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O C G S H O W D A I LY 3 9 S a t u r d a y, A u g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 1 1 shelf space but who may have room in an aisle, since the rack occupies only a two-foot diameter foot print. Sachi™ Wine Totes In addition, Hannon Group introduced three new styles of Sachi Insulated Wine Totes for storing two or three bot- tles of wine or other beverages. The eco-friendly Wine Totes are available in mocha brown, camel tan or black and give wine connoisseurs a practical way to cool their favorite wines or bever- ages. Like Lunch Totes, the Wine Totes have an attractive, fully lined silver insulated interior that keeps wine cool for most of the day. Suggested retail price is from $28.99 to $34.99, depend- ing on the style selected. Sachi™ Insulated Lunch Totes Sachi™ Insulated Fashion remains as the core line. Sachi's unique designs offer several different shapes and sizes in many colors and patterns ranging from traditional to contemporary. The key fea- ture in all Sachi totes is the ability to keep hot food hot and cold food cold with the use of the fully insulated thermal lining. This product line is truly a balance of form and function. Each Sachi Insulated Lunch Tote is designer-quality, and with an expanded product line, is now available in nearly 45 different styles and patterns. Each bag features a large, fully lined and insulated compartment that can easily transport a lunch, dinner or snack and keeps it at the correct cold or hot temperature for hours. The eco-friendly bags are intended to replace plastic bags and pay for themselves Hannon Group (Con't. from p. 1) after only a few weeks of use. Each bag wipes clean inside and out with a damp cloth, and features a full-length zipper and handles that fold down to conveniently fit in any refrigerator. Each lunch tote can comfortably hold a complete meal. Suggested retail price for the bags varies from $19.99 to $25.99, depending on the style and color of the bags. About Hannon Group Hannon Group Ltd. serves as parent company for the Sachi Fashion Insulated Lunch Bags and Wine Totes and Kora lines. For more information on the Hannon Group product line, contact Patrick Welch, Director of Sales, at sales@hannongroup.com or 720-854- 5148. More details on Hannon Group's items can be found on the web at www.hannongroup.com. Woolens tries to use yarns spun in America for its products and supports a green finishing process that uses the mildest of detergents and dyes. Our work- ers are family. We cross-train and work on scheduling conflicts to maximize the benefit to our workers. We have several product lines, including baby blankets, throws and blankets. Maine Woolens helps its community by donating blankets wherever they are needed. We offer many in-house styles, including 100 percent cotton, 100 percent WASHABLE Wool, 50/50 cotton wool, tencel and cotton, and Maine Woolens (Con't. from p. 1) rayon and cotton to name just a few. We produce 300 blankets per week with the ability to do up to 500 per week. Custom work is welcomed and short runs can be accommodated. For more information, visit Main Woolens at booth 35002 on Pier 92 and online at www.mainewoolens.com. groups through the galleries, filing past the works of Raphael and Michelangelo, I was struck by a thought: Could I com- bine my greatest passions—art and busi- ness—by bridging the gap between the museum's ability to supply and interna- tional market demand? OSD: How did you meet the market? LL: Two years later, Made in Museum had retail locations and consulting serv- ices, and specialized in creating products representing a 'complete' piece of the museum experience: imagery, story, artist and context. Each product stands on its own, resonating wherever it's sold. We were sought after by licensors & retailers in Europe, Japan, Australia and the U.S.A. OSD: Do you work only with Museums? LL: The perceived value standards for licensed product is extremely high. We apply these standards to all of our proj- ects, including promotional work and fundraising. This combination is our call- ing card and has rocketed us to the top of the custom product market. Our services are enjoyed by a wide range of clients, individuals, Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations. We love pro- moting what our clients do and enjoy the challenge of making them look their best. OSD: What are you showcasing at the NYIGF? LL: Our addictive 'Art Cube Puzzles' is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective promotional items on the market. It's a highly memorable way of communicating 'brand messaging.' Equal parts brain teaser, stress-reliever and desk accessory, the cube-puzzle reveals nine images. Inside the matching gift box is a full-color, magazine-spread- sized insert similar to a company brochure, university recruitment catalog or small art book. Let's just say, it's effective in any context! We've designed about 500 cubes over the years on every subject you can imagine and some you haven't, and won several design awards along the way. Our stock collection includes more than 100 titles. OSD: What's next? LL: Some interesting manufacturing evolutions for the Green and MADE IN U.S.A. initiatives with J.S. McCarthy Printers. Made In Museum (Con't. from p. 1) OSD: You're now based in New York? LL: After 9/11, wholesale was moved to the U.S. From Rome, I continued as Art Director but focused on consulting to European clients including a UN-based foundation. After a six year hiatus, I'm now the new principal of MIM, based in TriBeCa, N.Y. OSD: Why are you so passionate about this work? LL: I've always been fascinated with 'branding,' enjoying commercials more than television, doodling brand exten- sions in my junior high school notebook for popular consumer brands (what a geek!). I have an MBA from London Business School. My art appreciation is from my parents, who met at the Rhode Island School of Design. They raised me with a profound respect for beauty. For more information, visit Made in Museum at booth 2586 and online at www.madeinmuseum.com, email sales@ madeinmuseum.com or call 646-863- 3532. Their office is located at 148 Duane Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10013. Barbie's homemade condo (assembled from items scavenged from her mother's china cabinets and junk drawers), long before Barbie moved to Malibu and upgraded into Mattel's three story dream house. Robbins continues sewing today but on a much more efficient machine. However, she still feels most inspired when surrounded by fabric scraps and ample amounts of imagination. Introduced this summer, her latest proj- ects include repurposing old military uniforms into funky luggage tags, with part of the proceeds supporting Operation Homefront. The It's a Wrap gals have also teamed up with local cof- fee roasters to upcycle burlap sacks into urban chic pillow covers. This project helps support Coffee Kids, an organiza- tion dedicated to improving the lives of children in Latin America. "After four years in the business, we are now begin- ning to define the artistic direction of our company: items made from upcycled and repurposed items, or 'products with a conscience,' as we call it," says Wendy. It's a Wrap may be small in size, but both their ecological and charitable efforts tell us they are big … in heart. "We are repurposing old materials into new gift It's A Wrap Ideas (Con't. from p. 1) ideas," Wendy states. "We are a small company with a big heart. Although we began with the monogramming trend, we have grown beyond polka dots and now offer American-made, modern vintage tex- tiles sold in more than 1,000 stores and boutiques across the country. Our products are handmade; many with beautiful embroidered designs. But, our products are not just cute; we believe they should all be ultra-functional too." For more information, please visit It's a Wrap Ideas at booth 7206 on level 1 in the Gift Section, or visit www.itsawrapideas.com, email itsawrap ideas@aol.com or call 859-331-6438.