Home Accents Today articles from February 2006

Home Accents Today archives from February 2006

Accessories today.
February 1, 2006... Edited by Kara Cox To keep our readers informed outside market cycles, we offer a quick look at some of the newest products. all prices are suggested retail kara.cox@reedbusiness.com

Dallas Market Center, ART name ARTS Awards winners.(Accessories Resource Team awards)
February 1, 2006... Staff Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team announced the winners of the 17th Annual ARTS Awards at a gala event held Saturday at the International Apparel Mart. The ceremony featured the presentation of ARTS Awards in 26...

Looking good again.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Becky Boswell Smith Another winter market season has finished and the consensus seems to be that as an industry we're looking good. Good in terms of attitudes of retailers and their spending habits, good in terms of positive feelings...

Falling in love all over again ... with your store.(Column)
February 1, 2006... By Lynni Megginson The other night was magical. We enjoyed a good wine, listened to great music and danced the night away long after the clock had struck midnight. No, this wasn't a night out with my husband but a wonderful night in......

2006 Winter Market Wrap-Up.
February 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla & Kara Cox A quick look at this winter's top style trends highlights coastal themes and natural inspirations. Nail on the Head Nailhead trim hits the spot, lending antiqued appeal with a strong presence. Popular on...

Angela Adams debuts bedding at Marshall Field's.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Designer Angela Adams launches her exclusive bedding collection at 25 Marshall Field's stores this month. The line features duvet covers in Adams' signature patterns, Lulu, Adriana, Baba and Islands with coordinating sheets,...

HP showroom group to host seminar, sale.
February 1, 2006... Staff The High Point Showroom Association and Fine Furnishings International Magazine will host the second annual seminar and sale event for designers at the High Point Design Center (a group of year-round to-the-trade showrooms) Feb....

Clay, Metal & Stone taps Lammerding as sales director.(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Amy Lammerding has been named director of sales and marketing for Fort Lauderdale-based home accent manufacturer and distributor Clay, Metal & Stone. In her new position, Lammerding will oversee corporate brand identity...

Feizy taps Swearingen for national accts.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Dallas-based Feizy Rugs has named Gerrit Swearingen national account manager for Feizy's national chain store business and new business development. A veteran of the rug industry, Swearingen comes to Feizy after 15 years of...

Briefly ...
February 1, 2006... Staff Dale Tiffany has made several executive level promotions. Ken Kallett , formerly senior vice president, has been promoted to executive vice president. Won Chung , formerly director of operations, has been named vice...

OneCoast hires Bevil, acquires JAG Associates.
February 1, 2006... Staff National sales and marketing agency OneCoast has hired Mary Bevil for the newly created position of vice president of key accounts. Bevil will work with the key account team to better serve large retailers. She will lead the...

Williams promoted at Oriental Weavers.
February 1, 2006... Staff Oriental Weavers USA has promoted Mandi Williams to vice president of product development for U.S. operations. In her new role, Williams will be responsible for developing and sourcing new product lines in rug and home categories...

Schatzel joins Bella Rose.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Soft goods producer Bella Rose by Chateau has named Lauren Schatzel its new sales and marketing coordinator. Schatzel will lead industry branding efforts for the company as well as promote all new product collections and...

Seattle Gift Center taps Goodman, Trott.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff The Seattle Gift Center has appointed Lisa Goodman as marketing director and Julie Trott to its new marketing team. Goodman has more than 20 years of experience in the business-to-business and consumer industry sectors, most...

Las Vegas announces Phase Two tenants, will add gifts in July.
February 1, 2006... By Jenny Heinzen York The Las Vegas Market is continuing its aggressive pursuit of the home furnishings business, announcing during the January show it intends to launch a dedicated gift section in July and releasing the tenant list for...

Holton Galleries to debut in High Point.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Richard Holt and Becky Minton each drew on more than 30 years of experience in the wall decor niche to create Holton Galleries, which opened last month. They are confident their long-term relationships with sales reps...

JCP introduces modern Studio collection.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... By Carole Sloan In a move designed to capture a home furnishings customer not previously wooed by the giant department store group, Plano, Texas-based JCPenney is launching Studio, a complete home furnishings collection in a modern,...

Palecek opens N.Y. showroom.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Palecek has opened its showroom in the acclaimed New York Design Center. Home to 15 floors of leading designer showrooms, NYDC is the hub for producing cutting edge design trends and practices. "Our 200 Lex showroom is the...

Seville Home expands in new location.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... By Lisa Casinger Kansas City-based Seville Home, owned by Sue and Stuart Wilkins, is moving this month from its 12,000-sq.-ft. location to a 20,000-sq.-ft. space in Leawood, Kan. The family-owned and operated home furnishings store...

Jill Rosenwald debuts home collection with Magenta.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... By Kara Cox Designer Jill Rosenwald has joined forces with Magenta, a Berkeley, Calif.-based home accent manufacturer, debuting a chic new home collection at the winter markets in Atlanta and New York. Rosenwald, a ceramics designer for...

Mangiacotti Florals debuts new line.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... By Lisa Casinger When Michele Mangiacotti found old love letters in the attic of her Victorian Attleboro, Mass., office, she realized she'd stumbled upon a treasure. Using the letters as inspiration, she developed a new line, Letters,...

