The California Gift Show Reveals The Latest Trends and Present Outstanding events and Workshops During The January Market

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 15, 2010) – The California Gift Show the destination for world class lines and the latest trends and resources exclusive to the West Coast this January, Tuesday, January 18 – Monday, January 24, 2011. The largest gift show on the West Coast boasts a week of special events, workshops and unparalleled product that West Coast buyers won’t see anywhere else.

“The California Gift Show offers a distinct product mix that buyers won’t find elsewhere. In addition to contemporary gift and home furnishings, the Los Angeles Convention Center features exhibitors from around the world in Kentia - The Global Marketplace and L.A. Mart offers buyers unique artisan work from the artists in Beckman’s West,” said Mark Furlet, vice president general manager L.A. Mart & California Gift Show. “With premium lines and brand new exhibitors and showrooms it’s a show that is not to be missed.”

Market events span from business building workshops and make and takes featuring the latest trends to product demonstrations, book signings, raffles, anniversary parties, and an exciting seminar by Thomas O’Brien.

“We are looking forward to an excellent winter market with new exhibitors and a new pet collection,” said Peggy Coleman, vice president marketing, L.A. Mart and California Gift Show. “We are committed to providing our attendees with a productive and enjoyable experience at The California Gift Show. We are excited to offer buyers resourceful programming including a keynote presentation by Thomas O’Brien, acclaimed interior and home furnishings designer.”

As always, retailers and designers will enjoy excellent travel discounts and room rates, whether by air, train or car, and will find the building’s central location an ideal shopping experience. Travel discounts, complimentary parking and shuttles between venues and free taxis to and from Union Station are also offered to assist buyers.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20

LIVE PAPER COLLAGES WITH R. NICHOLS
Location: Lynn Mitchell Group, L.A. Mart, Suite 856
Time 2-4 p.m.
Come join us to watch artist Nick Hanzlik, designer of R. Nichols and illustrator of the book French Women Don’t Get Fat, as he does live paper collages while he works on his next stationery collection.

ONECOAST WINE & APPETIZER EVENT
Location: One Coast, Suite 439 L.A. Mart
Time: 4-6pm
Join us in the OneCoast showroom for Wine & Appetizers from 4 pm to 6 pm!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS COFFEE POWER HOUR
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30am
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, room 307
The California Association of Hospitals & Health Systems will be having a power hour with coffee and treats.

THOMAS O’BRIEN KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Location: L.A Mart, California Room
Time: 11- 12 noon
AMERICAN MODERN: My Inspirations for Classic Style, from Modern to Traditional
Acclaimed interior and home furnishings designer Thomas O’Brien discusses his design philosophy and his new book, American Modern, a survey of seven of his most influential projects ranging from traditional to modern in style.*Book signing and reception to follow at the L.A. Mart 2nd Floor

LIVE PAPER COLLAGES WITH R. NICHOLS
Location: Lynn Mitchell Group, L.A. Mart, Suite 856
Time 3-5 p.m.
Come join us to watch artist Nick Hanzlik, designer of R. Nichols and illustrator of the book French Women Don’t Get Fat, as he does live paper collages while he works on his next stationery collection.

LUAU PARTY!
Location: Holiday Souvenirs, L.A. Mart, Suite 428
Time: 6-8 pm
Join us for refreshments, light fare and a free gift at our late night Luau party!

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Location: OneCoast L.A. Mart, Suite 439
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Join OneCoast for their Customer Appreciation Night on Friday, January 21st from 4pm – 7pm. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and something sweet along with great specials from leading vendors: Mud Pie, Lindsay Phillips, C.R. Gibson, Alexa’s Angels, SceneWeaver and S.T.A.M.P.S.

