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San Francisco International Gift Fair
July 31-August 3, 2010
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
California's largest gift show will surprise you.
You might be surprised to learn that the San Francisco International Gift Fair is now California's largest gift show.  As the style-setting marketplace where the hottest design trends and movements start and evolve, and with more new resources than ever before, you'll find something surprising in every aisle - top name manufacturers, innovative newcomers, and cutting-edge designs. So make plans to join us. Don't be surprised if it's the best gift show you'll visit this summer.
 Hours:
Sat. July 31: 9am-6pm
Sun. Aug. 1: 9am-6pm
Mon. Aug. 2: 9am-6pm
Tue. Aug. 3: 9am-3pm
Where:
Moscone Center - South Hall - 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Now owned and managed by Urban Expositions, the San Francisco International Gift Fair is undergoing some exciting changes that promise new business opportunities for you. To maximize your buying schedule, all exhibitors will be featured in easy-to-work categories on the show floor.  From General Gift, Accent on Design ® and Handmade ® to Home & Garden, Museum Source ®, and more, you'll find a convenient floorplan designed with your buying needs in mind.
To help you fine tune your business strategies and boost your profit potential, the San Francisco International Gift Fair will also feature a full-scale educational program packed with free seminars led by industry experts and trend forecasters.
 The BAOlink Market News is designed to showcase major trade show events such as the July 2010 San Francisco International Gift Fair and provide show buyers and attendees a preview of the exhibitors and their products prior to the event.
If you plan to exhibit at the next Winter San Francisco International Gift Fair February 2011 and would like to have your company press release featured in the BAOlink Market News please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 415 694-2322.
BAOlink is pleased to present this sneak preview of the exciting products and vendors you'll find at The San Francisco International Gift Fair July 31 - August 3, 2010
David Tishbi's New Candy Collection - A top choice among jewelry enthusiasts and celebrities - See the Candy Collection line at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 David Tishbi is packing up his favorite pieces to show to the attendees of the well-regarded San Francisco International Gift Fair. David Tishbi Handcrafted Jewelry will be featuring pieces from our new Candy Collection in addition to some of our other ideal and unique pieces from past collections.
 A top choice among jewelry enthusiasts and celebrities, the Candy Collection has been on everyone's list of must-haves for Spring/Summer 2010. At such a reasonable price, no one wants to be the last to get a taste of the ever so sweet Ring Candy.
In addition to a new set of Candy Rings, David Tishbi will launch his exceptional Candy Necklaces and Earrings, the newest additions to the Candy Collection, for a first time showing at the SFIGF show. Stand out this spring with one of these elegant pendants.
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Montes Doggett offering a collection of high-quality handmade ceramic tableware - visit us at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 Montes Doggett offers dinner plates, bowls and dessert plates, but the bread and butter of this collection are the entertaining pieces. Platters, olive trays, cheese boards, serving bowls, bread trays, condiment bowls, salt cellars, spoon rests, pedestals, serving dishes, pitchers, vases and cruets are available in a variety of sizes and shapes - round, square and rectangular.
"It fits in every kitchen and in every décor," Monica said. "It's traditional. It's modern. It's perfect for fusion cuisine or comfort food. It's like the little black dress for your table, only in white."
 In addition to the elegant entertaining and tableware essentials, Montes Doggett will be offering place-setting pieces also in white.
"We have a passion for food, and a mission for mankind." Monica said.
Montes Doggett is a fair trade company that values people and the environment. Its stoneware is made to the highest quality standards by the most skillful ceramic artists in Peru. The company uses only organic glazes, making them safe for the environment and for our customers and their families.
To contact this vendor directly please click the "read more link."
Biedermann and Sons - European handmade candles and Christmas decorations see our full collection at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 Biedermann and Sons was founded in 1956 in Chicago primarily as an importer and distributor of fine European handmade candles and Christmas decorations. Our first location was on North Clark Street, and our second was at Clark and Addison, across the street from Wrigley Field.
 In the 1960's we firmly established ourselves in the candle and giftware business through a growing network of independent sales showrooms and representatives nationwide. We were among the founding members of the Chicago Gift Show, which at the time was the single, national show. Carl Biedermann later served for many years on the Board of the Chicago Gift Show.
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Brass or iron looks in taper holders are regaining popularity - be on the up swell of the resurgence of taper candle popularity! Sugg. retail just $6.99 -- Biedermann & Sons
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WAXING NOSTALGIC expands handcrafted Beeswax Ornaments into the 2010 corporate gift and special events market. The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 The beeswax ornaments produced by WAXING NOSTALIC are cast from an impressive collection of molds inspired by antique springerle and speculaas cookie boards, colonial gingerbread presses, primitive American butter molds, Victorian chocolate molds, and vintage European marzipan molds. About 50 different designs are available, spanning a wide range of themes and sizes, from tiny miniature corns to enormous, ornate 16th century wedding hearts weighing in at half a pound.  Each ornament is cast, trimmed, and tinted entirely by hand from 100% pure white beeswax. No paraffin or chemical stabilizers are added. Integral color (achieved with beeswax-based pigments) is permanent and will not fade. Although surface tints are somewhat more delicate, they should not rub off with normal use.