HAT names 2006 Retail Advisory Board.(Home Accents Today)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Home Accents Today is pleased to introduce its 2006 Retail Advisory Board. Members, who serve as a brainstorming committee and provide insight into the industry, represent a cross-section of stores mirroring our readership. ...

Enesco board backs CEO after personal disclosure.(Chief Executive Officer)
February 1, 2006... Cinde W. Ingram Jim Shore reaches agreement with company Cynthia Passmore, president and CEO of Enesco Group, told company managers she is divorcing her husband and having a personal relationship with a consultant she hired to help the...

Prairie perseverance.(Barbara Cosgrove lanched barbara cosgrove lamps)
February 1, 2006... By Lisa Casinger Designer Barbara Cosgrove Background Barbara Cosgrove always has been an artist. The description has followed the 56-year-old Oklahoma native since kindergarten. Her resume is full of degrees --...

Registry of Sources in Wall Decor.(Directory)
February 1, 2006... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

The Boomers' kids, Generation Y, are poised to take the reins.(baby boomer market)
February 1, 2006... By Dana French Baby Boomers have been the dominating force in retail for the past two decades. At 78 million strong, they're the largest generation ever and as everyone knows Boomers love to spend, spend, spend. The retail scene is...

Let your star shine.(retail star nomination)
February 1, 2006... By Lisa Casinger HAT seeking nominations for '06 Retail Stars One of the cornerstones of great retailing centers on creativity. Independent retailers small and large across the country excel at inventive marketing and advertising...

Lower-end pricing edging up, while high end surges ahead.(handmade and machine-made materials cost condition)
February 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla A paradox it may be, but vendors at the Atlanta Area International Rug Show reported that while they are grappling with increasing material costs affecting the machine-made part of the business, sales in the highest tier of...

Haeger Potteries celebrates 135th anniversary.
February 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Haeger Potteries is marking its 135th anniversary this year with special market giveaways. At the Las Vegas Market, buyers receive a vase based on the original one produced by the 135-year-old company. At spring...

Cherry Picked.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Blooms are back in fashion with the seductive cherry blossom leading the pack. Rich in Oriental intrigue, these elegant florals offer a heady bouquet of sensual chic that is strong and delicate at once.

The Modern Table.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Kara Cox Contemporary style emanates from these tabletop designs whether they are shown in shiny silver metal or pop art geometrics. Clean graphics meet creative shapes as porcelain molds leaves into a teacup or a condiment tray takes on...

Fashion Forward.(tabletop designs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Kara Cox This spring's tabletop designs bring high fashion to the forefront with formal porcelain designs. These glamorous pieces attract attention with additions like sparkling jewels and extravagant motifs from chic coral to rich blooms....

Glass with Style.
February 1, 2006... Kara Cox Glassware designs take on a whimsical approach with simplistic additions for a touch of interest. Whether swirling colors or fused accents, these embellishments add a sense of style to simple glass. all prices are suggested...

Shopper profile.(spending on wall decor reaches $5.9 billion)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Staff Consumer spending on wall decor, including mirrors, topped $5.9 billion in 2005. Households spent a median of $50 on their wall decor purchase last year. According to Home Accents Today 's exclusive Consumer Buying Trends...

Alternative Art.(wall decors)
February 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla Desire for uniqueness driving the market away from traditional prints Stepping out of Atlanta and Dallas, wall decor vendors were in a positive mood, reporting strong sales and double-digit increases in some cases. But...

Natural instincts.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Wall art trends toward nature for inspiration this season, spotlighting botanicals, birds and other natural treasures. Pop art imagery and a sophisticated palette keep these designs upscale without a trace of childish whimsy.

School of Architecture.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Architectural drawings and fragments resurface to all-around acclaim this season, losing not one whit of ancient grandeur. Build on a collection of classics, highlighting the best of Greco-Roman design. all prices are...

Blow Your Horn.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Horns, or designs that resemble them, make a trend-right statement this season. While spurred by the current Western style resurgence, this look crosses easily into organic and primitive territories. all prices are...

Mixed Metals.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Metals of all ores make a shining statement in wall decor. Ranging from sculptural designs to painted metal and shimmering finishes, these pieces dazzle the eye with gleam and glimmer. all prices are suggested retail

Old World Opulence.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Lavish framing treatments and sumptuously detailed designs hark back to a glorified, over-the-top period. Medallions, crests and other icons reign in monarchal fashion. all prices are suggested retail

Directional 3-D.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Three-dimensional designs top the list of wall art trends. Look for sculptures, architectural fragments and highly textural styles to stand out this season. all prices are suggested retail

In the Abstract.
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Art in the abstract results in a show-stopping assortment of revitalized geometrics, botanicals and portraits. Blending urban, rustic and primitive influences, these designs invite a soothing option to contemporary. all...

Mirror, Mirror.(designed mirror introduced)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla The newest mirror offerings show off a predilection for being looked at with no plain-Jane styles in the bunch. Instead, detail-heavy designs result in a chic, fine-tuned lineup that is easy on the eyes. Highlights include...

Blooming in Virginia Beach.(Wild Orchid)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2006... Story by Lisa Casinger Terri Marko and Kessy Heath met three months before they decided to open Wild Orchid in the fall of 2003. Heath has a degree in interior design and Marko's background is in advertising, but when these self-proclaimed...