Home Accents Today articles from February 2003

Home Accents Today archives from February 2003

Winter wonderland. (From the Editor).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Winter markets are winding down this month and the news overall is pretty good. Crowds were up, as was order writing. People were doing business everywhere you looked. And, just as importantly, there were some interesting new looks showing...

Stylecraft to debut wall decor in High Point. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... STYLECRAFT LAMPS WILL ADD wall decor categories to its lamp and lighting lines being introduced in April at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. and is considering adding a second floor to its Main Street showroom. ...

Harris Marcus Home expands Regency mirror line. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... HARRIS MARCUS HOME will roll out its largest mirror introduction to date in April at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. Though the company acquired David Marshall Mirrors in 1994 adding mirrors to its lineup, it...

PointForce to automate order writing for GLM. (news: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... IN AN EFFORT TO automate and streamline the trade show order-writing process, George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) has partnered with PointForce, a software provider for the gift and home accent industries. Beginning with the...

Fleur de Lis to change name, move High Point showroom. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... PREPARING FOR THE SPRING market, owner Julia Wolfgang is changing the name of her soft goods company Fleur de Lis to her own name. Wolfgang will also be moving her High Point, N.C. showroom. The company, to be called Julia Wolfgang, Ltd.,...

14th annual ARTS Awards announced in Dallas. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
February 1, 2003... WINNERS OF THE 14TH ANNUAL ARTS Awards were honored at a gala event Saturday, Jan. 18, during the International Gift & Home Accessories Market in Dallas. Hosted by the Accessories Resource Team and the Dallas Market Center and sponsored in part...

Toyo to bow Rosenwald designs in High Point. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... TOYO IS BROADENING its appeal to include Generation X- and Y-ers by establishing a new licensing agreement with Jill Rosenwald, well-known contemporary artist. The high-end, contemporary line of trays, vases and plates in mix-and-match...

DMC moves apparel showrooms to WTC. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... THE DALLAS MARKET CENTER has announced plans to move fashion showrooms out of the Apparel Mart, virtually emptying the building, and relocating them in more than 1 million square feet of apparel showrooms within the World Trade Center. The...

Chelsea House launches designer lampshade company. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... CHELSEA HOUSE HAS LAUNCHED The Augustan Collection, a new company to produce and sell designer lampshades. The company debuted at the Dallas International Gift & Home Accessories Market in January. "For years, our customers have praised our...

Home Accents Today forms first retail advisory board. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... IN AN EFFORT to tap into the vast retailer resources in the home accent industry, Home Accents Today has formed a retail advisory board. Retailers from across the country will serve as a collective sounding board for the next year. This...

Correction. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Botanical candleholder by Michael Aram was incorrectly identified in the January issue of Home Accents Today. The piece, featured in the New Product Preview, has a low branch-like design and holds two taper candies. It retails for about...

Her passions: good design and excellent service. (Retail profile: Hilde's interiors).
February 1, 2003... Hilde's Interiors in Winston Salem, N.C., is unmistakably a home accents store. From the plethora of permanent botanicals perched on every available space to the accent furniture, candles, potpourri, pillows, barware, frames, clocks, rugs,...

Contemporary containers. (Design directions: boxes & baskets).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... To complement modern interiors, designers have debuted a host of sleek, chic designs. With shapes ranging from simplistic to artistic, look for texture, pattern and detail to be at the style forefront. LEFT TO RIGHT Rich colors and...

Global goods. (Design directions: boxes & baskets).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Influences from around the world take center stage in the boxes and baskets category. Whether ethnic or elegant, inspirations come from locales as disparate as Turkey and the American Southwest. Keep a lookout for products that meld looks from...

John-Richard appoints St. Martin division VP. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Pamela St. Martin joins John-Richard (Greenwood, Miss.) as vice president of sales and marketing, Lighting Showroom Division. She is charged with forming the lighting showroom segment and working with product development. Reporting to Alex...

Cockrell signs with Applejack Art. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... FORMER RIDDLE and Cockrell partner Pat Cockrell has signed with licensing agent Applejack Art Partners for her art and product designs. As an artist and designer, Cockrell launched the Pat Cockrell Signature Collection in 1998. She now...

