Home Accents Today articles from June 2003

Home Accents Today archives from June 2003

Some fresh ideas.(Home Accents Today online)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
June 1, 2003... We're taking our own advice: Tweak the display to give it fresh appeal. Certainly, there was nothing wrong with the way Home Accents Today looked stripped across the top of our cover, but we decided to freshen up the look a bit. Thus, the...

Retailers report mostly happy Memorial Day sales. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Industry Overview)
June 1, 2003... WHILE THE LAST major holiday weekend w President's Day--posted dismally for retailers, Memorial Day sales were up in most parts of the country. It's not surprising though, given the Consumer Confidence Index posting a slight increase in May, up...

Aldik goes Gold again. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Larry Gold replaces Robert Taylor)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LARRY GOLD HAS returned to Aldik as CEO, replacing Robert Taylor of Blue Capital, who served as interim CEO since October. Started in 1951 by his father Richard Gold, Aldik grew to be a leader in the artificial flower and foliage industry....

Hen-Feathers joins United Design. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
June 1, 2003... IN A RETURN TO their design roots, the mother and son team of Beth and Tad Featherman have entered into a licensed partnership with United Design. "Our real strength has always been designs and concepts," said Tad Featherman. "We had...

Vendors develop Web site to sell overstocks to independent retailers. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(GiftFinale.com)
June 1, 2003... A GROUP OF HOME ACCENT and gift vendors have launched GiftFinale.com to offer closeouts and overstocks to independent retailers at discounted prices, similar to an online outlet mall. Retailers can order a case of products from several...

Capel settles name use dispute, for now. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Capel Inc. v. Kia Inc.)
June 1, 2003... CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN in family businesses took a legal turn when braided rug maker Capel Inc. filed a lawsuit to keep Kea Capel from using her name in connection with her new rug business. Although family members say the issue has been...

Stone County Ironworks in negotiations for sale. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.-based Stone County Ironworks is in buyout negotiations according to the company, and not in bankruptcy or Chapter 11 as has been rumored. Though details still are being finalized, a spokesperson said a group of...

Year-round High Point showrooms spark interest. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(High Point Showroom Association)
June 1, 2003... AN EXPANDED EFFORT to promote year-round accessibility of High Point showrooms is sparking designers' interest and stoking hopes for a full-service design center. The High Point Showroom Association partnered with the city's Convention &...

Fairly fool-proof tricks for success. (Show & sell).(merchandising and display)
June 1, 2003... MY VISUAL MANTRA is simple: Tell your merchandising story and you don't necessarily have to spend tons of money to do it. My goal is direct--create a retail theatre without spending much for it. If the customer is bored (and most are), you had...

The old West. (Style: what's hot).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... WILD IT'S NOT, but the most captivating western looks are chock full of nostalgia. Quaint and charming, vintage goes west with styles reminiscent of the '30s and '40s. Pick from prints that pack a punch, snappy stripes and fab fringe for a...

Ideas are bountiful at Nature's Harvest. (Retail Profile: Nature's Harvest).(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Fifteen minutes west of Minneapolis, there's a store that can be described as part garden shop, home accents boutique and florist. Nature's Harvest, owned by Deb and Tom Bradley is earthy, ever changing and whimsical. About 12 years ago Deb and...

Martinis objects: glasses that toast the imagination.
June 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Global Amici, $10, eLink 506 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Rachael Zumbo, $28, eLink 503 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: S.F. Imports, $19, eLink 500 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

All aboard! (summer sketchbook).
June 1, 2003... SHUFFLEBOARD, drinks with umbrellas, dressing for dinner, cabaret-style performers--where can all four be found housed under one large roof? A cruise ship, of course. Once construed as a bit over the top, cruising today's high seas is anything...

Vintage visions. (Holiday: design directions).(Christmas products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... It seems odd to be having visions of sugar plums dancing in your head while you slather on sun block, but as any retailer knows, Christmas and the holiday season will be here before your SPF runs out. Nostalgia is posed to be a popular trend...

Spring forward. (Holiday: design directions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Don't let Peter Cottontail get ahead of you--time to get a jump start on next year's spring and Easter seasons. Pastels will always prevail; consumers can't help but be beguiled by the airy hues after the long cold winter. The latest designs...

ICFF highlights rugs, exotic pillows. (ICFF).(International Contemporary Furniture Fair )
June 1, 2003... HIGH-END RUGS, decorative pillows in exotic covers and simple shapes and contemporary bedding were clearly stars at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York last month. But whether the show reflected the state of global...

