Home Accents Today articles from April 2002

Home Accents Today archives from April 2002

Lending a helping hand. (From The Editor).
April 1, 2002... Just as I promised last month, our April issue is filled with some new features designed to help you manage your business more successfully. Lisa Casinger, our retail editor, is earning her stripes in a hurry as she expands our coverage....

Paris style comes to High Point. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing)(Cover Story).(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... THE STYLE OF a Parisian flea market crosses the Atlantic to set up its distinctive wares at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., this month. Combining looks that run the gamut from antique to more contemporary, the...

Home accent vendors respond to Home Co. filing. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
April 1, 2002... FRUSTRATED, anxious and curious describe home accent vendors as they wait for the outcome of Dallas-based The Home Co.'s reorganization plans. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection March 7. Mike McDonough, who was named...

Lillian August to design for Toyo, Fredrick Cooper. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FURNITURE AND FABRIC designer Lillian August is expanding her licenses further into home accessories with two new partnerships scheduled to debut in the fall. Lillian August Designs will introduce lamps and lighting designs through...

Susan Sargent brings vivid color, smaller scale to her Lexington furniture. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DESIGNER SUSAN SARGENT has no qualms about adding her signature style to a full line of upholstered furniture and case goods Lexington Home Brands will debut at the High Point market. She feels comfortable with the smaller scale, vivid...

Kichler exits manufacturing business. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... KICHLER subleased its Juarez, Mexico factory, producer of Westwood lamps, this month in its final phase of exiting the manufacturing business. Todd Langner of Kichler said this phase took so long because the company wanted to ensure employment...

Florita Nova regroups after filing Chapter 11. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FLORITA NOVA rearranged its top officers, consolidated into one building and cut nearly 90 jobs in the wake of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Rita Rondina, president and CEO, said many of the approximately 30 remaining...

Waites debuts bedding line. (News).(Raymond Waites Design Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... NEXT CREATIONS will introduce its second bedding line for Raymond Waites Designs as a licensee. The New York company is owned by Michael Vidra, also a principal of Raymond Waites Designs. Kevin Sapin is executive vice president of the...

ARTS establishes Hall of Fame awards. (News).(Accessories Resource Team )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... THE DALLAS MARKET Center (DMC) and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) have created the ARTS Awards Hall of Fame to honor companies that have won ARTS Awards five or more times in a specific category. The first Hall of Fame inductees are...

Airstream to license home furnishings. (News).(William Alan Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... AIRSTREAM, that silver-bullet shaped, American icon vehicle announced its entry into the home furnishings arena with a license with William Alan to produce a furniture line. The line will incorporate mid-century design, functional modernism...

LaMarche introduces custom program for retailers. (News).(LaMarche Moulding and Frame Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... LAMARCHE MOULDING has unveiled a national custom-size mirror program with proprietary software that allows consumers to design their own mirror and instantly get a price quote. Retailers will input the mirror number and the desired mirror...

Restoration Hardware repositions. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... RESTORATION HARDWARE is repositioning itself to fill what CEO Gary Friedman calls "a void between premium and lifestyle price points." Lifestyle, he explained, includes retailers like Z Gallerie, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Linens `N Things,...

Ikea's new collection goes inside or out. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... IKEA, KNOWN FOR ITS SPARE, clean home furnishings style launched its new PS Collection 2002 in New York, the third edition of their design collection. The company picked 17 designers and challenged them to "bring the outside in and the...

Domain Home Fashions sold for $25 million. (News).(to Aga Foodservice Group PLC)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DOMAIN HOME Fashions (Norwood, Mass.) has been sold to Aga Foodservice Group, a United Kingdom-based consumer and commercial kitchen products company, in a move that will lead to larger Domain stores selling a mix of both companies' products....

Home sweet home -- it's nesting time. (What's Selling).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ANALYSTS ALL ACROSS the board and pundits near and far all say consumers are spending more time at home with family and friends and are focusing more on sprucing up their current homes or buying a new one. So, with all of this focus on home --...

Heading toward home accents' best decade.(home buying on rise)(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... Thank heavens the recovery appears to be here. Finally. After 18 months of weakness, consumers are back and buying. And this recovery should be different for the better! In every recession since World War II, housing weakness preceded a...

Will domain, Aga be happy marriage? (Reader Comments).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... Dear editior; AGA FOODSERVICE GROUP'S acquisition of Domain called to mind Masco Corp.'s acquisition of Henredon, Drexel Heritage and other key brands, which, despite substantial investment, lead to the eventual inability to sell off the...

