Home Accents Today articles from July 2006

Home Accents Today archives from July 2006

State to kick in $1.75 million for HP market promotion.
July 1, 2006... Staff North Carolina House and Senate negotiators have reached tentative agreement on a state budget that would give the International Home Furnishings Market Authority the $1.75 million it sought to promote the High Point market. The...

Briefly.(Art Evolution)(Robert Snoddy & Associates)(Coyne's & Company)(Southern Link)
July 1, 2006... Staff Art Evolution has named Robert Snoddy & Associates its sales partner for California and Nevada. Art Evolution products will be showcased within the Robert Snoddy 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom in the L.A. Mart for the show this month. ...

AmericasMart names 2006 ROY award nominees.(awards)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Leading area rug retailers are recognized and honored each July through AmericasMart's Rug Retailer of the Year Awards, held during the International Area Rug Market. The 13th annual Rug Retailer of the Year Awards will be held...

GHTA names conference speakers, adds sales training dates.(Gift and Home Trade Association)
July 1, 2006... Staff The Gift and Home Trade Association has named its keynote speakers for the GHTA 2006 Annual Conference in November. "With four well-respected leaders in our industry discussing issues critical to our members, this is one...

Majestic Mirror moves to new facility.(Majestic Mirror and Frame )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Majestic Mirror and Frame has moved its entire operation to a new and expanded facility. The new 100,000-sq-ft. facility houses the retail and hospitality division offices as as well the warehouse, production and administrative...

New tenants join 7 W New York.(trade shows)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff 7 W New York has added several new suites in time for the New York Gift Week, Aug. 10-17. "I am extremely pleased and excited that our positioning and vision for 7 W is taking shape so rapidly, said Chris Collins, vice president...

IHFMA taps Wray for new post.(International Home Furnishings Market Authority)(appointments)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff The International Home Furnishings Market Authority has created a new position, vice president of marketing, and named Kimberley Wray to the post. "Kimberley brings us a wealth of background, not only in strategic marketing and...

Weiman hires VP, taps Gennet as consultant.(vice president)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Interlude Home's newly acquired division, Weiman Furniture, has named Cathy Smith vice president of merchandising. Smith will be responsible for product development, fabric selection, creation of new sales aids and product...

Moe's Home Collection names new VP of sales.(appointment of vice president)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Tarik Kadiri, former president of Fabrice De Villeneuve Studio, has been hired as the new North American vice president of sales and marketing for Moe's Home Collection. Along with growing the company's overall share of the U.S....

For Every Body names director of int'l sales.(appointments)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff For Every Body hired Larry Tallant, a 12-year veteran of the gift industry, to the position of director of international sales. In his new post, Tallant will work with international distributors and retailers throughout the...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
July 1, 2006... Staff Richard Gold Richard Gold, founder of Aldik Artificial Flowers, died in May at the age of 86. "His countless contributions and valuable impact as Aldik's founder will never be forgotten, nor will he," says Larry Gold,...

Dallas Market Center promotes Bentley to leasing VP.(Vic Bentley appointed as Vice president )
July 1, 2006... Staff Dallas Market Center has promoted Vic Bentley to vice president of leasing. Bentley reports to Robin Wells, executive vice president of leasing of the Dallas Market Center. In his new capacity, Bentley, a 13-year veteran of...

Kay Berry taps national sales manager.(appointments)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Timothy J. Cushman has been named national sales manager for Kay Berry, manufacturer and distributor of cast stone products for the gift, garden, floral and pet industries. In his new role, Cushman will oversee the company's...

Current.(Nuhouse)(Dransfield & Ross)
July 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla Fashion for the Home Tracy Bulla Eileen Fisher has launched her first home collection, Eileen Fisher Home by Garnet Hill. "It's the perfect next step for us," said Fisher. "We are passionate about fabrics and how...

Melting Pot.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Modern rug introductions reflect a divergent mix of styles, ranging from Arts & Crafts and Native American to Asian and exotic tropic. Instilled with a painterly quality, these diverse designs share an emphasis on effervescent...

Optic Enchantment.
July 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla It's all about the contrast this season with ultra-impact designs that make the most of opposing color schemes. Bold, graphic patterns create an optic feast for the eyes with these dynamite dazzlers. all prices are...

The New Neoclassics.
July 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Tradition revamped takes the center stage in the latest fashions for the floor. Classical motifs break free with lavish abandon, spotlighting exuberant displays of flowers, foliage and fabric-inspired designs. Lush jewel tones...

Dining by Design.(Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff DIFFA fundraiser debuts in Dallas Elle Decor's popular Dining by Design came to the Dallas Market Center in June to raise money for DIFFA: Design Industries Foundations Fighting AIDS and to show off the talents of market exhibitors,...

My new glasses.
July 1, 2006... Becky Boswell Smith Amazing, isn't it, how things look different in a new pair of glasses. Two pair, actually, but don't tell anyone. As I'm posturing and preening in my new frames, I realize the optical industry might be smarter than...

Las Vegas and Paradise.
July 1, 2006... Story by Janice Chamberlain Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev. Metropolitan Area Renowned for its gambling and big-name entertainers, the city has been nicknamed "Sin City" by pundits and plays on that with its slogan, "What happens in Las Vegas...