CBK names new VP. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... CBK (Union City, Tenn.) has appointed Terry M. Stewart national vice president of sales, reporting to Austin Bunch, vice president. He will head up all sales, including CBK's new sales training program. Prior to joining CBK, Stewart was...

Shepherd joins Emdee. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Wil Shepherd of Wil Shepherd Studio has been named corporate creative director of high-end soft goods and rug vendor Emdee International. Following his appointment last October, Shepherd is responsible for product development, with new...

Enesco taps VP, CFO. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Enesco Group (Itasca, Ill.) has named Jeffrey Lemajeur vice president of finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions. Lemajeur had served as CFO since 2001 and previously served as the company's treasurer. Succeeding Lemajeur as...

Russ Berrie names CEO. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Russ Berrie and Company (Oakland, N.J.) has appointed Angelica Berrie as CEO. She has been with the company for 11 years, most recently as vice president, strategic planning. "Ms. Berrie has worked closely on company managerial matters...

Wall decor portfolio. (Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... TOP TO BOTTOM Showing that collages are more than child's play, the design from Smith & Co. features vintage images of people for a walk back in time ($900). eLink 528 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mining ever deeper into nostalgia's...

Vintage view. (Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Been trapped under a rock lately? Then you might have missed the retro onslaught of the past year. No matter, the look continues to draw attention and turn heads. The latest wall decor designs showcase the style, but in a bit of a departure...

Decking the walls. (Wall Decor Portfolio).
February 1, 2003... Frame finishes may be king in the wall decor world, but vendors are turning the spotlight on the art itself as a means of enticing retailers, as well as consumers. After all, distinguishing your product and setting yourself apart from the rest...

Sculptural event. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... NEED A LITTLE REMINDER that all wall decor doesn't mean a framed print or mirror? These looks are just the ticket as manufacturers start to focus on the versatility of wall sculptures. Offering depth and texture, these three-dimensional designs...

Registry of sources in wall decor. (Wall Decor Portfolio).
February 1, 2003... registry of sources in wall decor COMPANY PRODUCTS & RETAIL PRICE RANGES vendor framed mirrors shadow- home base, phone number art boxes ...

Shadowboxing. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... WHILE THE BEE GEES obviously had something else in mind with their disco-era hit, Shadow Dancing, the latest wall decor designs take a page from their songbook with a host of shadowbox-influenced pieces. Whether a traditional shadowbox style,...

Playing with pattern. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... CONSIDERED PART of the frame, mats usually don't garner a lot of attention in the wall decor arena. But that may be starting to change. Rather than merely framing an image, mats are becoming an integral part of the wall decor itself, as much as...

Good as gold. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... MIDAS HAD IT RIGHT--gold is very much in demand as the finish du jour for mirrors. Designers seeking to satisfy consumers' continuing call for traditional comfort have turned to golden hues. Definitely a warm, rich look, gold also offers an...

Silver wares. (What's hot: style).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... FROM PEWTER to platinum, silver is the metal of the moment. Always a fixture on the contemporary scene, look for the cool metallic to take on more traditional forms that blend elegance with warmth and approachability. 1 From Pietrarte, the...

The consumer counts. (Internet).
February 1, 2003... By 2007 almost three-fourths of the U.S. population--that amounts to 219 million users--will be online, according to the most recent Jupiter Internet Population Model. Jupiter Research, based in Darien, Conn., also predicts online retail...

He's taking time to smell the flowers, too. (Portrait: Jeff Chauvin).
February 1, 2003... It's tempting to call Jeff Chauvin, co-owner of Bougainvillea, the accidental designer and to a point that's true. But since happenstance has little to do with the way Chauvin approaches life, there's much more to the story. The New...

Editor's notes.
February 1, 2003... It's only February, and 2003 has already turned into quite an eventful year in the juvenile products industry. These past few months have been buzzing with activity and news, both good and bad. Last month, we told you about plans for a new...

Top 3 gear producers dominate field. (By the Numbers).
February 1, 2003... Greensboro, N.C. -- Three giants--Graco Children's Products, Dorel Juvenile Group and Evenflo--rule in the infant gear universe. These companies sell under several brand names--Graco, Century, Cosco, Safety 1st, Evenflo, Gerry and Snuggli....

Some gear players. (By the numbers).
February 1, 2003... Some gear players Company Headquarters Arm's Reach Oxnard, Calif. Baby Trend Ontario, Calif. Basic Comfort Denver, Colo. Britax Child...

