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Easy ways to Freshen up your Kitchen for Summer

With summer in full swing, what better time than now to refresh your kitchen? There are several exciting ways to enliven the cookhouse for summer, and many of them can be done quickly and with minimal effort.

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How to Host a Summer Dinner Party: Tablescapes and Decor Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to host a dinner party, and one of the best ways to set the tone for a memorable evening is by creating a beautiful tablescape with stunning décor!

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Inspired Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father's Day is just around the corner! Businesses in the giftware industry, like Abbott, are gearing up for the occasion with some unique and fun gift ideas.

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The Latest and Greatest Giftware Trends for 2023

As we look ahead, it's exciting to think about the giftware trends for the coming year (especially for Christmas!).

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Home Décor Trends for Wholesalers

As a wholesaler in the home décor industry, Abbott continues to adapt and innovate our products to stay up-to-date on the latest trends to remain competitive.

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Tips for planning a spring garden

Spring is in the air! What better time than now to start planning your vegetable or herb garden? Although plant and herb possibilities may seem endless, it’s important to keep in mind the timing of certain crops, as spring weather can vary greatly depending on where one lives.

Canada’s Top Home & Gift Wholesalers to Open Permanent Showrooms

A collective of the nation’s most renowned and best-in-class suppliers of home and gift merchandise are working together to open permanent showrooms at the International Centre (6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada).

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Abbott Donates $10,000 To Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

Given the dire need for humanitarian aid for those affected by the war in Ukraine, Abbott put a call out to employees to donate to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

The Secret World of Macramé

Whether you’re a child of the ‘70s or a millennial, there’s no denying that macrame textiles are back! This fine art form, which uses rope or cord to make knots (knotting) that form intricate patterns and designs, has enjoyed a new resurgence thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest.

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Modern Nautical Décor (Without the Lobster Traps)

Nautical décor is breezy, fresh, and very, very easy to overdo. There’s no shortage of seaside-themed items you can add to all spaces in a home—we’ve all seen this at our friend’s cottage: the one that looks like a fishing boat collided with a Red Lobster restaurant.