Home Accents Today articles from October 2003

Home Accents Today archives from October 2003

Protecting copyright: who really cares?(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)
October 1, 2003... THROUGHOUT THE home furnishings industry there are pockets of vendors working to eradicate design theft. Two of the most cohesive groups are the Art Copyright Coalition, formed this year by several wall decor publishers and the Foundation for...

Magnussen Home to partner with Cristina Ferrare.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... MAGNUSSEN HOME Furnishings has signed a licensing agreement with former supermodel, talk show host and jewelry designer Cristina Ferrare for collections to debut in High Point, N.C. in April 2004. The collections will offer two distinct...

ART to honor August with Achievement Award.(Accessories Resource Team)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... THE ACCESSORIES Resource Team will present its Academy of Achievement Award to Lillian August at the 15th Annual ARTS Awards ceremony in Dallas in January. The Academy of Achievement Award recognizes an individual who best represents the...

WITHIT names 10 finalists for 2003 WOW awards.(News; Women in the Home Industries Today )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... TEN INDUSTRY leaders have been named finalists for the 2003 WOW awards, given annually by Women in the Home Industries Today (High Point, N.C.). The Legacy Award is given to a woman of achievement who has made significant lifetime...

2003 Pinnacle Award finalists announced.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... THE AMERICAN Society of Furniture Designers (New London, N.C.) has selected finalists for the 2003 Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards. A total of 57 finalists were selected in 15 categories. Winners in each category will be announced at the...

You gotta have a gimmick.(Retail Update)
October 1, 2003... FELLOW STRIPPERS told fledgling Gypsy Rose Lee to stand out on stage she had to have a gimmick. This too is true of retailing. In the slew of stores I have visited this year, the ones that stand out have a gimmick or just a little something...

Gennet leaves San Francisco Mart for Lazar; Carini named general manager.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... AFTER 10 YEARS as president of the San Francisco Mart, Michael Gennet has resigned to become president and chief operating officer of Los Angeles-based Lazar Industries. Roseann Carini, who headed the Mart's leasing and marketing...

MasterWorks acquires The Tree Factory.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... MASTERWORKS DECOR has kept intact the staff and facilities in Charlotte, N.C., since buying The Tree Factory in the summer. "We're a new company owned by some management and by two at-large investment groups," President and CEO Dave...

Kottler joins Harris Marcus.(News)(Harris Marcus Home.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... STEVEN KOTTLER, former president of Franklin Home, has joined Harris Marcus Home. Kottler will serve as the executive vice president of marketing, a new position, and report directly to David Marcus, president. "I am looking forward to...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2003... In The Book, Home Accents Today Resource Guide, the Web site for VDS Group was listed incorrectly on page 160. For all divisions, the Web address is vds@voila-home.com

Flower power.(Style: what's hot)(New home products and design trends.)
October 1, 2003... LITERALLY TRANSLATING TO a thousand flowers, millefiore glass is--if not one of the best-known creations of Venice--certainly the most colorful and eye-catching. Tiny, multi-colored glass blooms (think cross-section) fuse into solid glass,...

Animal magnetism!(Style)(New home products and design trends.)
October 1, 2003... WHILE ANIMAL PRINTS have long been considered a safari staple, a new look emerges that's anything but tropical. Look out for designs that are abstracted, bold and geometric by nature, or by the same token, subtle and stylish. Urban, chic and...

Strategies for success in the Sooner state.(Mathis Brothers Furniture)
October 1, 2003... The same state that claims such notables as Will Rogers, Walter Cronkite, Geronimo, J. Paul Getty and Jeane Kirkpatrick as its own also is home to one of the Top 100 furniture companies, Mathis Brothers. The first generation of...

Suds away.(Bath & body; personal care products)
October 1, 2003... IVORY SOAP MAY have the lock on purity, but in terms of personal care, the world of products goes far beyond simple bars of soap. Ranging from shower gels and lotions to bath crystals and, yes, even soap, today's designers are hot on the scent...

Bath math.(Bath & body; bathroom accessories)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... MAKE A BIG SPLASH in the bath with fun, vivid accents that lighten and brighten tub time. Start with bold designs, whimsical accessories and extra-plush towels--be sure to finish with special bath and body products for a luxurious soak. 1...

