Home Accents Today articles from October 2007

Home Accents Today archives from October 2007

So, what's old?
October 1, 2007... Randy Eller What's new? Without a doubt, this is the No. 1 question on the lips of every person involved in this industry. Whether you are a manufacturer, sales rep or retailer, this is generally the way every conversation starts when two...

Calling all under-40s.
October 1, 2007... Jenny Heinzen York I 'd like to introduce you to some old friends. Actually, they are young friends. During my Furniture/Today years, I joined the Young Home Furnishings Executives organization as a member of its board of directors....

Fall furniture trends.
October 1, 2007... Staff Thoroughly Modern Cutting-edge forms with touches of metal Jonathan, a versatile modern sofa-sleeper in semi-aniline leather and chrome, is part of Sofa Art by Giuseppe Nicoletti's new "slouch" offering. The innovative frame...

Chic Rustique.
October 1, 2007... Story By Susan Dickenson Location is everything. Especially in the case of High Country Furniture & Design, a highly successful purveyor of accessories, furniture, gifts, garden decor and apparel in the mountain community of Waynesville,...

New products.
October 1, 2007... Copy written by Jenny Heinzen York, Lane Harvey Brown and Angela Heck. Home Accents Today brings you an inside look at the product designs from more than 170 vendors that will debut at High Point's Fall Market. The following pages include...

Color and trend converge in High Point.(lilac product information)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla This market, the hottest trends in both color and style blend seamlessly in an inviting lineup of new looks. Despite some of the obvious, expected choices, there are still a few surprises in store. Our cover sketchbook,...

ARTS Awards to honor Arlette Baker with Academy of Achievement Award.
October 1, 2007... Staff Arlette Baker, accessory buyer for Carl's Furniture in Boca Raton, Fla., will receive the Academy of Achievement Award at the 19th Annual ARTS Awards, Dallas Market Center and Accessories Resource Team officials announced last month....

The Rug Market introduces Mark Abrams line this month.
October 1, 2007... Staff The Rug Market America will unveil a new licensed area rug collection by renowned designer Mark Abrams at this month's High Point Market. "We're very excited to be working with Mark on this new collection," said Michael Shabtai,...

Williamsburg, Aldik reach licensing deal.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Staff Williamsburg brand has announced a new licensing relationship with permanent botanical manufacturer Aldik. The first collection of Williamsburg accents by Aldik will launch at the Dallas and Atlanta gift markets in January 2008. ...

Sears Simply Indoors expands to outdoors for fall.
October 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson Sears Simply Indoors fall 2007 catalog has increased to 108 pages, thickened by the addition of new offerings from Jane Seymour, Ty Pennington, Kathy Ireland and Surya, as well as an expanded selection of cookware,...

Bombay files Chapter 11.
October 1, 2007... By Thomas Russell Will keep operating its stores, Web site After three years of mounting losses, The Bombay Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing, in the Fort Worth Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court...

Apogee sells CAS to VP Lisa Choate, business partner.
October 1, 2007... Staff Apogee Enterprises has sold CAS, its framed-print and mirror company, to the current CAS Vice President Lisa Choate and Mark Miller, formerly of Ericsson, Inc. The sale, which took place over the past seven months, was first...

New dates for winter N.Y. market announced.(New York International Gift Fair)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Staff Dates for the winter 2008 edition of the New York International Gift Fair have been moved to match venue availability in New York City, show organizers announced. The show will run from Friday, Feb. 1, through Wed., Feb. 6, 2008,...

DMG buys GLM, exits consumer show business.
October 1, 2007... Staff DMG World Media today acquired the remaining 51% stake to take full ownership of White Plains, NY-based George Little Management LLC effective Oct. 1. At the same time, DMG revealed it will sell its portfolio of North American...

Nancy Herman retiring from Tapestries Ltd.(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Staff Nancy Herman is retiring from her company, Tapestries Ltd., and turning operations over to her son-in-law Andrew Kane, the company has announced. Herman started Tapestries Ltd. 35 years ago on the back porch of her home. Her...

AmericasMart unveils details about Building Two expansion.
October 1, 2007... Staff AmericasMart Atlanta plans to add more than 250,000 square feet of home showroom space as part of its downtown campus expansion. When Building Two West Wing opens in 2008, it will create space in Building One for the added...

Mirror producers reflect on challenges, opportunities.
October 1, 2007... By Lane Harvey Brown Since antiquity, people have paused before the mirror to take a look. But today, people are using mirrors to create a look, not just reflect one. The mirror's shift from utilitarian to decorative has fueled new...

Dallas Market Center announces 10-year partnership with ART.
October 1, 2007... Staff Includes strategic plan to extend membership, enhance industry support Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have announced a 10-year partnership agreement. This strategic alliance includes long-range plans...

Sikalis named to key post for new GLM global shows.(George Little Management L.L.C.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Staff George Little Management has named Penny Sikalis vice president, global business development, effective immediately. Sikalis will assume her new role, focusing on GLM's growth and development in foreign markets, in addition to her...

