Merchandise Monday: Don’t Forget Mom!

She laughs with you during the good times, cries with you during the bad and is there for you for everything in between. Doesn’t Mom deserve something special this Mother’s Day?

We’ve added some unique and timeless pieces of jewelry to our assortment just in time for the Big Day (which is May 12, but we don’t need to remind you, right?).

Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

Featuring a classically styled heart-shaped pendant strung on a black cord necklace, this piece is perfect for everyday wear and says “I Love You” in a special way!

Green Amethyst Necklace

A 12x10mm checkerboard-cut genuine green amethyst sits in a sterling silver pendant and hangs from an 18" link chain. A unique alternative to the traditionally purple February birthstone!

Smoky Quartz Necklace

The Smoky Quartz Necklace features a 10k yellow gold pendant and Venetian box chain with a genuine 6mm checkerboard stone. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire!

Diamond "X" Earrings

X marks the spot! These diamond earrings feature 14k white gold and a total carat weight of .11. Dress up your daywear or sparkle after hours!

Diamond Key Pendant Necklace

Show that special someone that she holds the key to your heart. The diamond-encrusted key pendant features a total carat weighs of .52 and hangs from a 14k white gold Singapore chain.

Journey Necklace and Earring Set

Everyone knows it’s the journey that counts. This sparkling set features 14k white gold and a total carat weight of 1.75. Show her just how much you’re enjoying the journey!

This is just a sampling of some of the new jewelry available in Hinda’s assortment. For more jewelry and other great gifts for Mom, check us out before May 12 or you’ll be in big trouble, mister! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there from all of us at Hinda!

Merchandise Monday: We LOVE Spring Cleaning!

April Fool! But we do love all the new merch we’ve added to help you get the job done – namely products to get rid of the dirt and grime from mud-and-rock-salt-crusted boots that’s been building up all winter. Why not crank some tunes, put a fresh pot of coffee on and get some elbow grease on your floors before you completely forget what they're supposed to look like!

Bissell® PowerFresh™ Steam Mop

Experience a new way to steam mop! Get a deep clean with a fresh scent. Clean sticky, dried-on spots two times faster than the leading steam mop. A handy flip-down scrubber takes out the messes with ease. No more bending over and fingernail scrubbing. PowerFresh™ combines the built-in scrubber with SmartSet digital steam control to safely clean almost any hard floor surface. Eliminates 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria when used as directed, and your family deserves a clean, germ-free household!

Dirt Devil® Extreme Power 14.4 Volt Stick Vac

Cordless convenience and a rotating brush! This 14.4-volt cordless stick vac easily moves from carpet to hardwood floors with a fingertip on/off switch for the brushroll. The low-profile nozzle is ideal for cleaning under beds, tables and chairs. The lightweight design and folding handle make it easy to move from room to room, and you can store it virtually anywhere. Maybe you’ll want to clean your floors more often now?

Samsung® TwinChamber Canister Vacuum System

With a 12” two-step brush, this system features an innovative chamber design providing up to 95.2 percent dust separation. An advanced HEPA sealed-gasket filtration system delivers a more hygienic clean by removing more fine particles from the air and trapping more dust and allergens. The large, easy-to-empty 2.5-liter bagless dust bin holds more so you can clean bigger messes in one shot, and the compact design makes it easy to store. Are you ready to experience cleaner floors?

Well, that takes care of your floors! Don’t you feel better? We knew you would. Your family won’t recognize how spotless the house is - they’ll think you’re playing an April Fool’s joke on them! Plus, remember floor care is trending, so clean floors just means you’ve got an edge when it comes to what’s fashionable in the domestic realm!

Merchandise Monday: There’s No Place like Home

The 2013 International Home and Housewares show took place March 2-5 right here in Chicago, and Hinda was on the showroom floor checking out the latest and greatest of what the industry has to offer!

A lot is happening this year in the realms of Kitchen, Home Décor, Floor Care and Outdoor Living. Let’s start with everyone’s favorite room – the kitchen. Eye-popping color is all the rage this year, so why not replace your black, white and stainless steel with bright orange, fuchsia and blue! Everything from stand mixers to pots and pans to servingware is available in brights – and why not?

The Kitchen Chic category is also trending toward the more economical side, with an increased interest appearing in healthy living, bringing your lunch to work, making your own baby food and brewing your coffee at home. Travel beverage and food containers are popular for saving and freezing leftovers and byo-ing your meals – a great way to save a few bucks!

Top emerging trends in the Home Décor category include recycling and refurbishing instead of going out and buying new – and Pantone®’s fabulous palettes are making it easy to match colors and create new looks for items you already have in your home! This year, Pantone is throwing pops of bright color into its earthy-toned palettes to help you spruce up a room or your whole house without spending hours searching for and testing paint.

Texture is also a big factor in the latest Home Décor trends. For example, wicker and shiny white ceramic add another dimension to a brightly painted kitchen hutch; bright throw pillows make a splash on your old comfy couch or easy chair; and waffle-weave crystal for serving or as decorative pieces are hot! Also, look for reflective materials, green and recycled items and simple, bright white lighting.

