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Feast your eyes on our cheerful selection
of summer fare and beautiful Canadian
and handmade objects.
product
guide
TAPAS GLASSES AND TABLECLOTH, Du Côté De Delphine
PHOTO: DAVID BAGOSY
BY ERICA KIRKLAND
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canadianmade
Canadian-made products are shedding their passé moose and Mountie stereotypes and
evolving into modern and beautiful treasures. And with concerns increasing over the
safety of Chinese-made products, consumers are willing to spend more on quality
homegrown goods.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32.
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GLASS BOWL
Robert Held Art Glass
SRP: $350
PEWTER VASE
Atelier Bernard Chaudron
SRP: $82
WOOD BANGLES
Worlds & Tribes Imports
SRP: $12 each
STONEWARE CLAY VASE
Susan Robertson Pottery
SRP: $95
CUTTING BOARD
Larch Wood Enterprises
SRP: $65
FRAMED SAYINGS
K.D. Rooster
SRP: $15.99 each
OLIVE PICKS
Dazzling Gourmet Gifts
SRP: Set of four $18
GREEN TEA WHITE CHOCOLATE
Hong Kong Imports
SRP: $10
GREETING CARDS
Uské International
SRP: $4.75 each
JOURNALS
Mirage
SRP: Set of two $9
OIL LAMP
L’Art Au Quotidien
SRP: $31.50
HAND-POURED CANDLE MUG
Stargazer Originals
SRP: $15
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handmade
While not made in Canada, these handmade items are equally alluring for their striking
craftsmanship. Pricier than mass-produced products, made-by-hand goods are well worth
the added value.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32.
LEATHER-BOUND JOURNALS
Phasha
SRP: $26 to $80 each
EGGSHELL-LACQUER VASE
Soul Artifacts
SRP: $60
LAMPWORK BEAD NECKLACE
Cansta Enterprises
SRP: $19.95
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL NECKLACE
Versatile MMS
SRP: $60
BEAD & WIRE NECKLACE
Silverchine
SRP: $15
HAND-CARVED CAT
Euroliving
SRP: $14.70
LACQUERED TRAY
Soul Artifacts
SRP: $80
SLATE SERVING PLATTER
Swissmar Imports
SRP: $35
KEYCHAINS
Nature’s Expression
SRP: $5 each
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summer
living
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It’s summertime and the living is good! Celebrate the carefree nature that goes
hand-in-hand with warm weather with bright and beautiful decorative objects.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32.
COATED TABLECLOTHS
Du Côté De Delphine
SRP: $130 each
BAMBOO TABLE RUNNER
Envi Designer Concepts
SRP: $25
COTTON RUNNER
Danica Imports
SRP: $35
CUSHIONS
Minerva Décor
SRP: $39 to $44 each
BEACH BAG
Du Côté De Delphine
SRP: $66
HURRICANE LANTERN
Envi Designer Concepts
SRP: $25
BEACH BAGS
Torre & Tagus Designs
SRP: $27 each
OUTDOOR LANTERN
Premier Gift
SRP: $29.99
ICE BUCKET SET
Fox Run Craftsmen
SRP: $85, includes corkscrew and stopper
TAPAS GLASSES
Du Côté De Delphine
SRP: Set of six $36
CUTLERY
Du Côté De Delphine
SRP: Six place settings $39
NAPKIN & HANDMADE NAPKIN RING
Envi Designer Concepts
SRP: Set of six napkins $30,
Napkin rings $5 each
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down the
garden path
Gardening is more than a chore; it’s a cherished hobby. Offer tools that are
colourful and cheerful and your customers won’t be able to resist their delightful –
and functional – nature.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE COMPANIES, SEE SUPPLIER LISTINGS ON PAGE 32.
