Home Accents Today articles from February 2002

Home Accents Today archives from February 2002

A tribute to our industry. (From The Editor).(ARTS awards)(Editorial)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... At the ARTS awards last month in Dallas, the Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Sy Mayerson, well-respected in our industry as an entrepreneur and an innovator. His acceptance speech was beautiful, offering a meaningful...

Winter markets end on an upswing. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(AmericasMart)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... STRONG ATTENDANCE, upbeat attitudes and vigorous buying at the 2002 winter markets gave the home accents industry a healthy jumpstart to the buying season. Market leaders viewed it as the beginning of a bullish year. High numbers of orders...

Home Co.'s McKee joins Henredon. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
February 1, 2002... STEVE MCKEE IS LEAVING San Marcos, Texas-based The Home Co., which he helped start four years ago, to join Henredon in the newly created position of executive vice president of sales and marketing. He reports to Mike Dugan, Henredon president....

Interiors restructures, sells off divisions. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
February 1, 2002... IN A REORGANIZATION of the remaining parts of long-troubled Interiors, Max Munn has resigned as CEO, president and chairman, after selling off its remaining divisions as part of the debt restructuring started in late 2000. In late December...

Casinger, Bulla join Home Accents Today. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Lisa Casinger, Tracy Builla)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Lisa Casinger has been named retail editor of Home Accents Today and Tracy Bulla has joined the staff as product editor. Casinger comes from Home Furnishings Retailer, the official publication of the National Home Furnishings Association,...

GLM sells 50% of Atlanta Gift Fair space. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(George Little Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... THE FIRST Gift Fair in Atlanta, set for July 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center, has set up shuttle service and buyer registration at nearby INFORUM and announced more than 300 exhibitors signed for the first show. INFORUM's...

Susan Sargent inks more licensing agreements. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(contracts with Evans Design Group and Present Tense)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... SUSAN SARGENT DESIGNS will spread onto tabletops and shelves as a result of licensing agreements with Evans Design Group and Present Tense. Evans Designs will produce handmade glass sculpture and giftware, including platters, centerpieces...

Correction.
February 1, 2002... CORRECTION On page 80 of the New Products section for January 2002, Belle Fleur was incorrectly identified as Delle Fleur. We apologize for any confusion this caused.

Turning a house into a showplace for home accents. (Retail profile: BJ's Home Accents).(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... With good eyes for home fashions and their bankers' training for sound business, Bill Fortson and John Clements have converted an old farmhouse in southern Indiana into a thriving home furnishings store and design shop. The graceful...

Gilded age: look for new pieces with the feel of treasured heirlooms passed down through the generations. Choose from antiqued, subtle finishes expressed in ornate patterns -- with an accent on scallops, whirls and flourishes -- that evoke a sense of times past. (wall decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A miniature hand-textured print from Timothy's Fine Art is small in size, but makes a big style statement ($45). eLink 527 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Art & Frame Direct's Italian graphic features an antiqued finish ($595). eLink 526 ...

Large wall decor still dominates. (wall decor Portfolio).(home furnishings sales and trend data)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... BIG CONTINUES TO BE the watchword for wall decor, although groupings of smaller art also play supporting roles in the most personal of all home accents. What decorates the walls makes statements that reflect personalities -- and not just...

If retail walls could talk. (wall decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... WE RANDOMLY SELECTED eight retailers across the country and asked buyers in those stores what's hot in wall decor. The sample includes Top 100 and Beyond furniture stores, ARTS award winners, and specialty retailers representing Florida,...

Registry of sources in wall decor. (wall decor Portfolio).
February 1, 2002... COMPANY PRODUCTS & RETAIL PRICE RANGES vendor framed shadow- home base, phone number art boxes A House in the Country Ft....

Graphic design. (wall decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Think bold, crisp motifs and patterns that stand out as well as alone. Simple works best here, so focus on a striking image or an unusual repeated pattern. Get the maximum visual effect with cool combinations of black and white or black and...

Modern mirrors. (wall decor Portfolio).
February 1, 2002... Sleek, contemporary shapes are the hallmark of many new and popular mirror designs. Incorporating metals, tiles and woods, these wall accents are a stylish addition to any room and offer more than mere reflection. Deceptively simple, these...

Standing out. (wall decor Portfolio).(home furnishing industry product details)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Popular wall decor is pushing its proportional limits with designs that focus on the 3-dimensional. Whether it is a functional wall planter that adds texture or a mirror adorned with decorative leaves that extend outward from the frame, these...

