Crumbzz
Best Cookware or Bakeware: Crackin’ Eggs, Funtastic America, Inc.
Best Kitchen Gadget: CF Color Blast Slusy Maker, Funtastic America, Inc.
Best Kitchen Textile: Shaggie Apron, Janey Lynn’s Designs, Inc.
Best Tabletop: Casserole Carriers, Janey Lynn’s Designs Inc.
Judging was based on originality, taste and packaging, as well as innovation, visual appeal and practicality. The judges were: Anthony Van Camp, executive chef at SĒR Steak and Spirits, renowned for his culinary precision and innovative dishes, Tony Curtis-Wellings, co-owner of Faraday’s Kitchen Store, a unique retail experience designed around feeding the passion for cooking, and Joe Baker, chef and owner of Joe the Baker, a family-run business offering delectable pastries and catering services.
Hester & Cook Introduces Chilewich Paper Collection
Kitchen Papers, a brand of Hester & Cook Design Group, has launched a collection of Chilewich printed paper placemats and runners, along with coordinated coasters and place cards. The printed paper can be used for tabletop settings, as well as for gift wrapping in conjunction with Chilewich exclusive yarn, which will be packaged especially for this purpose. Designed by Chilewich and licensed by Hester & Cook Design, the new paper collection is now available to wholesale accounts and consumers through Hester & Cook’s distribution channels and online at www.hesterandcook.com.
Sandy Chilewich, Creative Director and Founder of Chilewich, explains the impetus for collaboration: “Like most people, I sometimes require paper products for my tables. Often I don’t have enough of my own product for a large crowd or the event I’m hosting is not even in my own home. I had been frustrated by the limited choices in the marketplace for contemporary design in paper. Hester & Cook’s appreciation of design, their commitment to quality, in addition to the fact that they produce everything in the U.S., made them an ideal collaborator.”
Angie Hester Cook, Co-Founder of Hester & Cook Design Group elaborates: “Incorporating the Chilewich look into Kitchen Papers makes so much sense … What a great brand to bring to the consumer for fuss-free entertaining. This collaboration offers the consumer an option to style their table with paper, while still maintaining the modern and elegant aesthetic of Chilewich.”
Suggested retail prices: Pad of 50 Placemats $27. Table Runner/Gift Wrap $29. Place Cards (set of 12) $4. Coasters (set of 20) $13. Twine (for gift wrap) $9.
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