While we’re on the subject of revamping your home, why not go the extra mile with a little spring cleaning? Floor care is trending right now, with bare floor steam cleaning still a popular way to get the job done. The latest floor cleaners are appearing lightweight, cordless and compact, which makes them easy to use and carry around the house for all your floors. Robotic floor and window cleaners are also emerging in this category, as well as air purifiers and humidifiers. Breathe easy in your newly redecorated home this spring!

And now that spring is on its way, we can finally talk about hanging out outside! Outdoor Living was another emerging trend at the show this year. Look for ways to create beautiful, useful spaces that extend your home living space, perhaps with the addition of a deck, patio, hot tub, pool or outdoor kitchen. Bringing the indoors outside is popular as people are spending more time entertaining at home. Patio furniture and outdoor lighting are becoming more aesthetically pleasing as opposed to just functional.

Stay tuned to Hinda Blog for more tradeshow, trends and merch updates via our weekly column, Merchandise Monday!

Merchandise Monday: Food for Thought

This time of year, food is always on everyone’s mind. What’s going to warm you up and stick to your ribs as we trudge through the final five or so weeks of winter? Well, these delicious offerings from Omaha Steaks® ought to do the trick!

Whether you purchase them as a gift or as a treat for yourself, nothing satisfied quite like a juicy steak – perhaps with a nice hot baked potato or roasted veggies on the side? Top it all off with a slice of New York cheesecake, and you’ll be ready to hibernate right through the rest of winter!

Private Reserve® Top Sirloin Combo

Unparalleled flavor and juiciness are the hallmark of Omaha Steak’s Private Reserve Top Sirloins. The thick, flavorful Gourmet Burgers are ground from Omaha Steak’s premium lean beef and won't shrink up like the supermarket ones! The package includes four 8-ounce sirloins and eight 5-ounce gourmet burgers. Makes a great gift for the meat-lover in your life! 

The International

The International from Omaha Steaks includes two 5-ounce filets and two 9-ounce strips and makes a great gift! This popular duo includes the elegant Filet Mignon and the classic Boneless Strip. It makes an enjoyable treat for family, friends and business associates.

Steak Filets, Burgers and Seasoning

Turn your backyard barbecue into a sizzling sensation with world-famous Omaha Steaks Filet Mignons, juicy Gourmet Burgers and Steak Seasoning. Your guests are guaranteed to be thrilled, and you’re guaranteed rave reviews! Package includes four 6-ounce Filet Mignons, four 4-ounce Gourmet Burgers and a 3.5-ounce jar of Omaha Steaks Signature Seasoning – a great gift for the food-lover or pit-master in your life!

New York Cheesecake

This authentic New York Cheesecake is a real treat. Baked with pure cream cheese, the legendary New York Cheesecake is deliciously rich and creamy. Each melt-in-your mouth bite is like a little piece of heaven. This 6-inch cheesecake serves six, but we won’t tell if you decide not to share.

Whether you’re a carnivore or dessert-lover – or both – Hinda has everything you need to make the rest of winter delicious!

Merchandise Monday: Must-Have Winter Gear

January is here and winter is in full swing. While you may not want to even think about setting foot outside, it’s important to make sure you have all the necessities for a safe and warm season.

Hinda’s got all the goods to get you through the next few months. Don’t worry about staying warm or losing power during that next big snowstorm. With this new merchandise, you’ll be covered no matter what Old Man Winter decides to throw at you.

DeLonghi 1500-Watt Ceramic Heater with Remote Control

Featuring easy-to-use digital controls and a remote control, this ceramic heater saves up to 40 percent of the energy used by other heaters with its Eco Energy function. It intelligently selects the ideal power level based on your set temperature and current room temperature. The motor-driven oscillation distributes warm air throughout the room quickly and efficiently, and the tip-over safety switch automatically turns the heater off if it gets accidentally knocked over.

   Honeywell® 3250-Watt and 5500-Watt Gas Generators

Get the assurance that no matter what might come your way, you have a dependable backup power supply. A Honeywell® portable generator lets you be prepared for everything from power outages to projects to parties. Designed for years of reliability and ease of use, Honeywell portable generators provide backup power at home or away. Home emergency, events, power tools, and more – there's peace of mind knowing you have a backup power solution ready to go when you need it.

Wagan® 200-Watt Power Dome Jumpstarter

There are times when an alternative power source is called for not just to jump-start your vehicle but for power appliances in an area where there is no available outlet. The Wagan Power Dome provides more than enough power to restart your car and run lights and power tools in emergency situations. The jump starter features a built-in air compressor, 200-watt inverter with two AC outlets, DC power, USB power port, a 5-LED light and an 18 AH sealed lead acid battery with 600 cranking amp jump starter.

Feeling warmer already, aren’t you? But this isn’t all. Check out Hinda’s assortment for even more winter-and weather-related merchandise. You can thank us later – you know, when it’s a little warmer out there.