Home Accents Today articles from November 2003

Home Accents Today archives from November 2003

Have a cookie.(Elsa's Story.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... There I stood, in the midst of a chic gourmet grocery in Charlotte, N.C., waiting for a friend and studying a package of cookies. On the package, there's a small, somewhat grainy sepia photo of a group of people in old-fashioned bathing...

Trend builds on famous quilts.
November 1, 2003... MORE THAN 70 YEARS AGO, the residents of Gee's Bend, Ala., came into the national consciousness through the efforts of President Roosevelt's New Deal. In an effort to rescue them from poverty and provide them with a chance to be in charge of...

John-Richard expands into botanicals.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... AS PART OF A CONTINUING EXPANSION of product lines, lamp, wall decor, soft goods and accent furniture vendor John-Richard introduced a permanent botanical collection at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. ...

Currey & Company debuts So Faux Bois garden collection.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... CURREY & COMPANY introduced its So Faux Bois Collection at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The collection features steel framework covered in concrete and sculpted with the appearance of tree trunks and...

WithIt names 2003 WOW winners.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... AT THE INTERNATIONAL Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., Women in Home Industries Today announced five winners in its annual WOW Awards, recognizing home furnishings industry leaders. Jena Hall, president of Jena Hall Designs &...

Cooper Classics to debut lamps.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... COOPER CLASSICS, manufacturer of mirrors and accent furniture, will introduce its first lighting collection in January at the Atlanta International Gift Show. The vendor will roll out about 100 table lamp designs at the show, with additional...

Cresswell introduces Baldwin designs.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... CRESSWELL AND ALSY, divisions of Emess Design Group, introduced more than 20 styles of lamps and lighting in the Baldwin Brass collection at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The designs, according to...

Trading Spaces enters home decor licensing arena.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE POPULAR HOME show Trading Spaces is lending its name to a new licensing program through its parent company, Discovery Consumer Products. Alsy Lighting, Milliken Carpet and Rugs and WALLIES Wallpaper Cutouts have debuted lines under the...

Outdoor lighting lines take new name.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... OUTDOOR LAMPS introduced in October by Frederick Cooper and its Tyndale division have been renamed Outdoorables. Although the lamps' components and finishes are specially treated to withstand the weather, retailers constantly questioned...

E-Z tech tips to create a Web site.
November 1, 2003... IT'S ALMOST 2004, and if you don't have a company Web site, you should. Depending on which research findings you read, for holiday shopping alone, consumers spend between 20% and 25% of their "open to buy" on the Internet. Whether you're ready,...

Catalog craze: catching the multi-channel marketing wave.
November 1, 2003... A few years ago it was predicted the catalog would become extinct, mainly because the Internet was emerging. However, according to the Direct Marketing Association, Americans are expected to spend nearly $133 billion shopping through catalogs...

Tips on starting a catalog.
November 1, 2003... Ed Florence is the vice president of merchandising for Sincerely Yours, a catalog and Internet retailer selling furniture, decorative accents, bedding and a variety of accessories, but he's spent decades in the catalog industry, first with...

The consumer counts: and the boom goes on.
November 1, 2003... Aging Boomers age in 2003 39-57 age in year 2015 51-69 born 1946-64 They continue to be the dominant force in the marketplace, those 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964. And now, they're...

Arguably argyle.(Style: what's hot.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... PREPARE FOR THE REVENGE of the preppies. The latest design to burst onto to the fashion scene will soon be making headlines in the home. Argyle has found its way onto a range of home accents and is sure to inspire even more designs, once...

Casual styling influences trends.(Lighting industry.)
November 1, 2003... Casual, cleaner designs set the tone across all genres of lighting, including contemporary, traditional and country. Bold color becomes a mainstay in lighting, and finishes trend darker. Textured fabrics and trims distinguish lampshades, which,...

Silver streak.(eLink 519 - 525, 527, 528)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The coolest of metallics takes off as the ore du jour, hitting the silvery spot with styles classic to contemporary. Silver's luster grows brighter with looks that feel current, yet more gentle than previous interpretations. Expect to see both...

In shapely style.(eLink 547, 552, 549, 548, 550, 553, 512)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... While it may be said that form follows function, the most forward lighting designs reflect at the very least, an equal emphasis on form. Look out for styles that bring shape to the forefront, whether short and squat or elongated and tapered....

Registry of sources in lamps & lighting.(Directory)
November 1, 2003... registry of sources in lamps & lighting COMPANY NAME & CONTACT PRODUCTS & PRICES RANGES vendor chandeliers/ floor portable home base, phone number pendants...

