From Halloween through New Year’s Day, entertaining is top-of-mind with your customers. Give them a reason to visit your store multiple times for unique gifts and for refreshing their décor.
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| Bulbrite: Martha Delgado, product marketing manager for Bulbrite, says the company’s new Nostalgic bulbs and fixtures are an economical solution for homeowners to easily update a room for the holidays. Customers can choose from a variety of vintage-style filament bulbs (each under $20 retail) to retrofit into an existing pendant or chandelier, or they can select one of the complete Industrial-style fixtures (with Nostalgic bulbs included) that retail for under $100. www.bulbrite.com | Meyda Custom Lighting: The Moravian star is an illuminated piece of Advent or Christmas decoration popular in Germany and certain areas in America. The Moravian Star pendants are available in a variety of sizes plus a choice of Seedy, White, and Beige Iridescent art glass. www.meyda.com |
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| Public Light: Perfect for New Year’s Eve or holiday toasts, the LED-powered champagne glasses and tumblers, beer mugs, and ice buckets are made in Germany and distributed from the company’s U.S. headquarters in Miami. When liquid fills the glasses, they light up in a choice of colors. There is also a line of color-changing LED furniture: bar tables, chairs, balls, cubes, coffee tables, an LED counter, an LED cocktail bar, a sofa, stool, and two sizes of flower pots. Tphese roducts can be controlled (including rotating colors) via smart phone app (for iPhone, iPad, or Android) or a wi-fi system. www.publiclight.com | Two’s Company: The Holiday Magic LED Ornament Ball in Gift Box is made of glass and comes in a choice of five assorted colors: Gold, Silver, Purple, Fuchsia, and Blue. It uses three LR44 button cell batteries (included). www.twoscompany.com |
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| Meyda Custom Lighting: Sure to put your customers in a festive winter mood, the 4.5″-high Gingerbread House accent lamp is crafted in Holiday Red and Green stained art glass with Winter White and Amber accents. www.meyda.com | Midwest-CBK Frame: Silvery finishes are not only sophisticated year-round, but perform double-duty as a holiday party-perfect hue. This photo frame offers an organic backdrop for the floating center image. www.mwcbk.com |
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| Midwest-CBK: Engage the senses with these seasonal candles with scents such as Cider, Balsam, Cranberry, Vanilla, Chestnut, and Wintermint. Embossed sentiments include Fa La La La La; Believe in the Joy of the Season; Give Cheer, Give Joy, Give Love; Jingle All the Way; Bah, Hum Bug; and Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas. www.mwcbk.com | Midwest-CBK Winedog: This whimsical character from the company’s new Wine & Serveware collection will be glad to “fetch” that wine for you…or at least keep it close by. The series is comprised of bottle stoppers and openers, plus tabletop and wall-mounted wine bottle holders like the dog version seen here. www.mwcbk.com |
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| Meyda Custom Lighting: You can be mischievous in deciding where to place the handcrafted Mistletoe mini pendant with a Chrome finish and a stainless steel shade that is laser-cut with a holiday design. www.meyda.com | Moso Natural: Made of 100% Moso Bamboo Charcoal, these air-purifying bags are non-toxic, eco-friendly, and fragrance free. Economically priced and handy for a variety of uses, Moso bags naturally and effectively absorb odors, bacteria, harmful pollutants, and allergens. They are available in three sizes: the 50g Mini covers 10 square feet and is ideal for backpacks, gym bags, and shoes; the 200g covers 90 square feet and suits cars, closets, and bathrooms; the 500g covers 250 square feet and is ideal for basements, kitchens, and bedrooms. Moso bags dehumidify the air to help prevent mold, mildew, and excess moisture. They can be reused for two years, rejuvenate in sunlight, and can be recycled into the soil. www.mosonatural.com |
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| Rewined: Using premium soy wax and repurposed wine bottles, these unique candles are made by hand in Charleston, S.C., with the candle-maker signing off on the label and each fragrance having a different colored wax seal. The candle names/scents mimic the tasting notes of the wine. Varieties include: Cabernet, Champagne, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. www.rewinedcandles.com | Two’s Company: Add some glitz to a holiday setting with these Arabesque Large Glitter tealight candleholders in Silver and Gold. They can be suspended from above or stand on a table as shown. www.twoscompany.com |
The LED furniture and drink accessories from Public Light are amazing! Being able to control them via smartphone is sure to impress guests at any party, especially when people start comparing the features and abilities of their phones.
Hi Emma! I am so glad you enjoy our magazine and that it has given you some great ideas for Progressive Lighting. That product line IS really cool and, as you have pointed out, with smart phones and technology improving all of the time, lighting is about to become even more exciting!