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Bringing the Beach to Brum for our NEW SHOWROOM LAUNCH!

posted on 14 Jul in Events by The Marketing Angels.

Here at Heaven Sends we’re known for a lot of things… quirky giftware, great customer service, value for money - but we’re also known for our madcap ideas as well. So when it came to choosing how to launch the NEW showroom, we had no choice but to “bring the beach to Brum” - quite literally!

As we don’t do things by halves, the car park was filled with sand, seagulls were imported, ice cream was served, a pier was constructed and even a coconut shy was built. Unfortunately the tide was out so the only thing missing was the sea!

Everyone loves a good British seaside resort, and it was great to see so many happy customers enjoying the beach, taking photos of themselves at the peep-through and of course basking in the sunshine sitting in the giant deckchair!

Guests were the first to see just how amazing the NEW showroom is and were able to view the entire collection (Christmas, Home, Gift & Halloween) – over 6000 products in one place. Customers are now able visit the new showroom space at any time to browse or buy.

Industry speakers were also invited to the event, sharing their knowledge with guests in information-packed seminars. Jan Billings from Show Off demonstrated how to create beautiful visual retail displays and Sam Bailey from Silver Compass Digital explained the best way to use social media and email marketing, focusing on small businesses.

After spending the day having fun, being inspired by the seminars and browsing the NEW Showroom, guests went home with a bucket full of new ideas and a few souvenir goodies & photos…

“Just to thank you for such a wonderful 'trade' day yesterday. Dee and myself thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Not only was it lovely to browse the stock to order, but the staff were so friendly and helpful - true 'angels' in every way. The day was well planned and today we are already making changes to the shop's display to reflect the advice at yesterday's workshops. Thank you again”- Liz and Dee from Finishing Touches.

For those that attended the event, thank you so much for sharing your time with us. You made the event a massive success. We couldn’t have done it without you. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for your beach fun photo. We’ll be announcing the lucky winner of the most amusing photo on Monday 17th July! Or you can view our gallery of snaps here. Can you spot yourself?

If you couldn’t join us at the beach, at least you didn’t get sand in your shoes like the rest of us! But we’d still love to see you at the NEW Showroom, so just book your visit here.

Our next fun filled stop is Autumn Fair (3-6 Sept), so we hope to see you there! You could always combine your visit with a look round the showroom, only 20 mins away…

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Life's a Beach

posted on 3 May in Our Products by The Marketing Angels.

One of our most popular Everyday ranges is Beach Home; its pale blues and weathered woods invoke fresh mornings by the coast- a mood which customers are keen to replicate in their homes. No longer just a trend, coastal home interiors have become a long-standing love affair with the British public that isn’t going anywhere…

Our range features nautical finishing touches and more nostalgic, tongue-in-cheek décor that take us back to childhood holidays by the sea. So, inspire your customers this summer with statement furniture, shoreline décor and whimsical whales and mermaids. We’ve picked some of our beachy favourites for you below.

Beach Home Collection Edit
To view our full range of hundreds of fabulous Beach Home products, register today!

Family Rules Beach Sign: PCE289	Beach House Frame: PIP007C

Wooden Whale Hooks: MVV023	Mermaids LED Sign: SGM313

Beach Hut White Unit: XAC001	Blue Whale Shelf: HOM056

National Gardening Week (10th-16th April 2017)

posted on 16 Mar in General News by The Marketing Angels.

The weather is finally on the turn and everyone is itching to get out into the garden once again! In celebration of the upcoming National Gardening Week, we’ve put together a great collection of Outdoor Living products for you, perfect to inspire your green-fingered customers.

From whimsical waterfalls to more practical insect-repelling candles, there’s lots of choice for a successful Spring/Summer retail season. Don’t miss out on celebrating one of Britain’s favourite hobbies as UK consumers will be spending around £5 billion this year on products and plants for their gardens!¹

Feed the birds

The British people love wildlife almost as much as they love their gardens! Did you know we as a nation spend £200 million a year on Wild Bird food?² Give your customers (and the birds!) some great choices of bird feeders and accessories.

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Get out into the garden

What could be more blissful than the relaxing sound of trickling water? Well, maybe a lovely bench to sit back and laze on. Here are some great garden features that will make your customer’s garden as stylish as it is enjoyable to spend time in.

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Gifts for Garden Lovers

No matter the gardener, you’ll find the ideal gift. For the shed enthusiast, the al fresco diner or the flower bed potterer- there’s a shed load of choice in our Outdoor Living range.

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*Source: The Horticultural Trade Association
2: Source: Wild Scotland http://www.wild-scotland.org.uk/2006/12/its-official-brits-spend-200-million-a-year-on-wild-bird-food/

Spring Fair 2017!



posted on 15 Feb in Events by The Marketing Angels.

So that's it for another year... and Spring Fair 2017, as ever, was an absolute pleasure!

It's always so lovely to see lots of old friends, happy returning customers and of course to meet new faces along the way. Though it's a tremendously busy time of the year, it’s you that keeps us going with your excited expectant energy and your joy at seeing all the new collections. (a coffee always helps of course... did you manage to visit the Angel Café?)

Launching over 1000 new products and merchandising them beautifully was great fun as usual. So we hope you enjoyed discovering all the new goodies as much as we did. Just in case you missed us, here are some of the highlights of this year:

We're dreaming of a...Pink Christmas!
Our Christmas collections are always a huge hit. From the red and white of Nordic-inspired novelties to the whiteout of Winter Wonderland, but you know us, we love to give things a twist, so we thought we’d give the rose-tinted Fairytale range the spotlight. And what a pretty successful bunch they make!
 It’s the colour of things to come…

A flutter of florals
If springtime is more your thing, you're sure to enjoy the floral fancies of the new Fleur range… Soft watercolour washes and intricate details abound in this uplifting collection. Featuring a charming mix of fresh florals & fanciful flamingos (all the rage don’t you know), these delightful pieces will have you feeling right at home.

How time flies when you're having fun...
There just aren't enough hours in the day for all the shopping that needs to be done!

So set a reminder with this alarmingly large statement timepiece… What fun!
It was a jam-packed show from start to finish, but we wouldn't have it any other way. We hope that our fabulous collections, and ever-helpful angels helped to keep you going.

You can see all of our photos from the event here.

Of course, we want to hear all about how much you love your orders when they arrive, so keep in touch!

Did you miss out on seeing us at this year's event? Why don't you book an appointment to pop into the HS showroom. (revamped with all the new products).

We'd love to see you!

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The Magical Spirit of Christmas Past

posted on 12 Oct in General News by The Marketing Angels.

We all remember in our own special way. From the sound of our favorite carols to the smell of the open fire, Christmas time is a treat for the senses. And for many, a welcome trip down memory lane. It’s a time of year where traditions triumph and reminiscent tales are gleefully told.