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O C G S h o w D a i l y 2 5 S u n d a y, A u g u s t 1 8 , 2 0 1 3 the Year winner in the infant-toddler category that combines both sight and sound to create a soothing oasis for sleep time. The feedback from moms has been incredible and Cloud b's products consistently make their "must-have" lists. Clearly, Cloud b is fulfilling their needs. This year, after working closely with an advisory board of pediatri- cians, parents, teachers, and sleep spe- cialists who've helped identify fami- lies' needs, Cloud b is thrilled to announce its latest creations: Twilight Turtle Tunes, which com- bines sights and sounds, is the first Cloud b character to feature cutting- edge Bluetooth technology! Utilizing a new, free Twilight Turtle Tunes app provided by Cloud b, parents and care- givers can choose from a pre-set library of melodies and sounds that can be mixed and matched to create their own customized mixes to play via Twilight Turtle Tunes' speaker box. A premium app is also available for $1.99, including the basics, plus the option to access personal music libraries to create totally unique mixes. Glow Cuddles Bunny and Bear, which are soft, cuddly, plush charac- ters that combine sight and touch to help calm even the fussiest child. With just a little hug, Glow Cuddles soothe children to sleep. Their calming, touch-activated rhythm mimics a steady heartbeat and glows through the night. Dreamz To Go Octo, which creates dreamy lights wherever you go and is a compact solution for soothing sleep no matter where bedtime lands. (It's also a great décor for any bedroom!) Based on the original Twilight Turtle, the dreamy lites collection projects stars and friendly little fish blowing bub- bles, while illuminating the room with soothing colors. Innovative in design, unique in function and above all, memorable when experienced, Cloud b is a trusted name among parents, grandparents, and caretakers worldwide. Sleep. Be healthy. Be happy! For more information, visit booth 7136, log on to www.cloudb.com, call 888- 4CLOUDB, or email kam@cloudb.com. Cloub B (Cont'd. from p. 1) OSD: Describe your company's current marketing strategy. NW: Traditionally, AREAWARE's mar- keting strategy has been to reach a select group of design enthusiasts. More recent- ly, we have endeavored to expand our reach by offering more price-sensitive items. To support this growth and to com- municate to a larger audience, we are making greater use of social media and expanding our public relations outreach. OSD: Are you introducing any new products? NW: Yes, we introduce new products twice a year, which is always exciting for us, and hopefully exciting to others. At NY Now, we are showing a magnet- ized beechwood container titled Diamond Box, Round Cut from the Brooklyn-based design team, Fort Standard. It creates the perfect hide- away for anything you value or want to keep out of sight. Building on the theme of hidden treasures, Fort Standard also designed Prism Corkscrew, which looks like a sculptural piece of wood but serves an important function! The Little Big Trivet, by Alissia Melka- Teichroew, is simply genius. It is an expandable trivet with adjustable dow- els on a wax cord. Its size can be altered to fit everything from a teapot to a large casserole dish. We are also debuting a brainteaser from internationally renowned cartoonist-artist-filmmaker- musician Richard McGuire. It is really eye-catching and is a perfect gift. Everyone who's seen it is amused. Then again, I think you could say that about AREAWARE (Cont'd. from p. 1) most of our products. OSD: What products do you see as being hottest this year? NW: Other than our perennially popular Cubebot ® collection, Harry Allen's Reality Series continues to do extraordi- narily well. His newest design, Box Turtle Box, may pull away from the pack. People love turtles. Harry's design is sampled from an actual turtle, so it is meticulously detailed. And, when people realize the shell lifts up to reveal a hidden compartment, they are delighted. OSD: What would you say makes your company unique? NW: AREAWARE produces everyday objects that are functional and unusual. The items we offer are carefully curated and thoughtful, and they often elicit a strong emotional response. OSD: What is the nature of your distri- bution? NW: Our products are offered on our website, www.areaware.com, and we also sell to specialty and museum shops worldwide. Customers outside of the USA account for almost 50 percent of our sales. OSD: Where can our readers find out more about your company? NW: Readers can find information about us on our website, www.areaware.com, by visiting us at NY NOW in either of our booths (Accent on Design #4002 or Baby & Child #7119), or by calling us at 800-783-5683. collection called Eternal Entertaining. Cast in the richness of Lenox ivory fine china, each item features an inspiring message. There are six different pieces to choose from, and each is inscribed with a sentiment in gleaming gold: the Live Joyfully small bowl; the Fill Your Heart with Love mug; the