Home Accents Today articles from September 2006

Home Accents Today archives from September 2006

The Chic Corner.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Elegance reigns with tailored, sophisticated styles that draw on both European and Asian influences. Graceful curves and flowing lines add to the impression of welcoming hospitality. all prices are suggested retail

European Vintage.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Old World influences hit the right note this season, accentuated by rich finishes and glimmers of gilding. Subtly sophisticated designs reflect a soft vintage touch with just the right amount of adornment. all prices are...

Scaling the Supply Chain Curve.(challenges faced by home accents industry )(Industry overview)
September 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla Vendors adjust to the importing influx With importing at record highs, getting the product to the retail customer on time poses a challenge for both newer importers trying to figure out their schedules and for long-time...

Rough Hewn.(design trends in furnitures)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla References to nature resound in accent furniture offerings this season. Heavy on realism, organically styled designs showcase an emphasis on natural materials and looks in their truest state. Weathered finishes, deeply grained...

Ode to Contemporary.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Modern designs dare to be different with detail-driven looks that encapsulate an eclectic perspective. Deep, dark finishes, distinctive lines and lacquered surfaces add to the feeling of luxe chic. all prices are suggested...

Masculine Modern.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla A sophisticated chord strikes the latest masculine-inspired designs, blended with an avant garde approach that's thoroughly modern. Richly grained woods, tailored pinstripes and an edgy vibe instill this look with urbane...

Accessories today.
September 1, 2006... Staff To keep our readers informed outside market cycles, we offer a quick look at some of the newest products.

Registry of sources in accent furniture.(Directory)
September 1, 2006... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

ART Conference heats up in Sedona.(Accessories Resource Team)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Jenny Heinzen York The annual Accessories Resource Team conference was held last month at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Ariz. More than 120 people attended, setting a record for conference attendance for the group. Attendees...

Comfort Food for the Home.(Judy Olson Dunne 's Butter and Eggs: a remarkable success story)
September 1, 2006... Story By Susan Pyle The result of one woman's determination to set up shop in the aftermath of 9/11 In 2001, after 15 years of life as a New Yorker, Judy Olson Dunne decided it was time to give life to the store she'd imagined for so...

Current.(Home decor accessories)(briefs)(Bridget Dobson Studios promotes Joyful Living)(Robert Abbey introduces lighting collection)(Momeni launches Nouveau Collection)
September 1, 2006... By Tracy Bulla Romance Catalog Tracy Bulla Brocade Home, a fashion home brand launching this month under the Restoration Hardware umbrella, fuses the past with a modern day sensibility by seamlessly integrating clean lines with...

Natural Instincts.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Shells, bark and bamboo update mirrors with a little sass and sophistication. The more decorative the treatment, the greater the visual pop. all prices are suggested retail

Shape Shifters.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Mirrors take on artistic leanings this season with striking shapes that go far beyond rounds and rectangles. Look for botanical, abstract and starburst motifs to pump up the panache. all prices are suggested retail

Times of change.
September 1, 2006... Staff Whew - it's almost a change of season where we live, although like most of the South and even the Northeast we are cautiously moving through hurricane season and wondering what destruction lies near. The last of the summer shows has...

Have Frequent Flyer Miles... Will Travel.(a retailer relishes purchasing different stuff)(Personal account)
September 1, 2006... By Lynni Megginson Whew! That's me wiping my brow (not sweating... glistening!) after the busy summer market season. Like most retailers, I had my frequent flyer number handy to rack up the miles traveling to the markets held in the heat...

Eastern Accents, fabric producers sue Ashley.
September 1, 2006... Staff Eastern Accents, American Silk Mills, Duralee Fabrics, Joan Fabrics, P. Kaufmann Fabrics, Quaker Fabric and Sunbury Textile Mills filed suit in U. S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina against Ashley Furniture...

Unique wall decor keeps category strong.(home decor accessories enjoying good sales)(Industry overview)
September 1, 2006... By Cinde W. Ingram Unusual wall decor offerings are keeping sales steady in the category, which continues to benefit from high-end, large-scale pieces designed to fit today's larger homes. "For us, sales are up (when compared) against...

GLM promotes two in gift group.(Leslie Nathan-Street and Dorothy Belshaw appointed at George Little Management)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff George Little Management has appointed Leslie Nathan-Street to director of industry relations for key gift accounts, and Dorothy Belshaw to show director of the New York International Gift Fair. Nathan-Street joined GLM in 1986,...