As an added value, each ornament comes with its own personalized hang tag which states the actual name of the ornament, the date its original mold was produced, and (if known) who carved it. The tag also contains historical information, instructions for care, suggestions for use, and other relevant information.  "If someone wants the name of a special event printed on the front of the tag," says Taylor, "we can customize it accordingly."
Although most clients prefer their ornaments to be cast in a natural shade, occasionally WAXING NOSTALGIC gets requests to match the color of bridesmaids' dresses, a corporate logo, or even the color scheme of floral arrangements, table linens, etc. Working from client-provided swatches, samples are produced for approval and orders filled accordingly. Client-provided ribbon can also be used.
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Sosie Designs Jewelry newest collection "Cascading Gemstone" launches at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 As a self-taught artist, Sosie can attest to the joy and vitality of doing something that you love and it shows in every piece she design! From her small studio in San Jose, California, Sosie Designs continues to grow and offer beautiful choices of the stunning jewelry you love to wear! Sosie prides herself in creating wearable, affordable jewelry from quality materials.
 "Cascading Gemstone" - the newest collection from Sosie Designs Jewelry - launches at the California Gift Show. Delicate clusters of genuine gemstones - amethyst, garnet and black spinel - cascade from sterling silver fittings. The trendy 2-inch French wire earrings and matching 18-inch spring clasp necklaces make the perfect gift for any lady with classic style.
Sosie Designs Jewelry can be found across the US and Japan - including Discover San Jose airport and Charity USA. For additional information please visit us online at Sosie Designs Jewelry
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Global Arrow USA a manufacturing Company of home decor and flower accessories - Featured at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 It is my pleasure to provide this PRESS KIT to introduce you to Global Arrow USA Inc. in California. We are a Wholesale / Manufacturing Company that has a wide range of unique products including home decor and flower accessories. Global Arrow has been in business for over 10 years in Japan with hundreds of customers trying to provide new items with new and original taste.
 Since the opening of our US office in August 2009, we have joined several gift fairs and shows with lots of interest. Furthermore, we are planning to participate in various future gift fairs across the US to spread our flowery world as we did in Japan.
Please take a moment to review the enclosed pictures of our products. You will be able to catch a glimpse of our world. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
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Freyja Designs a full service graphic design/production service to The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010 wholesaler/retailers
 Freyja Designs a full service graphic design and production firm, can assist your company with logo development, packaging, and print media pre-press
Freyja Designs, founder and owner Kristin McWeeney, brings years of experience in the field giving her a wide range of visual communication skills. Her experience includes several years working in Kodak's processing department (producing in-store graphics), Long's, advertising department, and several Bay Area print companies, Kristin began freelancing in 1990.  For Cushman and Wakefield in San Francisco, she designed and produced commercial real estate brochures, presentation folios, cut sheets, and press packets. For the San Francisco Zoo, she did design and production management for brochures, flyers, invitations, interpretive and event signage, t-shirts, presentation folios, and more, providing varying levels of support. Freyja Designs client list includes Wells Fargo Bank, Stanford University, The Marine Mammal Center, among others.
 Freyja Designs will provide your company with a complete line of design services to fit your needs, from graphic design and production for concept development to design, photography, art direction, pre-press preparation, working with letterpress printers, providing contract supervision/oversight.
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Creative jewelry and home décor by Zarah Co. Featured at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 The unique appeal of Zarah sterling silver enamel art jewelry results from two rare kinds of talent: To create fresh, new designs, we seek out contemporary artists renowned for achievements in any of various art forms. To obtain technical excellence, master artisans who are expert in the old-world craft of enameling, translate the designs into distinctive pieces of jewelry.  They paint each article by hand using solutions containing colored granules of glass. Next, they fire the pieces in a kiln to produce an alluring richness of color. Some designs are then plated in 24-karat gold.
The unprecedented quality of Zarah's ArtGlass sterling silver jewelry is made possible by applying leading-edge digital image processing and fine, silversmithing to the exquisite images of renowned artists. Showcased in beveled glass, the artwork is depicted in incredible detail with brilliant and accurate color rendition. All of our ArtGlass jewelry is reversible, which means you can show either of two different images, one on each side. To reverse an earring design, simply slip the earring off its ear wire, flip it around, and slide it back on.
 What delights you more, the awesome grandeur of nature or the enchanting creations of talented artists? Our shell jewelry is a confluence of both. Charming images by renowned artists are engraved onto natural shell, forming a masterpiece with subtleties in color and texture that only nature can provide. Nuances in appearance respond in mystifying ways to shifts in viewing angle and illumination. The frame is crafted in sterling silver by master artisans. As with all things natural, no two are ever identical.
