Home Accents Today articles from January 2008

Home Accents Today archives from January 2008

Willamsburg licensees plan major launches.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Staff Williamsburg For All Seasons licensees will debut extensive new lines at the January 2008 Atlanta and Dallas markets, marking the biggest launch of new designs in the history of the license. Twenty-two Williamsburg licensees hold...

National Geographic lines draw from nature, history.
January 1, 2008... Susan Dickenson National Geographic, in collaboration with outdoor products designer and distributor New Creative, debuted a line of accent furniture, fountains, decorative accessories and birding products late last year in retail stores...

Modern lights the way.
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Of-the-moment contemporary style pendants and fixtures cast a warm glow from an endless variety of cutting-edge shapes and sophisticated silhouettes. Design focuses on geometric forms and clean lines for a look that states...

Formal fixtures.
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Dressed to impress, ornately designed chandeliers and pendants debut in Dallas. Whether garbed in rich finishes of silver and gold or dripping in polished crystal, these offerings are suited up in finery fit for royalty. -...

Foreman joins CBK in VP role.
January 1, 2008... Staff Merchandising, marketing position is newly created CBK, wholesaler of home decor, gifts and accessories, has named Jerry Foreman to the newly created position of vice president of merchandising and marketing. The appointment was...

CBK, floral designer Marvin sign license deal.(About AIFD The American Institute of Floral Designers)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Staff CBK, the Union City, Tenn.-based wholesaler of decor, gifts and accessories, has signed a licensing agreement with permanent floral designer Jim Marvin, AIFD. Marvin's designs for CBK will feature arrangements that focus on...

Marion Kelly is appointed VP at Showplace.
January 1, 2008... Staff Industry veteran Marion Kelly has been named vice president of real estate for Capstone-Showplace, which manages the Showplace, Showplace West and Hamilton Properties in High Point. Kelly will be in charge of leasing for the...

Touchy subjects.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Bright distracting colors are left in the shadows as subdued color palettes take the spotlight in the latest table lamp designs. Instead, the growing trend is grabbing attention though funky shapes and unique textures. Look...

Rosanna Inc. to premiere collections at spring UK fair.
January 1, 2008... Staff Fashion tableware company Rosanna Inc. will launch its new spring and summer 2008 collections at the Feb. 3-7 edition of Spring Fair Birmingham in England. The company, based in Seattle, will showcase its newest collections, as...

Young designers to show off work during Ambiente.
January 1, 2008... Staff German home show Ambiente has invited young designers from 11 countries to demonstrate their skills to the consumer-goods world, and the results will be on display during the show. Ambiente 2008 will be held Feb. 8-12 in...

Tonon new president of Promosedia.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Staff Matteo Tonon, vice president of Italian chair and table manufacturer Tonon & C. S.p.a., has been named president of Promosedia, the annual chair show in Udine, Italy. Tonon, 28, takes over management of Promosedia from Pierpaolo...

Capel's Hric is new president, CEO.
January 1, 2008... Staff Capel Rug's board of directors has promoted Bruce Hric, interim president and chief executive officer, to the permanent position of president and CEO of Capel. Jesse Capel, director and owner, said the company's preference to...

Trump promotes Nemerov to VP global licensing post.
January 1, 2008... Staff Sara Nemerov has been promoted to the position of vice president of global licensing at The Trump Organization. Nemerov will continue to oversee and expand the Trump Home program both in the United States and internationally, and...

Hipple, Chalker, Jones join board of Decorize Inc.
January 1, 2008... Staff Caroline Hipple, Ron Jones and Richard B. Chalker Jr. have been elected to Decorize Inc.'s board of directors. 'We are pleased to welcome such highly regarded industry veterans to the Decorize board,' said Steve Crowder, CEO.

Nova appoints Newman to trade show position.
January 1, 2008... Staff Anna Newman has been appointed to the newly created trade show coordinator position for Huntington Park, Calif.-based NOVA, a designer of larger-scale contemporary lighting designs and home decor.

Poloson introduces Creative Co-Op collection.
January 1, 2008... Staff Collageartist Kimberly Poloson is introducing a collection of vintage accessories with Creative Co-Op Inc. at the winter markets in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Chicago and New York. Poloson will appear at the Atlanta showroom to...