Style, value still keys to lighting success.
November 1, 2003... Lamp and lighting vendors and retailers are facing a new set of challenges this year as they deal with lowered price points, more highly educated consumers and competition at retail from mass merchants and home improvement centers. With a...

Spicy hot.(eLink 554 - 557)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The warming trend continues with hues that fall into the cinnamon, paprika and red pepper family. No matter what the style, a dash of color is a welcome addition to any room--especially when it's strong and hot. Strands of multi-colored...

Glass art.(eLink 530, 537, 538, 539, 540.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Glass of all shapes, sizes and colors has established its place as a fixture on the lighting scene. Taking a cue from high-end art glass, lighting manufacturers are infusing designs with eye-catching patterns and vivid color--or not, as clear...

Wood work.(eLink 531 - 534, 536, 518)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Deep and earthy, rich brown finishes and bases that effect the look of wood take center stage in table lamps, signifying a return to the elements of nature. Simple forms allow for a touch of the rustic, creating mellowed, warm designs that feel...

Festive fixtures.(Lighting. eLink 541, 542, 544, 545.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Chandeliers naturally bestow grace and elegance to any setting. Here, classic, and not so classic, designs are resplendent with charm and full of that show-stopping presence that chandeliers are known for. Look for new details like...

Cocktail hour.(eLink 500 - 505, 518)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... IT IS ALWAYS FIVE O'CLOCK somewhere and with classically styled barware, consumers are apt to carry that dictum close to their hearts. Subtle details and vintage charm highlight the latest round of looks for timeless and supremely stylish...

Fruity drinks.(Barware. eLink 505 -v511, and 517. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... JIMMY BUFFETT MAY SING about fruity drinks, but he probably has never taken the glass that holds the drink into consideration. Consumers, however, are intrigued by all the colors of the rainbow when it comes to barware and bar accessories. Bold...

Lillian August teams with Nature's Gallery.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... DESIGNER Lillian August introduced her botanical collection for Nature's Gallery last month. Featuring what August calls "layered statements," the 38-piece Lillian August Collection for Nature's Gallery offers sizes ranging from...

Hickory Manor House has new owners - Robb-Walters Associates.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... HICKORY Manor House has been bought by Robb-Walters Associates, a private company based in Reidsville, N.C. Former owner Jan Sorrells-Griffin will stay with the company through its transition and continue design work with the firm. ...

TomLin Designs to license MacKenzie-Childs.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... TOMLIN DESIGNS, the Lexington, N.C.-based lighting manufacturer, has signed a licensing agreement with Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, who plan a Surreal Circus collection of lighting and furniture for spring introduction in High Point,...

Fine Art Ltd. owner buys out partner.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... FINE ART LTD. owner Emile Valhuerdi bought out his partner of 20 years, Veda Das. One of the industry's first three major suppliers of oil paintings, Valheurdi looks ahead toward "up and down expansion" and will offer paintings at...

ASFD [American Society of Furniture Designers] announces 2003 Pinnacle winners.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... THE EIGHT Annual Pinnacle Achievement Awards were presented to 15 designers during the International Home Furnishings Market last month in High Point, N.C. Critiqued in several areas, including the product's value to the consumer, its...

Peg Canter joins Dallas Market Center.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... PEG CANTER has joined the Dallas Market Center as vice president of trade events. Canter, who comes to Dallas from AmericasMart, will report to Cindy Morris, chief operating officer of Dallas Market Center. In her new capacity, Canter will...

AmericasMart promotes Sydney.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... CHAS SYDNEY, a 23-year AmericasMart veteran, assumes the role of senior vice president of new business development for AMC, Inc. the parent of AmericasMart Atlanta. He will continue his long-standing area rug leadership role as senior vice...

John Keiser joins OneCoast.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... JOHN KEISER was named regional vice president of the Midwest region for OneCoast Network and will run its Ivan Bloom and Associates agency. During his career, Keiser has held several leadership and sales management positions for Enesco and...

Domestic shows.(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... NOVEMBER 2003 6-7 NeoCon East. Baltimore Convention Center. 800-677-6278, Fax: 312-527-7782, www.merchandisemart.com 7-9 Fine Furnishings Providence Show. Rhode Island...

An eye for balance, scale and proportion: Pauline Raschella.
November 1, 2003... Pauline Raschella is a self-described "frustrated artist." "All my life I've loved art and, in fact, I wanted to get into the commercial or fine art field," Pauline said. "My father said, 'You'll never make a living so be a dentist or...