WORLD STYLE STORIES
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Location: Kentia, Los Angeles Convention Center
Help us display the spirit of World Style and debut World Style Stories in Kentia. Our selection committee has selected five exhibitor stories that best represent World Style. Join us as we honor these exhibitors, share their inspirational stories, and screen print their logos on bags you can take home with you! Experience the newly designed Kentia show floor, join the fun, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

REFRESHMENTS
Location: Uncommon Threads, L.A. Mart, 2-223
Time: 6-8pm
Stop by Uncommon Threads Jewelry for wine and water in the booth on Late Night shopping.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
Location: L.A. Mart, Main Lobby
Time: 6 – 8pm
Join us for Late night shopping The building will be turned into a Cirque du Soleil style Carnivale, where buyers will enjoy shopping, drinks, fun, raffles, entertainment and more!
Location: L.A. Mart

INKDISH: SHOW ME YOUR TATS!
Location: L.A. Mart, 2nd Floor
Time: 6 – 8pm
Show me your tats! Come experience the famed Paul Timman perform his magic for InkDish from Kregger, Suite 855. Paul is based out of the famed Sunset Tattoo and has worked on clients such as Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez. He has also been known to tattoo Tommy Lee on his kitchen table. Hear the buzz, feel the vibe, and experience how Paul Timman gives dishware a tattoo makeover. InkDish has already received accolades in Metropolitan Home, The L.A. Times Home and Garden, Tableware, and Inked, among others. You are what you eat off of.

25TH ANNIVERSARY
Location: J. Johnson, L.A. Mart, Suite 342
J. Johnson will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this January during the California Gift Show. We cordially invite you, our faithful customers, to celebrate this event with us. On Friday, January 21st, come enjoy food, cake and champagne as we show our gratitude for your continued support for our company. As a “thank you” for your loyalty through 25 successful years we are offering special surprises, gifts and giveaways. Save the date! Come shop with us on January 21st as we toast to a quarter-century of successful operations!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

HOW TO INCORPORATE FLOWERPIKS INTO YOUR BUSINESS, PRODUCT DEMO AND GIVEAWAYS
Location: FlowerPiks, 1505 South Hall
Time: 1:30 pm
FlowerPiks are 2010’s Must Have Hair Accessory! These Trendy Hair Clips hold just enough water to keep a fresh flower secure and hydrated in the hair day and night! There will be a model for demonstrations on the various ways you can use your FlowerPiks. Danielle Doyle will also be discussing the many ways FlowerPiks can be incorporated into your business! Sign up to win a Free Spinner Rack display with any opening order!

THE GIGGLY GOURMET
Location: Rooms & Blooms, L.A. Mart, 2-318
Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Join owner of Rooms & Blooms, Rhonda Colemon, in a celebration of Rooms & Blooms magnet board recipes holders with humorous kitchen & foodie quotes. Cupcakes and cookies will be served.

CHILANTHROPY
Location: Chilanthropy, LA Mart, Suite 2-527
Time: 1 – 3pm
Desperate Housewives star Emily Bergl (Beth Young) will be appearing at the Chilanthropy’s Candle Booth for a meet & greet, Saturday, January 22nd from 1-3pm. Please join us for sake tasting and autograph signing, as well as an introduction to Chilanthropy’s new Organic Denim Wick Soy Candles benefiting environmental charities around the world.

LIVE PAPER COLLAGES WITH R. NICHOLS
Location: Lynn Mitchell Group, L.A. Mart, Suite 856
Time 2-4 p.m.
Come join us to watch artist Nick Hanzlik, designer of R. Nichols and illustrator of the book French Women Don’t Get Fat, as he does live paper collages while he works on his next stationery collection.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

LEIGHTON LAM DESIGNS JEWELRY GIVEAWAY
Location: Leighton Lam, L.A. Mart, 2-219
Time: 9-11 am
Meet & greet with Hawaii based artist Leighton Lam, Sunday, January 23rd from 9-11am. Enjoy Hawaiian cookies and the first 30 buyers will receive a signature piece of jewelry by Leighton Lam. Beckman’s West Booth #219, come join us!

DAILY EVENTS

2@2
Time: January 21-24 daily at 2:00
Location: L.A. Mart 2nd Floor Temporaries
Stop by the L.A. Mart Temporaries featuring Beckman’s West and DesignStudio for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while mingling with buyers and retailers alike.

HAPPY HOUR IN SOUTH HALL
Time: January 21-24 at 3:00 daily
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall
Join us for happy hour, entertainment and great shopping in the South Hall. You will find the latest trends in our extensive collection of contemporary and traditional gift resources with categories including Fashion Accessories, Garden & Home, Gift, Kids, Resort, Seasonal, Spa, Stationery and NEW this market - our Pet collection.