Humphrey's Corner debuts at Silvestri. (Licensing).
February 1, 2003... Atlanta -- Sally Hunter, best-selling children's author and illustrator of the Humphrey's Corner series, made an appearance at last month's Atlanta Gift Market. As a representative from Silvestri gave a tour of the company's new Humphrey's...

Crown Crafts launching Eddie Bauer infant bedding. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Gonzales, La. -- Crown Crafts Infant Products and HAMCO have teamed with specialty retailer Eddie Bauer to create designer nursery soft goods, coordinated decorating accessories, infant bibs, hooded towels and gift sets. The new bedding...

Binney & Smith expands Crayola brand: new products include bedding, toys, furniture. (Licensing).
February 1, 2003... Coral Gables, Fla. -- Crayola licensor Binney & Smith has entered into several new licensing agreements expanding the Crayola brand--with new lines including bedding and bath textiles and foam and beanbag soft furniture. A newly created...

Bandai releases updated Strawberry Shortcake line. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Cypress, Calif. -- After being off the shelves for 10 years, Strawberry Shortcake reappeared at major retailers last month, when Bandai reintroduced Strawberry Shortcake dolls, playsets, plush and other toys. Licensor American Greetings,...

Equity to produce `Bear in the Big Blue House' plush. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Equity Marketing has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with The Jim Henson Co. to be worldwide plush master toy licensee for its preschool series, "Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House." Equity Marketing will design...

Dan River to produce `seventeen' bedding. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Atlanta -- Dan River's Home Fashions for Kids division has signed a licensing agreement with Primedia to develop a new line of bedding and accessories using the "seventeen" brand name. The new line will be sold exclusively in about 600 J.C....

Licensing Show attracts newcomers. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... New York -- Yahoo! and Campbell's Soup will be new exhibitors at LICENSING 2003 International, which will be held June 10-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Additionally, Apple Jack Licensing, Discovery Communications,...

`Guess How Much I Love You' expands licensee list. (Licensing).
February 1, 2003... Oakland, N.J. -- RJM Licensing has signed many new licensing agreements for its "Guess How Much I Love You" property, from the children's book by Sam McBratney. "As a parent and avid reader, I knew that there was a solid fan base for...

New show set for September in Vegas. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Las Vegas -- The All Baby & Child (ABC) Exposition will be held here Sept. 21-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is a new show, and not affiliated with the Assn. of Independent Specialty Stores show previously held in Las Vegas in...

JPMA venue to close in 2004. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Dallas -- In 2005, the annual Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Assn. show will have a new home. As part of a remerchandising of its campus, the Dallas Market Center plans to close the International Apparel Mart in 2004 and move its tenants...

FAO Inc. restructuring under Chapter 11. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... King of Prussia, Pa. -- FAO Inc., which operates FAO Schwarz, The Right Start and Zany Brainy, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 last month. The company said that the filing allows it to continue operations without...

Silver Cross expands product line. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Huntington Beach, Calif. -- British pram manufacturer Silver Cross has introduced a new branded line of diaper bags and baby blankets, marking the company's first venture into textiles. Silver Cross showed samples of the new line this fall,...

Ikea putting renewed emphasis on kids. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Plymouth Meeting, Pa. -- For years, Ikea has been referring to children as "the most important people in the world." This summer, consumers are going to see Ikea back up that statement like never before as kids become the top priority...

Baby blanket mfr. Three Fish launches at Atlanta Gift Market. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Destin, Fla. -- Sisters Marion Riley Taylor, Meghan Riley Parham and Karen Byrne Riley have teamed together to enter the baby blanket market with their new company, Three Fish. The company made its debut into the consumer market last month at...

Regal Lager expands Noukies line. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Marietta, Ga. -- Regal Lager has expanded their plush Noukies line from Belgium to include layette items, growth charts, mobiles, baby slippers and playmats. The company also will premiere two new Noukies characters, Paco and Lola, at Toy...

Baby Einstein to debut soft puppets. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Burbank, Calif. -- Children's developmental media producer Baby Einstein will debut a line of soft puppets at the American International Toy Fair this month. Dubbed Baby Einstein Puppets, the first puppets released are familiar faces from...

