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O C G S h o w D a i l y S u n d a y, A u g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 2 2 MK AND COMPANY BELIEVES IN THE RETAILER MK and Company cares about maintain- ing retail margins with MAP and sup- porting you with customer service, in- store events, and display options to create just the right home for the products. Things are always growing for MK and Company, and its family- friendly website is filled with fun activities, certificates from the real tooth fairy, photo pages sharing your in-store creativity, and coloring pages just for fun. New ideas from cutomers are always welcome, as well. The com- pany looks forward to hitting the road in the near future for Tale of the Tooth Fairy Book Events. The Creative Team of MK Fleming and Brian Ledig at MK and Company have continued to bring new and innova- tive products to market with a wink back at the classic and timeless! The launch of a new storybook set, "The Tale of the Tooth Fairy," has given a fresh new face to the classic tale. Losing baby teeth is a child's first step towards growing up, and it can be a scary rite of passage. Luckily, with the help of a wonderful story, a huggable helper plush doll (one for boys and one for girls), and a sturdy keepsake box shaped like a book, kids and parents everywhere can get excited about this special stage!! In MK Fleming's stunningly illus- trated storybook, children are drawn to a faraway land, long, long ago, to learn how a young fairy finds her place in the world as the first-ever tooth fairy. From the very first page, children are met with detailed and bright watercol- or illustrations that are sure to tickle their fancy, and a hero that is not so unlike themselves. Parents can read the story aloud or let their little ones go on the adventure to practice their reading skills. The author, Brian Ledig, who was whispered the story by the tooth fairy, opens the world up to the possibilities of imagination and creativity. What makes the book truly special is that parents can keep a record of each tooth loss in the back of the book, making it easy to reminisce with their child as the or she grows. MK And Company's Music BoxCollection has girls covered from age 5 to 15. Original MK artwork enhances four motifs: ballerinas, fairies, horses, and a mermaid. The idea range is that: bal- let is classic and feminine, the fairies and mermaid are whimsically fanciful, and every little girl needs at least one horse! At MK and Company, the business and the focus is on you, and how the company can best fill your shelves with great quality original designs that fulfill your customers' gift-giving needs! Pricing is competitive and minimums are low. Please stop by booth 7166 down- stairs. For more information, please call MK and Company at 707-823-2400, email info@mkandco.com, visit www.mkandco.com and www.taleof- thetoothfairy.com, and stop by booth 7166 at NY NOW. PRISMERA: ECO-FRIENDLY, NATURE-INSPIRED JEWELRY An interview with Laura Su, Owner at Prismera Design OSD: Tell our readers about your com- pany. What's your main line of business? LS: My company is named Prismera. I create primarily stainless steel jewelry and accessories that are inspired by natu- ral elements. Stainless steel is generally thought to apply to industrial products or appliances but my sustainable designs are delicate and light to contrast with that preconception. OSD: Have you always known you wanted to be a designer? Can you pro- vide a little more information on your design background? LS: I began my career with a BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. In retrospect, I was always meant to design products rather than illustrate. There is something immensely satisfying to create so many pieces, so quickly. It really satisfies my short atten- tion span! I am so grateful to my educa- tion background though. It allows me to translate the styles in my mind quickly to pen and paper and add a layer of art influ- ence and appreciation of history. I believe strongly that I never stop learn- ing, and I'm still picking up concepts and valuable information that carries through into my work. OSD: What would you say makes your company unique? LS: I keep an eye on trending fashion and styles and then let some of that touch onto the pieces that I put out. At the same time, I'll ask myself: will this piece hold up in five years? I really work to create timeless, interesting designs that you can wear with what's on the market right now, yet when you dig it out of your jew- elry box, it's still fantastic and wearable. OSD: Aside from being inspired by nature, where else can you find your inspiration? LS: I relocated from New York to Northern California recently, and it's an insanely exciting time for me, inspira- tion-wise. Everything