Portmeirion Diary Page 2006

Welcome to the Kings and Queens Portmeirion Diary for 2006

October / November 2006
The Last Quarter of the year sees new patterns and line extensions to some ranges.
Some new introductions are not due to be available until Novemeber, ready for the Christmas market. If any of these items are included in your order, your order will be delayed until the new items are available, we will e-mail you with this information if it applies to your order.
Tracy Beaker
Based on the popular books by Jacqueline Wilson, Tracy Beaker is a bright and appealing small range of giftware.
Tracy Beaker will be available from November 2006.
To visit the Tracy Beaker Collection please use the link below.
Visit The Tracy Beaker Shop

Flowers Of The Month

Following the tremendous success of the Flowers of The Month Cup and Saucer Collection, Portmeirion launch 3 more collections featuring a different flower for each month. Round Trinket Boxes, Heart Boxes and Photo Frames add another dimenssion to this versatile Gift Range. Whether it is to commemorate a special occassion or birthday these gifts make an ideal present.
Some Items in the Flower of The Month Collection will not be available until November 2006

To visit the Flower Of The Month Collections please use the link below
Visit Flower of the Month Shop
Platinum Jewellery

A new range of Platinum Jewellery has been added to most of the exsisting Jewellery Collections. Both contemorary and traditional designs are included in the range with a clever use of highly decorative stones to create a stunning array of designs.

To view the complete Jewellery Collection including the New Platinum Range please use the link below.
Visit the Jewellery Shop
Sophie Conran

The Sophie Conran Range has now been extended to include Textiles, including a childs Apron and Hat, Glassware, crafted to compliment the distinctive ceramic shapes and practical woodware for the serious chef.
The Ceramics have also been extended to include a teapot, covered sugar bowl and cream jug which makes the whole collection complete for everyday use. Some of the new items will not be available until Novemeber 2006.
To Visit the Sophie Conran Collection please use the link below
Visit The Sophie Conran Shop

New Mugs

A complete range of femine and delicate bone china mugs are introduced in time for Christmas. Vintage Rose depicts some of Britains best loved and oldest roses in a variety of shades.
There are also extensions to the fun Max range guaranteed to raise a smile especially among dog lovers.
Vintage Rose Mugs will be available from November.
To visit Portmeirion's mug collection please use the link below
Visit The Mug Collection Shop

June / July 2006

All the new patterns are arriving in stock and are now included on the site. We have listed all the items available in each range, although there is some delay on a few items, we will inform you by e-mail if this effects your order.

To Vist the New Patterns please use the following links

Gingko from Portmeirion
Daisy from Portmeirion
Up The Garden Path from Portmeirion
Sophie Conran from Portmeirion
Botanic Blue from Portmeirion

Tablemats and Textiles

Production problems continue with all Tablemats and look like carrying on for some time to come. Inevertably this causes delays with some orders, we will e-mail all customers affected by this problem to give details of the current situation.

It looks like the long running saga surrounding textiles has finally been resolved and all items should be available by the start of July.

February 2006

February is one of the busiest times for those involved with the China and Pottery market. It signals the beginning of the major international trade fairs where the likes of Portmeirion lay out their new ideas for the coming year. One of the first Fairs on the circuit is the International Spring Fair in Birmingham which starts on the first Sunday in February and from which we have just returned.

New Launches 2006

Gingko - NOW AVAILABLE
Visit the Gingko Shop

The first new pattern to be launched for 2006 is Gingko. Based on the leaves of the Gingko tree it comes in two accented colour ways of Aubergine and Green. The shape has an oriental feel which compliments the design well. It is a bright clean pattern and certainly the type of design Portmeirion does well. The range begins with all the best selling items offering a range of plate and bowl styles which ensures it is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

Gingko is now available. To see the complete range of Gingko please use the link below.

Up The Garden Path - NOW AVAILABLE
Visit Up The Garden Path Shop

Up The Garden Path by Portmeirion is a small but extremely charming range of giftware which cleverly incorporates quotes from Oscar Wilde's"The Importance of Being Earnest".

