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Market Runup: News About Upcoming Shows

By Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 1/4/2008 1:17:00 PM

CrazyMountainHosts Artists Signings
Atlanta — Crazy Mountain will host two of its licensed artists, during the upcoming Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Angela Anderson and Michael Stoebner will make signing appearances in the Crazy Mountain’s showroom, suite 605 of AmericasMart Building 2.

Michael Stoebner, known for the warm, folksy charm that he brings to his creations, will be in the showroom to meet retailers and do signings on Friday, January 11, from 11 a.m. to noon. Stoebner is debuting his new Christmas Collection collection for 2008, Blustery Hugs.

Angela Anderson will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 12, as Crazy Mountain unveils her 2008 Christmas collections: Comfort and Joy, Glitter Magic, Cozy Country, Sweater Weather and Holiday Cardinals. These new collections represent Anderson's varied body of work, which has become very popular in the industry.

ChicagoMarket Emphasizes Green and Lake Living
Chicago — The Chicago Market: Living and Giving, set for January 19–23,will highlight two important product trend categories. Earth-friendly products will be assigned through Living and Giving: Green, and Lake Living, product that reflects the fresh-water shore lifestyle, returns. The Green designation, as with the return of Lake Living, directs buyers efficiently throughout market to the product they need. Product in each of these categories will be highlighted with special on-site signage and will be visible in the market directory through graphic icons in the listings sections for easy shopping.

With eco-consciousness in the forefront of many consumers minds, the “Living and Giving: Green” designation presents a selection of earth-friendly ideas, trends and products for the environmentally conscience buyer. “We are very excited about the debut of Living and Giving: Green at the upcoming market as The Mart continues its Green mission,” said Ann Fruland, director of marketing for The Chicago Market: Living and Giving. Other Green events and activities include:

The Illuminated Garden Display. Saturday–Tuesday, January 19–22, Booth 8-9036
Garden Party with P. Allen Smith. Saturday, January 19, 3–4 p.m., 8th floor Club Room

The popular Lake Living lifestyle focus returns this market and emphasizes the array of product defined by freshwater living. Lake Living events and activities include:

Cozy up with Lake Living! Tuesday, January 22, noon–1 p.m., Power Lunch Room
Holiday on the Lake! Thursday–Wednesday, January 17–23, North Lobby
LAKEMAGAZINE Cocktail Party. Saturday, January 19, 3–5 p.m. Lake Living Lounge, 8th floor, Southeast side
Lake Living Lounge. Saturday–Tuesday, January 19–22. 8th floor, Southeast side

More information on The Chicago Market: Living and Giving os available online or call (800)677-6278.

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