Home Accents Today articles from July 2003

Home Accents Today archives from July 2003

A time of farewell. (From The Editor).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... With mixed emotions, I'm turning my column space this month over to our publisher, Marion Kelly. Maybe I should say our former publisher, for this is his farewell address. He leaves to undertake yet another exciting challenge, the presidency of...

Franklin Home goes out of business. (News: retailing manufacturing).(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... FRANKLIN HOME STOPPED production in mid-June after nearly 120 years as a wall decor manufacturer. "It's the aftereffects of bankruptcies within our industry," President Steven J. Kottler said. "And just never being able to get it back...

Refinancing in place for CMC. (News: retailing manufacturing).(California Market Center)
July 1, 2003... IN MID-JUNE, dmg world media completed its refinancing plan for the California Market Center with CDC Mortgage Capital and assumed full responsibility for management of the 3 million-sq.-ft. showroom complex in downtown Los Angeles. The...

Kubek joins Walker Mirror. (News).(Tom Kubek)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... INDUSTRY VETERAN Tom Kubek joined Montreal-based Walker Mirror July 1 as president, decorative division. Kubek brings more than 20 years of experience in the industry especially related to wall decor, mirrors and lighting, most recently as...

CBK launches textile division. (News).(Textures)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... CBK (Union City, Tenn.) will debut a textile division during the summer markets. The new division, Textures, will feature pillows, bolsters, table runners, footstools and throws. While CBK previously offered three or four SKUs of pillows,...

DMC breaks ground on FashionCenter. (News).(Dallas Market Center)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A GALA FASHION SHOW, complete with champagne and snow, and luncheon kicked off ground-breaking ceremonies for the Dallas Market Center's $21 million FashionCenterDallas project during the June Dallas Super Market. FashionCenterDallas,...

ARTS Awards, DMC name judges for '04. (News: retailing manufacturing Internet licensing marketing).(Dallas Market Center Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have selected judges for the 15th Annual ARTS Awards. They are Joe Ruggiero, Joseph Ruggiero and Associates (Los Angeles); Pamela Kelly, Museum of New Mexico (Santa Fe); Sergio...

Shady Lady and Woolrich team up. (News: retailing manufacturing Internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... Woolrich is forging ahead with its licensed program, having signed Shady Lady to produce lighting and decorative accessories under a recently announced licensing agreement. Part of the new Woolrich Home Furnishings Division, the designs will...

Shades of Light receives Cataloger award. (News: retailing manufacturing Internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Richmond, Va.-based Shades of Light won Catalog Success magazine's Consumer Cataloger of the Year award. Ashton Harrison, president of Shades of Light, built her $12 million business with a retail store and a catalog offering "the best...

Textillery Weavers signs deal with Huntingdon Mills for throws, pillows. (News: retailing manufacturing Internet licensing marketing).
July 1, 2003... Textillery Weavers and Canadian-based Huntingdon Mills have entered a licensing agreement to create washable throws and pillows offering luxurious looks at moderate price points. The initial collection joins Textillery's signature colors...

A few things to ponder. (Retail Update).(home furnishings stores)(Column)
July 1, 2003... ASIDE FROM TALKING to and writing about retailers, I'm challenged to come up with topics or ideas I think you'll find valuable or interesting. Alas, the huge tome Great Retail Ideas does not exist, so I cull through a variety of media for...

Game point. (What's Hot Style).
July 1, 2003... OH, THE GAMES people play--and we mean it literally. Consumers' love of competition and recreation have long embraced bonding quality of checkers and chess, card games and billiards. Touches of this infatuation are showing up in home accents...

The Lynni and Cindi show: Metro D.C.'s dynamic duo. (Retail Profile).(Lynni Megginson, Cindi LaPietra)(Interview)(Cover Story)(Biography)
July 1, 2003... In just two short years, Lynni Megginson and Cindi LaPietra have grown Lynni's in-home interior design service into a million-dollar-plus retail store and design business without a business plan or a bank loan. What sets L&M Designs apart from...

Trays objects: trays that serve up imagination.
July 1, 2003... Asiaphile, $40 eLink 650 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Angela Adams, $75 eLink 645 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Raintree Collection, $45 eLink 648 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Montaage, $100 eLink 649 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Guess who's coming to dinner? (Show & sell).(table settings)
July 1, 2003... GROWING UP, everyone had the chore of setting the table at one time or another. For some this meant tossing the allotted number of plates in the general vicinity of a family member, digging mix-matched forks, spoons and knives (depending on...