WAIST APRON
Wrian Marketing
SRP: $26.99
GAUNTLET GLOVES
Wrian Marketing
SRP: $36.99
CERAMIC BIRDFEEDER
Glengarry Products
SRP: $36
DECORATIVE BIRDHOUSE
Cathay Importers 2000
SRP: $8
GARDENING TOOLS
Wrian Marketing
SRP: $11.99 each
PLASTIC BIRDFEEDERS
Glengarry Products
SRP: $36 each
WELCOME SIGN
Kalyn Imports
SRP: $19.95
TOOL SET
Abbott
SRP: Eight-piece set $24.99
product guide
legend
Canadian-made
“Gardens and flowers have a way of
bringing people together, drawing
them from their homes.” CLARE ANSBERRY
Eco-friendly
Handmade
Organic or natural
PLANT PICK
Kalyn Imports
SRP: $44.95
Cause or charity-related
Fairtrade
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supplier
listings
For a complete listing of
giftware wholesalers,
search the CGTA’s
Online Product Locator at
www.cgta.org.
HONG KONG IMPORTS
21 Amber Street, Unit 11
Markham, Ont.
www.hongkongimports.ca
MINERVA DÉCOR
4 Tarlton Road
Toronto, Ont.
www.minervadecor.com
TELEPHONE: (866) 259-4439
TELEPHONE: (416) 488-5220
Importer and wholesaler of table linens,
Japanese tableware and green tea.
Supplier of handmade silk pillows, –
including the Tendance Khmere
line – runners and jewellery boxes,
contemporary lacquer bowls, vases
and art.
HRS ENTERPRISES
11720 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, B.C.
www.hrsgifts.com
TELEPHONE: (888) 206-4741
ABBOTT
545 Trethewey Drive
Toronto, Ont.
www.abbottcollection.com
DAVID YOUNGSON & ASSOC.
1300 Don Mills Road, Unit 219
Don Mills, Ont.
www.youngson.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 263-2955
TELEPHONE: (800) 370-4857
Wholesale distributor of home and
garden giftware, including candles,
glassware, lighting, dinnerware and
seasonal items.
Importer and wholesaler of trendy and
affordable giftware, glassware,
tabletop, garden and home décor.
Distributor of various giftware,
stationery, fashion accessories, personal
care, music and home décor. Brands
include Two Loops, Enchanted Meadow,
Kikkerland Designs and Shiraleah.
KALYN IMPORTS
3520 Pharmacy Avenue
Toronto, Ont.
www.kalynltd.com
ACCENT IMPORTS
95 Clegg Road
Markham, Ont.
www.nutcrackerdesigns.com
TELEPHONE: (905) 474-9834
Distributor of branded giftware and
home décor, including Greenleaf,
Boston Warehouse, Nutcracker
Designs, Kurt Adler Christmas, ICU
Fashion Eyewear and Pine Ridge Art.
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-6214
DAZZLING GOURMET GIFTS
8988 Fraserton Court, Unit 112
Burnaby, B.C.
www.dazzlinggourmet.com
Canadian distributor of giftware
including Sandicast, Andrea by Sadek,
Lenox Classics, Regal Art & Gift
Gallery and Red Skelton.
TELEPHONE: (888) 451-4575
Designer and wholesaler of Canadian
handcrafted souvenirs, giftware and
housewares.
K.D. ROOSTER
7 Main Street East
Norwich, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (519) 863-5555
ACCENTS DE VILLE
7400 St. Patrick Street
Montreal, Que.
www.adv-imports.com
DU CÔTÉ DE DELPHINE
150 Douglas Drive
Toronto, Ont.
www.cotedelphine.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 663-2384
TELEPHONE: (416) 897-4137
Importer and wholesaler of trendy,
colour and theme-coordinated
decorative accessories, home décor,
tabletop and giftware.
Wholesaler of French textiles, housewares
and accessories including Fleur de Soleil,
Graine de Pastel and Terre Rouge.
ATELIER BERNARD CHAUDRON
2449 Chemin de I’île
Val David, Que.
www.chaudron.ca
TELEPHONE: (888) 322-3944
Metalsmith specialising in traditional
and contemporary giftware and home
décor which incorporates hammering,
engraving, embossing and casting.
CANDYM ENTERPRISES
95 Clegg Road
Markham, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (905) 474-1555
Canadian distributor of Gund, Tag,
Rosemary & Time and other
well-known brands.
CANSTA ENTERPRISES
1110 Kamato Road, Units 16 & 17
Mississauga, Ont.
www.cansta.com
TELEPHONE: (905) 625-1633
Wholesaler of general gift items and
jewellery, including beads and findings.
