Home Accents Today articles from December 2005

Home Accents Today archives from December 2005

Accessories Today.
December 1, 2005... Edited by Kara Cox In order to keep readers informed outside of market cycles, this section presents a quick look at some of the newest products. PRODUCT NEWS is compiled by Kara Cox, kara.cox@reedbusiness.com

Current.(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2005... By Tracy Bulla Pretty in Print Tracy Bulla Zia-Priven Design has launched a funky, hip collection of pendants and table lamps all decked out in mod wallpaper shades that channel a '60s and '70s vibe. Hand-printed wallpapers from...

Modern A La Mode.
December 1, 2005... Tracy Bulla Fashion strikes a chord with modern design, outfitting the desk with a nod to seductive glamour. Classic motifs revamp the meaning of strict contemporary, lending depth and diversity for a well-rounded, educational experience.

French-Orient Express.
December 1, 2005... Tracy Bulla Chinois chic crossed with Parisian savoir faire adds a suave, exotic dimension to the desk set. Fashionable, yet functional, designs create a personalized statement that really work over office settings with polish and punch.

Trends for thought.
December 1, 2005... Becky Boswell Smith Just as we're wrapping up another year -- good grief, how did it slip by so quickly -- comes another predictor of trends. Don't get me wrong. I love trends. Most of us in this office make our livings identifying and...

The Male Shopper.
December 1, 2005... Story by Lisa Casinger Men assume an active role in buying for their homes Retailers, meet the male shopper. We aren't talking the ubiquitous metrosexual shopper, a term coined more than 10 years ago and used incessantly throughout...

Male customers respond to the warm modernism of Arcanum.
December 1, 2005... Story by Lisa Casinger Arcanum is an antiques and interior design shop located in the heart of the National Historic Landmark District of Savannah, Ga., known for its masterful mix of antiques, fine art and new home furnishings and...

AmericasMart to offer retailer 'MBA' classes.(master of business administration)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff AmericasMart is introducing a program for retailers designed to help them be more successful, beginning at the January show. Named AmericasMart University, the program will offer core and elective sessions at three levels, basic,...

Sales rep conference marks new name, big plans.(Gift and Home Trade Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Jenny Heinzen York About 300 manufacturers and sales representatives convened in Phoenix last month for the annual meeting of the Gift and Home Trade Association (formerly the United Sales Association). The three-day conference boasted...

Safavieh, Thomas O'Brien team up for rug line.(partnership)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Safavieh is partnering with Thomas O'Brien for the company's first collection of commissioned designer rugs. The collection will be introduced in January at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market. The Thomas O'Brien...

Dallas Market debuts magazine for retailers, revamps temp show.
December 1, 2005... Staff Dallas Market Center has introduced a direct-mail custom magazine targeted to both fashion and home accent/gift retailers with an initial mailing to 60,000 retail stores. The all-editorial magazine titled InStore focuses on...

Sadek expands AmericasMart, Javits presence, moves Manhattan showroom to New Rochelle.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Cinde W. Ingram Charles Sadek Import Co., along with its Andrea by Sadek and J. Willfred divisions, is closing its Manhattan showroom and relocating product display to its New Rochelle headquarters. Starting with the winter markets,...

High Point reports market attendance down 8%-10%.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Attendance at the October International Home Furnishings Market was down by 8% to 10% from the October 2004 market, the High Point Market Authority reported. The semiannual market, which occupies 12 million square feet of...

OneCoast rebranding to be complete by Jan.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff OneCoast, a nationwide sales representative group, will complete the rebranding of its regional agencies under the OneCoast name on Jan. 1, 2006. "While we have great fondness for the regional names that hung on our showroom...

World Market Center teams up with Off-Price show.
December 1, 2005... By Clint Engel The World Market Center is partnering with an international media company to co-produce an off-price show in conjunction with the WMC's winter market. The Off-Price Specialist Show will take about 40,000 square feet in...