Building a brand[R]: creating a positive perception about your name. (Retail know-how).
June 1, 2003... MOST PEOPLE USUALLY associate brands with their favorite products--Pepsi, Hallmark, Pantene, Lipton, Levi's. And the majority of brands listed in most brand evaluations are for products, not stores or services. In Interbrand's (a pioneer...

Clever endeavors. (Retail Update).(store marketing ideas)
June 1, 2003... ANYONE WHO spends a lot of time around retailers knows there are some very creative thinkers out there. Yes, there are still those dinosaurs who set up shop, carry the same product year after year, dust off the same displays day after day and...

Rug trends: a guide to key rug vendors. (A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today).(Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
June 1, 2003... AMERICASMART[R] area rug market expands its reach Timing is everything. And this year's The Atlanta International Area Rug Market hits it right on the money. Profit-potential abounds for gift, specialty and home furnishings retailers...

Accents & occasions. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Eight new collections debut--Vintage, Tropical, Traditional, Accent Lighting, High Country, Iron, Home Office and Italian Rose featuring more than 80 pieces. Vintage offers everything from ribbon plates and vases and planters to French toile...

Andrea by Sadek. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Andrea by Sadek introduces several pieces in its classic Blue and White Porcelain collection. The Temple Jar features a hexagonal lid and gracefully rounded curves ($80), with a coordinating candy/nut bowl ($5). From the Tropical Jungle...

Arteriors. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Accent furniture, lighting and accessories premier. The Double Pillar Flowering Scroll sconce offers a romantic showcase for candles in a bronze finish ($225). Hinting of Roman influences, the X Leg Console table reinterprets traditional curves...

Artistic Lighting. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... A variety of outdoor lanterns premier. The West Palm is solid brass with a hand-applied rust finish and seeded glass ($300). The Branson is cast iron and is available in a rust or blacksmith finish ($425). eLink 510 Shows: Dallas ...

Austin Horn Collection. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Austin Horn's Shangri-La Collection gives a luxurious, elegant look to patchwork. Squares of handcrafted velvet and silk are embellished with intricate embroidery, beading and ribbon embroidered trim creating a sophisticated bedding ensemble...

Baldwin Hardware. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Baldwin debuts two collections, Ornamental cabinet hardware and the Peyton Bath collection. Ornamental's textured richness has bin and flush cup pulls as well as knobs in a spectrum of finishes, crafted of solid brass ($10 to $17). Peyton's...

Belle fleur. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Orchids and roses are highlighted at belle fleur. Giant lime green dendrobium orchids are housed in a rustic clay planter ($400), while a red epidendrum orchid is contained in a stone-like vase ($80). Purple phalaenopsis orchids are presented...

Cape Craftsmen. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... The deep, rich tones of tortoiseshell grace hurricanes ($10 to $13), votives ($6), vases ($25) and chargers ($13) and bring a warm amber glow to any room. eLink 538 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Carruth Studio. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Two new designs debut from designer George Carruth, both crafted of hand-cast stone concrete with a patina wash. Cherish Little Blessings ($26) is part of the House Angel series while Chillin' with the Family features a whimsical snowman family...

CBK. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A set of round iron stands features an embossed metal border and dangling cut-glass bangles ($100, set). A striking hideaway for trinkets, a bone and wood box has a classic diamond pattern ($90). Slightly British Colonial, the Wall Hurricane...

Crystorama. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... From the Paris Flea Collection, Crystorama introduces a romantic rosette-ornamented pendant, offered in a choice of antique white or dark rust finish ($399). Additionally, the vendor debuts a petite vintage-inspired style, ornamented with...

Dale Tiffany. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Several designs premier in the Dale Tiffany Collection including a pendant table lamp with an art glass shade ($149). Also part of that group, a Transitional art glass table lamp ($239) and a scroll work pendant hanging fixture ($349)....

Designer Imports. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Crafted from reclaimed teak, the clock cabinet debuts in Designer Imports' Old Java collection. The simple cabinet styling hints of Mission or Arts & Craft influences ($1,500). eLink 544 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas

Framed Picture Enterprise. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A lithographic reproduction, Dancing Bears by Beard, depicts a fanciful gathering of bears dancing in the woods ($110). Several designs debut in the Raymond Waites Collection, including Kardu: Tapestry I & II a tapestry still life with a...

Fredrick Ramond. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A sleek, six-light silver chandelier features smoky drop crystals and is topped with chocolate brown shades ($3,858). A luxe embroidered shade finishes off an Asian-inspired base in a stylish table lamp ($1,245). A traditional floor lamp pairs...