This design just cries out summer high tea in the finest British tradition with classic British humour from each piece guaranteed to raise a smile. Complimented by Tablemats and coasters, a selection of melamine, textiles and new fragranced giftware this range is extremely pretty without being too schmaltzy and a must for those who love Oscar Wilde or just prefer something a little different.

Up The Garden Path Range

Up the Garden Path by Portmeirion is now available

Visit the Up The Garden Path Shop

Botanic Blue - NOW AVAILABLE
Visit the Botanic Blue Shop

Botanic Blue brings together two traditions in British Pottery. The classical combination of Blue and White with the timeless appeal of Botanic Garden. The design is soft but still detailed and comprises of a small tableware section introducing new classical shapes to items such as the teacup and sugar basin, Fragranced Giftware, Textiles, Tablemats and Coasters and Melamine.
There is definitely a soft and feminine feel to this design and this is enhanced by a new fragranced Giftware line which includes drawer liners and Foam Bath. The feminine theme is carried on to the textiles which see the inclusion of padded hangers.

Botanic Blue is now available.
To view the complete Botanic Blue Collection please click on the link below:

Botanic Blue Shop

Crazy Daisy - NOW AVAILABLE
Visit the Crazy Daisy Shop

An unusual departure for Portmeirion is the new funky Crazy Daisy.A bright and eye catching design reminiscent of patterns from spirograph. The range consists of the perfect breakfast of supper set with placemats and coasters complimenting the range.

Crazy Daisy is now available and has been included on the Kings and Queens Site. To shop for Crazy Daisy please use the link below

Crazy Daisy Shop

Sophie Conran at Portmeirion - NOW AVAILABLE
Visit the Sophie Conran Shop

Together with Portmeirion, Sophie Conran of the Conran design and culinary dynasty has created a range of stylish and practical cookware, tableware and kitchenware.

The collection reflects Sophie's vivacious personality and appreciation of innovative craftsmanship. The pieces in the collection have been designed with a nod to Japanese serenity and a wink at English eccentricity.

A cookery and lifestyle writer with her own food company, Sophie, a busy mother of two, has designed the collection to look as beautiful in the kitchen as it does on the dining table.

The Sophie Conran Collection is now available and has been included on the Kings and Queens Site. To view the Sophie Conran Collection please use the link below.

Sophie Conran Shop
New Motifs
Pattern
Motif
Items
Botanic Garden Rhododendron 10" Plate
Mandarin Mug
Pomona Black Berry 10" Plate
8" Plate
Oatmeal Bowl
Mandarin Mug
Botanic Roses Tamara Peach 10" Plate
8" Plate
Oatmeal Bowl
Mandarin Mug

These items are now available and can be viewed using the links below.

