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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y S a t u r d a y, M a r c h 7 , 2 0 1 5 1 8 CLEAR CLUTTER, SPRUCE UP YOUR SPACE WITH GECKOTECH REUSABLE HOOKS Your living space is easily cramped. From the mudroom cluttered with jack- ets, umbrellas, book bags and keys to the bathroom jumbled with towels, loofahs, hairdryers and more, there simply isn't enough room for everything. But not to worry – additional storage may be closer than you think. Underutilized vertical space – aka your walls – provides ample opportunities for organization and deco- ration. Take advantage of these surfaces with GeckoTech ® Reusable Hooks – a great solution to enhance your home with no hassle, deck out a dorm room with no hammering and even hang items in your office area to save space. Made using revolutionary micro- suction technology, GeckoTech Reusable Hooks provide endless possibilities for clearing the clutter and sprucing up your space. They adhere with no tools, are easy to reposition and remove cleanly with no damage to the surface. Available in clear to match any décor, these hooks feature a rubber base that contains millions of microscopic suction cups that allow them to easily adhere to smooth, non-porous surfaces, and then remove without damage when it's time for a change. Great for hanging items around the house, temporarily decking out a dorm room or even adding a little holiday spirit, GeckoTech Reusable Hooks fit a variety of organizing and deco- rating applications, and are avail- able in four weight options: 0.5-pound: Ideal for organizing small items such as keys, jewelry, craft- ing items, holiday decorations and more. 1-pound: Great to use for hanging potholders and utensils in a kitchen or small dry erase boards and loofahs in a college dorm. 3-pound: Hangs medium-sized items, from dog leashes and umbrellas in a mudroom to hand towels and hair dry- ers in a bathroom. 5-pound: Perfect for hanging book bags, bathrobes, coats and more. Unlike other hook solu- tions, GeckoTech Reusable Hooks install quickly and eas- ily in three simple steps; clean the surface, apply the hook and hang your item. When you're ready for a change, simply peel the corner of the hook to remove and reposition anywhere in your home. GeckoTech Reusable Hooks are waterproof and work on a wide variety of surfaces, including painted surfaces, glass, stainless steel and more. For more information, visit booth #N8500, go to www.geckotechproducts.com or call 800.321.0253. RICHARDS HOMEWARES ENTERS BATH CATEGORY By Ryan DeRoo, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Richards Homewares Inc. Richards Homewares Inc. announces the expansion of its already enormous prod- uct assortments in home storage, closet storage and closet accessories to now include all areas of the bathroom. Richards has expanded its booth to make room for what is slated to be a huge assortment of products in this exciting area of the home under the banner of Bathwares™ by Richards. Richards will be featuring a full range of anti-slip tub mats of various tex- tures, designs and colors to meet the needs of everyone. Unique designs, some patented, will satisfy the growing demand in this area. In addition to tub mats, Richards will include some addi- tional tub accessories such as anti-slip appliques and a unique patent pending tub vent cover that allows for a deep soak, plus a series of luxurious bath pil- lows to enhance that deep soak. Richards has developed a patent pending clip and lock system for its ten- sion pole organizers, allowing consumers to easily attach and/or move the shelves anywhere without mov- ing other shelves or the pole itself. This new feature also secures the shelves in a horizon- tal position and prevents them from sagging under normal weight and use. Some of these tension pole organizers along with a full range of shower caddies will also be highlighted by the introduction of solid bamboo as well as teak. Also new and unique in the shower caddy range is its adjustable caddy, allowing the shelves to shift from the center to the right or left to accommodate taller bottles of shampoo and/or conditioners. Bathwares by Richards will also fea- ture over the door towel racks, over the cabinet door racks, hooks and baskets, including a two-compartment basket featur- ing silicone collars to safely secure and store hot appliances such as hair dryers and irons. Free standing organizers, per- sonal organizers, as well acrylic cosmetic organizers, round out the assortment. Come see why Bathwares