Home Accents Today articles from December 2003

Home Accents Today archives from December 2003

This year's yardstick.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A friend of mine is considering a venture into retail and is soliciting opinions from lots of people about the wisdom of this urge. She even asked me, which got me to thinking: What are the major issues? Because so many of you have shared...

ART to hold silent auction Friday night in Dallas.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... THE POPULAR SILENT auction portion of the annual ARTS Awards in Dallas has been moved up a day to Friday, Jan. 16, and moved to a new location. Market-goers can bid on home accent products donated by ARTS Awards nominees in a silent auction...

Manchester furniture takes over dolbi cashier.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2003... MANCHESTER Furniture Group's Arts and Accents division has absorbed Dolbi Cashier, formerly an importer of home accents, lamps and wall decor. "In a nutshell, we ran out of money and didn't have deep enough pockets," said company owner...

GLM to debut house to home market week in 2004.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT will launch the New York Gourmet Housewares Show in October 2004 to coincide with three established GLM events--the New York Home Textiles Show, Extracts and Surtex--in what will be called the House to Home Market Week....

Investment bankers buy Virginia Metalcrafters.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... INVESTMENT bankers Mike Innes and Chris Parks searched for more than a year before buying Virginia Metalcrafters this fall. They bought the 113-year-old manufacturer of garden decor, tabletop and fireplace accessories from the...

Artist Cheri Blum dies at 34.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2003... ARTIST CHERI BLUM died Tuesday, Nov. 4, at her Georgetown, Md., home She was 34. A Wild Apple Graphics licensee since 1999, Cheri followed her dream of becoming an artist when she entered the Fine Arts Program at Marywood University,...

Woolrich debuts collection.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Timeless Retreat collection )(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... WOOLRICH INC. bowed into the home accents industry with a bang this fall with the debut of its Timeless Retreat collection encompassing case goods, upholstery, lighting, accessories, wall decor, area rugs and soft goods. "We've been...

Froelich furniture, Omarts have new owner.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... BUSINESSMAN Tom Hendrickson hoped to carry on the legacy of his friend, the late Jake Froelich, when he bought Froelich Furniture. Before his death in May, Froelich was advising Hendrickson about his purchase of Omarts, an importer of...

CMI, Janelle Jarous lampp debut simply rugs.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... COLONIAL MILLS INC. is introducing the simply home braided rectangular rug collection, the result of a recent licensing agreement with designer Janelle Jarous Lampp. "Janelle's patterns for our simply home collection are simple, fun and...

CBK announces partnership with designer Tracy Porter.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... HOME DECOR, GIFT and accent wholesaler CBK has partnered with designer Tracy Porter--a first for the company--for a collection of 125 products to be introduced at 2004 winter markets. The CBK Tracy Porter collection is designed in harmony...

Industry veteran launches concept mirror & frame.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Gregg Gold launches Concept Mirror & Frame)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... THE DAY AFTER his non-compete agreement with Majestic Mirror & Frame ended, Gregg Gold was back in the mirror and frame business--only this time, as a manufacturer. "Having been in the business for almost 20 years, I felt the only way to...

Oriental weavers merges distribution, manufacturing.(News/Trends Retailing Manufacturing Licensing Marketing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... SPHINX BY ORIENTAL Weavers and Oriental Weavers of America will merge Jan. 1, combining North American distribution and domestic manufacturing operations of parent company Oriental Weavers Group of Cairo, Egypt. The alignment makes for a...

Wrapping it up.(Retail Update)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... IT'S DECEMBER, the year is winding down and I have a few loose ends to wrap up before I jump into the round of winter markets, discover new retailers to profile and dig up interesting, and I hope helpful, news and articles for you. First...

Frree form.(Whats Hot: style)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... WHO SAYS UNBALANCED, off-kilter designs can't be as harmonious as perfectly symmetrical creations? Here, asymmetry goes a long way in proving irregularities can only add to the beauty of an object. This trend scores big points for originality...