Chairs show diversity and style.(Promosedia; trade show)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... THE ITALIANS HAVE three words for chair, which seems more than sufficient until the full scope of the September Promosedia show is taken into account. Focusing almost solely on chairs, with a smattering of tables and some cabinet-like storage...

Color makes the biggest splash in Paris.(Maison & objet)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... COLORS, ESPECIALLY apple green and the entire family of purples, were key fashion statements at Maison & Objet in Paris last month. Red, always a French favorite, especially when paired with gold did not disappoint, showing up in table...

Home sales to stay strong for 2004.(the consumer counts)
October 1, 2003... THE NATION'S STRONG housing market should reap dividends for home accents dealers. Moving into a new home generally means a new or at least partially new decorating scheme. Although they have creeped up slightly in recent weeks, mortgage...

Rugs objects: floor coverings that really cut a rug in style.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Costikyan Carpets, $1,950, 6x9 eLink 762 e bella, $2,590, 6x6 eLink 761 New Moon, $5,625, 6x9 eLink 759 Calvin Klein Home, $700, 6x9 eLink 764 Classic Rug Collection, $3,999, 79"x79" eLink 543 Capel, $998, 6x8 eLink 556...

Yes Virginia, there are holiday shoppers.(Retail)(holiday shopping forecast)
October 1, 2003... ACCORDING TO industry consultants, the National Retail Federation and retailers holiday season 2003 will be more festive and lucrative than 2002, despite the lackluster year, but it won't be gangbusters. The NRF projects total holiday...

Continental charm.(Style directions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... European designs take the spotlight this market, with introductions running the gamut from clean-lined traditional forms with a simple elegance to large-scaled southern European themes with plenty of ornamentation. Seasoning the mix are new...

Fall 2003 market sketchbook.
October 1, 2003... What does your personality say about your style? Perhaps more than most consumers may be aware. The latest trends at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., center around the idea that consumers' personalities and...

The adventurer.(Fall 2003 Market Sketchbook)(New home products.)
October 1, 2003... A WANDERER AT HEART, the adventurous personality lives to explore and roam far from home. Full of curiosity and zest for life, this traveling soul is wide open to new places and cultures, collecting odds and ends throughout the journey....

The artist.(Fall 2003 Market Sketchbook)(New home products.)
October 1, 2003... IF LIVING ON the edge comes naturally, consider yourself an Artist. This personality sees its raison d'etre as revolving around a personal statement, self-expression of the highest sort, whether it is an emotion like joy or a stance like...

The classicist.(Fall 2003 Market Sketchbook)(New home products.)
October 1, 2003... FOR SOME, TRADITION isn't just a way of life, it is a calling. For the Classicists, gazing on their ink blot would call to mind images of fine Limoges or a Rembrandt, perhaps. While it is all a matter of interpretation for Rorschach, the test...

The purist.(Fall 2003 Market Sketchbook)(New home products.)
October 1, 2003... IN A WORLD OF DISARRAY and confusion, the purist craves simplicity, calm and a sense of order. In short, a home environment that is blissfully soothing and well-organized, without unnecessary extras. Value is placed on the innate quality and...

The sophisticate.(Fall 2003 Market Sketchbook)(New products for your home.)
October 1, 2003... IF INK BLOTS can determine your personality, just think what a room can do! The style of a sophisticate is elegant, refined and above all, timeless. Products that interpret this look are definitely upscale, but subtly so. If the look is...

Accents by design.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Kiev Console Table mixes dark and black-finished woods with a clear glass top for a striking contemporary design ($1,390). The Tensor Table Lamp features a zebrano wood painted finish and is topped with a silk shade ($598). Offering a mix...

Adesso.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Squishee Pillows premier. Crafted from spandex fabric, the simple geometric-shaped designs come in bold hues of red, lime, purple and blue. Also debuting, the Portfolio Square Leather Wall Clock features black leather and natural stitching....

Adriana Hoyos Collection.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Coco Bar is available in three finishes from light to dark. Made from seike, a hard tropical wood, the bar features a coconut inlay on the front and facilities on the inside for liquor storage and bar accessories. eLink 538 ...

AMS Imports.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From the Ayacucho Collection, two rugs are in the spotlight. Baja Stripes is a new pattern featuring tonal shades of pink and burgundy ($875, 5x7). Sierra offers a new earth tone colorway on a previous design ($875, 5x7). eLink 530 ...