Perennial favorites. (wall decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... From classic blooms to modern blossoms, florals return year after year to play a starring role on the wall. Take a whiff of these fresh-cut, hand-picked selections -- there's a bud or two here to suit every style. No garden would be...

Asian accent. (wall decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... It's time to take a fresh peek at styles of Eastern descent. A classic theme, the newest selections are versatile enough to mix with almost any decor -- look for originality, wit, unique designs or subtle Asian flair to round out your buying...

Bold borders. (wall decor Portfolio).(home decorative products)
February 1, 2002... Sometimes the glam comes from the frame. Whether it is an exotic or unusual material or a vibrant color combination, the borders or frames that finish off a piece of wall decor are often where the fashion is. Without overwhelming the art, the...

New home buyers flooring picks. (The consumer counts: 21st century home buying preferences.(rug popularity survey data)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... LAST YEAR'S SURVEY of new home buyers by the National Association of Home Builders highlights opportunities for area rug sales. For the "shared" rooms -- living room, family room/den, dining room -- from just under a third to more than...

What's hot. (News: what's hot this winter).
February 1, 2002... Stripe-strapped -- Bound and wound, stripes are wrapping up a whole assortment of accents with fun and funky tonal twists. Crystalrama -- Time to raid grandma's chandelier, as these giant teardrops, whether clear or colored, hit the big...

Fresh, yet familiar -- accents get cozy this winter. (News: what's hot this winter).(Home decoration industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... TO NO ONE'S SURPRISE, Americans are turning home-ward and the winter gift shows and markets are showcasing this trend with designs that offer familiarity and comfort without forsaking style. As buyer Dan Belman of Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts in...

Vaughn tapped as president of Vietri. (People: promotions hires appointments).(company personnel changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Douglas A. Vaughn has been named president of Vietri in Hillsborough, N.C. He has been executive vice president for two years. Vaughn assumes the position with more than 10 years of domestic and international management experience in...

Boston Warehouse.(company personal changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Larry Traverso has joined Boston Warehouse as senior product manager for the new doormat and natural floor decor division. Before joining the Norwood, Mass.-based company, Traverso spent 10 years as president of American Home.

Lighting One.(company personnel changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Atlanta-based Lighting One has named Joellen Artz as director of product strategy and logistics, responsible for product strategy and buying functions. Artz comes to Lighting One after spending seven years with Progressive Lighting.

Walker Glass. (promotes Charles Royce to VP sales/marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Quebec-based Walker Glass has promoted Charles Royce to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing for the decorative division. In this role, he reports to president Lee Harrison and oversees sales and marketing...

Il Fiore Collection. (appoints Millie Szerman public relations counsel).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... New York-based II Fiore Collection has appointed Millie Szerman of New Directions as its public relations counsel. Responsibilities include managing the company's public relations communications, both trade and consumer.

Moren Oriental. (appoints Howard M. Cohen VP sales/marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Howard M. Cohen has been named vice president of sales and marketing for rug importer Moren Oriental. Most recently, he was associated with Harounian Rugs International.

The Willow Creek Collections. (promotes Jeffrey Schesnol to VP sales/marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Willow Creek Collections, (Lexington, N.C.) the design mirror and accessory marketing unit of Foam Tech Inc., has promoted Jeffrey Schesnol to Willow Creek Collections' vice president of sales and marketing and Foam Tech Inc.'s national...

United Design.(company personnel changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... United Design (Noble, Okla.) has appointed Mike Coolbroth as president and CEO. With his expertise in building sales, Coolbroth is responsible for business development and oversees all aspects of operations including product development and...

Tierra International. (appoints Barry Stiles national sales manager).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Tierra International (Jasper, Ind.), importer of specialty garden hard goods, has appointed Barry Stiles national sales manager, with responsibility for dealer sales, national account sales and the company's sales force. Stiles has more than 23...

225 Fifth Avenue. (appoints Onika Abraham director of advertising/public relations).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... New York's 225 Fifth Avenue has appointed Onika Abraham director of advertising and public relations. Replacing Kristen K. Blessman, Abraham works closely with Vice President of Marketing Su Hilty. Before joining 225 Fifth Avenue, Abraham was...