Rank and file of the top 50; nobody touches Wal-Mart.(Top 50 Retailers)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... In the Home Accents Today annual ranking of the Top 50 home accents retailers, it's no surprise that behemoth Wal-Mart again tops the list. The mega-retailer sold $4.8 billion in home accents in 2002, more than stores ranked 2 through 6,...

Sweeters joins Capel.(People)(Norm Sweeters, director of imports)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... NORM SWEETERS HAS joined Capel Inc. as its managing director of imports. Sweeters' career began in the warehouse of his family's business, Pande Cameron of New York, when he was 14. After graduating from the University of Connecticut he...

828 International.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... * Rossanne Bono has joined 828 International as director of design, a newly created position in which she will organize and implement a product development process as well as determine creative focus. Bono previously worked in design and...

Gary Levine.(People)(Roaring Brook Art )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... * Gary Levine, art publisher and frame wholesaler of the home furnishings and gift industry has started Roaring Brook Art (Hartsdale, N.Y.), an art publishing and licensing business for the home furnishings and gift businesses. He began his...

Ren-Wil (Montreal).(People)(Darrell Demers, director of sales)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... * Darrell Demers has joined Ren-Wil (Montreal) as director of sales. He comes to the wall decor vendor with more than 14 years of combined experience in retail and contract. He was most recently the director of sales for Walker Mirror, also...

Former disney exec joins enesco.(People)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... ENESCO GROUP, INC. (Itasca, Ill.) hired David Nicklin, a former Disney executive, as general manager of Enesco's new Premier channel of distribution. Nicklin's initial priority will be to lead the transition of the Walt Disney Classics...

Candles & home fragrance: at a glance: the home fragrance market.(A Special Advertising Section to Home Accents Today)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... AROMA TALK The hottest trends in the home fragrance market? Here are a few: FRAGRANCE BLENDS: Vanilla and cinnamon, citrus and basil, cucumber and melon. Blends are taking over, replacing single-scent products on most shelves. ...

Consumers' interest in the home to remain strong.(Home sweet home: the consumer counts)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... THE NESTING PHENOMENON that emerged after September 11 may extend far beyond anyone's imagining. The good news for home accessory retailers is that consumers are likely to continue spending both their time and money on their home to improve its...

2003 retail store survey: an exclusive survey from editors of Home Accents Today.(Special Research Section)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... Advertising & Promotions Employee Practices Sourcing & Store Operations SPONSORED BY GLM George Little Management LA Contemporary at the California Gift Show continues to receive rave reviews from exhibitors and retailers alike. ...

Autumn allure.(Holiday: Design Directions)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... WITH THE POPULARITY of Halloween celebrations on the rise, the autumnal season is ripe for a holiday revival. Savvy retailers are providing extra incentive to decorate by offering versatile products that work for the entire length of the...

Deck the halls.(Holiday: design directions)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... SUGAR PLUMS MAY BE dancing in consumers' minds this year, but retailers have already turned already turned their thoughts to Christmas future. On the horizon for next year, a host of traditionally inspired looks that evoke memories of seasons...

Market pulse is up for 2004.(Rug trends)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... Things are looking up: The rebounding economy and a continuing trend towards lifestyle merchandising has given January's Area Rug Market in Atlanta a major boost from a year ago and indicates retailers and manufactures are expecting a better...

Holiday folk.(Holiday: design directions)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... FOR MANY CONSUMERS, the holidays mean a return to the comforting embrace of hearth and home. Designers have taken that to heart with a range of looks that offer a cozy appeal reminiscent of folk art. Not too country and not too formal, these...

Water dance.(Permanent Botanicals: portfolio)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... The calming illusion of water lends an even more lifelike appearance to the most natural-looking arrangements. Hand-picked appeal, whether tailored or bohemian, prevails in this fresh crop of water gardens. Colorful, mixed florals put...