Surya VP to lead expansion.
October 1, 2007... Staff Surya Rugs, a manufacturer and importer in Calhoun, Ga., has named Shauna Snyder vice president of product development. Snyder worked with Art Van Furniture as an accessory buyer prior to accepting the position at Surya. She...

Farrell named sales manager.
October 1, 2007... Staff Badash Crystal has hired Tim Farrell as national sales manager. He will be responsible for supervising the present sales representative work force and for working to develop it further. Farrell has 25 years of industry...

Couristan names Steve Codella new senior VP, eastern sales.
October 1, 2007... Staff Area Rug manufacturer and importer Couristan has promoted Steve Codella to senior vice president of sales for the eastern United States. Codella joined the company in 2000 as Eastern regional sales manager and, after four years,...

Sarette named marketing coordinator for Company C.
October 1, 2007... Staff Joelle Sarette has been named marketing coordinator for Company C, a designer and manufacturer of handcrafted area rugs, bedding and home furnishings based in Concord, N.H. Sarette be responsible for managing tradeshows, local...

Capel taps Stoutnar for marketing.
October 1, 2007... Staff Capel, manufacturer and importer of area rugs, recently hired Colleen Stoutnar as its new marketing coordinator. She will be responsible for managing all national marketing efforts for the Capel brand. Stoutnar joins the company...

Brazen Beauties.
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Pretty pillows abound this season, and what's more, plenty are filled with a major dose of attitude. Bold is back in a big way, overflowing with embroidery, applique and elaborate motifs set to make a surefire statement.

Cafeau Lait.
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Some like it black, some like it creamy. Shades of coffee caffeinate interiors this season with a visual jolt of sophistication. High-impact contrasts play on nubby textures, stylized prints and organic influences with a...

Bright young things.
October 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson RUSS ORTIZ and SUSAN HORNBEAK-ORTIZ Before she and her husband launched Shine Home, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz dabbled in sculpture, painting, photography, poetry, film and interior design, the products of which have been...

Furniture bank association helps families in need, the environment and the business.
October 1, 2007... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor "A major obstacle consumers face when contemplating the purchase of new furniture is what to do with their old furniture. It's a proven headache that causes them to procrastinate or, worse, spend those...

Snake Bit.
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Pick your poison from among these sinuously stylish, urbane-to-the-nines designs. While there's no doubt that snake is insanely chic in any form or fashion, modern geometry best suits the sleek, streamlined path of the snake.

Current.
October 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla Everyday Elegance Tracy Bulla Mixing refined and luxurious with simple and honest, Thomas O'Brien's tabletop and accessory collection for Reed & Barton allows for dressing up - or dressing down. Cut crystal, bone...

Innovative ecology.(using green technology in home furnishings)
October 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla Rethinking design in a modern eco world In the words of Paris-based trend forecasting agency Nelly Rodi, "Recoup, re-use, recycle" summed up the mood at the September edition of Maison & Objet. With eco the word on...

Sustainable sophisticate.(furnitures must be qualtiy oriented)
October 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla Quality over quantity equates to understated luxe A rich, subdued palette of brown, black, ivory, gold and silver offered the perfect foil to the mood of subtle elegance apparent at Tendence Lifestyle in August. While...

Quality remains show's focus.
October 1, 2007... By Jenny Heinzen York Last month's Promosedia exhibition in Northeast Italy offered a look at some of the cutting-edge chair designs from the European residential and contract markets. The show, which has struggled over the last few...

Hot Style in High Point.
October 1, 2007... Staff This season, our sketchbooks pair sizzling styles and colors in looks that travel far and wide for inspiration. Our cover look celebrates a deliciously warm, sophisticated blend of gold and chocolate set to the tune of Mid-Century...

Gold.
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Molten, honeyed hues bring a gorgeous glow to modern design, flavored with a hint of mid-century. A few exquisitely ornamental designs balance out the overall simplicity and purity of form, expressed in glass, woods and brass....

Scarlet.(product information)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Siren-worthy scarlet lends itself to the exotic glamour of this season's hottest Asian looks. Big-time statement pieces, cane motifs and a couple of koi blend harmoniously with transitional designs in a saucy contemporary mix....

Neutral.(overview of an exhibition)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Form doesn't necessarily follow function here. Instead, the two meet and mingle happily. Lush neutrals create a smooth, cultivated ambience that is blissfully organic in feel. Modern designs blend with rustic, eco-friendly...

Lilac.(product information)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Lilac and lace, sunbursts and crests - all come straight from the heart of Versailles. Endowed with distinct grace, this grandeur-packed look courts the era of Marie Antoinette. Equally refined and outrageous, French influences...

Black.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Metropolitan to the max - it's hip, edgy and yes, even a bit lofty. Black, of course, is the color of choice. Add in wire detailing, dark finishes and carefully chosen accents, and it's a room for entertaining and extreme...