Valentine's from Primal Elements

Now that the Christmas shopping season is in full swing, it's easy to forget that Valentine's is right on its heels.  It's not as big a holiday, for sure, but you still don't want to be frantic for new product as it approaches.  That's why it's a good idea to get those orders in now!

Primal Elements has solutions for what to get your sweetheart on the big day.  The Color Bowl candle (top photo) is a 9.5-oz patented blend of soy and vegetable wax enhanced with translucent gel pieces that create a stained-glass effect when burning.  The "I Heart You" candle (middle photo) is a 9.5-oz candle of soy and vegetable wax.  Both candles retail for $20. 

The company is best-known for its original soaps that are available either in loaves that you can slice in your store (it's a great ta-da for your customers) or in pre-sliced shrink-wrapped bars.  Their soap formula is vegan and sodium lauryl sulfate free.  Bars retail for $9.

New Jewelry from Vance Kitira

Vance Kitira expands his collection of women's accessories - which already includes handbags and scarves - to include jewelry.  It has long been Vance's dream to design and produce original jewelry creations, and now he is realizing that dream by offering uniquely "Vance" designs.

Sourcing throughout his native Thailand, Vance found semi-precious gemstones (quartz and citrine), freshwater pearls and mother of pearl that he combines with golden brass for a wide array of beautiful handmade earrings.

The photo above is "Whisper" from the mother of pearl collection. 

All ear wires are rhodium or sterling-plated (if silver) or gold-plated (if gold).

Each earring pair is presented in either a bag or a box (pictured above) made of Saa paper and printed in a beautiful Thai motif.

Skeeter Beater

From the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, R&B's Skeeter Beater is a must-have for the summer months - and late spring and early fall, too, for those of us in the south!

Tested and proven in the swamps of North Carolina, it is a safe, effective 100% all-natural DEET-free insect repellant.  It repels mosquitoes, all biting flies, gnats, chiggers, bees, wasps, ticks and fleas.

Skeeter Beater is safe for all family members - from infants to grandma & grandpa - as well as pets and farm animals.  It also acts as an insect barrier when you spray areas where you are working, eating and playing.  You can even spray your doorways to keep those pesky insects away.

It is available in 3 sizes:

• 1-oz bottle, suggested retail $4.50
• 2-oz bottle, suggested retail $6.00
• 4-oz bottle, suggested retail $8.00

Skeeter Beater has no shelf life.  The longer it sits, the more effective it becomes.  You can have one at home, keep one in your car or pack one with your camping and fishing kit.

Sangria is more than just a drink

It's also the name of a fantastic line of women's accessories.

Stacy Perry, the owner of Sangria, spent 10 years as a retail executive for South Moon Under, buying and merchandising clothing and accessories from the best names in the business.

As a busy mother and a retail veteran, Stacy grew increasingly frustrated with overblown prices, waning quality and limited selections.  She saw the need in the marketplace for quality accessories that were both stylish and affordable.

She created Sangria as an eclectic collection of high-quality jewelry and accessories, sourcing the highest quality materials from the most reputable manufacturers and artisans.  She handpicks items designed specifically to endure the rigors of daily life. 

The line features a variety of bracelet styles such a 5-time and 3-time wrap bracelets in leather with colorful stones or with gold, silver and Swarovski crystals. 

The turquoise beaded bracelet photographed above is part of the popular beaded bracelet series that feature turquoise, mother of pearl and amethyst stones.  Suggest retail on the bracelet above is $32.

Sangria appeals to a variety of customers, and my customers reorder regularly.  Allow me to help design an assortment that is right for your store - and watch this business grow quickly.

KikiSol Resort Wear

I'm excited to introduce KikiSol to my customers in central and southern Virginia.

The KikiSol Resort Collection is a line of lightweight, vibrantly colored, tropical-inspired tunics of 100% cotton.  Each piece is comfortable and colorful, making the perfect choice for the weekend, travel or yoga.

Designer and owner Shawn Rhode's design sensibility has been influenced by the exotic urban coastal lifestyle on which she has thrived for the past 20 years.  She has moved between major cities like Los Angeles, New York City and Paris as well as tropical destinations like Hawaii, St. Thomas and Fort Myers. 

She now resides in the Charleston, South Carolina, area where she also operates a retail location of the same name selling her collection.  Her shop allows her to test market designs at retail before committing them to her wholesale line, which is a unique benefit to her retail partners.

Shawn believes that now more than ever women are looking to update their wardrobes with well-designed, reasonably-priced pieces.  Tunics are an easy way to spice up your look without putting a dent in your purse.

These are also great items for monogramming if you offer that service in your store.  In addition to the beautiful patterns, she also offers tunics in 5 solid colors: Black, White, Turquoise, Orange and Pink.

- Jeff

Vino2Go

No glass allowed?  No problem!

The Vino2Go wine sippy cup from Product Farm allows you to enjoy your wine anywhere on-the-go.  The lid design prevents spills on choppy oceans or while carting around the golf course.  Keep bugs and dirt out of your wine while tailgating, relaxing at the beach, by the pool or in the garden.

The best part?  It keeps your wine cool longer by insulating the exterior wall from the interior drink compartment.

Vino2Go is an 8-ounce SAN acrylic plastic cup that comes with a lid in your choice of 13 vibrant colors (Merlot Red is pictured).

Also available to pre-order are the Vino2GoXL (a 12-ounce version for real wine lovers) and the Brew2Go (a 16-ounce version for beer lovers).  Both are expected to ship by mid-August.

I've only worked with this product for 2 weeks and have already gotten reorders.  You need this on your shelves - it will make you money!

It's also a perfect item if your business does any vinyl monogramming.

- Jeff

Apothecary Collection from Paddywax

The new Apothecary collection from Paddywax is inspired by old world apothecary bottles in deep amber, filled with the perfect fragrance remedy.  The accompanying travel tins in gold make the quintessential pillbox to complete your traveling pharmacy.

Available in 6 distinctive fragrance blends:

• Chamomile & Fig
• Geranium & Basil
• Rosemary & Thyme
• Tobacco & Patchouli
• Verbena & Eucalyptus
• Vetiver & Cardamom

Apothecary begins shipping in late July, but it's never too soon to get your order in.  I already have my sample kit and am ready to meet at your convenience.

Jeff