Optimism grows in permanent botanical business.(Permanent Botanicals: portfolio)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... Coming out of the October High Point market, permanent botanical vendors speak positively about business today and are optimistic about what the future holds. A cautiously rebounding economy and an air of renewed vitality at the High Point show...

Registry of sources in permanent botanicals.(Permanent Botanicals: portfolio)(Directory)
December 1, 2003... registry of sources in permanent botanicals COMPANY PRODUCT AND PRICE RANGES home base, phone number floral greenery preserved ...

Statement pieces.(Permanent Botanicals portfolio)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... Topiaries, by nature, command attention by virtue of their stylized designs--the perfect complement to settings indoors and out. Here, a roundup of designs both distinctive and versatile enough to catch the consumer's eye at retail. ...

Sun burst.(Permanent Botanicals: portfolios)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... Fresh and bold, the color yellow revs up permanent botanical selections with plenty of panache. Make no mistake, this energy-boosting hue awakens the senses and revitalizes with a snap. There's plenty to choose from in the way of styling as...

Events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... Jan. 6-15 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Jan. 15-18 Atlanta International Area Rug Market. Americas Mart, Atlanta. Phone: 800-285-6278, www.americasmart.com Friday, Jan. 9 8-8:45 a.m. Trends of the Home ha 2004:...

Lesley Roy's natural amazement proves successful.(Lesley Roy Portrait)
December 1, 2003... Lesley Roy's passion for preserving traditional techniques and painting led to her growing collection of tabletop, accessories and now accent furniture. Sold exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Harrod's, Geary's and select specialty stores, Lesley's...

Editor's notes.(Editorial)(Industry Overview)
December 1, 2003... As 2003 draws to a close, there remains much up in the air in the world of youth and infant home furnishings. Perhaps by the time this issue is out, some of those issues will be resolved--perhaps there will be even more things that lie in...

American children increasingly 'wired' with TVs, video games, computers.(By the Numbers)
December 1, 2003... High Point--Most American kids between 8 and 17 are wired. Six in 10 have a TV set in their bedroom. At least one in three have cable TV, a VCR or video game system there. Three in 10 have a telephone and one in six has a computer in their...

Largo debuts Jaclyn Smith young adult collection.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... High Point--Jaclyn Smith introduced a young adult bedroom collection for Largo here that was inspired by her own daughter, Spencer-Margaret, and carries her name. The Spencer-Margaret collection is offered in a Chiffon finish, and includes...

RC2 to produce line of Bob the Builder preschool toys.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Bolingbrook, Ill. -- RC2 Corp. has committed to produce make a new line of Bob the Builder preschool toys based on the recently announced new animated series "The New Adventures of Bob the Builder." The license is part of HIT...

Studio RTA producing Yahoo! licensed line.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... High Point--Capitalizing on the ever-growing Internet, Studio RTA is introducing a line of youth office and entertainment furniture licensed with online search engine Yahoo! "Yahoo! is synonymous with everything online," said Louis Vega,...

Toy Play lands 2 new master toy licenses.(Licensing)(ChubbChubbs and The MiJOS)
December 1, 2003... New York--Toy Play is expanding its role as a serious player in the master toy licensee category with the licensing agreements signed for the ChubbChubbs and The MiJOS. The MiJOS, a new property created by Homies creator David Gonzales,...

Ragdoll names licensees for 'Boohbah'.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... New York--Ragdoll has announced several licensees for soft goods for its new preschool television show, "Boohbah," including Jay Franco for bedding, beach and bath. Other new licensees include Accessory Network for backpacks and luggage;...

Jakks Pacific wins license for! Mucha Lucha!(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Malibu, Calif.--Warner Bros. Consumer Products has named Jakks Pacific master toy licensee for !Mucha Lucha!, the all-Flash animated series that blends Latin culture and masked wrestling. Jakks is developing a wide range of !Mucha...

KidsOnly Toys adding My Little Pony, Cabbage Patch lines.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Framingham, Mass.--KidsOnly Toys will add to its lines of licensed youth patio furniture and toys with the introduction of Cabbage Patch Kids and My Little Pony lines in fall 2004. The Cabbage Patch line will include patio furniture, lawn...