Nesting instincts. (What's Hot Style).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Sometimes things just need to fit together, to be cozy, to nest. Much more than a myth surrounding expectant mothers preparing for a new arrival, nesting presents a clever way to utilize a small space in a big way. Whether it is multiples of...

Proving that bigger can be better at Furnitureland South. (Retail profile: Furnitureland South).(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... We're not the same store we were six months ago," said Jason Harris, vice president of sales, marketing and service at Furnitureland South (FLS) in Jamestown, N.C. Jason's father, Darrell Harris, president and CEO, founded Furnitureland...

A season of style. (Market guide: Furniture/Today's exclusive first look: style directions).(International Home Furnishings Market)
April 1, 2002... Whether through tie-ins with well-known consumer icons such as Kathy Ireland and Elvis Presley or by reinvigorating and reinforcing the company's lineup, furniture vendors at the April 2002 International Home Furnishings Market are offering a...

All decked out.(picture frames)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FABRIC, FLOWERS, beads and bows -- while it may sound like the adornments on some lush evening gown, these decorations are showing up on something as simple as picture frames. What used to be a functional way to display cherished images has...

Tempting textures.(picture frames)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... TOUCH PROBABLY isn't the first sense that comes to mind with picture frames. Sight wins out time after time, but recent designs are showing frames are about feeling as well. Whether it is an ode to modernism made of mesh, a homage to...

Price competition simplifies new rug designs. (Rugs: high point).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... This Spring's rugs reflect the nation's shifting psychological moods. Bright splashes of retro-color strike a counterpoint to more somber grays, subdued beiges and stark whites. There are splashy pictorial themes that celebrate the American...

Big cities hold one-third of Americans. (The consumer counts: 10 largest metropolitan areas).(demographic information for home accent marketers)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... CENSUS DATA REVEALS that metro areas in the U.S. are on the rise. From 1990 to 2000, population within metropolitan areas grew by 14%, while the non-metropolitan population grew by 10%. That means four-fifths of Americans lived in...

Art in Motion signs Martin for mosaics. (Licensing).(Charleen Martin)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Charleen Martin has signed with Art in Motion to release her collection of mosaic collages. Martin's work focuses on such themes as family and life, trends receiving renewed focus in today's environment as cocooning takes on a heightened...

Sferra Bros. to produce new Tommy Bahama soft goods. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Tommy Bahama has signed a new licensing agreement with Sferra Bros. (Cliffwood, N.J.) which includes bedding, bath, table, throws and decorative pillows. Aimed at the upscale and casual luxury home market, the Tommy Bahama Fine Linen...

Historic Natchez signs deal with Ficks Reed. (Licensing). (Historic Natchez Foundation).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Historic Natchez Foundation has signed a licensing deal with Ficks Reed, a manufacturer of wicker and rattan furniture for more than 100 years. The collection will debut this month at the International Home Furnishings Market in High...

Pro Tour Memorabilia buys ownership. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Pro Tour Memorabilia (Los Angeles) has entered into an agreement to purchase all interests in the company owned by sports marketing and athlete management firm Vantage Sports Management. Jonathan Bass, president of Pro Tour Memorabilia, who...

Peacock Alley merges with King. (News).(King Cotton)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Peacock Alley (Dallas), manufacturer and importer of fine linens for bed and bath, merged with Dallas-based King Cotton, an upper-end bath product distributor. The merger strengthens the companies' positions in the market, and combines...

Martha Stewart introduces soft goods sets for bed. (News).(Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Kmart)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Kmart have introduced Martha Stewart Everyday Complete Bed. Each collection includes a comforter, bed skirt, sheets, pillowcases and pillow shams, set to retail for $60 to $100. Twin sets come with one...

Dekor files Chapter 7. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Dekor, (Atlanta) the high-end home decorating retailer that closed its remaining stores this past September, has filed for Chapter 7 in the Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Georgia. In less than two years, former Home Depot...

Bauer selected to furnish 2002 Family Circle Cup. (News).(Bauer International )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Bauer International will once again furnish the 2002 Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament. This is the second year Bauer has been chosen for this role. Selections will be chosen from Bauer's 700-piece line of handcrafted teak, mahogany,...

Bombay Co. opens first Bombay Kids. (News).(opens store in Dallas)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The Bombay Co., (Fort Worth, Texas) which recently has struggled with declining sales, opened its first Bombay Kids store in late March in Dallas with the hopes of boosting sales. Noting its success with the 2001 launch of the Bombay Kids...

