I am starting to get very excited for the January gift show in Atlanta.  We are getting sneak peaks from several of our artists and designers for what will be new next year and we can't wait to share it with you.  Every time I am just amazed at what my artists send through and I absolutely love their creativity and crazy ability to come up with new ideas.  We also have new artists we have just signed including Shell Rummel and Betsy Cameron! 

Be sure to check out the links!  In addition, we have so many product launches for January including tabletop, gift and kitchen stationery with Jessie Steele.  Robin Pickens is launching a new Christmas collection of ornaments, advent calendars and figurines with 180 degrees!  So, be sure to stop by and say hello at the show!

I was lucky enough to travel to Japan a few weeks ago to learn more about the retail stores and meet with existing licensees and potential new partners.  I also got to see retail placement for Izak and Jessie Steele.  Below is a special promotion we did with Collect Point for Jessie Steele.

I also went to Printemps de Ginza where Izak has been decorating their walls for several years. 

I visited several retailers all over Tokyo and really have a great understanding of the landscape for future licensing deals.  It was a whirlwind of a trip with us leaving on Friday and getting back on Wednesday.  My husband was nice enough to go along with me.  We certainly missed our kids but we had a great time!