Live, Love & Laugh mug; the Bless this Home hors d'oeuvres tray; the Welcome Friends tray; and the May Peace and Love Fill this Home oval platter. All serving pieces feature a ribbon of 24 karat gold on the rim to complete the truly artful elegance. Wedding season is in full swing this summer and fall. Prepare for those important occasions with special gifts that celebrate special moments for brides and grooms. The elegant Lenox Bliss collection boasts wedding-white porce- lain laced with a raised motif and sparkling crystal gems, finished in Lenox (Cont'd. from p. 4) gleaming platinum. The collection includes picture frames, cake knife and server, ring holder, vase, and cake topper. Designed with elegance and function in mind, the French Perle collection pro- vides the perfect pieces for serving up a great party. Whether serving for an inti- mate party or for a group of favorite friends, this vintage charmer dinnerware is shaped by delicate beading and scal- loped accents in durable stoneware. Perfect for hostess gifts as well, French Perle offers everything your customer needs for the holidays and everyday, including serving bowls, platters, cake plates, teapots, pitchers and party plates. Swing by Lenox booth #3120 or visit the showroom at 41 Madison Avenue, 24th floor to see all of these great opportuni- ties and more. For more information, stop by booth 3120 at NYNow, or visit online at www.lenox.com. importantly, we can be passionate about and proud to sell. Third, we must be able to offer it at a price that represents a good value to the customer. OSD: Tell me more about how Madisons rugs fit with your marketing and business philosophy. PV: The hide rugs are unique-- they are not your common variety, free- form hides, or square of hides in a patchwork. Expert artists and artisans take the luxurious texture and colors of genuine hair-on hides and hand-cut them into amazing designs. They trans- form them into spectacular, distinctive rugs with exquisite patterns and color combinations. Most of the line is made of colors of natural hides. But one seg- ment consists of hides that are dyed, and then treated with various artisan techniques, which turn them into something totally splendid. Each rug is totally unique and adds a natural, rich and colorful, modern element that will dress any space. We also asked the same artisans in India to make hide pil- lows using some of the same magnifi- cent patterns. These rugs and pillows are indeed pieces of art from India's countryside. Madisons (Cont'd. from p. 1) We love color, and nothing is more beautifully colored than the saris worn by Indian women. When we visited India, we fell in love with the sari silk rugs which are made from the rem- nants of the most beautiful colored sari silks. They are hand-woven into one- of-a-kind rugs with an array of vibrant colors that will enliven any room, office, bedroom or study. So we decid- ed to include the sari silk rugs in our product line as well. . OSD: What has been the reception to your hide rugs since your introduction? PV: The reception has been nothing short of astounding. Without excep- tion, everyone who has visited our booth is truly wowed by the beauty and unique patterns. There is great interest in hide rugs and Madisons rugs appeal to designers and customers who are looking for items that that are excep- tional and of high quality. We invite anyone to come to our booth at the NY Now Show (Booth 1679) and see for themselves how truly unique and distinguishing each of our rugs are. For more information, visit booth 1679, go to www.madisonsinc.com, call 914-288- 5479 or email info@madisonsinc.com. "Our mission is to make cool things, and to make things that cool. We're super excited to introduce Corkcicle.ONE and Chillsner to our customers," said Stephen Bruner, part- ner at Corkcicle. "Both products repre- sent our brand in a way that is true to our mission. We make drinking experi- ences better. We also give our retailers a broader product line to offer their cus- tomers, widening the market to new buyers both on the higher end of the wine market with Corkcicle.ONE, and the beer market with Chillsner." For more information, check out the new line of Corkcicle products at booth 3646. Also, learn more about Corkcicle at www.corkcicle.com, email sales@corkci- cle.com, or call 866-780-0007. Corkcicle (Cont'd. from p. 1) welcoming clients into the office. The sets are a nice addition to a home or office, complementing a waiting room, private study or workspace. Measuring 18x19x5 inches, Approach the Bench has been featured in the ABA Holiday Gift Guide, the Supreme Court Historical Society, and is on display at the Word Chess Hall of Fame. The colors of the pieces are black and gold, but can be cast in any type of metal or colored to represent one's alma mater. A must- have"for any lawyer or law firm looking to make a good impression with col- leagues or clients! For more information, visit booth 11006 at NY Now, go online to www.approach thebench.com, call 203-274-2113 or email info@approachthebench.com. Approach the Bench (Cont'd. from p. 1)