Style studio, imagination entertainment team with Brainy Baby.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Atlanta -- Educational video and CD producer The Brainy Baby Company has added Style Studio and Imagination Entertainment to its growing roster of licensees. Style Studio will produce crib bedding and nursery decor featuring stylistic...

Build-A-Bear licensing brand.(Licensing)(Evergreen Concepts contracted as licensing agent)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Beverly Hills, Calif.--Build-A-Bear Workshop has named Evergreen Concepts as its licensing agent to develop a line of consumer products based on the personalized teddy bears. The Build-A-Bear concept, first launched in 1997, involves guests...

'Guess how much I love you' adds two licensees.(Licensing)(RJM Licensing )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Mahwah, N.J. -- RJM Licensing has added two new licensees to its roster for the popular "Guess How Much I Love You" property. York Wallcoverings will make a line of licensed borders and wallpaper, and Wink Inc. will produce wooden room...

ShoPro named North American licensing agent for Sonic X.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... San Francisco -- ShoPro Entertainment, the U.S. affiliate of ShoPro Japan, has been named North American licensing agency for "Sonic X," a new television program on FoxBox featuring the Sega video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog. The company...

Global icons sets Cirque du Soleil program.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Licensing agent Global Icons has been named to represent Cirque du Soleil in developing a lifestyle merchandising program based on the company's touring productions. Cirque du Soleil's productions include a combination of...

Beverly Hills teddy bear making 'Shrek 2' line.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Santa Clarita, Calif. -- Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company is making a line of licensed "Shrek 2" merchandise, including toy and novelty items. The initial designs will focus on Shrek, Donkey Fiona and Puss-n-Boots, and will include...

Sesame workshop names new legal VP.(People around the industry)(Valerie Mitchell-Johnston )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... New York -- Sesame Workshop has promoted Valerie Mitchell-Johnston to vice president, legal and business affairs. Mitchell-Johnston will continue to be responsible for advising, counseling and closing contracts for the Workshop in all...

Ragdoll taps Reiner for director post.(People around the industry)(Stacy Reiner )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... New York -- Ragdoll has named Stacy Reiner as its new director of licensing and product development. The industry veteran, who recently joined the Ragdoll office after having spent several years with Commonwealth Toys, was brought on to...

Antidumping effort will impact youth business.(News Watch)
December 1, 2003... High Point -- The American Furniture Manufacturers Committee for Legal Trade's antidumping petition may have far-reaching implications for youth bedroom furniture, even though as a category, it remains far less saturated with Chinese imports...

Antidumpinq petition heads to trade commission.(News Watch)
December 1, 2003... Washington, D.C. -- After months of speculation, the game is now afoot for the Committee For Legal Trade's antidumping petition targeting Chinese wood bedroom furniture. The International Trade Commission was scheduled to hold its first...

Durham debuts youth bedroom at high point market.(News Watch)(Durham Furniture )
December 1, 2003... High Point -- Durham Furniture showed its youth and juvenile bedroom furniture for the first time in the United States here last month - the first step in a long-term plan to grow sales in the category. The Canadian solid-wood case goods...

River's edge offering youth line.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Lynchburg, Va. -- With eight new youth bedroom collections, River's Edge is showing that it wants to grow with kids. An importer primarily from Asia, River's Edge made the big push into youth bedroom furniture in order to tap into what it...

FAO Inc. in default of loan.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... King of Prussia, Pa. -- FAO Inc's lenders have told the retailer that it is in default under its loan agreement and that they would no longer consider themselves obligated to make further loans or extend letters of credit. The notice of...

Capel debuts kids line at market.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... High Point -- Rug Manufacturer Capel debuted a new line of children's rugs at the International Home Furnishings Market here last month. Dubbed Capel Kidz, the line includes two collections: Pep Rally, a group of all-cotton chenille...

