Live Wires is delighted to announce the arrival of a new series of cards from one of our most prolific and popular artists, Clare Reilly. Her many fans will be delighted to see her trademark native birds placed within a variety of settings featuring both native and exotic plants. These beautiful and versatile cards have a fresh, new look but are bound to be every bit as popular as earlier designs. See them all by clicking on the 'What's new?' icon just above on the Home Page.

Live Wires' customers are enthusiastic about a new range of products from a company called Remember, based in Germany. What sets these products apart is originality, and quality of design. The choices are varied, from stationery, wrap, table napkins and trays to clever waste paper baskets and stools fashioned from sturdy but stylish cardboard. There are also intriguing puzzles which double as domestic artworks. Be sure to check out our display at the Auckland Fair, 21 - 23 August. Meanwhile, get a taste of what this company has on offer by visiting www.remember.de.

As the recent exhibition of Crown Lynn ceramics in Wellington proved, there continues to be a huge amount of interest in the tableware and vases so familiar to survivors of the 1960's and now much admired by a new generation. Jane Galloway of Palm Prints has captured the essence of these icons of kiwiana in a series of cardswhich is  a tribute to Crown Lynn. A palette of retro colours, wallpaper-designed backgrounds and the addition of native flora and fauna complete a very appealing look.