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PHOTO: DAVID BAGOSY
BY ERICA KIRKLAND
Bathe your store in luxurious personal
care items, candles and stylish stationery!
A Warm Welcome
Honeydew collection from Barefoot Venus.
Telephone: (888) 490-1756
www.barefootvenus.com SRP: $9.99 - $27.99
Usher in fall with comfy home fashions
and pampering personal pick-me-ups.
Soaps, Market Expressions, SRP: Box of four, $23.50
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home décor
A beautiful blend of warm colours has swept onto the home fashion scene. Chocolate
brown, burnt orange and a mellow green are featured in numerous product collections.
A home décor setting which combines these colours in pillows and throws, coordinated
with wood accents such as vases, and artwork in complementary hues, promises to lure
customers with its warm and relaxing demeanour.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 27.
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SILK CUSHIONS
Minerva Enterprises
SRP: $58 each
CLAY VASE
Carousel Canada Imports
SRP: $70
FAUX MINK THROW
Pottery Lane Imports
SRP: $79.99
MANGO WOOD VASE
All Things Asian
SRP: $44.99
FRAMED ART
Art In Motion
SRP: $156
JACQUARD CUSHIONS
Danica Imports
SRP: $20 - $25 each
MOHAIR & OSTRICH FEATHER
THROW
Africharisma
SRP: $550
CERAMIC VASE
Glück Lifestyles
SRP: From $56
WORD ART
Premier Gift
SRP: $13.50
GLASS VASE
Premier Gift
SRP: $29.99
BEDDING SET
Chéné-Sasseville
SRP: From $400
FAUX SUEDE CUSHIONS
Carousel Canada Imports
SRP: $32 - $55 each
RAYON THROW
Premier Gift
SRP: $69.99
CANVAS WALL TILES
WT Designs
SRP: $49.99 each
CATHEDRAL MIRROR
Springwater Woodcraft
SRP: $85
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aromas
Diffusers are a hot item in the aromatherapy category. New offerings from Estelle Designs
and Sales are among our favourites for their scents, packaging and prices. Don’t overlook
candles though. They’re still strong sellers.
PHOTOS: JOHN REYNOLDS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 27.
CANDLE SET
Nostalgia Imports Canada
SRP: $14.99
MINI DIFFUSERS
Estelle Designs and Sales
SRP: $8 each
COFFEE & TEA-SCENTED DIFFUSERS
Estelle Designs and Sales
SRP: $18 each
CANDLE SET
Accents de Ville
SRP: $17
SCENTED PILLARS
Hartmont Candle Company
SRP: $29.98 & $18.99
Sold with gift boxes not shown
MANGO WOOD CANDLEHOLDERS
All Things Asian
SRP: Set of three $35.99
SOY CANDLES & ROOM SPRAY
Naturally Soy
SRP: $2 - $14.99 each
CANDLE SET
Nostalgia Imports Canada
SRP: $15.99
“Partake of some
of life’s sweet
pleasures.”OPRAH WINFREY
SCENTED CANDLE
Quotable Cards
SRP: $30
Sold with gift box not shown
SOY CANDLES
Village Craft and Candle
SRP: $2.29 - $14.95 each
SOY CANDLE
Hartmont Candle Company
SRP: $15.98
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bath & body
Organic and eco-friendly products are hot commodities in the personal care market.
When it comes to their bodies, more and more consumers are demanding only the best.
These days that means ingredients derived from plants and other natural materials,
preferably grown and produced in an organic, fairtrade and eco-friendly manner.
