Home Accents Today articles from June 2008

Home Accents Today archives from June 2008

Vintage Renaissance Man.
June 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson Fifteenth century Italian architect Leon Battista Alberti is credited for the quote 'a man can do all things if he but wills them,' an aspiration shared by many of his knowledge-seeking peers of the Renaissance. Today...

Prepare thyself.(Column)
June 1, 2008... Randy Eller It's that time of year again when we all start getting very excited about attending summer shows. Anticipation, as always, is running high at the chance to see all the new creative products the vendors have found and to get...

Dongguan hosts 100 accessory vendors.
June 1, 2008... Thomas Russell The 19th International Famous Furniture Fair (Dongguan) was held from March 16-20 in Houjie, China. The show had 740 exhibitors, more than 100 of which were manufacturers of home accents, lighting and other decorative items....

Guangzhou expands home accents focus.
June 1, 2008... Thomas Russell The 21st China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) was held from March 18-21 at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex. Covering about 4.6 million square feet, it featured 660 indoor furniture manufacturers and...

New legislation seeks to lower credit card processing fees.
June 1, 2008... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor A subcommittee of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee recently began considering legislation that would control the rising interchange fees credit card companies charge to merchants who accept plastic from...

South by Southeast.
June 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla The jewels of Southeast Asia - from Indonesia and Thailand to Vietnam and Malaysia - influence design with a spicy hot slant. The region's inherent exoticism comes across in exquisite woodcarving from Java and luscious textiles...

Current.
June 1, 2008... By Tracy Bulla Modern Revival Tracy Bulla The owners of Prairie Arts, who are passionate about modern design, have brought back several century-old iconic shapes in The Teco Art Pottery Collection. Originally produced in Terra...

Eastern Shore Elegance.(Bountiful)(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... Story By Susan Dickenson, Photography By Mike Morgan Jamie Merida offers a unique blend of Chesapeake chic, country charm and Old World sophistication in his Bountiful bayside shop When weary Washingtonians and burned-out Baltimoreans...

Modern organic.
June 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Elements of nature lend an organic aesthetic that's as lush and luxurious as it is sleek and sophisticated. Stones and cowhide line up along bamboo and silk - iron and other metals anchor the look with contemporary edge. Rich...

Covering all the bases.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Lamp offerings put their best base forward as a lineup infused with character takes shape. Whether it is an intricate pattern, unique silhouette, vibrant color or shimmering finish, these designs illuminate detailed bodies...

Masculine mix.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader A fuss-free group of lighting designs enlightens with clean lines, neutral color schemes and straightforward styling. Tones of black, white, taupe and brown partner with wood and metal to bring forth an array of products...

Far out fixtures.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Casting a contemporary glow, pendants and chandeliers step into the modern spotlight boasting cutting-edge shapes and innovative silhouettes. Not for the conventional at heart, these designs radiate true individuality with...

Aged accents.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Tables are not afraid to show a little age as designs flaunt distressed, crackled and antiqued treatments. The extra attention to applications reveals accents that are rich in depth and texture. This season, shiny and...

Sex and the home business.
June 1, 2008... Jenny Heinzen York Bet that caught your eye, huh? The media blitz for the Sex and the City movie has gotten me thinking about this theory I have about our business. Somehow, that television program managed to convince women that...

Modern models.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Accent tables stand on modern legs as traditional shapes are replaced by contemporary forms. Tabletops keep it simple in classic round designs, while bases get playful in unique silhouettes. Materials such as cast aluminum...

Treasured trays.
June 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Tray tables top the most stylish accent list this season. Served up in a chic array, these small treasures adorn vacant corners with effortless style. These versatile pieces marry form and function in a trendy package,...

Paragon promotes five vice presidents.(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... Staff Paragon recently promoted five employees to vice presidential posts within the company. Kathy Opolka, who has worked since 2001 in various sales positions, has been promoted to VP business development. Opolka continues to be...

Kalalou names sales manager.
June 1, 2008... Staff Kalalou, formerly Country Originals, has named Larry Stevens as its new sales manager. Stevens, formerly of Reed and Barton Silversmiths, is 'a seasoned sales professional who brings a fresh perspective on sales growth and...

Propac names sales VP.
June 1, 2008... Staff Wall decor producer Propac Images has promoted Samantha Floyd to vice president of sales. Floyd started with the company in May 2002 selling to mail order accounts, contract accounts and key accounts. In her new role, she will...

