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Simply Illuminating! Launching Lovely Leitmotiv Lamps

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:37:29 GMT

IS (www.isgift.com) is delighted to announce that leading European designer lighting brand Leitmotiv is launching a range of table lamps in Australia.

Renowned for its quality and high-end design both the two new stylish table lamps ranges have a retro look that is considered not out of place in any contemporary setting.

Happy Melbourne Cup Day

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:53:25 GMT

It is such a busy time for us - Melbourne Cup Day is a bit of a fizzer in the office. We usually go down to the gym to watch the race and to grab a late lunch.

Have you seen our new packaging

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:17:04 GMT

The aim of IS Dotty is to bring some additional fun, function and cool design into your home, place of work or wherever you like to hang out – all at an affordable price.

Making Easter Eggs in the office

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:46:46 GMT

I am really not known for my creativeness in the kitchen and I am certainly not very crafty so no one was more surprised than me when I created these gorgeous hand-made chocolates.

New Catalogue Out and some awesome news in the IS Family

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:03:32 GMT

Both our NZ and Australian customers should have received their new Autumn Winter catalogue for 2011. Usually we do a smaller supplement but we have so many new products and heaps of new pricing (due to the high dollar we have revised pricing down for 300 new, and existing, products).

Our first Fair in 2011

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:15:07 GMT

The Sydney Trade Fair starts this Saturday and we are super excited.

We have over 400 new products; many arriving this week so they will be ready to ship out to your store when you actually order at the Fair.

What can we say about the last few weeks

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:00:03 GMT

For the last few weeks I have been delaying putting out a new blog, not really knowing how to express in words the devastation we have seen unfolding in Queensland, Northern NSW and now down South in Victoria. On behalf of IS our hearts go out to all those impacted by the floods.

Happy 2011 - we are back

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:42:22 GMT

We’re Back…..at least most of us are and the rest are on deck as of the 10th January. Whilst we have been away the warehouse and accounts team have been busy doing the stock take which means in the next few days we will be able to start sending out all of the products you will need for 2011.

Organising the Staff Christmas Party

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:10:48 GMT

This year, James and Ian gave me the responsibility of organising the staff Christmas Party.

Now don’t get me wrong…… I love organising parties; it is a PR thing….. but expectations from the team are high because the parties in the past have been excellent and with just two days to go until the party, I must admit to feeling a bit nervous

There are not many days to go before Christmas

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:58:17 GMT

Tick Tock...Tick Tock...I don't know about you but every Christmas I have this little clock in my head that starts counting down. No matter how organised you think you are…minutes of the day seem to slip through your fingers......

Christmas Crush Has Begun!

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:00:35 GMT

Every year we prepare for a busy time at Christmas….. and this 2010 we have done everything and more we can to ensure we have over prepared for the rush.

In the buying team; Liz and Maria have been busy on stock re-ordering, checking that all your favourite items are here from Christmas and January ………..as well as.......

Crazy Cup Day

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:25:31 GMT

The girls in the office have informed me that I start all my blogs with the word well... well I am sure I don't always; do I?

This week in Australia is the Melbourne Cup where Victoria celebrates a public holiday on the 1st Tuesday in November (that's right for a horserace) and the rest of the country has an excuse to get dressed up, have work to pay for lunch, gamble and have a glass of champagne during the day. Great work if you can get it!

Well what a week at IS and another overseas visitor

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:17:24 GMT

What a busy couple of weeks in the office.

After Richard Joseph's visit, James, Liz and Maria the buying team headed off to Hong Kong for the massive Gift Fair at the Exhibition Centre. To give you a picture imagine the Melbourne Gift Fair times ten! That's right the Fair goes for five days and the ....

Richard Joseph came to visit

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:58:09 GMT

Well it has been a busy couple of weeks and part of that was that Richard Joseph one of the brothers from our favourite brands Joseph Joesph kitchenware was here in town from the UK.

Welcome to our new e-friends

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:19:39 GMT

Well what a busy week, we have had some great PR coverage in both Perth and Melbourne with more to come but then how can you resist some of our new products.

New Website!

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT

Well....we have done it!

After starting late last year briefing web designers, months of ups and downs, not to mention loading over 2,500 products across three catalogues; the website is FINALLY up to date.

Domestic Bliss

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Spruce up the style in your home with Viigar from Spain. From absolute glam to fruity fun… check out the whole range.

Master Chef

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

The tools you need to perform your best in the kitchen are a click away…

Fred

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Fred thinks he knows how we feel. Numb… from the avalanche of generic and mundane homewares and gifts that have taken over the market. So he has done something about it! His crackerjack design team have come up with a range of innovative products. “Stuff that will put a smile on your face and doesn’t cost a fortune”. And furthermore, he promises to help out around your home, what are you waiting for?

Driinn... the Gift for Anyone and Everyone!

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

A must have for anyone with a mobile phone, Mp3 player or PDA device.

It Is Easy Being Green... Eco Friendly Bags!

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Keep it green with these environmentally savvy shopping bags.

Versatile and sturdy, they are water resistant, easy to clean and a great size, measuring 39cm in height.

Find the IS Range at URBAN ATTITUDE

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Once again, Urban Attitude has pushed the boundaries of the shopping experience! Notorious for its groundbreaking curved walls and wild novelty gifts and home wares, Urban Attitude’s original flagship store in Melbourne’s leisure zone, Acland St, St Kilda, has attracted a cult following over it’s ten year history.

Bobino...Cordially Convenient!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

A 21st century invention, the Bobino was designed with those all too familiar, chaotic cord clusters in mind. Suitable to use with ipods and mp3 players, mobile phone ear buds, chargers and computer cables. The Bobino transforms those knotted, confusing balls of cord into colourcoded convenience.