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HAND & BODY LOTION
Market Expressions
SRP: $18
BAMBOO BRUSHES
Cathay Importers 2000
SRP: $2 - $8 each
LOTION
Mythical Matters
SRP: $24.99
SOAPS
Market Expressions
SRP: Box of four, $23.50
SOAP DISPENSER & CUP
Accents de Ville
SRP: $25 & $16
BODY WASH & LOTION
Market Expressions
SRP: $18.50 & $26.40
MASSAGE OIL
Barefoot Venus
SRP: $18
ESSENTIAL OIL
Market Expressions
SRP: $16
SOAP DISPENSER
Mum’s Creations
SRP: $25
MILK BATH
Barefoot Venus
SRP: $19
LOTION
Barefoot Venus
SRP: $17
SOAP FLOWERS
Canproject Enterprises
SRP: $11
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PHOTOS: JOHN REYNOLDS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 27.
supplier
listings
For a complete listing of
giftware wholesalers,
search the CGTA’s Online
Product Locator at
www.cgta.org.
18 KARAT
272nd Street, Unit 5292
Langley, B.C.
www.eighteenkarat.com
CANADIAN GIFT CONCEPTS
2160 Highway 7, Unit 34
Concord, Ont.
www.cgconline.ca
TELEPHONE: (888) 849-8811
TELEPHONE: (866) 411-1043
Manufacturer and wholesaler of floral
containers and vases, decorative
cushions and throws, tabletop,
fragrance, personal care and jewellery.
Wholesaler of inspirational and
fashion jewellery; breast cancer
awareness products; seasonal pins,
bracelets and necklaces, and novelty
items.
ABBOTT
545 Trethewey Drive
Toronto, Ont.
www.abbottcollection.com
CANDYM ENTERPRISES
95 Clegg Road
Markham, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (800) 263-2955
TELEPHONE: (905) 474-1555
Importer and wholesaler of trendy and
affordable giftware, glassware,
tabletop, garden and home décor.
Canadian distributor of Gund, Tag,
Rosemary & Time and other wellknown brands.
ACCENTS DE VILLE
7400 St. Patrick Street
Montreal, Que.
www.adv-imports.com
CANPROJECT ENTERPRISES
1575 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, B.C.
TELEPHONE: (800) 663-2384
Distributor of soap flowers.
Importer and wholesaler of trendy
colour and theme-coordinated
decorative accessories, seasonal décor,
tabletop and giftware.
AFRICHARISMA
41 Boustead Avenue
Toronto, Ont.
www.africharisma.com
TELEPHONE: (604) 616-2629
CAROUSEL CANADA IMPORTS
2347 Industrial Park Road
Innisfil, Ont.
www.carouselcanada.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-0338
Wholesaler of garden and home décor
including small furniture, accent lamps
and artificial flowers.
TELEPHONE: (800) 303-4543
Wholesaler of exotic lamps, beaded
items, flatware and eco-friendly
products.
CATHAY IMPORTERS 2000
12631 Vulcan Way
Richmond, B.C.
www.cathayimporters.com
ALL THINGS ASIAN
2611 Palace Pier Court, Unit 1
www.allthingsasian.ca
TELEPHONE: (604) 233-0050
TELEPHONE: (877) 877-7405
Distributors of handmade and ecofriendly photo albums, scrapbooks,
social stationery and home accents.
ART IN MOTION
2000 Hartley Avenue
Coquitlam, B.C.
www.artinmotion.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 663-1308
Distributor of fine and framed art.
B & M MARKETING CANADA
2670 Royal Windsor Drive
Mississauga, Ont.
www.winecellarexpress.com
TELEPHONE: (877) 243-9463
Distributor of Wine Cellar Express,
Vin-o-sac, Vinolife, Eisch glassware,
DMT sharpeners, Dualit toasters and
various other housewares lines.
BAREFOOT VENUS
7620 Wagner Road
Edmonton, Alta.
www.barefootvenus.com
TELEPHONE: (888) 490-1756
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
personal care.
Wholesaler of seasonal decorations,
giftware, wicker and rattan furniture,
home décor, photo frames, personal
care and storage organizers.
CHENE-SASSEVILLE
6 David Street
Trois Pistoles, Que.
www.chenesasseville.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 463-1237
Distributor of bedspreads, duvet
covers, throws, pillows, bathrobes,
kitchen linens, seat cushions and
rocking chair cushions.
