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GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JANUARY 2018 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 6 Rubbermaid Transforms Pantry Organization Rubbermaid has once again taken food storage to the next level with a new line extension of Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE™, Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Pantry. This new line of airtight and leak-proof storage containers is designed to keep pantries, cabinets, and countertops clean and organized, while keeping food f resh and accessible. The crystal clear containers are designed with an airtight leak-proof seal, and stack perfectly to optimize shelving space. Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Pantry comes in six varieties, perfectly sized to store common pantry foods such as cereal, flour, sugar, brown sugar, spaghetti and grains. The stain-resistant material and space- efficient, modular design allows for customization of pantries and cabinets. Additionally, the containers have a 360- degree cr ystal-clear design that creates a clean, pristine look and feel for the pantry and overall kitchen. " We know our consumers are proud of their pantries, which is why we created well designed and airtight containers in six different sizes that will upgrade any pantry," said Marta Aebischer, Vice President of Marketing, Rubbermaid Consumer Products. "Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE Pantr y elevates food storage in the kitchen, joining the BRILLIANCE line of intelligently crafted and beautifully designed food storage containers." For more information, visit www.rubbermaid.com. KN Vinotemp Featured in Animal Planet Series V inotemp®, a developer in the wine storage, technology and goods industry for 30 years, has announced that the company 's 155-Bottle D ual-Zone Connoisseur Series W ine Cooler is included in Animal Planet's series, Animal Cribs. In the all-new series, designer and animal enthusiast Antonio Ballatore, winner of HGTV 's Design Star and lead on HGTV 's The Antonio Treatment, brings his visionary and innovative design aesthetic into the homes of pet lovers everywhere. "For 30 years Vinotemp has taken pride in creating and offering products that help our customers entertain better," states India Hynes, V inotemp CEO. "It 's exciting to have a Vinotemp wine cooler featured in Animal Cribs because, like the show and its host, Vinotemp is dedicated to for ward-thinking design and to celebrating the joys of family entertaining, which of course includes pets." In ever y episode of Animal Cribs, Antonio's passion for design and love of animals drive him to go the extra mile for his clients and their four-legged, winged, and scaly f riends. The result is f reshly designed spaces, renovated specifically for homeowners and their pets alike. And each redesign features unique elements that alter the home's design to make it more purposeful for all to enjoy. "The Vinotemp product was a great add to a feature that our host Antonio created for both humans and dogs, a watering hole of sorts," states Animal Crib's Executive Producer, Carley Simpson. "Part wine bar for the humans and part watering and feeding station for the two dogs, Vinotemp's wine cooler is an integral part of the renovation and you'll have to tune in to see it all in action!" For more information, visit www.vinotemp.com. KN Serving Up Design at Las Vegas Market Las Vegas Market has announced that it will welcome more than 60 new and returning better home décor suppliers to the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1, 2018. Nearly a dozen better home décor vendors will open new and expanded showrooms and more than 50 home décor temporary exhibitors will debut or return to the newly-expanded Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. "Las Vegas Market is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand among leading suppliers of better home décor, and as a result, many showrooms and temporary exhibition spaces have been expanded and realigned to create logical category clusters and cohesive concentrations of design- driven resources," said Julie Messner, Senior Vice President of Furniture and Home Décor Leasing, International Market Centers. " The home décor categor y is expected to be one of the highlights of Winter Market, with more than 1.1 million square feet of resources presented on 13 showroom floors in Buildings A, B and C, along with temporary exhibitions in the Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. As the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States, Las Vegas Market continues to attract new resources, expand current offerings and refine the presentation of upscale home décor to better fulfill the needs of retailers and designers." For the Winter Market, mixed material serving and storage is all the rage. Sea Stones' novel key holder and valet is both a handsome and handy solution for storing and locating keys. A super strong rare earth magnet hidden in the granite provides instant catch and release, while adding an element of intrigue. It easily suspends up to a dozen keys, and works with any standard key ring. A smooth cove car ved into the base holds change, wallet, phone, etc. Soft feet protect surfaces, and each key holder is handmade in New Hampshire f rom solid granite. For more information, visit www.sea-stones.com. Burgundy Oak Group Ltd. will feature a number of beautiful items with materials sourced f rom vineyards. Built f rom an authentic red wine barrel, the Barrel Head Knife Rack and Stave Knife Racks are great pieces to display the perfect knife set. The authentic Wine Barrel Lazy Susan is sure to make a great showpiece and serving tray for any occasion. It measures 24 inches in diameter and is 100 percent food safe. The Wine Barrel Liquor Cabinet has been converted into a liquor cabinet to store wines and spirits. Capable of holding an entire case of wine, this piece allows users to serve right off the top. For more information, visit www.burgundyoak.com. For artisanal design for serving, check out UMA Home Décor's Set of 3 Traditional Fir Wood and Iron Pierced Design Round Silver Trays. The set of trays features round fir wood trays, smooth and stained tops, silver-finished thick iron bands and floral details with iron feet. These trays offer stylish and convenient display options. Perfect for traditional settings, the set blends well with a variety of decor. The elegant silver-finished iron sides are accented with circular details and ball feet. For more information, visit www.umainc.com. The Vagnby's Table Tower f rom Vinotive LLC is filled by allowing wine to pass through the "rain filter" which aerates the wine to release the bouquet on its way into the decanting vessel beneath. Now guests can simply help themselves. With a little lift of the specially designed stainless steel gravity-fed valve, a glass of wine is served within seconds. It's an elegant way to serve all kinds of wine, an eye-catching table top conversation piece, sure to be a hit while entertaining at home. It's great for sangria, mimosas, box wine, wine spritzers, cocktails or aerating vintage wine. For more information, visit www.vinotive.com. Bright whites and blue ser veware, accented with reflective materials are also on display. Sparkles Home wants to bring guests to the table with their new Laser Cut Luminous Collection placemats. They are sparkly yet modern, and sure to enhance any tabletop setting. Thousands of tiny rhinestones are melted into a protective rubber sheet and then laser cut into an intricate design. Stunning, durable, and unique, these mats really stand out, and will be available in 2018. For more information, visit www.sparkleshome.com. Rolf Glass has gone retro with the Bleecker Street line of glasses. The line's Art Deco-inspired mix of delicate diagonal lines and bold vertical lines are brilliantly polished and complement each other beautifully. Much like its namesake New York City street, Bleecker Street from Rolf Glass has an eclectic appeal that's sure to satisfy. The dishwasher-safe, diamond- wheel engraved and brilliantly polished glasses hold 11 ounces and come in a set of four. For more information, visit www.rolfglass.com. Sartori is a new fish design f rom Le Cadeaux that mixes blue tones for a vibrant and fresh look. It's offered in the full range of tabletop items as well as gift sets paired with Laguiole utensils. It can also be mixed with the new Santorini solid colors and clear glassware. For more information, visit www.lecadeaux.com. Pottery Avenue is presenting the TRUE BLUES collection that will debut at the Vegas Gift Show. Designed by an award- winning team of designers f rom Zakaldy Ceramiczne, Boleslawiec, Poland and imported by Pottery Avenue the premier importer of only the finest Polish Stoneware, each item in this collection has been hand crafted and hand painted by skilled artisans of Boleslawiec, Poland, who employ a century old technique called hand stamping. Each work of art is also utilitarian and goes f rom the oven to table, and all are naturally nonstick, chip resistant and f ree harmful chemicals like lead or cadmium. The collection includes a covered butter dish, salt and pepper with plate, fancy rim casserole and pizza stone. For more information, visit www.potteryavenue.com. For more information about the show, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com. KN

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