Taking home treasures.(LVNV, the home furnishings store)
July 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Wander through the homelike setting of LVNV the Home Store at the Wynn Las Vegas resort, see icons of the five-star resort hotel available for purchase and expect to find a treasure affordable enough to take home. ...

Inspiring upscale nests.(Nest Featherings renovates)
July 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Nest Featherings is a fitting name for the mid- to high-end retail store providing fine furniture and interior design options to feather the nests of Las Vegas area homeowners. Last month, Nest Featherings owner...

Shopping as entertainment.(home accents store)
July 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Luana Murphy talks about talented friends, set changes and uses the word "evolve" to describe what's happening at her store, LG Gallery -- Liberty Glenn, a Las Vegas home accents haven. "I think my best business idea...

Stores grow with Las Vegas.(Lane Home Furnishings)
July 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Growth in double-digit figures has marked the two years since Craig and Donna Staack opened their first Lane Home Furnishings store in the Henderson area of Las Vegas. That was the couple's plan as they looked at the...

New products.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2006... Copy written by Tracy Bulla, Kara Cox, Megan Roberts and Jenny Heinzen York Summer has arrived and with it comes another market season with new introductions around the country. Home Accents Today is offering an inside look at the most...

Randy Eller partners with Whereoware.(Randy Eller joins in a management consulting and financial role)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... By Becky Boswell Smith Industry veteran and former CBK president Randy Eller has joined Whereoware, a leading online sales and marketing firm, in a management consulting and financial role. Eller will focus on strategic positioning and...

Permanent Botanicals Business Update.(Distinctive Designs International Inc.)
July 1, 2006... By Kara Cox "We've seen a lot of revolution in the technology of the flowers and foliage," said Tom Hoffman, vice president of Distinctive Designs. "It can make the premades look better or it can be an opportunity for people importing...

Emess offering buying program for small stores.(services of Emess Design Group )(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Emess Design Group will debut its At-Once Warehouse Program to offer retailers of all sizes greater flexibility to purchase products this September. The Emess lighting products offered through this Alsy branded program include...

Gift for Life gala raises $240,000.
July 1, 2006... Staff Gift for Life raised more than $240,000 for amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, during its 14th Anniversary Gala in May. Gift for Life, the gift, home decor and stationery industries' leading charitable organization, hosted...

Quality Home Brands to offer Martha Stewart Lighting.(Quality Home Brands)(Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.)
July 1, 2006... Staff Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has signed an agreement with Quality Home Brands to manufacture a new line of Martha Stewart-branded lighting and ceiling fans. The line will include products marketed by Murray Feiss Lighting,...

Simply Home to acquire Riddle assets.
July 1, 2006... Staff Weavetec, parent company of Simply Home, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Riddle & Company's custom and domestic in-line product business, Harold D. Pennington Jr., vice president of Weavetec announced. ...

MMPI unveils new strategy, name for Chicago show.(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. has unveiled a multi-faceted branding and marketing strategy for its gift and home business. The Chicago Market: Living & Giving is the message and identity that will launch with the January 2007...

Dian Austin opens new Couture business.(Dian Austin launches Dian Austin Couture Home)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Textiles veteran Dian Austin has launched a new company, Dian Austin Couture Home. Dian Austin Couture Home offers innovative designs with unique details for bedding, decorative pillows, throws and tabletop. "I have created...

National Tabletop and Giftware Assn. dissolves.(Organization dissolution)(National Tabletop and Giftware Association)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Members of the National Tabletop and Giftware Association have voted unanimously to dissolve the association and approved a dissolution plan. "This association has faced a combination of challenges," said Marsha Everton, current...

Pacific Rim to debut new angels line.(Pacific Rim Import introducing angel statues)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Staff Pacific Rim Import is introducing a line of angel statues designed by Timothy Matt at the summer markets. The garden angels are inspirational and offer a natural, organic feeling, the designer said. They range in size from 10 to...

Improvements to components give permanent botanicals a designer boost.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... By Kara Cox Despite the rising costs of transportation and materials due to petroleum prices, the permanent botanicals industry is seeing a welcome boost to business due to increased interest from designers and specialty stores. The recent...

A showbiz success.
July 1, 2006... By Susan Pyle Background Paul Thompson often finds it difficult to explain what he does for a living. "In fact," he says, "It's probably easier to say what I don't do." As vice president of visual merchandising and trends for...

Summer 2006 Market Sketchbooks.
July 1, 2006... Product Selection and Stories by Tracy Bulla and Kara Cox Illustrations by Joan Baldwin Our summer market travels take us on an international style tour that brings back some of the best designs from the past, seamlessly blending in...

Global Classic.(home decor accessories with classical designings on sale)(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2006... Kara Cox Traditional tastes take an unexpected journey to exotic parts combining classic styling with well-traveled details. While the look stays grounded with classic accent furniture and an antique-inspired rug, splashes of spice colors...

Regency Redux.
July 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Regency goes mod in 21st century style, fusing classic proportions and tailored grace with patterns that pop and arty-funky touches. Revamped traditional designs stay smooth and streamlined, hyped with modern accents. Bold...

Rosy Outlook.
July 1, 2006... Kara Cox Romantic roses add a feminine touch to summertime styles in hues of pink, red and white. Typically old-fashioned, these roses take on an updated flair in graphic interpretations and sculptural details. Look for focus on the blooms...