DANICA IMPORTS
970 Malkin Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
www.danicaimports.com
TELEPHONE: (604) 255-6150
Designer and manufacturer of
coordinated table linens, tableware,
kitchen textiles, home décor and
fashion accessories. Distributor of
Brabantia, Olde Thompson, RSVP and
Silverback.
DESIGN HOME ASSOCIATES
1250 Reid Street, Unit 2
Richmond Hill, Ont.
www.designhome.ca
TELEPHONE: (800) 663-9950
National sales agency representing
trend-forward products for the home,
garden and person.
ESTELLE DESIGNS AND SALES
2220 Midland Avenue, Units 65-67
Toronto, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-5167
Distributor of Streamline clocks and
gift items; Stewo napkins, bags and
gift-wrap; Teneues stationery, journals
and calendars; Graphique de France
calendars; gift books and direct-import
items.
GLÜCK LIFESTYLES
453 Eagle Heights
Canmore, Alta.
www.gluck.ca
TELEPHONE: (403) 609-9331
Wholesaler of fun and functional
home décor, garden items and novelty
gifts from Europe, England and the
Pacific Rim.
HARTMONT CANDLE COMPANY
58 Swindon Way
Winnipeg, Man.
www.hartmont.com
MINERVA ENTERPRISES
4 Tarlton Road
Toronto, Ont.
www.minervaenterprises.ca
TELEPHONE: (416) 488-5220
Supplier of handmade silk throw
pillows, runners and jewellery boxes,
contemporary lacquer bowls, vases and
tea sets.
MUM’S CREATIONS
2377 Berkley Avenue
North Vancouver, B.C.
www.mumscreations.com
TELEPHONE: (866) 833-1193
Manufacturer and wholesaler of handcrafted tabletop and entertaining
accessories.
MUTI & CO.
3310 Langstaff Road, Unit B
Vaughan, Ont.
www.emuti.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 705-2611
Candle manufacturer and distributor.
Wholesaler and importer of on-trend
home décor, including furniture,
lighting and wall décor.
HATLEY THE LITTLE BLUE HOUSE
P.O. Box 218, Station Mount Royal
Montreal, Que.
www.hatleynature.com
MYTHICAL MATTERS
1071 King Street West, Unit 311
Toronto, Ont.
www.mythicalmatters.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 667-2583
TELEPHONE: (416) 655-6984
Wholesaler and retailer of women’s
and children’s clothing, stationery and
home textiles inspired by nature.
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
Canadian-made giftware and personal
care for enlightened and spiritual
consumers.
TELEPHONE: (204) 791-9991
HIGHER GROUND HOMES &
GARDENS
10 Brodie Drive, Unit 4
Richmond Hill, Ont.
www.hghg.ca
TELEPHONE: (866) 250-9232
Wholesaler of home décor, including
inspirational wall décor, glass and
mirrored furniture, and chandeliers.
HILBORN POTTERY
59 Park Hill Road East
Cambridge, Ont.
www.hilbornpottery.com
TELEPHONE: (877) 445-2676
Manufacturer of pottery and agent for
various Canadian artisans, designers
and small manufacturers.
HOFLAND
6695 Pacific Circle
Mississauga, Ont.
www.hofland.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-6760
Wholesaler of trend-influenced
giftware, glassware, home décor,
furniture accents, candles, ceramics
and baskets.
MARKET EXPRESSIONS
103 Hillside Drive
Boutilier’s Point, N.S.
www.marketexpressions.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 663-6668
Canadian distributor of Vietri, the
Thymes Collection, Authentic Model
and other candle, stationery and
giftware lines.
MEYER IMPORTS
215 Frobisher Drive
Waterloo, Ont.
www.meyerimports.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 267-8562
Manufacturer and wholesaler of indoor
and outdoor accents and décor.
NATURALLY SOY
7883 Westminster Drive
Niagara Falls, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (905) 651-7883
Naturally Soy offers a comprehensive
line of 100 per cent soybean candles in
a variety of popular scents and sizes.
