28 December 2008
Mauve Makes a Comeback
02/01/09 18:46 Filed in: Gift Buyer Review
The Return of the "M" Word - It's mauve. Remember mauve? An old color that looks new again, in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow.)
The Chocolate/Pink Mod Squares container by Boxco, although certainly in the pink, suggests the rosy return of mauve is making headway.
According to Color Marketing Group, the top color choices for 2009 have been influenced by both our concern for the economy and our optimism about the future. CMG predicts more evolution than revolution in color trends for the coming new season.
"We're finding comfort in colors that are familiar, and yet, at the same time, we're embracing colors that make us happy -- especially as accents," said executive director, Jaime Stephens.
About Color Marketing Group - Color Marketing Group forecasts color trends up to three years into the future for its members, many of whom must plan ahead for product, space and materials introductions. For more information: www.colormarketing.org.
Product Source: Boxco (boxcoindustries.com)
Valentine Chocolate
02/01/09 18:37 Filed in: Gift Buyer Review
Too Sexy for a Basket?
Not a chance! Naughty gift baskets have been the second most popular category of themes for the past 25 years -- second only to wine and roses. This year, trend forecasters say that the desire to have fun is a key element destined to pry tight dollars out of a buyer’s wallet.
So -- go ahead and build that sexy gift basket for Valentine’s Day! Tuck in a yummy jar of chocolate body fondue, a bottle of champagne, coffee and biscotti for in-the-morning treats, and . . . well, use your imagination to round out the romantic theme.
Product Source: ABasketSupply.com
2009 Trend Report
02/01/09 16:08 Filed in: Gift Buyer Review
2009 Spring Trend Report Coming Soon
Looking for tips on what’s hot and what might be cooling off? Just in time for January trade show buying, Gift Basket Review Online releases its NEW 2009 Trend Report. Look for it next week. One of the trends you’ll see are up and coming flavors for 2009. Among them: Lavender mixed into chocolate. Guess lavender isn’t just for scented sachets anymore!
Product Source: ABasketSupply.com