Youth market poised for upbeat 2004.(News Watch)
December 1, 2003... High Point -- Youth furniture manufacturers and retailers are generally optimistic about what's in store for 2004, and many sense a positive consumer outlook leading up to the end of this year. Despite the economic slump most of the country...

Giggle by oh! Launches in San Fran.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... San Francisco -- The giggle by Oh! line of baby products launched with the October opening of the first giggle by Oh! Boutique at 2110 Chestnut Street here, followed by a catalog and Web site in early 2004. Home delivery and local...

All about kids lives up to name: pittsburgh store carves out niche by focusing on youth furnishings.(Up close)
December 1, 2003... Pittsburgh -- Despite being relative newcomers in the independent specialty store scene, Mike and Rebecca Taylor have made big strides with their children's furniture store here, All About Kids. In a market saturated with a number of baby...

Targeting teens with hip styles, cool colors.(Up Close)(home furnishings)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Hip styles for teens were all the rage at the fall home furnishings market, with contemporary looks and anything-but-kiddie color seen in many manufacturers' showrooms. By adding bold colors to metal beds and incorporating school and...

White continues reign as dominant kids color.(Up Close)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... White has always been a color for kids furniture, and this fall's High Point furniture market saw its share of classic looks in youth bedroom with particularly strong introductions in all shades of white. While white furniture is...

High point serves up some new faces.(Show biz)
December 1, 2003... Newcomers to market as well as to youth arena indicate growing reach of category. Vaughan launched its licensed NASCAR collection, including the Victory Lane bed, complete with changeable tires. A shade Different unveiled this Teddy...

Retailers continue upward trend in 2Q.(Departments)
December 1, 2003... High Point--Eight out of the 11 retailers on Kids Today's second quarter 2003 scorecard reported revenue increases compared with second quarter 2002 results. Leading the way in percentage revenue growth was once again textiles specialty...

Kids retail scorecard.(Department)(Illustration)
December 1, 2003... Kids retail scorecard revenue in millions Qtr. Retailer ended 2003 ...

Industry calendar.(Departments)(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... DECEMBER 3-5 Furniture/Today Leadership Conference, Ritz Carlton, Orlando, Fla., (336) 605-1066. JANUARY 2004 3-6 Philadelphia Gift Show, Fort Washington Expo Center, Fort Washington, Pa., (678) 285-3976. 4-6 Orlando Gift...

Products on parade: furniture * lamps & accessories * textiles * playthings * gear.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The Noah's Ark crib by French producer Adele Le Floch features inlaid wood detailing to create the characters. Coordinating cross-stitched bedding also is available. The Ski Patrol bedding collection from Clover Linen Co. features a...

Dallas has it all ... : Dallas market center has established itself as the home of accent products. In addition to offering a comprehensive marketplace for gift products, furniture, lighting, floral, jewelry, gourmet, and seasonal items, Dallas now boasts more than one million square feet devoted to accents.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... All of the major manufacturers are represented in the world's largest wholesale resource--Dallas Market Center. Unquestionably, delivering such a wide range of product goes hand-in-hand with a long-standing commitment to provide the products...

Gardendance captures first arts award for innovative design & service.(Garden Accessories)
December 1, 2003... Owned by Mark Donley and Tinka Jordy, Gardendance began as Jordy Pottery in 1977. Tinka studied at both the Kansas City Art Institute and the Cleveland Institute of Art, and her sculptures are exhibited and collected internationally. Mark...

House of Graham honored for strong commitment to quality garden line.(Garden Accessories)
December 1, 2003... House of Graham is a family-owned business with a simple mission: to provide its customers with a quality product at a fair price, backed by the best service possible. To achieve these goals, the company continually upgrades its product...

Orlandi reflects on nearly a century of fine craftsmanship.(Garden Accessories)
December 1, 2003... Over the years, Orlandi has evolved into a company supplying much more than the fine statuary that Egisto Orlandi began with. Today its repertoire includes home decor, Aged Stone for the garden, religious items, fountains, garden ornaments,...

