Home Accents Today articles from February 2008

Home Accents Today archives from February 2008

Creative Co-Op sustains damage in tornadoes.
February 1, 2008... Staff Warehouse took direct hit, but no injuries reported On Feb. 5, home decor vendorCreative Co-Op was victim to the wave of severe tornadoes that ravaged much of Tennessee, Arkansas and the rest of the Mid-South. According to a...

AmericasMart tops off Building Two West Wing.
February 1, 2008... By Jenny Heinzen York AmericasMart's Building Two West Wing is nearly completed, as the external structure was finished in January just prior to the gift and home market. Phase 1 of the new structure is slated to open in January 2009,...

Accent furniture vendors counter pressures with innovative designs, delivery solutions.
February 1, 2008... Staff Accent furniture - the statement pieces, the ones that can really define a room - may be a little more immune to economic flux, but they are very sensitive to design trends. These items may be small or large, but their power to charm...

What retailers are saying.
February 1, 2008... Staff In an online survey of retailers who carry accent furniture, conducted in January and early February at HomeAccentsToday.com, 49% of our respondents said accent furniture represented 30% or less of their sales. The major complaints...

Murray Feiss names two new execs to lead Feiss, Royce divisions.
February 1, 2008... Staff Murray Feiss Import, a Generation Brands company, has announced two executive promotions, effective Jan. 1. Greg Vandia becomes the new president of Murray Feiss Lighting and Harold Wolfson is the new president of Royce Lighting. ...

Dan Graham named Decorize CFO.
February 1, 2008... Staff Decorize Inc. announced earlier this month that it has named Dan Graham its new chief financial officer. Graham is the former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Freedom Financial Group, Inc., where he managed...

World Market Center names Maricich president, CEO, unveils more building plans.
February 1, 2008... By Jenny Heinzen York Industry veteran and former president of Century Furniture Bob Maricich has been named the new president and CEO of the Las Vegas World Market Center. 'This is a point in my career where winning is important to me...

Schneck joins Reed Business.
February 1, 2008... Staff Home Accents Today parent company Reed Business Information has hired Penny Schneck for the new position of electronic sales manager for publications in its Home Furnishings Division. She reports to Kevin Castellani, vice president...

Roses are Red.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Cupid's arrow strikes straight to the heart, making the month of love the perfect time to celebrate the return of red. With color on the horizon for home, red spearheads the list of shades to watch out for with romance to...

Taking stock of shrinkage.
February 1, 2008... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor For Atlanta retailers Deirdre Staab and Shelly Dozier-McKee, February is inventory month. One Saturday night after closing, a team of about 10 people from Regis Inventory Specialists will arrive at their...

Living in the yes.
February 1, 2008... Staff Jim Hering and Ron Werner, founders of Denver upscale retailer HW Home, understand the importance of delivering style, service and quality. It's led to a successful operation that includes four stores, a design studio and a...

Fresh Fruit.
February 1, 2008... TRACY BULLA A cornucopia of fruit overflows into wall decor this season, alive with different varieties and influences. Depending on the translation, the effect can range from sweet and rustic to soft and classic to sophisticated and...

Room to Bloom.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Flowers hit a high note this season, proving that this perennial classic has plenty of room for growth as a style phenomenon. Brightly hued, generous blooms are the first to demand attention, but neutral, elegant blossoms hold...

Iconic Images.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Icons steal the spotlight this season, adapting some of the most recognizable symbols throughout history as creative works of the art for the wall. Chock full of wit, these inventive designs traverse from America to ancient...

Modern Art.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Wall decor vendors explore multiple techniques to expand the breadth of contemporary offerings, ranging from gallery-wrapped canvases to organic woodcuts. Nature and abstract motifs top the list of themes, rendered in styles as...

Dimensional Depth.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla As sculptural and dimensional adornments continue to hold sway in the wall decor sector, the latest round of offerings serves only to enhance their reputation as a hot commodity. Plaques and panels share the spotlight with...

Hall of Mirrors.
February 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla This season, fashion-forward mirrors rival museum-worthy designs yet with a distinctly modern bent. Trend-right accents like snake, shells and mixed metals up the style savvy of these looking glasses, extending far beyond mere...