Visage joins Progress Lighting. (People: promotions hires appointments). (appoints Colleen M. Visage product manager).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Progress Lighting has named Colleen M. Visage as senior product manager of decorative products. Visage is responsible for positioning the Spartanburg, S.C.-based company's brand through global perspectives of product development and market...

Obituary. (Neiman Marcus former president/chairman Stanley Marcus dies).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2002... Stanley Marcus, former president and chairman of Neiman Marcus, has died at the age of 96. Marcus joined the retailer, founded by his father Herbert Marcus and his aunt and uncle Carrie and Al Neiman, in the 1920s and was known for his...

Watson named L.A. Mart VP. (People: promotions hires appointments). (appoints Paul C. Watson VP).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Paul C. Watson, a 10-year veteran of the L.A. Mart, has returned as vice president and assistant general manager. Previously, Watson had been executive vice president of leasing at the L.A. Mart. He left the position to become vice...

Quoizel.
February 1, 2002... Quoizel (Goose Creek, S.C.), has formed a new leadership structure, consisting of a board of directors, to meet the changing demands of the company. Ira H. Phillips, chairman, implements the board and corporate policy development; Todd...

WinsLoew Furniture. (appoints Bruce R. Albertson president/CEO).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Casual furniture manufacturer WinsLoew Furniture has named Bruce R. Albertson as president and CEO to succeed Bobby Tesney, who will retire but continue as vice chairman. Albertson worked for GE for 25 years, becoming general manager of brand...

Style Dot Daze. (What's Hot).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Large and in charge, this current crop of polka dots isn't about sweet or delicate or girly. Bold and slightly modern in feel, these designs run the gamut from contemporary to Asian-inspired to country fresh. Certainly not a new entry on the...

Creative Brands Group formed, will license Kinkade. (News).(Thomas Kinkade)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Ken Raasch and Eric Kuskey, former executives of Media Arts Group, have launched Creative Brands Group for strategic licensing and brand management within the art and entertainment fields. Creative Brands Group's clients include Thomas...

13th annual ARTS winners announced. (News arts celebration).
February 1, 2002... BEFORE A NEARLY SOLD-OUT crowd of 850 industry manufacturers, retailers and suppliers, the 13th annual ARTS Awards winners were presented at the January gift show in Dallas. Hosts were The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource...

Her life is a woven tapestry of cultures: her life, like her tapestries, has many strands, each vital to the whole. (Portrait: Simha Sareoua).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Although Simha Sareoua left her birthplace, Fez, Morocco, long ago, she still carries its cultural richness and diversity with her. It was in that ancient Mediterranean city her life-long passion for learning was kindled and where she...

Knowledge is the key.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Jay Goltz, whose store is the subject of our Retail Trends section in this issue of Garden Decor, has a couple of interesting observations about retailing and his customers. Here's what he says: "My customers had money, have money and will...

Jayson Home & Garden: selling the `oh' and the `wonderful'. (Retail Trends).
February 1, 2002... When Jay Goltz attended Northern Illinois University he fell into what he describes as the "brainwash of the '70s" which dictated you either went to medical school, law school, or got an accounting degree. Since Goltz had a high math aptitude...

Farmhouse fresh. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... Pick the best of the crop with accents that recall the relaxed style and easy comfort of the country. Always a popular theme, these updated arrivals capture all the charm of the good life. The Golden Rabbit's swirl enamelware in sunny...

Copper curious. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... Metal casts a unique shine on any out-door accent, and the distinctive hue of copper offers a striking balance between the coolness of silver and the warmth of gold. Add a little luster to your product mix with this most stylish of elements....

Table blooms. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... No image speaks more to the garden than lush, blooming flowers. From the exotic to the imaginary, the color and freshness found in these darling buds, add a special dimension to any tabletop setting. Look for bold hues and oversized blooms to...

Mosaic moment. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... The ancient art of mosaics found its way into cultures as far apart as Mesopotamia and Mexico. Today, it's a hot category for garden with revitalized designs, vibrant colors and plenty of upbeat style. Check out the pieces that go beyond the...

Staking claim. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... What started as a functional garden accessory meant to mark a section or train a vine have become so much more. Garden stakes have gone decorative with ornate detailing and captivating adornments that make them a must for any well-heeled...

Mythical moments. (Design Directions).
February 1, 2002... There is a certain magic in mythical figures. The gods and goddesses of our ancestors still serve to inspire and arouse. So what better group to inspire garden statuary then this powerful, all-knowing set? Whether it is the whimsy of Cupid and...