Hellenic begins major expansion. (News).(Hellenic Rug Imports India)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Hellenic Rug Imports India has been formed as a partnership between Hellenic Rug Imports and Hellenic Rug Imports Canada, according to Steve Mazarakis, president of the U.S. importing company and Ankush Gupta, who heads the Canadian company....

Arcus opens N.Y. boutique. (News). (Mischelle Arcus' home furnishings store).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Mischelle Arcus, who manufactured custom soft goods for designers for nearly 20 years, opened a specialty store this fall in New York's Tribeca neighborhood. While growing up in New Zealand, Arcus became focused on textiles and fine...

Scultped soaps new from Carruth Studio. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Carruth Studio (Waterville, Ohio) recently introduced a line of scented soaps in which to showcase the designs of sculptor George Carruth, whose work has focused on garden accents. The soaps, made from all natural glycerin, includes designs...

New Tampa market to debut next March. (Markets Shows Fairs).
April 1, 2002... Trade show producer Karel Exposition Management (Aventura, Fla.) will add a Tampa Furniture and Accessory Market to its schedule of regional furniture trade shows. The Tampa Furniture and Decorative Accessory Market will be held March 1-3,...

Bailey Street heads to Vegas. (Markets Shows Fairs).
April 1, 2002... Bailey Street Trading Company (Fort Worth, Texas), the wholesale subsidiary of The Bombay Company, has signed a lease for the proposed Las Vegas home furnishings market. The company will open its World Market Center showroom at the first...

Shaw relocates its High Point showroom. (Markets Shows Fairs).
April 1, 2002... Shaw Rugs, based in Dalton, Ga., will leave its International Home Furnishings Center showroom for new digs in Market Square just in time for the April International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. Shaw will showcase product,...

CBK expands its L.A. Mart space. (Markets Shows Fairs).
April 1, 2002... CBK is nearly doubling its showroom space at the L.A. Mart to more than 5,000 square feet. CBK will relocate to the 3rd floor of the L.A. Mart during the July Gift and Home Furnishings Market, July 16-23. "The expansion demonstrates CBK's...

Spring sketchbook.
April 1, 2002... This spring Home Accents Today takes a walk through Europe with nods to the charm of the Italian countryside and Parisian cafes, never forgetting the grandeur of the Old World as we look to the trend-setting styles of the moment. Venturing...

Paris Flea Market: design is about evoking a feeling and expressing personality. (Market Sketchbook).(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... A LITTLE BIT OF OLD WORLD ELEGANCE and a suggestion of an Enlightenment salon with just the right touch of femininity and finished off with a hint of sensual mystique -- this is the essence of the Paris Flea Market. While the cinema has held a...

Coastal cabana: texture and materials, not color, make the statement here. (Market Sketchbook).(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... TROPICAL AND HISPANIC influences remain strong, but the design trend is taking a turn of late. With the outdoors becoming more of a haven, these nature-influenced looks are blending the out with the in more than ever. Look for poolside chic to...

County cottage: the comforts of grandma's and a longing for simpler times. (Market Sketchbook).(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... AS STYLES TURN INWARD, reflecting a desire for familiarity and coziness, a fusion of several looks is emerging. With a trace of country and a hint of New England, this design motif combines the comforts of Grandma's and a longing for simpler...

Old world ode: subtle references to far-flung exotic locales such as Asia and Russia also enter the mix. (Market Sketchbook).(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... AS FAMILY AND HERITAGE come front and center in the minds of consumers, the door is opened for a resurgence of antique-inspired looks, steeped in the best traditions of yesteryear. Drawing on a primarily European feel, subtle references to...

Tuscan escape: simplistic lines combine with sensual shapes and curves for a relaxed look. (Market Sketchbook).(Illustration)
April 1, 2002... CAPTURING THE intimate feel of an Italian villa, simplistic lines combine with sensual shapes and curves for a relaxed look that appears absolutely effortless. A touch underdone, yet decidedly stylish defines the new design direction. Earthy...

Color code for the season: white, calm, nostalgic: expect to see colors that are toned down a notch, yet turned way up on the sophistication scale. (Color Forecast).
April 1, 2002... WHILE DIVERSITY WILL always be a watchword for color choice, there's a certain calm in the forecast for home decor. Shades are a little less bold, a little less aggressive than last year, and the nesting phase is far from finished. Comfort...

A lesson in layering -- show all you can to sell it. (Retail Concepts).(merchandising tips)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... LIFE IS A GREAT BIG canvas and you should throw all the paint you can on it! Translation -- Your displays don't need to be blank canvases. Layer all the accessories in them you can. Creatively build on what you have. A little push can put...

