With Christmas is fast approaching, everyone is on the lookout for nice gifts to buy for one another. From office secret Santas to super stocking fillers, the Internet is a fantastic place for inspiration and to source good direct from the designers in a way that would have been unheard of 10 years ago.
Technology and applications such as Wordpress, Shopify and Paypal enable designers to put their wares online and drive sales worldwide. One such designer is Lee Washington who has recently launched the follow up to his highly successful 'little man paperclips' and 'little romance paperclips' with a white snowman version.
The little snowman paperclips are sold online and delivered worldwide and are sure to be a perfect gift this Christmas.
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Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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