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O C G S h o w D a i l y Fe b ru a r y 4 & 5 , 2 0 1 4 4 Charity and giving back are creeds that Kathryn McCoy Design is all about. Since opening its doors nearly three years ago, Owner and Designer Kathryn McCoy has donated a multi- tude of her designs to a variety of char- ities and events. "If I am able to help raise funds and awareness to others in need, I wholeheartedly embrace it with gusto. Being in a position where others are willing to donate large sums of money to bid on my products at charities and fundraisers only encourages me to give more," said McCoy. Kathryn McCoy Design has donat- ed products to various not-for-profit organizations and schools. These organ- izations work hard to raise funds to help those in need, and in doing so, typically have charity events with silent auctions offering high-end donations to help meet their goals. Kathryn McCoy Design has donated lamps (retailing at over $6,000) and sculptures (retailing at over $7,500) to a multitude of organiza- tions such as the Sharp Healthcare Foundation, Angels Foster Family Network and The Gillispie School. In fact, in 2011, Kathryn McCoy Design hosted a cocktail party to raise funds for a children's organization in need of foster care. It had the event deliciously catered with a handsome wait-staff wearing tuxedos and serving specially named cocktails. At this event, it donated for auction over 10 pieces of product and was able to raise a large amount of funds for the not-for- profit organization. McCoy said, "My staff and I had a great time putting the cocktail party together. We offered some of our best products that were put up for auction and we were absolutely pleased with the results. I have always believed in charita- ble giving and am even more focused on giving to organizations that help children in need." In 2014, Kathryn McCoy Design will donate 10 percent of its May proceeds to the Angels Foster Family Network. Kathryn McCoy will create a special votive design that will be sent to each customer that writes an order in the month of May. Kathryn McCoy Design products are a constant feature in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, Veranda, House Beautiful and other major international publications. All Kathryn McCoy Design products are made by hand in their San Diego, Calif. design studio location. All prod- ucts are made-to-order and have a 4-6 week lead time. The collection is shown twice a year at NY NOW and HIGH- POINT, N.C. shows. For more information, stop by booth #1107 or call 858-549-3500. KATHRYN MCCOY DESIGN GIVES BACK rooms in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, LA, San Francisco and a new location in Las Vegas. TOVOLO EXPANDS JAPANESE PRESENCE Tovolo ® is significantly expanding its Japanese presence by establishing a nationwide distributor partnership with EntreX Inc. EntreX is a widely respected Japanese importer and distributor of branded kitchen, home and gift products, including Vitamix, Built NY and Umbra. The partnership with EntreX will allow Tovolo to grow its presence from a few independent kitchen stores to a broad- based retail representation in Japan. "EntreX has an outstanding mix of brands and retailers in its portfolio that serve as an ideal complement to our own brand," said P.T. Caso, Founding Partner and Chief Business Development Officer of Tovolo. "The Japanese market offers significant growth potential and repre- sents an integral part of our global growth strategy. This is why we chose to work with EntreX, a company with a successful track record of bringing companies to market and building strong brands." "Tovolo is a brand that has great synergy with us in terms of business philosophy and values," said EntreX Inc. "Our company is dedicated to pro- viding Japanese consumers with inno- vative housewares and gift items that will bring joy to their lives. All the Tovolo products we will be distribut- ing throughout the country are very much in line with this mission." Tovolo's new distribution partner- ship officially kicked off with a day-long press and retailer/buyer event on December 13, 2013 at goo ITALIANO, an Italian restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo. Highlights of the event included cooking demonstrations from Seattle-based Chef and creator of Thaifusions Gourmet Sauces, Max Borthwick, and Tomo Kurihara, a notable Japanese culinary personality. Both demonstrations incor- porated a diverse mix of Tovolo products and was followed by a press conference and various tastings led by Borthwick and Kurihara. Tovolo's expansion in the Japanese market is part of the company's ever- growing commitment to international growth. Having initially launched at retail in the United States, Tovolo's presence gradually expanded into numerous global markets, including The Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Germany, and now, Japan. The compa- ny's outstanding kitchen products con- tinue to permeate the global food scene and the kitchens of many cultures around the world. TERVIS ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS AND DESIGNS Tervis continues to expand product offer- ings by adding designs to the Guy Harvey, Salt Life and Margaritaville collections. In addition, new non-licensed sun and surf inspired designs will also debut in January. From a colorful fish collage and flip-flops, to a pink flamingo and quirky crabs, summer will only be a sip away. The company's expressive personality is matched with remarkable quality. Since 1946, these American-made tumblers have been keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold while continuing to offer a lifetime guarantee. Plus, Tervis drinkware products are safe for the microwave and dishwasher and available in a variety of sizes. For more information, visit www.tervis.com. TABLETOP INTRODUCTIONS FROM SPARQ HOME SPARQ Home is showing some interest- ing soapstone items at this winter's mar- kets. The SPARQ Wooden Condiment Trio is a set of sleek soapstone bowls on a cedar tray. This collection of tiny bowls is hand-crafted and adds a touch of sophistication to any tabletop. Use them to serve up cool condiments for a barbe- cue or hold warm dips for an evening cocktail. The unique soapstone and wood design goes from casual to elegant with ease. The set retails for $49.95. SPARQ Home is also offering a new set of Soapstone Vodka Shooters. You put the two-ounce shooters in the freezer before your party, and then when it's time to serve, you can grab the vodka bottle off the bar shelf and offer a chilled shot in minutes from the shooters' sleek holding tray. The set comes with six shooters and tray for $39.95 for a set of four; $49.95 for set of six. See them at the Atlanta Home & Gift Market in #3-616 (Building 2), at NY Now in booth #3469, at the Denver Gift Show in booth #616 and at the International Home + Housewares Show in booths #S4066 and S4166. SPARQ Home has permanent show- RECYCLED WINE BOTTLES INTO GLASSWARE Glacier Glass is a new line of beautiful, eco-inspired glassware crafted from recycled wine bottles. The look and feel of the glass for individual glass- ware is truly unique. "Our goal was to create a fun consumer product that makes a difference," said Paula Sansone-Johnson, Rolf Glass Designer. "Glacier Glass was born from the idea of combining manufacturing engineer- ing, innovative product design, and environment awareness." Utilizing state of the art diamond-wheel engrav- ing technology, the former wine bottles are completely transformed into a beautiful and substantial piece of glass- ware with a design which, combined with the blue tint of the glass, is remi- niscent of majestic glaciers. Available in 12-ounce tumblers, 16-ounce high balls and 18-ounce carafes. A percent- age of all sales will be donated to help spread environmental awareness, one bottle at a time. Suggested retail prices are $59.99 for set of four glasses, $39.95 for the carafe. For more information, visit www.rolf- glass.com. Rolf Glass is exhibiting at NY Now in booth #3429. Lee M. 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