Wall decor vendors stay fresh to stay ahead in tough climate.(Medical condition overview)
February 1, 2008... Staff Visitors to markets this season shopping wall decor found traditional framed prints getting elbowed from all sides by a flashy crew of competitors, including gilded mirrors, natural woven panels, multi-unit shadowboxes or plaques,...

Rregistry of Sources.(Directory)
February 1, 2008... Staff All information for this list was supplied by the vendors who responded to a recent poll by Home Accents Today. A.A. Importing Staff Saint Louis, Mo. 314-383-8800, aaimporting.com * Traditional and antique...

ARTS Awards winners announced.(Accessories Resource Team)
February 1, 2008... Staff More than 700 attend event in Dallas Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team announced the winners of the 19th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held last month in the Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart. More...

Soard named director of design at Quoizel.(Richard H. Soard)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Staff Richard H. Soard has been named creative director of design for Quoizel, designer and distributor of decorative home lighting. Soard has nearly 40 years of experience, most recently as vice president of design at Arteriors Home,...

Bluefish hires two new VPs.
February 1, 2008... Staff Bluefish Home recently hired two new employees, Johnnie Smith as vice president of sales and Rick King as vice president and general manager. Smith comes to Bluefish Home from Kessler with 20 years experience in the furniture...

Oriental Weavers names Ward, Higgins to new sales positions.
February 1, 2008... Staff Oriental Weavers USA, Inc. recently named Maria Ward to the newly created position of vice president of national accounts and Scott Higgins the new business manager for the company's Home Depot accounts. Formerly with...

How does your garden flow?(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Trickling fountains exude a breath of serenity with the ever-calming sound of running water. Admired for adding an aesthetic element to the landscape, these vessels, whether traditional or contemporary, are a go for setting...

Functional fun.
February 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Function meets fun with style to boot in the newest lineup of garden accessory must-haves. Bird feeders, watering cans, outdoor clocks, urns and more get dressed up in wicker, marble, bronze and copper, creating utterly...

Sowing colorful seeds.
February 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Color plants its roots in garden accessories, anticipating the arrival of spring. Considered a garden staple, planters serve as testimony to this vibrant, energetic trend. Watch for these offerings to get decked out in hues...

Garden industry stays in the green despite economic turmoil.
February 1, 2008... By Lindsey Strader The U.S. economy continues to struggle, with financial and housing markets taking major hits that are directly impacting discretionary consumer spending. But according to some garden accessory manufacturers, there is...

Classic Cast.
February 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Sculptural accessories put their best face forward this season as a cast of classically designed busts sashay into the spotlight. Look for inspiration to come from historical and art icons such as Caesar or Michelangelo's...

Asian Inspiration.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Get ready for a spiritual awakening as sculptural accessories gaze toward Asia for inspiration. Drenched in silver, sculpted Buddha busts go for all-out richness, while less religious relics such as the Foo Dog and...

Kichler makes several executive appointments.
February 1, 2008... Staff Kichler Lighting has expanded its marketing and sales teams with the addition of Becky Ross as vice president of marketing services and the promotions of Chris Bailey and Jared Northrop to directors of sales. As the vice...

Couristan adds Western regional manager.(appointment of Ron Elliott)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Staff Couristan has named Ron Elliott as its Western regional manager. In this newly created position, Elliott will oversee the growth and development of residential broadloom and area rug accounts west of the Mississippi. Reporting to...

Uttermost adds two designers.
February 1, 2008... Staff Uttermost has added two designers, Matthew Williams and David Frisch. Williams has previously served as executive VP at Garcia Designer Collections, VP of merchandising at Universal Furniture and VP of design at Maitland-Smith....

Winter blues? Not this season.(Column)
February 1, 2008... Jenny Heinzen York Given all the dismal news on the economy, housing, gas prices and nearly everything else, I have to admit that I was expecting a rather gloomy winter markets cycle. Imagine my surprise when I found not just busy...

Nester, Napa style.
February 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson KC Cunningham, Napa Home & Garden Before KC Cunningham turned Napa Home & Garden into a successful manufacturer of high-end decor, she was perfectly content puttering around in her own Napa home and garden. Her move...