Botanic Garden New items for 2006
Pomona New Items for 2006
Botanic Roses New Items for 2006
Line Extensions
Pattern Line Extensions
Botanic Garden Square Plate - 26.5cm / 10.5"
  Square Plate - 21.5cm / 8.5"
  Presentation Pierced Cake Plate - 26cm / 10"
  Tea for One Set - 0.35 ltr / 12oz
  Grip Juicer - 17.5cm / 7"
  Multi Purpose Jar - 19cm / 7.5"
  Grip Pestle and Mortar - 17.5cm x7.5cm / 7" x 3"
  Measuring Jug - 1.14 ltr / 2 pint
  Grip Stand Bowl - 3 ltr / 5 pint
  Grip Stand Bowl - 1ltr / 1.5 pint
  Round Pie Dish - 17.5cm / 7"
  Scatter Tray - 14cm x 22cm / 5.5" x 8.5" (Lily Flowered Azalea)
  Lap tray - 38cm x 24cm (Lily Flowered Azalea)
  Sandwich Tray - 37cm x 16cm (Lily Flowered Azalea)
  Handled Serving Tray - 38cm x 28cm / 15" x 11" (Lily Flowered Azalea)
  Handled Serving Tray - 45cm x 33cm / 18" x 13" (Lily Flowered Azalea)
  Handled Tea Tray - 52cm x 38cm (Lily Flowered Azalea)
Botanic Roses Round Pie Dish - 22.5cm / 9"
  Deep Square Dish - 25cm / 10"
  Cake/Pizza Plate - 30cm / 12"
  Scatter Tray - 14cm x 22cm / 5.5" x 8.5"
  Lap tray - 38cm x 24cm
  Sandwich Tray - 37cm x 16cm
  Handled Serving Tray - 38cm x 28cm / 15" x 11"
  Handled Serving Tray - 45cm x 33cm / 18" x 13"
  Handled Tea Tray - 52cm x 38cm
Holly and Ivy Presentation Pierced Footed cake Plate - 26cm / 10.25"
Christmas Story Teapot - 1.4 ltr / 2.5 pint
  Plate series 4 - 20cm / 8"
  Round Covered Casserole - 23cm / 9"
  Round Pie Dish - 25cm / 10"
  Yule Log Platter - 40.5cm / 16"
  3 pc Child set (Mug, Bowl and Plate)
  Stocking Plate - 25cm x 19.5cm / 10" x 7.75"
  Stocking Holder Sleigh - 15.75cm x 15cm x 11.25cm
  Stocking Holder Reindeer - 16.5cm x 19cm x 12.5cm
  Trivets - 17.5cm / 7"
Splat Mugs No Pain, No Gain - 0.35L / 12 oz
  Diet, What Diet? - 0.35L / 12oz
Max Mugs It's a dog's life - 0.35L / 12oz
  Behind every good man - 0.35L / 12oz
  The need for speed - 0.35L / 12oz
  Party Animal - 0.35L / 12oz
Pomona Scatter Tray - 14cm x 22cm / 5.5" x 8.5" (Apple Trophy)
  Lap tray - 38cm x 24cm (Apple Trophy)
  Sandwich Tray - 37cm x 16cm (Apple Trophy)
  Handled Serving Tray - 38cm x 28cm / 15" x 11" (Apple Trophy)
  Handled Serving Tray - 45cm x 33cm / 18" x 13" (Apple Trophy)
  Handled Tea Tray - 52cm x 38cm (Apple Trophy)
Apple Harvest Scatter Tray - 14cm x 22cm / 5.5" x 8.5"
  Lap tray - 38cm x 24cm
  Sandwich Tray - 37cm x 16cm
  Handled Serving Tray - 38cm x 28cm / 15" x 11"
  Handled Serving Tray - 45cm x 33cm / 18" x 13"
  Handled Tea Tray - 52cm x 38cm

As soon as items become available they will be added to the Kings and Queens Site

Important Changes

There are a number of important changes taking place to some of the existing lines available from Portmeirion.

Textiles- Owing to faults in delivered goods Portmeirion are now looking for a new supplier of Textiles. This inevitably means that there will be alterations to the designs. As soon as details are available the Diary page will be updated.

Soho and Splat- The base colour of Soho and Splat is changing slightly to a different shade of white. There are limited stocks of the original colouring available and customers are urged to order early to complete collections.

Retirements

There are a number of retirements in all ranges but especially Pomona. Please bear with us as we update the site as quickly as possible.

New Sites joining the Kings and Queens Group in 2006 are :

Visit our Spode Site
Christmas 2005

Christmas was a busy time, although it started late and the rush of orders at the end of November , start of December took us all by surprise. Portmeirion did well in raising its game and managed to get most things to us in time. There were serious problems with textiles, which continues into February. Thousands of pieces of textiles, which Portmeirion have made under licence, were faulty and had to be returned to the manufacturer. They also had insufficient stocks of other items which are licensed out such as trays and placemats causing more problems with supplies. We hope that we managed to get most things to our customers in time and we were packing boxes through the night in the final couple of weeks, although we apologies to anyone who was disappointed.
We would like to thank all our customers for their continuing support and we hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas.

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