Textile mfrs. ready to face challenges of 2003: floor space, imports, quality top issues for year. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... New York -- Juvenile bedding producers face a number of challenges as 2003 gets into full swing. Among them, diminishing floor space at retail, quality concerns and the role of imports. The tightening of retail shelf space has been an...

Funny Friends adds crib blankets. (News Watch).
February 1, 2003... Meriden, Conn. -- Soft sculpture room decor manufacturer Funny Friends has expanded their line to include crib blankets. The company showed two designs at the Atlanta Gift Market in January. "It was our way of getting into the bedding...

Shelly hired as licensing manager at Global Icons. (People around the industry).(Shelly, Christine )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Christine Shelly has been hired as licensing manager for Global Icons. Shelly is responsible for developing and managing a number of merchandising categories, including Apparel and Accessories, Back to School, Social Expression,...

Block elected to 4Kids' board of directors. (People around the industry).(Block, Richard)(4Kids Entertainment)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... New York -- Richard Block has been elected to 4Kids Entertainment's board of directors. Block is chairman of the Consumer Packaging Group of MeadWestvaco, a worldwide leader in consumer packaging, and replaces Joel Cohen who has resigned from...

United Media appoints Schneider, Gee. (People around the industry).(Schneider, Karyn)(Gee, Karina)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... New York -- Licensing company United Media has appointed Karyn Schneider to licensing director for the domestic apparel, accessory and footwear categories, and Karina Gee to brand manager of copyrights. Both report to Joshua Kislevitz,...

Phillips named president of Canadian gift association. (People around the industry).(Phillips, Paul)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Toronto -- Paul Phillips has been appointed to president of the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association. Phillips is the former chief executive of Royal Doulton for Canada and the United States. He has more than 20 years experience in the...

Staley steps down at Toys "R" Us. (People around the industry).(Staley, Gregory R.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Paramus, N.J. -- Gregory R. Staley, president of Toys "R" Us, is leaving the company. Staley joined Toys "R" Us in 1989 as vice president, divisional merchandise manager for the U.S. toy stores. He was later senior vice president, general...

Gessford, Mutch join CoCaLo. (People around the industry).(Gessford, Jack)(Mutch, Scott)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Costa Mesa, Calif. -- Jack Gessford and Scott Mutch have joined infant bedding and accessories manufacturer and distributor CoCaLo at its corporate headquarters. Jack Gessford joins CoCaLo as vice president of operations. Previously...

Stahl named Learning Curve's sales rep of the year. (People around the industry).(Stahl, Karen)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Chicago -- Learning Curve International, manufacturer of educational and developmental toys, recently awarded Karen Stahl the 2002 sales representative of the year. Stahl, a member of the Stephanie Casanova Sales group, which currently...

Louisiana store fills a gap in youth furniture. (Compass focuses on youth niche).(Compass Furniture)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... Metairie, La. -- When Compass Furniture owner Billy Rippner found a 4,000-square-foot storefront on the main thoroughfare in this New Orleans suburb, a kids store was not what he had in mind right away. "We did it a little backwards," said...

Strollers marry function, style for maximum impact. (Up Close: Strollers).
February 1, 2003... Greensboro, N.C. -- With a plethora of manufacturers, strollers run the gamut from basic transportation to the ultimate fashion statement. While the fundamental function of a stroller remains the same--to transport baby --today, parents can...

KidKraft: extends line with host of items that combine the attractiveness of wood with strong retail potential. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... With a company mission emphasizing quality, design, dependability and competitive pricing, KidKraft has consistently experienced double-digit growth. Having already established its beautiful line of children's furniture products, KidKraft is...

Folkmanis: puppets add warmth to store displays and present exciting cross-merchandising opportunities. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... For retailers looking for a simple way to enhance their juvenile presentation, Folkmanis puppets make a smart choice. From the adorable Baby Folkmanis collection to the dramatic realism of the core line, Folkmanis Inc. offers customers wide...

Lizzybee Toys: expands its `Wonderful World' for infants and preschoolers. (Special Advertising Section).
February 1, 2003... Committed to expanding the world of imagination for infants and preschoolers, Lizzybee Toys has three exciting new introductions for 2003. These additions bring the line up to 15 products, as well as the adorable dancing Bizzybugs[TM]...

