Last week I visited the pre-launch of the designer maker pop up shop & the ice rink at Somerset House, London, here is a nice snap of the ice rink before it opened.
Just so you know there is a selection of David-Louis.com items on display there so if you are in the area do drop in.
At some stage during Christmas 2011 I know I will need a stocking filler, a quick, lovely gift that will be appreciated by the recipient & I suspect you will need one too. So here is a list of our top 5 stocking filler gifts, they will be in stock, can be engraved, shipped worldwide & are not too expensive.
Stocking filler gift No. 1.
The David-Louis Bottle Opener, its magnetic and sticks to the fridge, we will engrave it for free and ship it really quickly.
The Beer Cube
Stocking filler gift No. 2
Small yet perfectly formed, back pocket, front pocket, breast pocket, polished steel, robust and stylish 3oz hip flask, engravable and great value for money.
The sleek, neat steel hip flask
Stocking Filler Gift No.3
The NEW stack of post-it coasters.
Pre coffee stained coaster post-its, make your desk fun and funky with a stack of paper coasters that double up as post-its..
Post-it paper coasters
Stocking Filler Gifts No. 4
The Steel Tankard
A stylish stainless steel tankard in a beautifully polished finish.
This tankard holds 16oz, and the high quality stainless steel will retain it’s lovely bright finish over time it is also ideal for engraving, we hold it in stock and can ship it quickly.
Our steel tankard
Stocking Filler Gift No. 5
The Plectrum Rockstar Coaster & Bottle Opener
The Plectrum Coaster & Bottle Opener
Don’t forget to peruse The David-Louis Group of comapnies.
http://www.gifts-of-distinction.co.uk
Gifts of Distinction I Sterling Silver goodies for that very special gift – engraving is available.
http://www.david-louis.com
Lifestyle giftware for the home – designed by our lead designer David-Louis
http://www.flaskstore.com
A vast array of exceedingly well made hip flasks and all can be engraved for free.
http://www.tankardstore.com
A specialist web site focusing on an exquisite range of tankards for every occasion.
Exciting new product launch, after testing the new POST-It Coaster at a recent trade fair I am delighted to formally launch them via our blog and website. Here is an image of our new POST-it coasters, 50 paper coasters stacked together with coffee stain on it before you use em, you can write on them and stick em to the wall or put your coffee cup on them and protect you desk from stains – I hope you like them, they are formally on sale at www.david-louis.com from today November 14th.
The David-Louis Sticky Paper Coasters
Coaster and Post-its - 2 in 1.
Pristine, highly polished, full colour awards, these aluminium block awards from Gifts of Distinction went down a storm at the NIA event held by Birmingham business post last month, so well in fact that some of the recipients ordered replicas for their foyer…always a compliment when that happens.
Here is a quick snap of a new A3 external plaque, in steel, full colour logos, on wood with four corner screws and caps. Made in 5 working days.
This plaque can be used inside or outside a building and currently resides in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
about great product design, about our customers and about new design entrepreneurs.
All in all watch this space for Brand Explosion, excellent customer service and all round we give a damn attitude.
We are working creatively, informatively plus, with the customer first and foremost in our mind we are having great results.
Celebration
What a great time we have been having here at Gifts of Distinction and David-Louis. We have been managing to create growth in our business by raising our game. As our testimonials on the web sites show we have focused on exemplary customer service along side improving dispatch times on all the gift items we sell online.
Mentoring new Designers on TV.
Of late David has been dispensing sound advice to new designers at the School of Jewellery for the students on the Design for Industry course as well as giving a few talks on marketing and writing the perfect press release for new creative entrepreneurs at Design Space. This work was recognised recently and David-Louis has recently featured on ITV news as a mentor, over the coming months ITV will be revisiting David and talking with some of his mentees so keep an eye on our blog for links to the interviews.
Spring Fair 2011
Under the flaskstore and tankardstore banner we recently visited the Spring Fair 2011 and picked up many new suppliers and pressed the flesh with existing customers and suppliers, I was delighted when Alice made time to visit the existing suppliers I couldn’t find, I personally did four halls in four hours, met 20 people and swapped details with 10 new people. So quick and to the point visit this year, we are really lucky the NEC is beside us here in Birmingham.
Talking about trade fairs David-Louis.com is exhibiting at Pulse in June 2011 so we will be developing our brand, raising our profile and introducing new products over the next four months in preparation for the event.
New designers and new ideas
David-Louis also hope to work with Simon Pattison the new designer on the scene here in Birmingham and will be commissioning him to produce CAD drawings and turn our concepts into reality, we can see Simon is going somewhere in the design word but before he fly’s the coop and becomes a household name we will be supporting him here in Birmingham.
Finally David-Louis will be engaging a PR Company to focus on driving sales of the David-Louis Beer Cube, we are currently negotiating with Zombie Kitty and are excited about their ideas.
All in all watch this space for Brand Explosion, excellent customer service and all round we give a damn attitude. We are working creatively, informatively and with the customer first and foremost in our mind with great results.
Here is a nice image of Princess Anne revealing our wall plaque and an article about it too
Less is more – well that is Gifts of Distinctions excuse for no blog posts over the last month – here is our newest product from Gifts of Distinction
A 300ml bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup, transformed into a piece of luxury tableware with a solid Sterling Silver Lid.
The Sterling Silver Ketchup Lid is handmade to perfection and is an ideal quirky gift.
For a perfect present, why not have the Sterling Silver Ketchup Lid personalised with up to three initials.
Who knew fish and chips could be so indulgent?
The silver ketchup lid is available at the http://www.gifts-of-distinction.co.uk
Of course you get the ketchup too.
Let us know what you think!!
Well we are getting ready for mothers day here at Gifts-of-Distinction/ David-Louis.
Don’t forget mothers day is on March 22nd in 2009 and this Ladies Sterling Silver Business Card Holder is totally ideal for a sophisticated mother on Mothers Day.
Each one is hand made to order so get in touch as soon as you can.
This elegant business card holder comes with a beautifully formed bow detail for that feminine touch. This pretty little piece will fit neatly into any woman’s handbag,and is also ideal for credit cards.
Each business card case is handmade to order in Birmingham’s prestigious Jewellery Quarter.
The Sterling Silver card cases all bear the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark, and are each packaged in a presentation box with lift off lid.
Available from our online gifts site for £69.95 plus VAT.
Our Gifts of Distinction policy is all about luxury and indulgence. Treating yourself or a loved one to a gift that is and will be cherished.
With this in mind we are launching our Sterling Silver Mussel Eater
This exquisite solid Sterling Silver Mussel Eater is handmade to order in Birmingham’s prestigious Jewellery Quarter.
Each Sterling Silver mollusc bears the Birmingham Assay Office Hallmark.
Two pieces of oxidised or blackened Sterling Silver are held together with a delicate sprung hinge, so you can pick up your Moules Mariniere with the perfect pair of pincers.
Each Sterling Silver Mussel Eater is packaged in it’s own lift off lid presentation box, making it an ideal present for those with a passion for fine dining.
We do hope you like it. Please feel free to comment on our blog or products at any time.
Available for £64.95 plus vat at Gifts of Distinction mussel eater section.