Design forecast for 2008.
January 1, 2008... Staff We're starting 2008 in a climate that looks and feels pretty different from last year - the economy is stormy, the political outlook is foggy and we're paying a lot more attention to the environment. This month, we asked Home Accents...

Rugs America to launch Jane Seymour collection in Atlanta.
January 1, 2008... Staff Rugs America will introduce the new Jane Seymour Home Collection of area rugs at the upcoming Atlanta International Area Rug Market Jan. 17-20. The premiere of the Jane Seymour Collection will be a yearlong introduction of...

Deen, Kaleen sign license.
January 1, 2008... Staff Rug manufacturer Kaleen has signed Paula Deen, the Food Channel host, to design three new collections to be launched in January 2008 at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart. 'Paula is a perfect fit for...

7W Gift Week gets new spin.
January 1, 2008... Staff Building upon the One of a Kind Show and Sale, an annual consumer holiday shopping event at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. announced recently that it is expanding the show to include a wholesale market...

Medium-priced area rug category opens up.
January 1, 2008... By Lane Harvey Brown Power-loomed, hand-tufted styles, colors have improved When considering a history of home accessories, area rugs would be found in the earliest pages. But recent improvements in power-looming and hand-tufting are...

What retailers are saying.
January 1, 2008... Staff In an online survey of retailers who carry rugs, conducted in December at HomeAccentsToday.com, a majority (72%) told us rugs represented 10% or less of their sales. The major complaints with carrying and selling rugs are that they...

What's out, what's in?
January 1, 2008... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor This month, home accent retailers share some insight about their merchandise - what's selling in stores and what's not. The retailers who contributed to this list are as diverse as their picks and pans,...

Belgian delight.
January 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla A great debt is owed to the country that gave the world Godiva and French fries no doubt, but this multilingual kingdom's contributions to modern design outshine even its culinary successes. Decadent simplicity defines the...

Harmonic progression.(Homeward Bound)
January 1, 2008... Story By Susan Dickenson | Photography By Louise Johnson Homeward Bound, West Hartford, Conn. Three months ago, Kathy Walsh and her husband of three years, Trip Rothschild, signed a lease for their third Homeward Bound store, in West...

Current.
January 1, 2008... By Tracy Bulla Form Above All Tracy Bulla Moserform, a new division of Thomas Moser, introduces the Sabina Collection. Incorporating the traditional craftsmanship associated with Thomas Moser, the new line will be sold exclusively...

Purple shrine.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader All other hues will bow down before purple this season as candle and home fragrance offerings become drenched in this royal color. Various shades of violet, lilac and lavender graciously adorn the beautifully designed...

Juicy tropics.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Sweetened with the sugary juices of nature's candy, home fragrance and candle offerings get downright delicious. Exotic fruits such as mango, pomegranate, guava and dragon fruit sashay into the limelight, creating...

Herb garden.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Inviting aromas of rosemary, thyme, basil and mint are captured in this season's hottest candles and home fragrances, offering a refreshingly green way to awaken one's senses. Fresh enough to have been cut right from the...

Woodland trail.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Warm rustic blends of earthy wood scented diffusers and candles create a retreat for the senses. Masculine scents of birch, sandalwood, oak and cedar rekindle the sights and smells of a relaxing stroll through nature's...

New Products.
January 1, 2008... Lane Harvey Brown, Tracy Bulla, Angela Heck, Jenny Heinzen York and Lindsey Strader Home Accents Todayis offering an inside look at the most recent product designs to hit the various winter markets from more than 165 vendors. The following...

2008 Winter Sketchbook Trends.(Editorial)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Edited By Tracy Bulla This January, modern surges to the forefrontwith a refreshing point of view. Earthy, eco-friendly designs scale new heights of sophistication, while botanical inspirations grow slick and streamlined. A sense of purity...

Earthly Concerns.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Modern design marches to a rich, earthy beat this season, sacrificing not a second of elegance through polish and poise. Mellowed designs accentuate the inherent beauty of wood, displayed in warm, medium finishes, while glazed...

Georgetown Conservatory.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla A treasure-packed trove of tastefulness, this Capitol-style abode could once be found in houses with only a very long and exclusive pedigree. While relying on classicism at its finest, New Age American style traverses centuries...

Urban Forest.(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Organic looks grow slick and contemporary, rooted in nature-inspired imagery and strictly streamlined design. Varied metallics lend a surreal air of enchantment, planting the seeds for a shimmering woodland. Botanical...