Welcome to the Midwest-CBK Design, Style, Sparkle blog; your place for product news, trend information, and display ideas. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of Midwest-CBK™ holiday and gift products. We feature innovative and original artist-driven designs which are created by our in-house design team as well as nationally known licensed artists.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

40% Off Sale: Stock up on decor and gifts for the giving season


Happy holidays! And we have a gift to share with you: 40% off select decor and gift merchandise, just in time for the giving season. You'll find more than 400 items on sale, including everything from designer lamps, pottery, and serveware to candle accessories, wall art and hooks, clocks, vases, photo frames, mirrors, and garden decor. It's a great time to stock up to boost sales AND margins during the holidays.

Click here to check out the sale. To order, log into the Midwest-CBK web site or call 800-394-4225.

Mini Shimmer Test Movie!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Ornament Sale - Stock Up for the Holiday Rush!

Hard to believe, but Christmas is around the corner! To help you prepare for the holiday rush, Midwest-CBK is offering a special sale with 50% off select ornaments in stock. It's a great time to stock up to boost sales AND margins during the critical fourth quarter.

Click here to check out the sale, which includes best sellers like the Blingle Bell, Hidden Treasures, Nutcracker Suite and Warm and Fuzzy designs. To order, visit the Midwest-CBK web site or call 800-394-4225.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Great Values, Beautiful Frames from Artist Belinda Miley


Check out our great values in stylish photo frames and collages by artist Belinda Miley. Belinda's “Let Your Spirit Sparkle” collection is exclusive to Midwest-CBK, features crystal accents, layered patterned designs, elegant bows, jeweled clips and medallion embellishments. The Belinda Miley collection includes mini frame assortments, and new patterns such as animal prints, floral, striped and crackle designs.

New shadowbox triple cross collages are also available in a range of sizes in horizontal and vertical formats, along with shadowboxes featuring elegant jeweled icons from nature such as dragonfly, butterfly and fleur de lis. To view the Belinda Miley frame collection, click here. Limited stock is available - place an order today by contacting your local Midwest-CBK account manager, visiting us online, or calling 800-394-4225.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Candles Drive Fourth Quarter Sales – Have You Stocked Up?


If you’ve been in retail for any number of years, you know that candles are proven performers during the fourth quarter. According to the National Candle Association, seasonal sales represent 35% of total yearly candle sales, with expected 2010 revenue estimated at $3.3 billion! In 2010, scented candles will represent $884 million.

With Colonial Candle you can stock up on both scented and unscented candles. Don't miss out on fourth quarter sales and turn to Colonial Candle to light up holiday sales.  Order today via phone 800-394-4225 or online.

Why Colonial Candle, because quality is our passion, backed by:

•Master candle makers with 100 years of experience.
•The finest ingredients of wax blends; exclusive fragrances; all-cotton wicks; and color throughout.
•Superior burn performance, for a long-lasting, smooth, and even burn.
•Creative design, rigorous testing. 
•Our U.S.candle manufacturing facility is a “green” facility.

8 new holiday scents, and a full line of metallic candles, ready to ship:
• Over 48 scented candles. 
• 36 colors of virtually dripless dinner candles, pillar candles and long-burning votives.
• Stylishly designed candle holders and accessories.
• Novelty candles great for gift-giving and stocking stuffers.

Happy holiday selling!