Value, style current watchwords in lighting.
July 1, 2003... AT THE DALLAS LIGHTING SHOW in June, quality and strength of design prevailed with simplified, cleaner styles being the most sought after in a changing, competitive marketplace. Dark finishes, uniquely shaped shades and actual size, both small...

Green scene. (Rugs: design directions).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... GREEN HAS TAKEN over as the color to be seen in, at least for floors anyway. Area rugs luxuriate in the ultra-fresh look, offering a shot of color that's neither too bright nor too subtle. Choose from motifs both classic and conservative, and...

Garden variety. (Rugs: design directions).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... WHILE FLORAL designs are always in demand, the freshest looks offer delicate, graceful rendering with wide-ranging appeal. Allover patterns reflect the hand of an artisan, while the combination of warm and mellow colors injects soothing comfort...

Rug vendors voice cautious optimism about Atlanta show. (Rugs: design directions).(International Area Rug Market)
July 1, 2003... HEADING INTO THE International Area Rug Market taking place in Atlanta this month, rug vendors are predicting a positive outcome. While the July show traditionally yields lower traffic than January, vendors seem confident the results will match...

Retiring boomers. (Consumer counts: the retirement).
July 1, 2003... NOT KNOWN FOR their retiring natures, Baby Boomers are nonetheless getting ready for retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 is expected to leap approximately 87% over the next 15...

City escape. (summer sketchbook).(housewares and home furnishings)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A WEEKEND EXCURSION to the big city requires an interior every bit as sleek and stylish as the outward trappings of the metropolis. Polished yet edgy, posh yet hip, luxurious yet understated, urban style would not be complete without an...

Santa Fe express. (summer sketchbook).(housewares and home furnishings)
July 1, 2003... THE WEST HAS long been won and the aesthetic it produced has manifested itself in our cultural landscape with looks ranging from upscale to kitsch. For many consumers, Western and lodge styles have gotten a bad rap--too much dust and dude...

European tour. (summer sketchbook).(housewares and home furnishings)
July 1, 2003... ONCE UPON A TIME, a young man's education wasn't complete until he had traveled The Continent and explored all the wonders of the Old World. With that idea in mind, this theme takes to heart the various styles and influences so often credited...

A Candle in the Window. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Crafted from organic vegetable wax, a line of votive candles debuts. Offering a cleaner burn than traditional wax candles, the line comes in a variety of vibrant hues and fragrant scents, eLink 544 Shows: Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York

A' Homestead Shoppe. (New products: summer shows).(lamps)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A wealth of country, cottage-inspired lamps are in the spotlight. The Fall Beauty Lamp has a pumpkin-shaped base with a coordinating shade ($30). Another seasonal offering, the Jingle Bell Christmas Lamp has a basket base with a shade on top of...

Accent Decor. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A range of glassware premiers in the Ritz Collection. Ranging from candleholders to giant centerpieces, the designs exhibit sleek, simple styling ($30 to $150). eLink 508 Shows: Atlanta, Chicago

America Retold. (New products: summer shows).(Scrapbook Hooks)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Scrapbook Hooks premier. Available in a burnished finish or an antique nickel, the hooks are ideal for displaying beloved photos. Also new, the ceramic collection, Villa, offers dessert plates, serving plates, bistro canisters, a soap...

Ann Cichon and Company. (New products: summer shows).(glassware)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Crystal is set apart with colorful embellishments this summer. A range of glasses, including martini, highball and wine, features variously hued raised dots of color ($36 to $40), as does an array of decanters, with and without stoppers ($150...

Annieglass. (New products: summer shows).(Roman Antique Collection )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Roman Antique Collection debuts. Available with hand-painted platinum or 24k gold rim, the collection includes a cake stand, asparagus bowl and traditional bowl ($70 to $140). Offering more serving options, the Papyrus Collection has a...

Aromatique. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Holiday scents fill the air due to the Turkey with Peppercorn Pillar ($48). Featuring the same scent and a autumnal theme, the Peppercorn Candle in Gourd also debuts ($19). Thinking of You offers a Christmas-themed gift with a votive candle and...

Art in Motion. (New products: summer shows).(Bistro Waiters)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Brent Heighton, a new artist for Art in Motion, unveils a four-piece collection, the Bistro Waiters, which evokes the lovely serenity of a street cafe. The collection is one of three by Heighton to be introduced this summer, eLink 551 ...

ARTEflorum. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Holiday-inspired accents are in the spotlight. The Mixed Fall Berry Collection offers a topiary and wreath, along with several candleholders and decorative candles ($3 to $50). The Pumpkin Rose Fall Collection mixes faux pumpkins, roses and...