Kaleen adds regional accounts mgr.
June 1, 2008... Staff Industry veteran Tammy Washburn has been named to the newly created position of regional accounts manager for Kaleen. Washburn comes to Kaleen with more than 10 years experience in the decorative flooring and home furnishings...

Company C names Northeast rep.(appointment of Michael Deveau)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff Concord, N.H.-based Company C has named Michael Deveau to the newly created position of Sales Representative for the Northeast region. Deveau will report to Kristine Scotto, vice president of sales for Company C. In his new...

Nambe names Cunningham first CFO.
June 1, 2008... Staff Tabletop producer Nambe has appointed Glenn Cunningham as chief financial officer, a newly created position. After a career in retail sales, online management and financial planning, Cunningham joins Nambe as an expert in...

W.A.C. Lighting names national sales manager, marketing director.
June 1, 2008... Staff W.A.C. Lighting has appointed Michael T. Hadank its new national sales manager. According to General Manager and Vice President Shelley Wang, 'Michael is a highly skilled and energetic sales executive who brings a wealth of...

Janellestyle joins Daryl Jenkins.(Janellestyle Designs)(Daryl Jenkins & Associates)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff Janellestyle Designs has signed with Dallas-based Daryl Jenkins & Associates to manage its sales in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Mexico. Daryl Jenkins & Associates has been...

New Products.
June 1, 2008... Angela Heck, Jenny Heinzen York, Lindsey Strader Home Accents Todayis offering an inside look at the most recent product designs to hit the various summer markets, beginning with Dallas this month. The following pages include an...

Napp Deady closes Americasmart, High Point showrooms.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... By Jenny Heinzen York Longtime sales and rep agency Napp Deady has closed its showrooms in Atlanta's Americasmart and High Point's International Home Furnishings Center. 'I do not intend at this point to continue at this time as a rep...

World Market Center opening year-round Hospitality Marketplace.
June 1, 2008... Staff World Market Center Las Vegas is expanding the Las Vegas Design Center with an entire floor in Building C dedicated to hospitality manufacturers. Hospitality at Las Vegas Design Center is set to open in 2009 'Las Vegas...

Feiss family announces retirement.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Staff Murray and Dorothy Feiss, Robert and Andrea Greene, and Ron and June Hersh will all be retiring from Murray Feiss Import, effective May 23. Murray Feiss, Bob Greene and Ron Hersh will continue their positions on the board of...

Eastern Accents relocating Atlanta showroom.
June 1, 2008... Staff Eastern Accents is opening a new showroom in Atlanta in time for the July market. The company's new showroom is suite 9-A-1 in Building 1 of Americasmart, on the Home Accents and Fine Linens floor 9. The new space is 3,000...

Furniture Classics expanding Altanta, Vegas showrooms.
June 1, 2008... Staff Furniture Classics Limited, parent company of the Furniture Classics and Two Palms Casual brands, will expand its permanent showrooms in Atlanta and Las Vegas this summer. This increased presence follows the relocation and...

Trump Home to launch home fragrance line.
June 1, 2008... Staff The Trump Organization has partnered with Pearlessence Ltd. to create a collection of home fragrance products, which will launch at the July Las Vegas Market. The Trump Home fragrance collection will include reed diffusers,...

Artisan House debuting lower-priced division this summer.
June 1, 2008... Staff Wall decor and tabletop metal sculpture producer Artisan House is launching a new division this summer, Artisan Studio. The new collection includes more than 45 original, copyrighted metal sculptures that are handmade,...

Wall decor producers hanging tough.(Interview)
June 1, 2008... By Jenny Heinzen York Combating difficult times with product development, streamlining, managing costs This year continues to bring negative economic news and the fallout of all the troubles is making its way directly into the home...

What retailers are saying.
June 1, 2008... Staff In an online survey of retailers who carry wall decor, conducted in May and early June at HomeAccents Today.com , 67% of our respondents said accent furniture represented 30% or less of their sales. The biggest complaints about...

Chelsea House, Library of Virginia partner for licensed collection.
June 1, 2008... Staff Chelsea House has begun introducing artwork reproduced from the archives of the prestigious Library of Virginia. The initial offering of the Library of Virginia pieces were introduced at the April High Point Market. The artwork...