FAIR TRADE PRODUCT RAFFLE
Location: Global Handmade Hope, 924 Kentia
Visit Global Handmade Hope for the chance to win a gift basket filled with Fair Trade and green jewelry, scarves, cards, bags, and more! Simply visit our booth and drop off your business card to enter for the chance to win one of three prizes. First prize: gift basket with retail value of $250. Second prize: beautiful hand knit shoulder wrap with button with a retail value of $80. Third prize: wind chimes with retail value of $35. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

SEARCEY DESIGNS RAFFLE
Location: Searcey Designs, LLC, L.A. Mart, 2-103
Enter our raffle! We will be giving away our tri-colored circle necklace to one lucky winner.
Leave your business card in the fishbowl at our booth for the chance to win. The tri-colored circle necklace is one of our top selling necklaces and works for anyone at any age. No purchase necessary. Need not be present to win.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOUTIQUE
Time: 1pm
Location: Nailhas, L.A. Mart, Booth 2-119
Customize your accessory piece for your own store.

$50 GIFT CARDS TO NORDY’S, HOME DEPOT, AND GREAT RESTAURANTS
Location: Wilco Imports, L.A. Mart Suite 166
Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 5: 00 PM
Stop by Wilco Imports and enter our 3 day drawings. One entry per day beginning Tuesday 1-18-11 will be given. Drawing will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday @ 5:00 p.m. Gift Cards from: Nordy’s, Home Depot, & great restaurants.

INTRODUCTION TO FAIR TRADE
Dates: Friday, January 21 - Monday, January 24
Presented by Carmen K. Iezzi, Executive Director, Fair Trade Federation
Time: All Day
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall, Space 1033
For more than 60 years, Fair Trade Organizations have offered high-quality products that create tremendous, sustainable, and positive change among the poorest of the poor. Carmen K. Iezzi will be in attendance to represent the Fair Trade Federation.

ARTISANS GALLERY
Dates: Friday, January 21 - Monday, January 24
Time: All Day
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Kentia Hall, Center Stage
Diversity is the common theme in the Artisan’s Gallery Showcase, a special feature of World Style. Here, musicians, artists, authors and craftsman from all over the world bring their talents together for a rich and unforgettable array of daily presentations from great music to incredible dance performances.

DRAWING FOR DINNER FOR TWO
Location: 3rd Floor, L.A. Mart
Time: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
The 3rd Floor is giving away dinner for 2 at a downtown restaurant. Anyone can request a free ticket, plus 1 ticket for every order written on the 3rd floor.

INDULGE IN DECADENCE WITH BELLAGIO^® BY CAFFE D’AMORE
Location: Gus Dallas, L.A. Mart, Suite 870
Time: All Day
Beverages being served : Bellagio^®Sipping Chocolate, Bellagio^® Gourmet Cocoa and Petals™ Iced Tea and Lemonade

THE DIGITAL EASEL
Location: Miner Works of Art, L.A. Mart, Booth 2-514
Time: January 21, 22 & 23 at 3:00PM
Bettie Grace Miner, fine art photographer and painter, will perform live art demonstrations creating a digital painting from a photograph. Watch as transforms an ordinary photograph into a fine art painting.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND BOOK SIGNING
Location: Cooking with Trader Joe’s, South Hall 1313
Time: January 21st – 23th daily at 11:00, 2:00 & 4:00pm
Well-known West Coast foodies, Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati, authors of Cooking With All Things Trader Joe’s, The Trader Joe’s Companion, and newest release Dinner’s Done, will demonstrate healthy and fast dinner solutions from their booth at the California Gift Show! Learn how to create simple dishes and produce your own, in-store demos. Additionally, the authors will host a book signing once a day in the Gourmet section.

POP.N.GO SCARF DEMONSTRATION
Location: Pop.N.Go, South Hall, 1507
Time: 11am and 2pm daily
Watch the new designer Pop.N.Go Rain Scarf repel water daily at 11am and 2pm! About 7 out of 10 women complain about hairstyle disruption or frizzy hair when it rains. Voila! Now, a tres chic, non-umbrella solution for work, travel, parties and more. Try our new completely water-resistant Pop.N.Go Designer Rain Scarf. Wholesale price starts at $12.50.

CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOW HOURS:
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 21 - Sunday, January 23
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, January 24
L.A. MART
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday, January 18 – Thursday, January 20
9 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday, January 21 LATE NIGHT!
9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 22 – Monday, January 24

LOCATION:
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
South and Kentia Halls

L.A. MART
1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007