It’s always good to see so many familiar faces and check out what’s hot at the winter markets. It’s especially interesting to find out how buyers respond to our newest gifts. So far, these are some top DEMDACO products trending at the 2019 winter markets.
Everyday
Gatherings Ceramic Bread Basket (small and large)
The smell of warm bread reminds us of families getting together, sharing and making memories. The Ceramic Bread Basket with Towel is an inviting centerpiece of warm gatherings. The towel reminds us of the importance of family and sharing meals together. It’s also available as a larger basket. The Gatherings Collection celebrates the times we spend together with loved ones with a wide assortment of home entertainment, kitchen items, seasonal décor and unique keepsakes meant to nurture meaningful bonds and relationships. Gifts for nearly any occasion or recipient the collection includes serving pieces and textiles that incorporate uplifting sentiments into the design of each piece.
Holding a hot beverage in both hands is a ritual of calm. It gives one time to relax, reflect and think of the uplifting and memorable experiences in life. The Warm Heart Mug provides its owner with cozy reflection time and calm. Hand- and heart-warming, the unique “Warm” mug encourages and uplifts with its neutral and pleasing aesthetic. Give this Warm Heart Mug to someone you see as “warm” or to tell someone your love for them warms the heart. Mugs available imprinted with nine unique sentiments.
“In Your Arms” by Sharon Nowlan
Inspire feelings of true love and togetherness any time of the year with the stunning “In Your Arms” wall art piece from the Sharon Nowlan collection. This lovely wall art piece is framed with eye-catching pinewood and matted for a modern and textured appearance. Artwork adorns the center of the piece, displaying two figures underneath a tree that was originally made and inspired by sea glass, seashells, and twigs all accompanied by intricate line-work for a breathtaking appearance.
Perfectly playful and stylish, the fun-loving and functional “Cooks Well” Boa from ByDesign Serving features a whimsical design with sentiments that read, “Cooks well with others.” This stylish reinvention of the tea towel tucks neatly around the neck for handy, clean and worry-free cooking. Perfect for gifting to any chef or hostess for all occasions.
Each Art Heart is unique and serves a different purpose. This one serves as a reminder that “love heals.” A thoughtful gift for a mother, aunt, grandma, sister, or even yourself! Perfect to use as a desk decoration at work or for the mantel at home.
Holiday
Cozy Time Mugs, Bowls and Blankets Ornaments
The Cozy Time collection features gifts for those who enjoy a warm cup and cuddly blanket. Cuddle blankets bring us closer on chilly winter days. Coffee pod trees are a warm and flavorful addition to the festive family Christmas countdown. A variety of thoughtful gifts for friends and loved ones who value serene seasonal moments. These extra-long blankets are perfect for two people to snuggle and keep warm while winter chills outside.
This lovely lantern is also a water globe with functions to light up and play music or just light up. Both functions include glitter swirling action. The Holiday Mercantile collection honors traditions creates memories and brings us closer during the holidays. Kitchen activities make some of the most endearing memories and Holiday Mercantile décor, kitchen accessories, serving pieces and attire really makes the season shine. This LED Lit Musical Snowman Lantern is a water globe with light and music or just light functions.
Festive Fun Party Starter Dice
Get people moving and having a great time with this simple dice game. Example: White Dice: Everyone; Red Dice: Name all of Santa’s reindeer; Green Dice: While doing an elf jig. The Festive Fun collection of features vibrant and uplifting designs to get the party started. Includes entertaining serve ware, unique barware, decorative novelties and more, that offer functional conversation pieces at seasonal parties.
This playful holiday wooden chalkboard is adorned with whimsical holiday sentiments that read, “Dear Santa, my name is ____, I am ____ years old, this year I asked Santa for ____, my favorite part of Christmas is ____, this year I’ve been ____, I promise to be in bed by: ____.” This piece is a great way to remember any child’s Christmas favorites and wishes year after year, making it the perfect thoughtful gift for any beloved child on your list, whether a son or daughter, niece or nephew, or grandchild. The Holiday Mercantile collection honors traditions creates memories and brings us closer during the holidays.
This pair of snow people figures by Wendy Wiinanen brings the Christmas spirit with them, one carrying a Christmas tree and a wreath and the other holding a Christmas tree and a sign. The sign reads, “Warm winter wishes.” The White Christmas collection features right winter whites that bring neutral, upscale holiday style to homes through vintage-inspired ceramic tableware, keepsake pieces and home décor.
