Home Accents Today articles from November 2008

Home Accents Today archives from November 2008

Cocktail candy.
November 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Candy-colored hues coat barware accessories in spirited fashion, creating a high-energy assortment that's most certainly toast-worthy. Sugary-inspired hues such as grape, lime, lemon and tangerine saturate everything from...

Pour on the details.
November 1, 2008... Lindsey Strader Focus on details is a must this season to be the talk of the barware scene. A hands-on approach is evident in these ornately crafted gems, as a surge of intricately etched motifs and hand-blown adornments take shape....

The power of surprise.
November 1, 2008... Jenny Heinzen York Though I confess to being the ultimate creature of habit, I'm really big on surprises. The good kind, of course. I love the thrill of the unexpected, and late this summer, I found the very unexpected in a cold, dark...

Tthe Contrarians.
November 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson Homefest's Michael and Lindy Di Paulo have taken a few less-traveled roads when it comes to retail, but 2008 might just turn out to be their most profitable year yet When the popularity of a certain style or product...

Registry of Sources.(Directory)
November 1, 2008... Staff ACRYLICORE Staff Gardena, Calif. 310-515-4846, acrylicore.com Floor and table lamps made from cast acrylic in several finishes at medium high price points ANDREA BY SADEK Staff New Rochelle,...

Elements of Style.
November 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Organic inspirations give root to a host of sculptural, sophisticated lamps. All shapes and forms of wood line up next to branch and botanical motifs, linking the elements to high-style design. From polished and uber-chic to...

Iron Man.
November 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla Modern and masculine, iron-inspired designs take center stage this season with a nod toward minimalism. Deep, dark finishes, ranging from bronze to smoke, accentuate moody, understated attraction. Despite a certain deceptive...

Contemporary Classics.
November 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla This season, classical designs go modern with fresh and inventive styling. Familiar forms resurface with invigorating insight, spotlighting ancient urn, gourd and column motifs. Precious materials like crystal, marble and...

Members Only.
November 1, 2008... Tracy Bulla While much of design is aimed at the ladies, this season's newest looks pay tribute to the masculine perspective. Evoking the exclusive appeal of a gentleman's club, the style is posh, plush and more than a little indulgent....

Habersham moving into retail.
November 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson Boutiques, galleries, showrooms set to open in next several months Habersham announced plans to open several independently-owned Habersham Home retail boutiques, galleries and to-the-trade showrooms during the next...

Shadow Mountain debuts Woolrich line.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Staff Shadow Mountain has signed a licensing agreement with Woolrich to produce case goods and upholstery. Approximately 35 pieces of bedroom, dining and occasional case good items debuted in the Shadow Mountain showroom during last...

Robinson named VP of retail development for Dallas Market Center.
November 1, 2008... Staff Jill Robinson has joined Dallas Market Center as vice president of retail development. In this position, Robinson will oversee all specialty and major store buyer recruitment and retention programs for hard goods and soft goods...

John-Richard opens first retail showroom in Nashville.
November 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson High-end furnishings manufacturer John-Richard celebrated the grand opening of its first retail showroom Oct. 7 in the affluent Nashville community of Belle Meade. CEO Alex Malouf said the move was driven by a...

The (not-so-soft) soft goods industry remains resilient.
November 1, 2008... By Lindsey Strader With the election over and 2009 quickly approaching, soft goods manufacturers are looking ahead to a (small) beacon of light at the end of this gloomy economic tunnel. According to them, being on the brink of a new year...

E-mail marketing tops for ROI.
November 1, 2008... Penny Schneck What direct response marketing tactic will get you the best return on investment (ROI)? The answer is easy - e-mail! There are literally dozens of independent industry reports that cite e-mail as the most efficient direct...

Made of mettle.(John Shilling of Artisan House Inc.)
November 1, 2008... By Susan Dickenson John Shilling, President, Artisan House In 2001, John Shilling purchased Artisan House, famous for the metal wall, floor and tabletop sculptures its designers and crafters have been making since Jerry Fels and Curtis...

Creativity, optimism, fresh product keep retailers in the game.
November 1, 2008... Susan Dickenson Retail Editor I share the sentiments expressed this month in our Best of Market edition by our editor in chief, Jenny Heinzen York, about the surprisingly upbeat market that just ended in High Point. The home accents...