by Richards is your one-stop shop for bathroom. Visit Richards Homewares at booth #N6113. For more information, go to www.richardshomewares.com, call 800.446.3880 or email custserv@richardshomewares.com. PEARL PRO AND NIGHT STARS NEW FROM VIATEK Viatek Consumer Products Group spe- cializes in being industry leaders in the development and manufacturing of inno- vative products. Year after year, its high- ly adaptable set of designers, inventors and in-house engineers succeed in designing and developing great products consumers love! As the premiere global marketplace for the home industry, Viatek looks for- ward to launching several new innova- tions at the International Home + Housewares Show, including the Pearl PRO Hair Remover and Night Stars PRO Series Landscape Lighting. The Pearl PRO Hair Remover answers the demand for easy, safe and painless hair removal, and eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, sticky messes and expensive office visits. Its innova- tive, patent pending design uses heat transfer and electrolysis to permanently and painlessly remove unwanted hair. Professional quality results can be achieved on all hair types and skin colors in the comfort of your own home, at a fraction of the price. The new and improved Pearl PRO includes advanced controls for temperature and microcur- rent levels, and upgraded features like an LCD display and LED guide light. A modern, ergonomic design and convenient charging base make using this innovative device a pleas- ure. Also to be featured are Night Stars Landscape Lights. Night Stars Pro Series Landscape Lights are decorative lights that are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. They project thousands of points of brightly colored light onto walls, dance floors, landscapes, pools, gazebos and more. Create instant atmos- phere for parties and entertaining, or add a splash of color and interest to your house, yard or garden. Decorate your home for the holidays in seconds! Night Stars Landscape Lights projects red, green, or a combo of the two colors as well as an optional flash/pulse setting. An included Radio Frequency remote lets you control your Night Stars from anywhere in and around the house! The built in timer runs for two, four, six or eight hours and is also programmed from the remote. With an impressive arse- nal of soon to be best sellers, Viatek's presence at the International Home + Housewares Show is sure to be a smash- ing success! Visit Viatek at booth #L11357. For more information, go to www.viatekproducts .com, call 423.402.9010 or email info@viatek.com. JOYCE CHEN KNIVES FROM COLUMBIAN HOME PRODUCTS Columbian Home Products will be debuting a new line of Japanese cutlery under its Joyce Chen ® brand at this year's International Home + Housewares Show. The Joyce Chen knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel honed and edged in the 700-year tradition of Japanese bladesmithing. Made in the tra- ditional Houcho style, the knives feature handles made of untreated Japanese hardwood that will develop a fine patina by absorbing oils from the skin of the user to become, over time, a unique and personal tool. The razor-sharp knives fea- ture an authentic Japanese wood handle that is shaped to the specific cutting task and cushions the wrist during repetitive cutting, slicing and dicing. There are initially three knives in the line: a 6.5-inch Deba, 8-inch Santoku and 13-inch Sushi blade. Deba knives have thick, sturdy blades and are traditionally used in Japan for fileting fish and cutting through bones and shellfish, while Sushi blades are long elegant blades designed to take a slice from a soft fish in one stroke. The Santoku is perfectly suited for everyday food prep solutions. They are certain to appeal to the Joyce Chen fans among your customers. Joyce Chen is credited with bringing Eastern cooking to the Western kitchen, and just this past fall was hon- ored by the U.S. Postal Service on the first Celebrity Chefs Forever Stamps along with Julia Childs and James Beard. Her innovative and entrepre- neurial spirit is still evident today in many unsuspecting ways – like the flat bottom wok, or the Chinese buffet-style din- ner – both brought to us by the ingenuity and creativity of Joyce Chen. Each of the Joyce Chen knives will retail for $39.95, in order to be accessible to the average home cook. They're in stock and available to ship now. For further information, visit Columbian Home Products in booths #S3601 and S3200. After the show, visit www.columbianhp.com or call 847.307.8600 or 812.238.5000.