Global Amici. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... New are the Polynesia Hurricanes, featuring a wire lattice design adorned with beads ($10 to $30). The Festival Hurricanes and Votives are presented in bold colors with fanciful designs ($7 to $20). eLink 506 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas, New...

Kichler. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Part of the Ellington Collection, a six-light chandelier features a bronze crackle finish. The lights are topped off with silver mica shades ($550). eLink 514 Shows: Dallas

Lawrence Unlimited. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Featuring a strong touch of whimsy, Samson and Delilah from the Modogliani Collection, are two giclees that depict humanized canines ($250, each). The Gaming Collection is a series of four hand-colored lithographs of playing cards ($450). A...

Legacy. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Vibrant shades of raspberry make a splash on Vasari by Legacy. Florals and stripes mingle in shades of coral, garden and spice on this cotton bedding ensemble ($2,000). eLink 537 Shows: Atlanta, Dallas, New York

Mandalay Home Furnishings. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... The Benson End Table from Mandalay brings together sea-grass, solid mahogany and glass to form a round, two-tiered end table with stylish texture. The warm espresso finish complements a variety of colors and patterns ($389). eLink 546 ...

Mario & Marielena. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... The Urban Home Collection offers several new bedding lines. Chantrelle and Citrus feature vivid colors on a mixture of shantung silk, silk jacquard and cotton jacquards for a serene, almost Asian effect ($2,000, queen ensemble). Barcelona...

Meyda Tiffany. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A new lighting fixture benefits from rustic styling. The Old Forge Elk Wall Sconce features an antique copper finish with a fabric shade that resembles homemade paper ($125). Other designs include several art glass pieces, including the Acorn...

Montaage. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Glass gets a variety of treatments, including a finish resembling hammered metal in the Revelations Egg Vase ($129). The Dreamsicle Bowl ($129) and Vase ($69) feature yellow and orange swirls on frosted glass, and the Spider Orchid displays...

Murrray Feiss. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... From the Grand Luxe Collection, a flush mounted elegant lamp fixture design is done in brass and crystal. Offering a more rustic effect, the Hearth Collection wall bracket is wrought iron with a rubbed bronze finish and a hand-blown glass...

Palecek. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Offering an alternative to the traditional magazine rack, the Shagreen Leather Magazine Case is an embossed leather box detailed with stingray leather called Shagreen ($88). The Capiz Leaf Metal Lamp has a hand-pounded metal base in a botanical...

Quoizel. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A variety of distinctive art glass designs are in the spotlight. A Grape Trellis Tiffany Window is part of the Laurelton Museum Collection ($600). The Tiffany Bicycle Lamp features a whimsical design ($40). Amber alabaster glass comprises the...

Reliance Lamp. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Traditional styling takes on a decorative edge in two new table lamps. Featuring a hand-painted floral design on a muted yellow porcelain base, one lamp is topped with a silk shade ($150). The other introduction features a base of faux burl...

Riddle Home & Gift. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... From the Durango Collection, faux suede throws, bolster and square pillows are spiced up with a sassy fringe ($25 to $65). The Glowing Archway tapestry depicts a Mediterranean villa with tropical botanical border ($200). The Terrace View wall...

Riverdale Decorative Products. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A plethora of pillows, ranging from the huntsman and palm oasis to tossed florals, debuts. Tossed Florals offers 17-inch pillows of silk dupioni with loop fringe and braid ($35 to $50). Other collections sport fringe and tassels in a variety of...

Robert M. Weiss Presents. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Classic looks and gemstone colors are offset by gold, red and black with irradescent highlights on plates and bowls. Plates are 30-inch ($280) and bowls range from 23-inch round ($200) to 18x12-inch oval ($150). eLink 540 Shows: Atlanta,...

Shadow Mountain. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Several lodge-inspired designs premier. Part of the Timber Ridge Collection, a rattan, coco bark and cast fiber accent table has a rustic edge ($449). Several chandeliers are new for the Endorsed by Nature Collection, including one with...

Sweet Dreams. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... An exotic bird and foliage print is framed by chevron-striped chenille. Quadrophonic features a floral jacquard with tufted center and tasseled corners. Monkey Shine offers playful monkeys mixed with animal prints, finished with loop fringe....

Tapestries. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... From Tapestries, the Imperial Bed Linen Set debuts. Spice tones add an air of sophistication to luxurious solid fabrics blended with traditional florals ($2,495). Additionally, the Moulin Rouge wall hanging features a plumed floral motif,...

