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January 03, 2017

2017 - Year of the Kitsch?

By Lee Franklin

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're embracing the new year with a decidedly kitsch attitude. Just before Christmas, in the mayhem of festivities, we launched our kitsch Elvis Coasters, fabulous Flamingo Coasters and our sickly sweet Donut Coasters ... and we had such a great response that we have decided to roll out more kitschness in the coming months ... so watch this space if you're a fan quirky and over the top vintage style .... while still remaining totally classy and chic .... of course ...

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