Information sharing. (Retail Update).(secrets to success)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... WELCOME TO THIS "slice of life" column we're calling Retail Update. It just as easily could be named Best Ideas, Retail Ideas, Odds and Ends, Pastiche, or Miscellaneous because here we'll tell you about everything from store openings,...

Consumers: the age of self navigation. (Consumer Buying Trends).(consumer trends)
April 1, 2002... READING THE COLLECTIVE minds of consumers is impossible, but in a retailer's utopia that power would be parallel to having the Midas touch. Instead of calling Miss Cleo many turn to industry analysts, those who study consumer trends, and people...

New products: high point.
April 1, 2002... This market, the Home Accents Today New Products section has been modified to make it easier to use. Our editors have arranged the vendors alphabetically throughout the section, as well as categorically (based on featured product) in the...

A.A. Importing. (High Point).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A.A. Importing introduces a variety of traditionally styled accent pieces. The Art as Antiques collection features a wood vanity and matching chair ($900) with cane inserts and intricate detailing. A black bar cabinet ($770) is finished with...

Abigail. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Abigail's livens up the look of hand-made ceramics with touches of color. The Birds of a Feather vase ($650) features a whimsical, slightly tropical air, while the Green Leaves cachepot ($650) shows an abstract pattern in green and gold. The...

American Atelier. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Among American Atelier's new introductions are the San Marco secretary desk ($750), whimsically detailed with artichoke, pineapple and wheat motifs. The Bouquet Garni sideboard ($850) is embellished with stylized botanical designs. A...

Andrea by Sadek. (High Point).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Delicately patterned planters in tranquil shades of green highlight the new Fern Mist collection. Lilac-hued heliotrope are set against a mist green background with forest green trim, handles and leaf motifs. The traditionally styled porcelain...

Archatrive. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Showcasing architectural elements in clever new ways is Archatrive's stock in trade. Most pieces are available in a variety of weathered and worn finishes. Shown in blue-green crackle, a tiered tray table ($495) presents the charm of an...

Art & Frame Direct. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The World Book cabinet ($1,699) offers plenty of space to stash books as well as showcase curios on side shelving. The cabinet will lend a well-read appeal to any room. In addition, Art & Frame Direct's Buddha statue ($699) offers an exotic...

Art in Motion. (High Point).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Among current introductions are two richly colored, bold still lifes ($200 each) from Gabriela Ibarra, Crimson Vase and White Jug, which depict floral themes in a slightly impressionistic style with contemporary flair. Charleen Martin's Three...

Arte Italica. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Arte Italica's hand-painted ceramic dinnerware ($30 to $184) is guaranteed to bring a little Italian style to any meal. Sunny yellow plates and pitchers, among other pieces, are cheerfully embellished with fresh-grown fruit in vibrant hues. All...

Arteriors, Tanner & Kenzie. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From Arteriors, a console table ($620) in a striking red and black combination features curved cutwork on the apron and legs. eLink 576 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bauer International. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From Bauer's Premier Upholstery line comes the Cricket Club chair ($1,899). The company's rattan club chair is upholstered in a cheery yellow palm print; all Premier Upholstery pieces are available in a choice of Bauer's house fabrics. eLink...

Beljen Mills. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Self-described as a "weaver of fine art," Beljen Mills creates tapestries that resemble woven paintings. On average, 75 or more colors are used in each piece. Sarouk Medallion ($599) incorporates rich, deep colors with an Eastern flavor. In...

Bella Notte Linens. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Chock full of elegant yet cozy appeal, Bella Notte Linens presents the Gwen collection ($120 to $550), a charming combination of patchwork and ruffles in a variety of textures and fabrics. Duvet covers, shams and throws mix and match solids...

Belle fleur. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From belle fleur, simplicity and style result in striking combinations. Two miniature silk phalaenopsis ($130) in cream and yellow are artistically arranged in an old-world influenced planter. With a touch of modern styling, brown and yellow...

Bertocchi Studios. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From cattails to grapevines, Bertocchi Studios works references to nature into its whimsical lamp selection. The Cattail table lamp ($349) is topped by a handmade paper shade, and the Grapevine hanging lamp ($649) is fashioned from copper and...

Bettis Brooke Mirrors. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Bettis Brooke Mirrors debuts a selection of sconces ($115 to $150) ranging from ornate to elegant in gold-tone finishes. The Lyon Mirror reveals floral emblems in tarnished silver ($1,100). eLink 570 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Designer Wicker & Rattan expands two showrooms, adds 40 new fabrics. (A Special Section to Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... More of the beautiful Designer Wicker & Rattan line by Tribor International Trading Inc. can now be seen by buyers, thanks to the company's recent expansion of its Atlanta and High Point showrooms. The Atlanta showroom has grown by 600 sq. ft....