Learning Curve: celebrates strength of infant market, positions Lamaze[R] and Eden[R] for continued growth. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... The combination of a rising birthrate and a strong surge in showering these babies with gifts has Learning Curve optimistic about its position in the infant toy market this year. Marking its first decade in business gives the company further...

Regal Lager: complete with `No Tears Guarantee,' Regal Lager brings Noukie's plush to American audience. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... Buyers visiting Toy Fair will be able to experience the magic of the Noukie's--a super-soft plush line that has already attracted the attention of European shoppers. "What's special about this line is that the characters are presented as...

Gift fairs highlight plush toys, accents: busy winter season serves as launching pad for new kids products. (Show Biz).
February 1, 2003... This pencil-themed lamp from Brinkershoff Lamps & Shades is perfect for a child's room with its clever construction and accents. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New from Russ Berrie Baby is My Very Own Teddy, available in either blue or pink...

Show promises colorful, exciting products. (Fun on tap at N.Y. Toy Fair).
February 1, 2003... Imagiix is expanding its popular Deedle Dudes collection with the Monkey, Tiger, Bunny and Dinosaur models. The toys dance and play music and retail for about $12.95. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learning Curve's Eden division is unveiling...

Industry calendar. (Departments).
February 1, 2003... Industry calendar FEBRUARY 16-19 American International Toy Fair, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and showroom locations in the Toy District,...

CPSC recalls. (Departments).(U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
February 1, 2003... JANUARY 2003 * The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the recall of about 30,000 beanbag chairs manufactured in 1999 by Baseline Design, of Linwood, Pa. Some of these beanbag chairs have zippers that can be opened,...

Industry's market capitalization takes hit. (Departments).(juvenile home furnishings market)
February 1, 2003... Greensboro, N.C. -- Perhaps reflecting a soft economy that was termed a recession well over a year ago and a lack of confidence on the part of investors, publicly held companies in the juvenile home furnishings business collectively dropped...

Samsonite juvenile products. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Euro Traveler Baby Wardrobe Case from Samsonite Juvenile Products features a mini garment bag and lots of storage options for the baby on the go. Retail is $109. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Charm Co. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Wooden Rocking Motorcycle from Charm Co. makes for a fun accent piece. Retail is $150. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Annie & Moe. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... New from Annie & Moe is the Murray Beep Beep table and chair set, priced to retail for about $200 and made of solid wood. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Kids line. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... Jungle animals adorn this patchwork design, six-piece Malawi bedding set from Kids Line. Retail is $149 to $179. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Camelot furniture. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Cape Cod sleigh bed From Camelot Furniture available in twin or full and features beadboard styling. Retail for the twin is $399. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Blue Ridge International. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... Blue Ridge International's Stroll `n' Store bag attaches to the back of a stroller. The bag also includes a shoulder strap for carrying and retails for $19.99. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

L.A. Baby. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Captain Bed from L.A. Baby's L.A. Teen line is available with matching under-bed drawer as shown. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

O'Sullivan. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Transitions youth bedroom collection from O'Sullivan is sold ready-to-assemble, with the headboard retailing for $69, the dresser for $179, and the nightstand for $50. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sunset trading. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).
February 1, 2003... The Falmouth Student Bunk Loft from Sunset Trading is made of solid wood and features Euro drawer glides and contemporary styling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Prenatal cradle. (Products on parade: furniture lamps accessories textiles playthings gear).(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... Prenatal Cradle's Natural uses a sling-like with no hardware for "easy-on, easy-off" use. Available in five sizes, the Natural Embrace can accommodate children up to 35 pounds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Blowin' in the wind.(kinetic art)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... THERE'S A LOVELY feeling that the sound of tinkling bells and chimes evokes. It's soothing and comforting and, well, just lovely. The sound always makes me smile. And in the midst of the ways of the world these days, things that make us smile...

The magic of gardens in motion. (Cover Story).(kinetic objects )
February 1, 2003... DESIGNERS OF KINETIC, or moving, garden accents are passionate about their products and it is easy to get caught up in their enthusiasm. "When a design moves, it makes it seem more alive. It is ascribing a personality to an inanimate...

Moved by motion. (Cover Story).(kinetic objects )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... KINETICS MAY sound like something you are forced to do at a gym, but in the garden it is a hot addition to a host of accents. Kinetic objects are all about the motion of material bodies and the forces and energies these moving bodies create....