The new look of gallery designs brings two reasons to celebrate this year.(Portable Lighting)
December 1, 2003... As this year's two ARTS nominations prove, Gallery Designs and its parent company, Texas Lamp are not afraid to take on a challenge. Two years ago Gallery brought designer Becky Fletcher aboard, with the intention of creating a special look for...

Behind strong commitment to brand-building, Dale Tiffany captures first Arts nod.(Portable Lighting)
December 1, 2003... A concerted effort to build its prestigious brand even more has earned Dale Tiffany Inc. its first ARTS Award nomination this year in the category of portable lamps. "This recognition is an affirmation of the company's new direction and our...

Uttermost returns to the Arts podium first-time portable lamps nominee.(Portable Lighting)
December 1, 2003... Having been recognized five times before as an ARTS Awards nominee in wall decor, The Uttermost Company takes special pride in this year's distinction of being a finalist in the category of portable lamps. "This nomination is very...

Providing fashion at a price point earns Willow Green first Arts nomination.(Portable Lighting)
December 1, 2003... First-time ARTS Awards nominee Willow Green has made its mark in the portable lamp industry by providing its customers with fashion at a price point. "This is what we hang our hat on and a major reason behind this important recognition," says...

Another impressive year for Decorative Arts results in fifth ARTS nomination.(Wall Art)
December 1, 2003... Adding five new showrooms was just one of the ways Decorative Arts Inc. boosted an already impressive list of accomplishments this year. The innovative company also introduced the wall decor market to a new process that greatly enhances...

LaMarche finds success by extending family atmosphere to all parts of its business.(Wall Art)
December 1, 2003... From its beginnings, LaMarche has been a tight-knit, family-run business with a special atmosphere present in every aspect of the company's operations. Under the leadership of third generation Robbie LaMarche, his wife Leala and sister...

For Paragon Picture Gallery, adding dimension means attracting attention.(Wall Art)
December 1, 2003... Adding dimension to an already impressive wall decor presentation this year has paid off for Paragon Picture Gallery, as the company is recognized with a prestigious fourth ARTS Awards nomination. "In this category, the majority of the...

Roma Moulding brings its expertise to the wall decor market.(Wall Art)
December 1, 2003... What an adventure the past 17 years have been for Roma Moulding Inc. Back in the mid-1980's, founders Tony Talotta, Nino Talotta and John Gareri could never have foreseen the success they would one day achieve. At the time, the trio was working...

Celebrating the essence of Italy, Arte Italica receives first ARTS award nomination.(Decorative Accessories)
December 1, 2003... Capturing the handcrafted excellence and refined beauty of Italian artistry has been at the heart of Arte Italica since its debut six years ago. With a beautiful product line firmly established, this year the company concentrated its efforts on...

18 Karat shines brightly with fresh look and first ARTS nomination.(Decorative Accessories)
December 1, 2003... Behind a presentation centered around simplicity, fashion and affordability, 18 Karat has become a growing force within the decorative accessories category. Taking its cues from the garment industry, the company almost completely changes its...

Renaissance Guild named finalist for 'Lighting Manufacturer of the Year'.(Lighting Fixtures)
December 1, 2003... In five years, Renaissance Guild has earned a solid reputation for producing lighting products with superior design and quality of workmanship. Along with its parent company, Savoy House, Renaissance Guild has forged the way for the home...

Schonbek weds European design tradition with made-in-the-USA quality.(Lighting Fixtures)
December 1, 2003... Schonbek traces its history back to the early nineteenth century in Bohemia. Because of the company's rich history, every Schonbek crystal chandelier has a unique pedigree. The march of history ultimately brought the company to America. Here...

With all natural product line, Bougainvillea earns first ARTS recognition.(Permanent Botanicals)
December 1, 2003... The dynamic team of David Hinson and Jeff Chauvin are behind Bougainvillea, a company with a unique name and an equally impressive product line. In just two years, Bougainvillea has found success creating floral designs using only materials...