I'm experiencing is new and then when I come back to New York, I get to see this place with fresh eyes! OSD: Your products are eco-friendly. Have you always been conscious of sus- tainability in designs? Was it something that was greatly emphasized in your schooling? LS: That mentality comes from the school of life. I can thank my mother for instilling a strong attitude of reuse and recycle. I do think it's important for everyone to take responsibility for the impact they have on the environment, and that belief is reflected in how I run my company. I reuse packing material and boxes when I can, and my eco con- scious manufacturers reuse their resources to cut the material and beyond. For more information, visit www .prismera.com and stop by booth 8172 at NY NOW. IN THINGS CORP.: GORGEOUSLY GLAMOROUS, DELICIOUSLY DAINTY AND SUPER STYLISH By Rose Ajmera, CEO, In-Things Corp. This is the product line that you've been waiting for. Throughout the years I had the opportunity to travel extensively through various parts of India and devel- oped a deep love for Indian textiles, art, and culture. After a life-changing trip to North India, I was awed by beautiful Kashmiri hand-embroidery. I became passionate about blending true Indian artisanship with modern styling and I desired to bring this "true" Indian design- ing to the accessories world. I started the SAACHI label, which means "truth," to share this unique craft with women who appreciate the work of skilled and devoted artisans that take the time to create these one-of-a-kind pieces by hand. My inspiration is fueled by these special techniques that have been around for generations in India. In the finest tra- dition of couture work, all SAACHI prod- ucts are meticulously handcrafted in India from the finest quality raw materials into pieces of wearable art that express warmth with elegance. We create premi- um accessories that women can add to their wardrobe to express themselves and feel beautiful and feminine. The SAACHI line is full of eye- catching prints, intricate detailing, and vibrant blends of color on the most luxu- rious fabrics. We capture a variety of style with an eclectic collection of designer evening wraps, cashmere scarves, embroidered tunics, jewelry, and customized shoes. SAACHI has become a favorite line to carry in the "it" special- ty stores around the world and customers flock back every season to see what is new in the line. For more information, visit booth 8448, got to www.inthingscorp.com, call 914-934- 9006, or email info@inthingscorp.com. HAMMOND'S CANDIES EXPANDS AND REDEFINES AWARD-WINNING LINE OF ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS Hammond's Candies recently announced that, starting in 2013, tapioca syrup will replace corn syrup in a majority of their all-natural product lines. For years, Hammond's has been a leader in the artisan confections industry and they were honored with multiple recog- nitions and awards in 2012, including their All-Natural Blood Orange Candy Cane, which received one of the National Confectionery Sales Association's 2012 New Product Awards. Hammond's has also introduced the health-filled Bee Pollen Chocolate Bar™ and remains dedicated to improving the quality and diversity of their confections. "With many retailers becoming more selective about their ingredient standards, we are proud to be a leader in the artisan confections industry, continuing to appeal to both retailers and consumers in the health food world," said Andrew Whisler, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With a new ingredient comes many test batches to ensure their high quality standards are retained in the finished products. In Hammond's handcrafted recipes, tapioca syrup provides the same characteristics in shaping and flavoring the candy as corn syrup does, but is also non-GMO. "Our Research and Development Team has been very specific in ingredient selection to warrant this gourmet alterna- tive," Whisler confirms. "We wanted to be certain we could bring a healthier alternative to the market while still main- taining the quality that our customers expect from a product carrying the Hammond's name." The corn syrup-free product lines include Hammond's signature candy canes, lollipops, ribbon candy, pillows, straws, and candy sticks; and while they might not meet the new corn syrup free alternative standard, Hammond's continues to offer all-natural segments in their award-winning chocolate bars, caramels, dips and pretzels, flat taffy, and caramel corn in addition to their stan- dard hard candy selections. More information is available at www.hammondscandies.com or by call- ing 1-800-CANDY-99 (1-800-226-3999). Follow Hammond's Candies on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ham- mondscandies and on Pinterest at pinter- est.com/hammondscandies.