NOSTALGIA IMPORTS CANADA
1825 Hamel Boulevard
Quebec, Que.
www.nostalgia-import.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 785-7855
Supplier of trendy gift items, seasonal
giftware and home décor, including
curtains, furniture and lighting.
PEKING HANDICRAFT
6750 Davand Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, Ont.
www.pkhc.net
TELEPHONE: (888) 442-4771
Manufacturer and wholesaler of home
décor, accessories and giftware,
including quilts, bedding, hooked rugs,
needlepoint pillows and linens.
POTTERY LANE IMPORTS
144 High Street
Vankleek Hill, Ont.
www.potterylaneimports.com
TELEPHONE: (888) 577-2448
Wholesaler of jewellery, fashion
accessories, furniture, home décor and
personal care.
PREMIER GIFT
1055 Cardiff Boulevard
Mississauga, Ont.
www.premier-gift.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-1282
Canadian distributor of numerous
brands, including Lang, Libbey,
Barnstorm, Simply Home and
Weatherland Windchimes.
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QUOTABLE CARDS
611 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, N.Y.
www.quotablecards.com
TORRE & TAGUS
11188 Featherstone Way, Unit 150
Richmond, B.C.
www.torretagus.com
TELEPHONE: (212) 420-7552
TELEPHONE: (800) 423-4417
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
giftables which feature inspirational
and humorous sayings and thoughts.
Importer of contemporary gifts,
housewares and home accents.
ROOTHAM’S GOURMET PRESERVES
RR #3
Guelph, Ont.
www.roothamsgourmet.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 205-3576
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
award-winning jams, preserves, dessert
sauces and other gourmet foods.
SAMACO TRADING
55 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ont.
www.samacotrading.com
VILLAGE CRAFT AND CANDLE
166 Queen Street
St. Mary’s, Ont.
www.villagecraftandcandle.com
TELEPHONE: (877) 668-6603
Candle manufacturer and distributor.
WALPERT INDUSTRIES
9620 Côte de Liesse
Lachine, Que.
www.walpert.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 661-1176
TELEPHONE: (800) 263-3093
Manufacturer of party crackers,
tabletop accessories, confetti, Finger
Flingers and Party Cubes.
Manufacturer and distributor of
general giftware, home décor,
Christmas décor and giftware. Brands
include Angels Among Us designed by
artist Betty Singer.
WINWARD SILKS OF CANADA
6225 Danville Road
Mississauga, Ont.
www.winwardcanada.com
ATTENTION: WHOLESALERS & SUPPLIERS
Interested in submitting items for our Product Guide?
Follow these four simple steps:
1. Send a maximum of five items pertaining to the issue theme*
packaged in one box. (Photos aren’t accepted.)
2. Send items to: Erica Kirkland, Editor-in-Chief,
103 Niska Drive, Waterdown ON L0R 2H3 by the deadline date*.
3. Include a list of the items with corresponding retail or
wholesale prices. Also let us know if your item(s) are handmade,
Canadian-made, eco-friendly, fairtrade or if they support a charity.
4. If the items must be returned, enclose a completed courier
waybill or advise us in writing if you plan to use Canpar, in
which case we’ll contact you when items are ready for return.
*Issue themes and deadlines can be found in our media kit.
Access the online version at www.cgta.org.
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TELEPHONE: (888) 946-9273
SPRINGWATER WOODCRAFT
1533 Snow Valley Road
Minesing, Ont.
www.springwaterwoodcraft.com
TELEPHONE: (705) 727-4905
Manufacturer and distributor of solid
pine home furnishings and accents.
Wholesaler of holiday florals, decorations,
permanent trees and botanicals.
WT DESIGNS
11673 A Street, Unit 192
Pitt Meadows, B.C.
www.wtdesigns.ca
TELEPHONE: (866) 968-1158
FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #112028
Distributor and manufacturer of
Canadian-made wall art.
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