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Happy News product lines
The world will be a happier place thanks to the launch of some joyful new products designed by the inspiring 24-year-old, Emily Coxhead. Good school supplies.
Combining fun, motivational messages with unique hand-drawn illustrations The Happy News features in a striking new stationery and gift collection now available at John Lewis and other high street stores.
The stationery range, that starts from just £4.00, includes a canvas tote bag, sticker booklets, a pom pom pen, a set of pencils, two A5 notebooks, a set of three mini journals, a pencil case, drinks bottle, erasers and an insulated lunch bag. There is also an extensive gift range available including mugs, tins, purses, jewellery and photo frames that will hit stores later this month, sharing the same positive messaging and contemporary colour palette and styling.
Playing to the public groundswell for wellbeing and mindfulness, the bright and cheery new products feature uplifting and heartwarming slogans such as ‘dreams really do come true’ and ‘reach for the stars’.
The Happy News began life as an inspiring quarterly newspaper that celebrates all that’s good in the world. Designed and illustrated by Emily, the newspaper is jam-packed with optimistic real-life stories from across the globe.
Launching her Happy Newspaper in 2015, Emily’s mission is to ‘sprinkle a tiny bit of happiness all over the planet’ by using the newspaper as a platform to share positive news and stories about wonderful people. “Seeing my products in John Lewis is a dream come true”, said Emily. “So much love has gone into them and it makes me the happiest to see them making people smile.”
Celebrity supporters of The Happy News include Richard Branson, who recently gave a big thumbs up for Emily’s new book called Make Someone Happy.
Happy News fans can also find a host of heart-warming greetings cards for sale on the high street.
Tractor Ted
Everyone’s favourite little green tractor has back to school or nursery covered with the perfect kit for little farm fans. Great school supplies.
From cute yet practical lunch bags and water bottles, through to perfect pencils and stationery, whether it’s their first day at nursery, pre-school or Year One…
there’s something for everyone!
Personalised Back to School Gift Tins from Cotton Twist
Whether they are starting a new school or just a new year, they need school supplies, so wish the children luck in their new adventures with a Personalised ‘Back to School’ Gift Tin, £3.95 from Cotton Twist.
The perfect keepsake for nieces, nephews, goddaughters and godsons the cute and colourful tins be printed with your choice of name and message.
The tins come in three styles – compass, heart or plain (the latter is available in red, blue or pink) and are empty so you can fill them with whatever you wish – sweets, paperclips or post-it notes.
Alternatively, why not gift them a personalised ‘Back to School’ Letter Keyring Gift Kit, £5.95 to accessorise their book bag. Featuring a wooden letter and spherical beads they can practice their patience and precision whilst threading the beads on to the elastic! Add your own personal message of good luck to the tin too!
Designed to spark learning and play, Cotton Twist sells simple, colourful and sustainable quality gifts for life’s celebrations including party bags, craft kits and personalised keepsakes.
Stockist Details: www.cottontwist.co.uk
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