WithIt honors four with WOW Awards.(Women in the Home Industries Today)(Awards list)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff Women in the Home Industries Today honored four women with WOW awards at the group's annual education conference in August. Honorees were recognized for their contributions and impact on their companies and the industry. By...

Nardone and Clark 'Sparkle' at New York show.(elegant lighting at an affordable cost)
September 1, 2006... By Susan Pyle "Another bright idea" is how Lisa Nardone and Meredith Clark, owners of Rosie NYC and Chandi, describe Sparkle, a new joint venture combining a few of their ideas into one illuminating collection. The new line debuted...

High Point Market takes new name.
September 1, 2006... Staff The International Home Furnishings Market dropped its more formal name in favor of the one most attendees know it by, the High Point Market. The High Point Market Authority adopted its new name in late August, at the same time...

Furniture Classics gains Morgan Hill line.(Furniture Classics Ltd. )
September 1, 2006... By Thomas Russell Accent furniture specialist Furniture Classics Ltd. will be the new U.S. and Canada distributor for the Morgan Hill furniture line. The company will buy the line from a factory in Mandawa, India. Until earlier this...

April Cornell re-opens three stores.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff April Cornell is re-opening three of its retail stores this month, in New York, Philadelphia and Burlington, Vt. The stores were closed earlier this year following parent Cornell Trading Inc.'s January filing for Chapter 11...

ARTS Awards nominees named.(Accessories Resource Team)(Awards list)
September 1, 2006... Staff Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have named the finalists for the 18th Annual ARTS Awards. The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program for the home decorative accessories industry. The awards are presented...

Carolina Mirror to resurface for larger retailers.(Carolina Mirror Co. signs deal with Wall Decor Manufacturing Co.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff An agreement has been reached for Wall Decor Manufacturing Co., based in Shenzhen, China, to design, manufacture and market a line of mirrors and home accents to key larger retailers under the Carolina Mirror name. Gardner...

Feizy teams up with Sandra Lee, Tracy Porter for licensed lines.(Feizy Oriental Rugs )
September 1, 2006... Staff Feizy Rugs has signed multiyear contracts with lifestyle expert Sandra Lee and artist/designer Tracy Porter to produce lines of licensed floor and area rugs. Sandra Lee is a best-selling author and acclaimed lifestyle expert....

Foreside exploring strategic alternatives.(Foreside Company LLC ropes in Tully & Holland Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff Wellesley, Mass.-based investment bank Tully & Holland, Inc. has been hired by The Foreside Company of Gorham, Maine, to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection this...

OneCoast launches online buying source.(OneCoast Network LLC's Special Buys)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Staff SaleS Rep Organization OneCoast recently announced the launch of a new online shopping destination that enables independent retailers and designers to purchase gift and home decor products at discounted prices previously enjoyed by...

Texas Sage.(Greg O' Neal)(Biography)
September 1, 2006... By Susan Pyle The phrase ERIPSNI EM DNA I LLIW ERIPSNI UOY is rubber-stamped on a lime green post-it note and stuck to the back of the seminar handout for Greg O'Neal's "Smoke & Mirrors" merchandising seminar. "I am such an oddball," he...

Consumer counter culture.(2005 American Community Survey)
September 1, 2006... Susan Pyle, Retail Editor According to the U.S. Census Bureau, our nation will welcome its 300 millionth citizen in October. What is unclear is whether that 300 millionth will be welcomed as the youngest member of the next generation, or...

High Horse.
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Get ready to ride the crest of equestrian-themed accents galloping into fall. Rooted in classic design, the newest looks put sophistication in the spotlight, tempered by a gaming spirit of fun. Let the hunt begin!

2006 Summer Style Trends.(a peek at interior designs)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Tracy Bulla Summer Market Wrap-up A whirlwind tour of summer's top style trends revisit old favorites with a sleek new attitude. Vavavavoom Vintage Vintage wallpaper patterns offer a fun, hip trend in lighting, wall art, soft...

New York Home Textiles.(New York Home Textiles Market and New York Home Textiles Show)
September 1, 2006... By Carole Sloan Embroideries, a fresh interpretation of upscale quilts and coverlets were important style statements in the bedding introductions at the New York Home Textiles Market and the New York Home Textiles Show here last month. ...