CATHAY IMPORTERS 2000
12631 Vulcan Way
Richmond, B.C.
www.cathayimporters.com
TELEPHONE: (604) 233-0050
Wholesaler of seasonal decorations,
giftware, wicker and rattan furniture,
home décor, photo frames, personal
care and storage organizers.
ENVI DESIGNER CONCEPTS
6630 Davand Drive, Unit 2
Mississauga, Ont.
www.envi.ca
Designer and wholesaler of themebased lifestyle collections, including
decorative furnishings, table linens
and drapes.
EUROLIVING
2032 Shady Glen Road
Oakville, Ont.
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
Canadian-made and designed journals,
albums and notepads.
MUTI & CO.
3310 Langstaff Road, Unit B
Vaughan, Ont.
www.emuti.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 705-2611
Wholesaler and importer of on-trend
home décor, including furniture,
lighting and wall décor.
NATURE’S EXPRESSION
11520 Voyageur Way, Unit 4
Richmond, B.C.
www.naturesexpression.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 723-6403
Wholesale distributor of naturally-made
gifts and souvenirs.
KITRAS ART GLASS
530 Dickson Drive
Fergus, Ont.
www.kitras.com
ORIGINAL SOCK BANK
COMPANY (THE)
125 Russell Avenue
Ottawa, Ont.
www.sockbank.ca
TELEPHONE: (800) 439-6393
TELEPHONE: (613) 234-3806
Manufacturer of handmade blown-glass
ornaments and gift items.
Manufacturer and distributor of the
Original Sock Bank.
LARCH WOOD ENTERPRISES
117 Bridge Road
Cape Breton, N.S.
www.larchwoodcanada.com
PHASHA
2220 Alexander Street South East
Calgary, Alta.
www.phasha.com
TELEPHONE: (866) 735-2949
TELEPHONE: (403) 209-0556
Producer of handmade cutting boards
prized by professional chefs and
amateur cooks.
Importer and distributor of handmade
paper products and giftware.
TELEPHONE: (905) 465-2808
Importer and distributor of Germanmade gifts and toys, including the
Heros and Finkbeiner collections.
L’ART AU QUOTIDIEN
6833 de l’Épée, Unit 400
Montreal, Que.
www.artauquotidien.com
FOX RUN CRAFTSMEN
535 Millway Avenue, Unit 1
Concord, Ont.
www.foxruncraftsmen.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 661-3737
TELEPHONE: (800) 383-0122
Distributor and manufacturer of
housewares including the Foodsaver,
Kitchenart, Nordicware, Anchor
Hocking and Calphalon collections.
GIFTCRAFT
8550 Airport Road
Brampton, Ont.
www.giftcraft.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-1777
Manufacturer and wholesaler of giftware,
home décor, fashion accessories,
seasonal decorations and gardeningrelated goods.
GLENGARRY PRODUCTS
1040 Fountain Street North, Unit 6
Cambridge, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (604) 255-6150
TELEPHONE: (519) 653-1098
Designer and manufacturer of
coordinated table linens, tableware,
kitchen textiles, home décor and fashion
accessories. Distributor of Brabantia,
Olde Thompson, RSVP and Silverback.
Canadian distributor of the Birdbrain
collection of gardening items.
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TELEPHONE: (800) 836-6669
TELEPHONE: (905) 564-2030
DANICA IMPORTS
970 Malkin Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
www.danicaimports.com
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Producer of Canadian-made hand-cast
tiles, engraved expressions for the
home and metal calendar holders and
coat hooks. Wholesaler of Lucy
Ogletree artwork.
MIRAGE
746 Warden Avenue, Units 3 & 4
Scarborough, Ont.
www.miragepaperco.com
Manufacturer and wholesaler of body
care and aromatherapy products,
including bubble bath, lotion, soap,
massage oil and fragrance diffusers.
LINEA MARKETING
10 Canfield Drive
Markham, Ont.
www.nexxt.com
TELEPHONE: (888) 315-4632
Distributor of frames and home décor,
including the Nexxt collection which
also includes giftware, albums and
storage products.
MERBEN INTERNATIONAL
3520 Pharmacy Avenue, Unit 7
Toronto, Ont.
www.merben.com
TELEPHONE: (866) 463-7236
Wholesaler of throws, baby blankets,
home accents, personal care products
and all-natural brushes for the body,
kitchen and garden.