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Peking Handicraft Introduces New Textile Designs by Anna Maria Horner - See us at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, enhances its expansive textile collection with more than ten new Anna Maria Horner designs, comprised of aprons and kitchen towels. Blending Anna Maria's signature use of bold, vivacious colors and feminine charm, these fashion-forward aprons and kitchen towels are perfect for adding a splash of color to any cooking environment. The aprons also serve as an ideal gift for any domesticated fashionista that appreciates colorful flair in her cooking "wardrobe." These chic designs, offered exclusively by Peking Handicraft.
Featured Products: (as featured above from left to right)
Square Dance Full Apron - Pink / 100% Cotton / Measures: 25" x 36.5" / MSRP $18.00 ea / 02AM75C
Gathering Full Apron - Water / 100% Cotton / Measures: 25" x 28.5" / MSRP $18.00 ea / 02AM77C
Gathering Half Apron - Heather / 100% Cotton / Measures: 20" x 20" / MSRP $11.50 ea / 02AM76HC
Square Dance Half Apron - Pink / 100% Cotton / Measures: 20" x 22" / MSRP $13.50 ea / 02AM75HC
Square Dance Towel - Grn/Blue / 100% Cotton / Measures: 16" x 22" / MSRP $7.00 ea / 04AM74C
Square Dance Towel - Pink/Yellow / 100% Cotton / Measures: 16" x 22"/ MSRP $7.00 ea / 04AM75C
Gathering Towel - Pink/Orange / 100% Cotton / Measures: 16" x 22" / MSRP $7.00 ea / 04AM76C
Gathering Towel - Blue/Yellow / 100% Cotton / Measures: 16" x 22" / MSRP $7.00 ea / 04AM77C
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America & Asia Trading Co. a major importer of artificial flowers exhibiting at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 Many of our products are carefully hand-crafted and are made out of high-quality materials. With the help of our designers and manufacturers, we have been consistently expanding our product line every year, and we have worked hard to arrange the best price for our customer.
 Our main showroom and warehouse is located in Sacramento, California. We also have a permanent showroom in Atlanta and Dallas, which opens four times a year. We also exhibit our products at other gift shows, as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle...... Please check our events schedule for upcoming shows in your area.
For Manufacture, Wholesaler, Chain store, Designer, special order for customer own design is welcome. All merchandise is ship from Sacramento, California via UPS or TRUCKING to ensure proper delivery.
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This Year Anne Taintor Rolls Out a New Line of Lip Balms, Magnetic Postcards, Shot Glasses, and a 25th Anniversary Shopper! Find us at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 In 1985, Anne Taintor glued the words "intellectuals gone bad" onto an advertisement clipped from a vintage magazine and featuring a pair of proper and glamorous women. Twenty-five years later, what began as one woman's attempt to make a living working from home while caring for her young daughter has become a thriving and wholly original business based on giving voice to modern women's secretly subversive thoughts.
Anne's wry text paired with images of idealized women from the 1930s, 40s and 50s appear on greeting cards, magnets, sticky notes, eco-friendly totes, and dozens of other stylish yet affordable products. Anne has been called "the patron saint of female frustration" and "the queen of collage kitsch," and her products have come to serve as pop-culture touchstones for what More recently called "a community of people who share [our] sweetly cynical outlook on life and are delighted to be in on the joke."
 Anne Taintor Anniversary Shopper
With 100% of Profits Going to The Global Fund for Women
Among the new products to be introduced in 2010 is the 25th Anniversary
Shopper, a commemorative 15.7" x 15. 5" shopping bag made of 100-percent recycled materials and featuring images of dozens of the most popular Anne Taintor illustrations from the past 25 years. A perfect gift for anyone who's had trouble choosing just one image-now they're in a single product. Best of all, 100 percent of the profits from sales of the 25th Anniversary Shopper will be donated to the Global Fund for Women, an organization that shares Anne Taintor's drive to give voice to and improve opportunities for women everywhere. MSRP is $13.00.
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South American Accents featuring contemporary crafts and folk art from Peru - See our full line at The San Francisco International Gift Fair, July 31 - August 3, 2010
 As a young girl growing up in Lima, Peru, I eagerly anticipated trips with my parents and brothers to the tiny village of Mito, where my paternal grandmother lived. Other times our trips were to Ayacucho and several other small towns in the Andes, to visit Grandpa Isaac's home town, where my maternal grandfather grew up.
Our visits with family and friends always included excursions to the homes of local artisans. For me, these visits were more like historical journeys. I listen attentively as family members and friends explain the personal connection of each craftsman's work to cultural traditions and legends.
 Years later, with sustainability in mind, fresh ideas and 2 young children to raise in the United States, I decided to make my dream come true. With the help of my father Pedro and his guidance and positive approach I opened South American Accents as a wholesale business to bring contemporary crafts and folk art for the delight of many of my customers.
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Notes from the Publisher
BAOlink, Inc., is pleased to have brought you this preview of the July 2010 San Francisco International Gift Fair. Remember, if you would like to have your company press release included in the next BAOlink Market News or you would like further information on our Instant Classifieds please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 415 694-2322.
When you attend The San Francisco International Gift Fair July 31 - August 3, 2010, please visit the vendors featured in this issue. And mention you saw them in the BAOlink Market News!
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