Artistic Gifts. (New products: summer shows).(conversation pillows )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Done in collaboration with Snickelldoodles, the Pillow Party debuts. The line of conversation pillows features sassy to silly sayings in a choice of three fabrics ($10). eLink 521 Shows: All majors except Dallas

Artmax. (New products: summer shows).(furniture)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Contemporary styling gets an Art Deco infusion in the chocolate finish and silver leaf bench ($1,328). Expanding on this motif, a console and cabinet juxtapose various sized squares for a mid-century modern touch ($1,900, set of two). An exotic...

ArtSource International. (New products: summer shows).(decorative prints)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Hand-colored palm trees are the focus in Midnight Palms I & II ($549, each) set against a stark black background. Castles depicts two regal estates with a fleur de lis mat ($229, each) and also is part of the Hand-Colored Collection. Hot...

Asli Arts. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Three designs debut in the Bloomers Collection. The Bloomers Candleholder is available with a dahlia, water lily, hibiscus, red magnolia, pansy or lily above a tea light holder ($40). The metal Garden Stake comes with the same seven flower...

Barbara Cosgrove Lamps. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Small Twist lamp features a twisted base topped with a classic black shade ($260). The Barley Twist floor lamp utilizes the same twisted base with nickel accents and a silver leaf stamped shade ($580). Featuring a more modern sensibility,...

Beljen Mills. (New products: summer shows).(tapestries)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A splash of bold red updates the classically inspired Wine Goblet I tapestry ($399 to $599). Also debuting, the Parisian Pleasure tapestry inspired by a Louis XVI design and updated with a black background ($399 to $599). The Chelsea Midnite...

Blarney Glass. (New products: summer shows).(Contemporary Art Glass Collection )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Blue art glass is in the spotlight. Featuring clean lines and modern styling, the Contemporary Art Glass Collection offers several vase styles and a bowl ($50 to $130). eLink 569 Shows: Atlanta

Botanica by LABS. (New products: summer shows).(decorative containers)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Decorative angels perch on the edges of the faux florals' container providing the design's name, Angel Baby. Featuring roses in shades of pink and yellow, the arrangement has a traditional appeal ($349). eLink 504 Shows: Atlanta

Butler Specialty. (New products: summer shows).(accent table)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Heritage Collection unveils a new accent table. Crafted from select solid woods and wood and resin components, the design has a round top and a pedestal base ($498). A drawer with brass-finished hardware completes the look. elink 588 ...

Central Oriental. (New products: summer shows).(rugs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Modigliani Collection expands this market with a geometric design in a muted shade of mustard. The sleek, modern designs offer drop-stitch accents and are part of the Wools of New Zealand Brand ($599, 5x8), as is the Verdi Collection. Verdi...

cmi. (New products: summer shows).(braided rugs )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Oval and rectangular braided rugs are in the spotlight. Available in four colorways, meant to mimic each of the four seasons, the rugs are a cotton/polyester blend ($269 to $549). eLink 535 Shows: Atlanta

Company C. (New products: summer shows).(Rhapsody Rug)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Colorful flowers dot the Rhapsody Rug. The hand-tufted design has a natural-hued back ground with flowers in shades of green, blue, orange, gold and red ($995, 6x9) and is part of the Modern Collection. eLink 557 Shows: Atlanta, New York

Corona Decor. (New products: summer shows).(pillows)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Luciole pillow, available in latte or red, has a modern sensibility with a brush fringe ($68). Garden blooms adorn a collection of tapestry pillows with a multicolored fringe ($38 to $88). The Vintage Offering pillows feature oversized...

Craven Pottery. (New products: summer shows).(Botanical Collection)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A variety of designs debut in the Botanical Collection. The porcelain offerings include a planter ($45) and a vase ($35) with a yellow crackle background, trimmed in green and decorated with botanical motifs. eLink 545 Shows: Atlanta

Cricket Forge. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Hand Pedestal is a whimsical accent for use indoors or out. The pre-rust finish gives the base an even tone and the pedestal bowl, cradled in the hands of the base, can be used as a birdbath or for floating candles. eLink 546 Shows:...

Cynthia Scott Designs. (New products: summer shows).(Fruit Orchard Collection )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Holiday and fall decor abound in the latest introductions. The Fruit Orchard Collection offers a set of three Beaded Fruit Urns ($130) while the Holiday Collection includes such designs as a set of six Mini Topiaries ($70) and a Beaded Fruit...