Things From All Over. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Combining influences both modern and primitive, Things From All Over debuts a decorative glass mask to accentuate a shelf or table ($110). eLink 554 Shows: Dallas, Los Angeles

The Uttermost Company. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... From the Grace Feyock wall decor collection, a set of metal framed floral oil reproductions ($185, each) depicting white calla lilies or tulips on a red background. Palm Creek features tropical imagery with a rattan and bamboo frame ($248, set...

Torka. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Torka introduces decorative thermometers in polyurethane-coated steel. Thermometers are illustrated with birds, butterflies, frog or berries ($10). eLink 545 Shows: All majors

Two's Company. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... Finished in antique brass, the Flower Garland File Holder, which folds flat for storage, debuts ($68). The Belvedere Candlestick Lamp premiers with a decorative finial in a choice of colors ($180). From the Gypsy Collection, anthracite and...

Vild. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... From artist Bruce Hamilton, Vild introduces the Wild Roses collection of hand-painted porcelain decorative plates, each featuring a different rose ($120, set of four). The Hampton Collection offers a porcelain urn, tole planter, wooden box and...

Vintage Verandah. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Renaissance Collection debuts a two-arm lamp with a gold and aged black finish. The table lamp design features a black silk shade with black and gold cording and beaded tassels. eLink 512 Shows: All majors, except San Francisco

Virginia Metalcrafters. (Summer Shows).
June 1, 2003... A desk set of polished, lacquered brass is in the spotlight. The Medallion Collection includes a bookend, letter opener and trivet ($38 to $120). Also debuting, several holiday items including a Santa trivet and a pineapple stocking hanger....

W.A.C. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Mouth-blown Italian Glass Pendants are unveiled this market cycle. The vibrantly hued designs include blue/white, red/white and millefiore color combinations. The contemporary designs are part of the QuickConnect System for track lighting...

Wilco Imports. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Verandah Collection debuts with a mirror, candlesticks, boxes, wall plaques, planters, decorative brackets and more in an antique smoke patina wash over a darkened raspberry raisin color. Details in this resin collection include acanthus...

Events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2003... ATLANTA July 8-17 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, AmericasMart-Atlanta. phone: 800-ATL-MART; web: www.americasrnart.com July 13-16 Atlanta International Area Rug Market Highlights * The Home For...

Hang it up. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... THE BIG SHOW has rolled into town again and we aren't talking about the circus! Showcasing everything from table lamps to hanging fixtures, the Dallas Lighting Show offers the fullest view of major lighting collections especially when it comes...

Fixture fancy. (Dallas Lighting).(lighting fixtures)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... THERE IS A WEALTH of possibilities when it comes to lighting fixture designs. Just to tempt and tantalize retailers, we offer a hint of three very distinct options that might tickle the fancy of a variety of consumers. Whether overhead, on the...

Traditional table. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... THE LIGHTING WORLD pulls out all the stops this summer with the latest round of table lamp introductions in Dallas. Consumers and retailers alike, looking for a treat, will be delighted by the traditional elegance and refined qualities offered...

Aesthetic Frame & Art takes defensive position in court. (News: retailing manufacturing people licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... AESTHETIC FRAME & ART SERVICES, which owns Windsor and Vanguard Collections, filed a petition for relief under the reorganization provisions of federal bankruptcy law to protect itself from the actions of its senior lender. The May 13...

Opening dates shifted for August edition of New York Gift Fair. (News: retailing manufacturing people licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... A NEW DATE PATTERN will be in place for most divisions of the New York International Gift Fair, Aug. 9-14 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers. Both Piers 92 and 94 and most of Javits will open Sunday, Aug....

Dale Tiffany launches home brand. (News: retailing manufacturing people licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... DALE TIFFANY, a manufacturer of decorative lighting and accessories, introduced the Dale Home brand at the International Home Furnishings Market in April. Designed by Sergio Orozco, the mid-priced Dale Home Collection includes candleholders,...

Sihweil joins Butler Specialty. (People).(Monty Sihweil )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Accent furniture vendor Butler Specialty Co. (Chicago) has selected Monty Sihweil as director of account development to help expand its dealer base throughout the United States. Sihweil assumed the newly created position earlier this month...

Emerson et Cie names Smith VP. (People).(Mark Smith)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Mark Smith has joined Emerson et Cie (High Point, N.C.) in the newly created position of vice president of marketing and product development. Smith, the son of company founders Marvin Smith and Connie Smith, began his career as Emerson et Cie's...