New Creative Enterprises plants excitement in the garden with new offering. (A Special Section to Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... From the whimsical Garden Peekers to the rich images of Warren Kimble, New Creative Enterprises once again confirms itself as a leader in decorative products for the home and garden. Perhaps best known for its incredible selection of outdoor...

House Parts builds presence in garden with 30 new items. (A Special Section to Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Recognizing the garden as a growing sales opportunity, House Parts Inc. is expanding its reach this season with 30 new items. Given special attention are frog sculptures and gnomes, both reflecting hot trends in the marketplace. "The...

Emissary adds its unique design touch to the garden. (A Special Section to Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... With enthusiasm and a sense adventure, Peter Nealing, founder of Emissary, has devoted his career to searching all corners of the world for unique items. Because of his passion, Emissary has made its mark as a major manufacturer of home...

Big Fish. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Big Fish introduces a variety of botanical- and wildlife-themed artwork, including Thornton Botanical I and II ($423 each), which are both hand-colored images. Ranunculus, a set of six coordinating prints ($563 for the set), give new meaning to...

Big Sky Carvers. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Featuring motifs such as pine cones, bears and moose, Big Sky Carvers' new photo frames ($39) are hand-painted and reflect the look of an Italian fresco through the use of textures and shading. Also from the Fresco collection are a selection of...

Botanica by LABS. (High Point).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Straight from the garden of Botanica by LABS comes Summer Nest ($129), an arrangement of salmon-pink ranunculus combined with moss-covered twig and burgundy berry sprays. Bilabong ($139), inspired by the Australian landscape, highlights poppy...

UNI's growing product line merges Asian & Western trends. (A Special Section to Home Accents Today).(UNI-Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In the four years since UNI was established, founder Jeric Santos has built it into a progressive company known for its exquisite product line and its commitment to service. The company began by importing rattan and wicker planter baskets...

Cedars Hill. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Accented with charming decoupage floral designs indicative of Cedars Hill designs, a double Bombay secretary with cupboard top ($7,500) debuts. Cedars Hill also introduces a line of youth furniture, called Cedars Hill for Kids, which includes...

Ceramica V.A.R.M. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From the Calamari collection, Ceramica V.A.R.M.'s catch-of-the-day is its new ceramic earthenware line ($24 to $72) embellished with a mosaic fish design. eLink 633 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Chandler 4 Corners. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... In Chandler 4 Corners' Americana Collection ($50 to $55), hooked wool decorative pillows make a patriotic salute with a hint of nostalgia. In Lone Star, a single, large star resides on a navy background, while Red Star mixes in a few nautical...

Chateau Couture. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... A feeling of luxury is prevalent in the newest Chateau Couture selections ($85 to $200). Rich red, burgundy, purple and gold color the Quilted Shantique group, mixed with satin, chenille and velveteen. In the Leopard collection, pillows, throws...

Chelsea House. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... A sign of hospitality, Chelsea House's pineapple lamp ($775) offers a welcoming touch to any room. Topped with a two-tone gold-stripe shade, the lamp features a fossil marble base and tooled metal leaves. A solid brass lamp with green onyx...

Claire Murray. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Multiple floral images are strewn on Claire Murray's Secret Garden pattern ($999, 7x9-foot) in a formal setting reminiscent of the symmetry of 18th Century French panel designs. Claire's Bears is a juvenile rug depicting a charming Teddy Bear...

Clay, Metal & Stone. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... From Clay, Metal & Stone, the Madagaskar selections ($99 to $399) share hand-applied faux skin finishes detailed with metallic accents and mountings. Accessories include an urn, clock, charger, box and vase. eLink 575 [ILLUSTRATION...

Cole River. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Cole River's accent assortment includes Coiled Abaca placemats ($15 each), consisting of naturally dyed abaca fibers in natural, pale green, chocolate brown and pale blue. Also debuting are natural fiber spheres in light, medium and dark tones...

Collective Images. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Collective Images surrounds a beveled mirror with a "punched-tin" frame ($219)ill antique pewter with a gold glaze. A charming hand-painted oil on canvas ($450) depicts a pitcher full of flowers and a fruit plate placed on a table. Finally,...

Colonial Accents. (High Point).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Colonial Accents freshens up its introductions with floral designs. Pure silk pillows ($90 each) are embellished with tulips, while a set of two decorative containers ($110 per set) is boldly detailed with red camellias. Yellow and white...