PRECIDIO
35 Precidio Court
Brampton, Ont.
www.precidio.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 387-2304
Designer and manufacturer of acrylic
and melamine tabletop products and
coordinating accessories including
licensed items from Rachel Ray.
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
REEMKA IMPORTS
1030 Kamato Road, Unit 8
Mississauga, Ont.
www.reemkaimports.ca
TELEPHONE: (905) 206-8989
Wholesaler of wrought iron and wooden
home décor and accessories, including
furniture and grandfather clocks.
STARGAZER ORIGINALS
980 Pacific Gate, Unit 16
Mississauga, Ont.
www.stargazeroriginals.com
USKÉ INTERNATIONAL
P.O. Box 287
Clandeboye, Man.
www.uskeinternational.com
TELEPHONE: (800) 665-0725
TELEPHONE: (905) 670-3346
TELEPHONE: (204) 785-3868
Producer of one-of-a-kind art glass,
including paperweights, vases, perfume
bottles, bowls and ornaments.
Wholesaler of rustic country home
accents and giftware.
Wholesaler of fairtrade and
eco-friendly giftware and home décor.
SUSAN ROBERTSON POTTERY
522 McKenzie Street
Outlook, Sask.
www.srobertsonpottery.com
VERSATILE MMS
555 Richmond Street West,
Suite 202
Toronto, Ont.
www.versatilemms.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
SOAP COMPANY (THE)
111 Bow Meadows Crescent
Canmore, Alta.
www.rockymountainsoap.com
TELEPHONE: (866) 678-2678
Manufacturer and wholesaler of natural
Canadian-made personal care products.
SILVERCHINE
1180 Midway Boulevard, Unit 2
Mississauga, Ont.
TELEPHONE: (306) 867-8011
Producer of functional and decorative
handmade pottery.
SWISSMAR IMPORTS
35 East Beaver Creek Road, Unit 6
Richmond Hill, Ont.
www.swissmar.com
TELEPHONE: (877) 947-7627
TELEPHONE: (416) 364-0868
Supplier of one-of-a-kind and handmade
jewellery, hair and fashion accessories.
WORLDS & TRIBES
1868 Glen Drive, Unit 166
Vancouver, B.C.
www.worldsandtribes.com
Wholesaler of housewares, including
Peugeot pepper mills, Dalla Piazza
gadgets and Swissmar-branded wine
accessories, fondues and raclettes.
TELEPHONE: (866) 787-4237
TORRE & TAGUS DESIGNS
11188 Featherstone Way, Unit 150
Richmond, B.C.
www.torretagus.com
WRIAN MARKETING
857 Morley Avenue
Milton, Ont.
www.wrianmarketing.com
Distributor of contemporary handcrafted
home décor and furniture from Torontobased artisans and designers.
TELEPHONE: (800) 423-4417
TELEPHONE: (866) 618-5683
Importer of contemporary gifts,
housewares and home accents.
SOUL ARTIFACTS
220 Burnhamthorpe Road West,
Unit 2809
Mississauga, Ont.
www.soulartifacts.com
TURKEY HILL SUGARBUSH
10 Waterloo Street
Waterloo, Que.
www.turkeyhill.ca
Wholesaler of garden tools, accessories
and décor, including Angela’s Garden;
the Hang & Level and Tru bamboo
cutting boards.
TELEPHONE: (866) 334-3902
Manufacturer and wholesaler of
maple-based gourmet food, including
syrup, fudge, chocolate, tea and coffee.
SODI DESIGNS
1145 Bellamy Road, Unit 7
Toronto, Ont.
www.sodidesigns.com
TELEPHONE: (416) 767-8641
Importer and wholesaler of exotic
home décor.
Jewellery manufacturer offering
high-quality sterling silver designs
adorned with amber, pearls and shells.
TELEPHONE: (450) 539-4822
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,
organic/natural 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 within the
Retail News section.
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Wholesaler of giftware, seasonal décor,
children’s items and tableware.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #115033D
TELEPHONE: (800) 801-3388
ATTENTION:
WHOLESALERS &
SUPPLIERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ENTER READER SERVICE #115033F
ROBERT HELD ART GLASS
2130 Pine Street
Vancouver, B.C.
www.robertheld.com
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