Capel brothers to receive honors from SF Mart. (People).(San Francisco Mart )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The San Francisco Mart will award Lifetime Platinum Passes to A. Leon Capel Jr., Jesse S. Capel and Arron W.E. Capel to recognize 50 years of Capel, Inc., exhibiting its braided rugs there. The brothers will be honored Jan. 17 at the San...

Vietri names Thoen Southwest rep. (People).(Susan Thoen)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Susan Thoen is now representing Vietri in its southwest territory (Southern California, Arizona and South Nevada. Thoen is with Collective, an agency based in the L.A. Mart.

Four Hands names Briggs CEO. (People).(Matthew Briggs )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Austin-based Imports by Four Hands has appointed Matthew Briggs CEO. Prior to joining Four Hands, Briggs was president of Caravanserai Home Furnishings & Imports (Breckenridge, Colo.). His related experience includes knowledge in home...

W.A.C. Lighting appoints Bernstein VP. (People).(Chas Bernstein )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... W.A.C. Lighting (Garden City, N.Y.) has named Chas Bernstein vice president of sales and marketing, to succeed Leonard Schwartz, who will retire at the end of the year. Bernstein brings 30 years of industry experience, including eight years...

Roan joins Hellenic as VP. (People).(Steve Roan)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Hellenic (Dalton, Ga.) has appointed Steve Roan to its management team as vice president, reporting to CEO Steve Mazarakis and COO Peter Rogakis. He also works cooperatively with Chris Phillips to increase the sales force. Previously, Roan...

Catalina Lighting reorganizes sales. (People).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The sales force of Catalina Lighting's (Hialeah, Fla.) Catalina USA has been restructured into three divisions. To head up the Mass Market, Specialty and Office Stores Division, Larry Spitzer, previously with Alsy Lighting, has been promoted to...

Payne Street honors Humphreys. (People).(2003 Spring BPI Sales Award )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... John Humphreys, sales representative for Payne Street Imports (Evanston, Ill.) was presented the 2003 Spring BPI Sales Award by President Jim Breece during the recent International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. This is the first...

Larry Laslo's design mantra: contrast. (Larry Laslo Portrait).(Interview)
June 1, 2003... Funny story. Seeing a collection of his work inside, a well-known designer is drawn into a Los Angeles vintage shop. There he finds a 20-something man admiring the display. Young man: "Isn't this the coolest stuff?" Designer: "Yeah, I...

Who's buying: and who's shopping. Information to help you know your customer. (consumer buying trends).(Consumer Buying Trends Survey )
June 1, 2003... Home Accents Today's exclusive Consumer Buying Trends Survey presents a comprehensive look at the demographics of American households that are shopping for and purchasing home accents. The information comes from the responses of 31,505...

Area rugs: among ethnic groups, African-American households are the most likely shoppers for area rugs this year--they're shopping at a rate more than 1.4 times their presence in the population. (consumer buying trends).
June 1, 2003... CONSUMERS CONTINUE their love affair with area rugs--more than 6% of U.S. households have them on their shopping lists this year. Younger households, especially Gen X and Gen Y, are prime shoppers. The two groups account for 28% of 2003 area...

Lamps: by region, the highest budgets for lamps are in the Northeast (a medium of $93) and the Midwest (a median of $80). (consumer buying trends).
June 1, 2003... LAMPS ARE ON the furnishings shopping list of more than 5% of U.S. households this year, making them one of the top furnishing buys for the year. Frequently, they are bought along with other furnishings purchases--at least one-fourth of...

Wall decor: the highest budgets for wall decor are in the Northeast, a median of $150, compared with $100 in other regions. (consumer buying trends).
June 1, 2003... YOUNGER HOUSEHOLDS are the group to court this year for wall decor. Under-25-year-olds are more than three times more likely to shop for wall decor than their numbers in the population would indicate. While some of these are still home with Mom...

Pillows & throws: households with children make up nearly half of those planning a decorative pillow or throw purchase this year. (consumer buying trends).
June 1, 2003... MORE THAN HALF of households shopping for decorative pillows and throws this year are under 45; more than one-fourth are under 35. As with other accessory categories, young singles, young couples and young parents are shopping for...

Other decorative accessories: renters are more likely to be shopping for other decorative accessories than homeowners. (consumer buying trends).
June 1, 2003... OTHER DECORATIVE accessories is the catch-all accessory category of the exclusive Consumer Buying Trends survey. It includes everything from photo frames and figurines to candles and baskets. While the number of households buying these...