Anglo Saxon Design.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Featuring a 22k gold leaf frame, a new antique mirror, the Old Charleston Mirror, premiers. With strong Old World flair, the mirror has a simple rectangular shape and is part of The Charleston Collection ($3,200). eLink 564 [ILLUSTRATION...

Ann Tyler.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Intricate hand carving and detail distinguish the Side Table/Hatbox. Adorned on the sides and top, the piece is pine ($799). An etagere mixes split rattan with a laminated coco shell top for an upscale tropical look ($1,100). eLink 504 ...

Archatrive.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The NY desk can double as a console table and features two slim drawers and large, turned legs crafted from poplar ($1,250). A new collection, Fruit & Veggies, debuts with cultured stone lemons and plums ($80 to $95 for 12) and polyfoam Love...

Art in motion.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From artist Ivo, The Modern Orchid--Cream is one of five wall decor designs in the collection. Featuring two black core mats and a raised top mat, the design is finished with an espresso frame with oxidized edges ($200). eLink 501 ...

Art & frame direct.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Part of the expansion of the Kathy Ireland Collection, the Athens Wall Fountain is made of sandstone ($250). Also from the Collection, the Spanish Dreams Photo Frame features a wide molding with an elaborate carved design ($20). eLink 520 ...

Arte Italica.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Arte Italica premiers the Umbria Collection, a sophisticated, yet classic line of dinnerware and serveware. Fashioned of pure white ceramic, the collection features scalloped pewter trim and is dishwasher safe ($52 to $276). eLink 716 ...

Arteriors.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A variety of contemporary vases premier. Included are sculptured vases in varying heights, as well as egg-shaped vases and eye-shaped vases ($20 to $75). Several small tables and plant stands are new, including the French Letter Flip Top Table...

Artisan house.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Three-dimensional wall sculptures debut. Part of the Signature Editions Collection, the designs include Meditation with earth and metallic tone blocks, abstractly stacked and hints of red running through some. Morning Mist uses hand-painted...

Artmax.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Two cabinets debut with matching mirrors. The Crete Collection offers a square cabinet with a hand-painted crackle finish in silver leaf and chocolate ($1,040, cabinet; $480, mirror). From the Flame Collection, a hand-painted console has a...

Atelier eleven.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Several tuffet tables are hi the spotlight. To be used alone or with a glass top, the designs include the Chelsea with its rose and silvery green fabric and large oversize tassel ($950). Other looks debuting are the Elitis ottoman with its...

Austin.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A variety of styles debut in the Ceylon Collection, designed by Carolyn Kinder. Elaborate scrolls adorn the body of the Ceylon Urn that is topped off with a resting elephant ($240). The Ceylon Hurricane features the same scrollwork on its base...

Austin horn collection.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Queen's Velvet Brocade Collection of bedding premiers. Crafted from cut-velvet brocade, accented with shimmery velvet, silk taffeta and quilted velvet, the collection features tassel fringe and velvet braiding and is available in ginger,...

Babette holland design.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Olive Striped Apollo Lamp showcases tonal hues with a gold silk shade ($329). The Meridian Vases and Mercury Pot are in the spotlight as well, featuring tinted spun aluminum with bands of charcoal ($95 to $150). The vases also include...

Bailey Street Trading Company.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Estrada Accent Table has a kidney-shaped design with a carved base and a single drawer ($156). Other table introductions include the Aragon Hall Table, hand-painted with gold decorative accents on a black background ($192) and the Belgravia...

Barbara cosgrove lamps.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A lower priced collection debuts. Featuring a robust size and similar flavor to the higher-end offerings, the collection includes designs like the Slate Finial with its curvaceous base and silk drum shade ($160) and the Judy with a ridged base...

Bauer International.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A contemporary take on campaign-style furniture debuts and includes a director's chair ($1,500) and side table ($1,100). The 10-piece collection is made of stainless steel and embossed leather. The Wicker Collection features a checkerboard...

Beljen Mills.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Three tapestries debut. The Calderon features a crest-like design and is available in two sizes ($399, $599). Arboretum has Jacobean influences and depicts birds on a cream background ($399, $599). The Tiara Crimson tapestry showcases strong...