Decorize. (New products: summer shows).(beehive-shaped vase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Decorize creates a buzz with the debut of its beehive-shaped vase. Carved from mango wood and appropriately finished with a honey stain, this 9-inch tall vase has a lift-off top ($40). eLink 562 Shows: Atlanta

Design Guild. (New products: summer shows).(Festival Collection )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Created in Spain exclusively for Design Guild, the Festival Collection debuts with a footed bowl, footed leaf bowl and octagon bowl ($50, each) in shades of amber and violet. Though functional vessels, the subtle hues and rich nature-themed...

Donegal Parian China. (New products: summer shows).(Shamrock Collection )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The luck o' the Irish appears on dishes, collectibles and gift items in The Shamrock Collection from Donegal. Crafted of marble-like cream china, the collection includes small bowls, decorative accents and mini cachepots ($20 to $33, each)....

Earthly Things. (New products: summer shows).
July 1, 2003... Earthly Things debuts two placemat collections, Recipe and Wild Food ($72, set of six), designed by artist Kate Sellers-Jones. Printed from original paintings, the mats are laminated onto cork-backed masonite and finished with a UV varnish....

828 International Trading. (New products: summer shows).(rugs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... New styles expand the popular Cabana Joe Maui Collection. Included are two floral patterns, one featuring lush foliage on a black background and the other showcasing more subdued greenery around the perimeter of a golden beige background ($399,...

Elements by Grapevine. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Sutton Place collection, designed by Jim McDonald, gets an addition this season with a new barstool. This upscale tropical look is showcased by a natural raffia cushion seat and back with a mission-style frame ($899). eLink 594 Shows:...

Evans Design. (New products: summer shows).(hand-painted glass )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Cubist Fish is a new collection of hand-painted glass in shades of rust, black and gold ($300 to $600). From the Man Carved Aboriginal Collection comes a group of ceramic vases with a bas-relief pattern in taupe and cream ($80 to $200). New...

Fabindia. (New products: summer shows).(table linens)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Fabindia's new Black and White Collection features both woven and hand-blocked printing on napkins ($3), tablecloths ($22-$32) and placemats ($3-$6). The new Vineyard line features a soft palette of terra cotta, sage, ochre and beaver with...

Faith Walk Designs. (New products: summer shows).(Serving Bar )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Botanical artwork graces the panels of the Antiqued Serving Bar from Faith Walk Designs. And while the 43-inch high bar features a tobacco finish and nail-head detailing adding to its beauty, it's functional as well with three drawers and two...

Foreign Accents. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... From the Festival Collection, a modern rug design features shades of green, blue and gray. With the palest shade of blue-gray for the background, the rug has large geometric square designs in tonal greens accented by rich navy lines. The...

Four Hands. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Four Hands debuts the Tianjin chest ($755) and dresser ($1,095), which adapt the elegance of traditional Chinese furniture into a contemporary look with a sleek black lacquer finish. Made of MDF and elm, these pieces have wooden drawer pulls...

Frederick Cooper. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Shiny nickel and hand-stitched tan, red or black leather take center stage on Wilson, the latest Larry Laslo-designed lamp for Frederick Cooper. This mid-century modern design literally gets the ball rolling with style--the orb actually spins...

Galway Irish Crystal. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Celtic Romance Collection unveils three new designs. A vase, votive and bowl comprise the group of traditionally styled crystal pieces ($30 to $100). eLink 610 Shows: Atlanta

Glass Eye Studio. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Dichroic glass, which appears one color when reflecting light and another when transmitting it, swirls through the hand-made glass bowls in Glass Eye Studio's Crescent Bowls collection. The bowls ($70) are available in black, green or blue....

Global Views. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A range of unusual bins and catch-alls debut. The Deco Cooler is cast aluminum with ebony wood handles ($99) with coordinating bowls on ebony wood bases ($15 to $49). The Modern Magazine Dump resembles a purse and comes in beige with black trim...

Good Directions. (New products: summer shows).(tabletop weathervanes )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Mini tabletop weathervanes premier. The copper and brass designs come in a range of figures, including a crane. Also new is the Moon and Star Weathervane, part of the Cottage Weathervane Series. The figure is copper and the rod is brass, eLink...

Griffin Creek. (New products: summer shows).(accent lantern )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... An iron and steel accent lantern is in the spotlight. The design has an antique air and a whitewashed finish ($120). eLink 579 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas, New York

Guildmaster. (New products: summer shows).(Black Split Bamboo Tulip Lamp )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Black Split Bamboo Tulip Lamp features a hand-painted tulip on a woven, bamboo base topped with a black and white gingham fabric shade ($79). The Twisted Column Lamp has a metallic finish on its twisted base adorned with black resin accents...