Baby
Making the transition from only child to big brother or sister is sometimes scary. A Gift from the New Kid collection features sweet welcome gifts such as a super soft, snuggly puppy that makes welcoming a new little brother or sister to the family a smoother transition for the older sibling. Presented as a gift to the big brother or big sister from the new baby. A Gift From the New Kid helps to build a strong sibling relationship from the start. Includes a “To/From” hangtag, as well as permanent sewn-in patch on the bottom of the puppy for a life-time keepsake.
Life is full of transitions, and children can be particularly sensitive to things that adults might not remember are scary. The Growl Pal is here to help little ones stay brave and strong in the face of scary transitions, whether it’s going to get their shots or starting a new school. The Growl Pal helps by acknowledging that scary things happen, but they can be overcome by standing up to them and growling back! Makes a perfect gift for little girls or boys who could use a friend as they head to the dentist, move to a new house, or face other uncertainties. Also, a thoughtful gift to offer a parent who is already supporting their child and could use a little extra support!
Noah’s Ark Tons of Love Elephant plush
Welcome a new baby to the world with a special message of courage and love from Tons of Love Elephant! This super-cuddly stuffed friend is 20″ tall and a wise, strong friend for baby as he or she starts exploring the world. Inspired by the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, artist Lori Siebert brings the spirit of this timeless story to life in these timeless nursery accents. Complementing the best of Siebert’s Poetic Threads bear design, key animals are made from jersey-knit materials with hand-stitched elements.
A child should always know how very loved she is. Isabella Bunny is the perfect gift to make sure that a little girl feels how special she is! This 12″ super soft gray plush toy has soft pink fabric accents on the ears and feet and comes with embroidered messages of love: a heart and the phrase “You are so very loved.” Give Isabella as a gift to an expecting mother who can’t wait to lavish her daughter with love, or to a mom who would appreciate a soft and safe crib companion for her new little one.
The Mommy & Me Activity Collection gives extra opportunities for any mommy and baby time to be both comforting and fun. Artist Jennifer Heynen was inspired by experiences with her own children to create wearable items with toys and cozy items for baby. This cute, lamb-themed is a bib and activity playset all in one. Includes a 3D plush tail and ribbed textured sheep body, 5 cloth tabs in varying sizes for interest, 2 tactile crinkle paper tabs, 1 squeak toy tab, 1 reflective plastic mirror tab, and a teething ring, with soft Velcro closure on back of bib. Mommy and Me Activity Bibs bring mother and child together with fun and stimulating textures and early education extras in a pleasing aesthetic design.
Fashion
This beautiful, incredibly soft shawl is a giftable hug. Make sure someone feels cozy and loved even when you can’t hug them yourself. It’s also got a pocket and is functional despite the sheer delight. Includes an encouraging bookmark and a pocket that can hold eyeglasses, a cell phone, or any other similarly sized item. Our expansive Giving Collection comforts body and spirit with soft fabrics and materials in a variety of special gifts that hug back.
Giving Bracelets
Giving Bracelets are a beautiful reminder of the encouragement and support of loved ones and friends. The heart charms represent how you are thought of and loved, while the cross charms honor your faith.
This cross body bag is the perfect everyday bag with loads of storage options. It’s handmade so every bag may be slightly different in design. Just as every journey is unique, so are the fabrics used on Your Journey bag. You may find variations, though in the same color family, on the bag you receive. This is intentional to remind people we are not all cut from the same cloth.
The Red Thread Collection honors and reflects the power of connections between friends and loved ones.
Stylish and oh-so modern, the lovely Red Thread Wrap is an absolutely eye-catching light and dark grey piece featuring a versatile shawl or rectangular scarf design that is perfect for travel or wearing day-to-day. Delicate hand-embroidery in a vibrant red thread add the perfect finishing touch to this piece for a gorgeous appearance.
The Red Thread Bracelet is an elegant and meaningful accessory that adds a graceful splash of color with feeling. The red thread, three rows of colored beads, and metal charms create a delight for the eyes and against the wrist. Combines warmer and cooler tones so it can go with other jewelry and styles. The sentiment behind the red thread is something meaningful to pass on to a friend or loved one on a special or everyday occasion.