Bettis Brooke.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Louis XV mirror premiers. The regal design has elaborate embellishments at its apex and the molding features an antique gold finish ($1,500). The Philadelphia showcases a cornice-like top with a center urn adornment in a mahogany and gold...

The Bradburn Gallery.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Italian porcelain comprises the Captiva Shell Lamp. The lamp centers on a delicate shell motif with blue accents ($598). eLink 542 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brett Austin.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Three lamp designs are in the spotlight. The Monochrome Collection debuts the hand glazed bud vase lamp in cobalt blue ($220). The Macaw lamp in solid cast bronze is new for the Trade Route Collection ($280). A wood lamp has a five layered...

Butler Specialty.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Fossil stone veneers distinguish the scalloped table with pedestal base. Further highlighted by brass inlays and antique brass hardware, the design is part of the Heritage Collection. Curved legs mark a side table, part of the Masterpiece...

Capel.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From the Estates Collection, Bouvier debuts with its classic floral pattern in muted green ($373, 5'3"x7'6"). Sarouk features a mix of rich green and burgundy in a hand-tufted design, part of the Regal Collection ($413, 5x8). Adding to the Dick...

Carolina Mirror.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Vermillion Meadow depicts an autumn wooded scene in a wide wood gold leaf molding ($339). From the Biltmore Estate Collection, a mirror has a dappled cocoa texture over gold ($399), while another has an unusual diamond-like shape and a...

Casa Bique.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Banana leaf carvings give a tropical look to a sink vanity with a fossil stone top and storage below ($1,800). The Hidden Treasures chest has an oval shape of woven abaca with a leather top ($1,400). clink 511 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Casabella.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From the Casabella Majolica Collection, hand-painted vanity sinks are new. Featuring a variety of brightly hued artwork, the mixed terra cotta and porcelain designs are available in several sizes ($250). eLink 574 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Casafina.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Care Capri, a collection of stoneware, debuts. Available in blue, yellow and sand, the collection includes a large serving platter, as well as smaller serving pieces ($5 to $32). eLink 528 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Castilian Imports.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Monkey Coolie Planter is a lighthearted debut. The brass monkey, in full colonial garb, pulls the sable check-patterned porcelain planter ($180). A floral porcelain jar features a brass lid and base, which forms curving, branch-like handles...

CBK.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From the Company 2000 Collection, a series of embossed fleur de lis boxes ($20, set of two) and a wall shelf with an embossed flower vine design ($30) debut. The Frame Traditions Collection showcases two whimsical designs, the Denim Pillow...

Chelsea house.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... An elegant crystal chandelier premiers. The eight-light design features a brilliant gold finish and a profusion of crystals. A hand-painted oil painting depicts a hunting dog amongst the grass. Other introductions include a hand-painted ceramic...

Classic rug.(High Point)(Gee's Bend Quilts.)
October 1, 2003... Designs from Gee's Bend Quilts debut on hand-made rugs. Based on designs sewn by African-American women for five generations, the rugs reflect the boldness and vibrancy of the quilts. The Housetop rug is a graphic pattern of red and cream...

Clay, metal & stone.(High Point)(Abaca Collection.)
October 1, 2003... Designs from the Abaca Collection are in the spotlight. A folding bed tray features storage baskets on each side and carrying handles ($138). A serving tray has a woven design for a tropical feel ($130), as does a magazine basket ($70) and the...

The Cole River Company.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Stonelights, a collection of lacquered stones with a tea-light inset debuts. They are available in several colors including chartreuse and orange ($20). Dyed abaca-bound vessels offer a tonal, textural look with a resin coating and exposed...

Colonial Accents.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A profusion of hand-painted designs are unveiled. The round wooden tray table is part of the Dutchmaster Collection ($245). Hand-painted metal wastebaskets and tissue box holders debut with heraldic or crest designs ($110, for set). The Plaid...

Cooper classics.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... From the Madrid Collection, a round mirror premiers. The design features rope-like molding and a warm copper finish ($250). eLink 534 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Corona decor.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Several floral tapestries are in the spotlight. Presentation, an earlier release, has been re envisioned in deep jewel tones ($380). Summer's Bounty depicts a large urn overflowing with flowers on a light beige background ($720). Lilies I & II...