High Point Market Authority hires Korn/Ferry to recruit new president.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff The High Point International Home Furnishings Market Authority has retained executive search firm Korn/Ferry International to assist in recruiting a new president. On Oct. 24, incumbent Market Authority President Judy Mendenhall...

Surveys: Shoppers shun credit cards, holiday ads.
December 1, 2005... Staff Consumers this holiday season aren't very likely to be using their credit cards for purchases, according to the NRF 2005 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. About 34% will use their debit cards while only 28.2% will use...

Mineau opens Page 1 PR.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Joanna Mineau has launched Page 1 PR, a boutique public relations firm in Chicago. "The focus at Page 1 PR is providing our clientele with customized public relations and communications services that get results," Mineau said....

Joan Baker names Cox EVP.(Joan Baker Designs appoints Bobby Ray Cox)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Joan Baker Designs, manufacturer of handcrafted art glass home accessories, appointed Bobby Ray Cox to the newly created position of executive vice president. Cox's responsibilities will include managing the sales and marketing...

Olmeda leaving Magnussen.(Richard Olmeda leaving Magnussen Home)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Richard Olmeda, executive vice president of Magnussen Home, has announced he is leaving the company. Nathan Cressman, who has been vice president of merchandising and international operations will continue to head up the product...

Obituary.(Norman Bauer)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 1, 2005... Staff Norman Bauer, former head of Bauer Lamp and a furniture sales rep, died Nov. 21 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was 91. Bauer was the chairman of Bauer Lamp from 1977 to 1997. Prior to that, he was the Midwest salesman for Schweiger...

Hot Topics.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Staff Blue and White Not only in floral colors, but also containers -- think traditional Chinese porcelain patterns Neutral Hues Whites are still big in a range of shades from blush to cream and taupe or camel Simplicity People...

Fresh Cut.(Fresh florist designs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Kara Cox Fresh cut florals are a favorite look year-round even after the garden has long turned bare. Fresh florist designs are no longer the only way to showcase blossoms, as water garden permanent arrangements offer an easy alternative....

Ever Green.
December 1, 2005... Kara Cox If flowers aren't your fancy, these greenery arrangements lend a touch of nature without the fuss. Topiary styles add a formal feel while grass stalks take a less-restrained approach. Greenery arrangements are easy to pair with...

Business sees growth despite economic challenges.
December 1, 2005... By Kara Cox While war, hurricanes and oil prices have greatly affected the general economy for 2005, the permanent botanical business has seen continued growth and is looking forward to an even better 2006. "We've seen growth of 20% to...

Container Chic.
December 1, 2005... Kara Cox Embellished containers highlight flowery bouquets with an elegant, feminine touch. Whether spring blooms are showcased in a classic ceramic container or preppy pink and green come together in a sassy toile planter, these...

Opulent Orchids.(variety of colors and arrangements)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Kara Cox Orchids have become a popular category for permanent botanicals in recent years as tropical embellishments blend with a range of decors. Frequently shown in minimalist containers for a contemporary spin, orchids also work in...

Old World Charmer.(Biography)
December 1, 2005... By Lisa Casinger Designer Jeffrey Merriman The Back-Story Jeffrey Merriman, a Knoxville, Tenn., native, grew up wanting to be a singer, and in fact he was as a child. The Merriman Family performed gospel music all over the...

All the world's a stage for selling.
December 1, 2005... By Lisa Casinger Competing for consumers' disposable income is a tough job and it involves many variables. Everything from product, employees, location, prices and lighting to music and services can and do affect whether people shop your...

Registry of sources in permanent botanicals.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

Native Spirit.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Kara Cox Last season's turquoise jewelry launched a movement in the home toward all things Native American. Navajo-inspired patterns are appearing on everything from rugs to table lamps as feathers and beading add a luxe touch to soft...

N.Y. Home Textiles.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... By Carole Sloan Colors muted, fabrics softened at textile market Updated classic traditional and softened but not minimalist contemporary were the major design statements throughout the October Home Textiles Market in New York. ...