Harmonique. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Passion Collection offers a rich bed ensemble. The red silk design features Italian velvet stripes, along with hand-painted and hand-beaded accents ($2,100, queen ensemble). eLink 577 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles

Harounian. (New products: summer shows).(Harounian Rugs International)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Six collections will be on display this summer. The Oasis Collection features Hadji-Jalili patterns in contemporary colors ($3,239, 6x9). The Royal Collection uses Lavar Kerman and Kashan design concepts to create authentic antique...

HC Accents. (New products: summer shows).(rugs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Holiday is the theme for a host of new designs, including the Jack Rug, part of the Eerie Evenings Collection for HC Accents, a division of The Boyds Collection. Depicting a grinning jack-o-lantern amidst moonbeams and shooting stars, the rug...

Heartwood. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Cotswold Cottage bird feeder offers simple charm. Part of the British Collection, the design features a solid stucco house topped with a brown patina copper roof ($120). The quaint accent is available in white, almond, khaki, brown, mustard...

Hickory Manor House. (New products: summer shows).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... The Floral Bed Crown features an abundance of highly detailed carved flowers. The regal design is available in 10 finishes ($200). The Traditional Beveled Mirror is also highly detailed with a beveled mirror and available in gold, bronze, gilt...

HomArt. (New products: summer shows).(baskets)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Woven bamboo comprises a series of new baskets, available in round and rectangular shapes ($34 to $38, set of two). The Filigree Porcelain Collection has a hand-painted vintage filigree pattern in black on crackled porcelain ($10 to $40). The...

Home Comfort. (New products: summer shows).(accent rugs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... A new collection of Jellybean accent rugs, designed by Kimberly Hodges, debuts. The designs feature fun, brightly colored looks like Poppy Vases featuring vivid hues and a fun pattern of flowerpots surrounded by a border of flowers and stripes...

Homefires. (New products: summer shows).(rugs)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Poppies Silver is a licensed design by Cynthia MacCollum. The hand-hooked design features pink flowers on a silvery brown background ($440, 8x11). Other summer introductions include Summer Sunflowers, Paradise, Garden Tapestry and Fern Foliage....

Horizons International Accents. (New products: summer shows).(pots, pedestals and planters)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Pots, pedestals and planters debut from Horizons. In the Tropical Paradise Collection, the Kingsman Reef Pedestal is crafted of bamboo and rattan ($245 to $268) and a set of three distressed pots ($79) is made of terra cotta in green and white....

Il Fiore. (New products: summer shows).(hand-painted pillows )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Designed by Lynn Chase, the Monkey Garden Collection premiers. The hand-painted pillows are black silk dupioni and trimmed with a staggered tassel fringe in pistachio, pine and banana ($270). eLink 613 Shows: Atlanta, New York

IMAX. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... IMAX gives a nod to vineyards with several debuts. The Grecian Grapes Wine Holder features a scrollwork iron base, while the Savannah Wine Cabinet is a wrought iron cabinet with intricate scrollwork. Cut glass candleholders and pitchers are...

Import Collection. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... Lattice, lace and leaves emerge in the Pierced Porcelain collection from Import Collection. In creamy white porcelain, these designs have a light, airy feel ($25 to $50). The Tropical Collection also debuts with a ceramic plate and urns...

JB Hirsch. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... JB Hirsch debuts a table lamp and treasure boxes with ornate carvings and features. The At Home lamp ($229) is crafted with an antique gold patina column above a tri-pod dolphin casting. The treasure boxes feature castings in gold-bronze...

J. Lynn Originals. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... Barware, including martini, red wine and highball glasses, features a metallic bronze paint finished with a verdigris patina to give an aged appearance ($50, set of two). A collection of picture frames is crafted from wood and hand-painted to...

Karastan. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... The Veranda Collection debuts. Extending the idea of classic, the collection includes Mariposa with its cottage look available in two colorways, blue or ivory. Also part of the collection is Villa, which features an ivory/red or an ivory on...

KAS Oriental Rugs. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... Variations is a modern collection available in seven patterns and a number of colors, including a tonal red stripe design, Red Horizon ($249, 5x8). The Emerald Collection includes the Multicolor Crayola design that is hand-tufted and features...

Kay Berry. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... An inspirational message graces a new Great Thoughts on Little Rocks. The We Must Never Be Afraid Rock is gray cast stone ($10). Also debuting, the Humpty Dumpty Small Bench with its whimsical verse and imagery ($150). eLink 612 Shows:...

Kings Fine Art. (New products: summer shows).(advertising)
July 1, 2003... New frames and framed wall decor premier. The red, white or blue cedar frames are available separately ($750 to $1,250) or with coordinating artwork such as the Martini ($2,650) or Floral ($1,550). eLink 627 Shows: Atlanta