Cottage ecor.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A variety of decorative designs debut including flying angel figurines and candleholders. All items are handmade and hand-painted with a cottage white crackle finish ($30 to $130). eLink 548 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Couristan.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Mosaic Tiles, a multi-color rug design, premiers in the Highland Collection. The open geometric and abstract design is reflective of the collection ($1,238, 5'3"x8'6"). More classical looks define the Rococo Collection. Pantheon/Ebony and...

Craft-Tex.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Classical elements are strong in two decorative busts. Bust of Tudor Woman and Bust of Tudor Boy are both hand painted resin ($80 to $110). Also new, the Tropical Leaf Bowl which features a brandywine finish ($76). eLink 577 [ILLUSTRATION...

Currey & Co.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... New from the Winterthur Collection, the Zara Pendant has a Viejo gold finish on iron and several crystal drops. The Illusion Pendant is a dramatic design of beaded chains that end in large crystal drops. The Crystal Silhouette Chandelier has a...

CWL Designs.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Mocha Mum Collection has a tropical floral design on a rich chocolate background. The design is accessorized with CWL Designs' green striated silk, gold chenille and brown stripe pillows for an upscale, mature take on an island look ($900,...

Cynthia scott designs.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Holiday-inspired designs are in the spotlight. Featuring a plaid design with burgundy red and jade green on the containers, the collection includes several topiaries, as well as wreaths and small urns containing pine cones or beaded fruit....

Dale Tiffany.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Golden Chateau Pendant Lamp has a Tiffany-styled shade and an antique gold stand ($175). The Table Lamp from the same collection has a turn-of-the-century Victorian motif and a Tiffany shade ($250). The Madelaine Table Lamp has a floral...

David Avrim.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... New this market are the L'Originale Chandeliers designed by Lanciotto Galeotti. Distinguished by Murano Glass flowers and leaves, the brass design has gold accents and 14 lights ($3,750). eLink 558 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

decorize.com.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Giallo Vases bring a shot of bold color with their two-toned design. The top half is an abstract design of darker green over a lighter shade, while the bottom half is a solid green ($8 to $16). The Pascua Wooden Shelving Cabinet has a dark...

DeNunzio.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... A classical image is rendered for today in fall-like hues. Child with Orange is a replica of the Renoir painting found at the Biltmore Estate. Part of the Biltmore Estate For Your Home Collection, the replica is available in two sizes ($139 to...

Design Guild.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Inspired by windblown prairie grass, the Prairie Collection features three glass pieces. The two vases and bowl are clear glass with an etched design meant to resemble windswept grasses ($45 to $75). eLink 568 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

DJC Design Studio.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Part of the Ernest Hemingway -- Key West Collection, the Palmetto throw is unveiled. The glass-beaded design is a multi-textured combination of mohair and cotton boucle in fig ($140). eLink 571 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dransfield & Ross.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Crewel embroidery accents the Velvet Ribbon Stripe pillow ($130 to $260). Complementing the linen and velvet designs is the Ruched Velvet pillow in mushroom or nut with a ruched front and smooth velvet back ($180). Another design is all velvet...

Earthly Things.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Offering a follow-up to the popular Marilyn's Dinner Party Placemat set, Earthly Things introduces Harrison's Dinner Party Placemats. Harrison's story is told in six mats that can be used both indoors and out ($25). eLink 575 [ILLUSTRATION...

Eastern Accents.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... Somerset is an airy offering of cobalt blue and white that combines a paisley pattern with a crisp awning stripe. Garden-inspired, Pavilion depicts peonies and lilacs in shades of pink and green with the additional of feminine ruffle accents....

828 International.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Cabana Joe Maui Collection expands with a line of natural fiber rugs. Made from environmentally friendly abaca, the rugs have island-inspired designs, including Manila with a contrasting light giant leaf border and dark earth tone center...

Elegant Earth.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... An oversized garden container, the Blot Olive Jar, is available in six finishes including Provence Green ($350). Other decorative elements include the Anduze Olive Jar ($190) and Small Orb with Pedestal ($110) in a stone gray finish. Several...

Elements By Grapevine.(High Point)
October 1, 2003... The Bergamo Dining Table is crafted from hand-forged iron and wood. Part of the Global Inspirations Collection, the tabletop is a decorative medallion under glass ($1,500). eLink 582 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]