Home Accents Today articles from September 2007

Home Accents Today archives from September 2007

Luxe leather.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Few materials rival the rich, opulent air of leather for imparting an instant sense of chic. While authentic animal hide is still a mainstay, more designers are creating first class look-alikes in faux leathers, as well as...

Woven wonders.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Woven rattan, cane and wicker styles are no longer relegated to outdoor decor. Gone is the association with front porches and Florida sunrooms as the fresh natural fibers spread to traditional wingbacks, classic settees and...

Geometric gems.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Circles intersect, interesting angles abound and multifunctional blocks turn the typical table on its head. Proving that it's hip to be square - as well as circular and triangular - these unique designs are a 180-degree...

Accent furniture cos. confront the challenges in the marketplace.
September 1, 2007... By Lane Harvey Brown In the global economy, manufacturers are influenced daily by how business unfolds in Asia. These days, that means a devalued dollar, labor shortages, higher production and shipping costs. Some accent furniture...

Eastern melting pot.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Strong Indian and Chinese influences, with a dash of West Indies flavor, season this exotic eastern melange. Common threads, like intricate carving and patterning and shared vibrant hues, link these seemingly disparate styles...

Bridging the Gap.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester At times the divide between traditional tastes and contemporary vision can seem miles wide, but these sharp transitional styles suddenly make the distance seem a lot shorter. Thanks to the pairing of modern fabrics and finishes...

Registry of Sources.(Directory)
September 1, 2007... Staff All information for this list was supplied by the vendors who responded to a recent poll by Home Accents Today . 2 DAY DESIGNS , Eastanollee, Ga., 706-779-5485, 2-daydesigns.com Sophisticated casual screens, seating and...

The Accessories Resource Team hosted its annual conference last month at the Ritz-Carlton in Pasadena, Calif.(Conference news)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Jenny Heinzen York The event provided a venue for learning, sharing and camaraderie through a series of panel discussions, speakers and group activities. Attendees at the conference included manufacturers, retailers, representatives and...

Current.
September 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla Interior Snapshot Tracy Bulla Contemporary World Interiors , Phaidon Press. This beautifully shot book, with more than 900 photographs, takes the reader on a world tour of intriguing contemporary interiors....

Green expectations.
September 1, 2007... Susan Dickenson Is green here to stay, or soon to become a passing fad? Home Accents Today 's designer panelists sound off on the "G" word and whether they believe our ecological footprints will stand the test of time. Here we offer a...

The Green Standard.
September 1, 2007... Jenny Heinzen York Who knew that Kermit could be so trendy? If you'll forgive me for stating the single most overused cliche in media today, it's easy being green, right? Now, as a Muppet devotee since my wee years, I fully support...

Around the Eco World in 180 days.
September 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson Chicago retailer Lisa Rosenberg sent out invitations to a special in-store event in October, a weeklong exhibition of products from three of her favorite vendors. The product description included, among others, the words...

Insider trading ... It's a good thing!
September 1, 2007... Lynni Megginson As a small, often frustrated, retailer, I often lament the fact that I have no real sounding board other than my faithful employees. Sure, I can bounce ideas off of them, but because I don't bring my entire staff to...

AmericasMart unveils details about Two West expansion.
September 1, 2007... Staff AmericasMart is adding 1.5 million square feet of showroom and meeting space to its three-building campus in downtown Atlanta. Work on AmericasMart Building Two West Wing will take place in two phases, according to mart...

Currey & Company promotes Wabler to president, Kelly moves to consultant role.
September 1, 2007... Staff Barry E. Wabler has been named the new president of Currey & Company. Former President Marion Kelly, who joined the company in 2003, remains associated with Currey & Company as a consultant in sales and marketing. The...

Greener, broader marketplace fuels candle sales.
September 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson The green movement has candle manufacturers making consumer education a key marketing priority as arguments for or against the benefits of certain wax ingredients heat up the marketplace. A broadening of "other" home...

Nova Lighting acquires Jon Gilmore, American Lamp Company.
September 1, 2007... Staff Nova Lighting has acquired Jon Gilmore Designs, a contemporary wall decor company, and American Lamp Company, a transitional lamp manufacturer. The additions expand the Nova line to include hard-wired fixtures, sculpture, mirrors,...

Fenton Art Glass closing doors.
September 1, 2007... Staff The Fenton Art Glass Co. has announced it will cease its operations over the next few months. "This decision was difficult," company President George W. Fenton said. "Since the announcement in June regarding our efforts toward...

ARTS Awards nominees named.(Accessories Resource Team )
September 1, 2007... Staff Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team have announced the finalists for the 19th Annual ARTS Awards, recognizing excellence in the home decorative accessories industry. The awards will be presented during at the...

World Market Center names 4 VPs.
September 1, 2007... Staff World Market Center's managing partners have promoted four directors to vice presidents. Dana Andrew was promoted from director of marketing and public relations to VP of marketing and public relations. Babs Blair, previously...

Rizzy Rugs taps Ferullo as VP of sales.
September 1, 2007... Staff Rizzy Rugs has named Mark Ferullo its new vice president of sales and marketing. Ferullo comes to the company from 828 International. Ferullo will be based in Boston, where he will develop a national sales force. "We are...

Ancient Mosaic, Piage-Pieta name two execs.
September 1, 2007... Staff Ancient Mosaic Studios and Piage-Pieta Art Stone, manufacturers of outdoor furniture and accessories, have announced the appointments of John Wasylenko to director of sales and marketing and Maurice DiTrapani to controller. ...

Briefly ...
September 1, 2007... Staff Home furnishings and accessories manufacturer Abbyson has named Hrach Boyajian the new marketing and sales manager. He will be working with Maria Yerukhimova, marketing and public relations coordinator, to expand and lead the...

Consumer buying trends by retail channel.
September 1, 2007... By Dana French According to Home Accents Today 's 2006 Universe Study, home accent and gift specialty stores garnered $15.2 billion in retail sales in 2006, accounting for 21% of the home accent universe. Lifestyle stores, including the...

New technologies help retailers become green.
September 1, 2007... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor Environmental stewardship is on the minds of many, some more than others. That was one of the things that became clear early on while gathering information for this issue's green feature. While we were on the...

Certifiable Chic.
September 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla While eco is without a doubt the word on everyone's lips today, there's more than one way to get into the spirit. Here, a collection of creative - and extremely stylish - concepts put forth by designers with a conscience. ...

Lay of the land.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Transcending time periods and trends, the universal landscape genre continues to strike a chord with urbanites and country dwellers alike. This stunning nature showcase depicts sweeping scenic views in styles as diverse as the...

Shell shocked.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester As warm summer months give way to fall, sophisticated shore-goers are forced to look elsewhere for their seaside fix. Enter this elegant collection of crustaceans, guaranteed to bring a little under-the-sea urbanity to walls...

Sketchy characters.
September 1, 2007... Lori Lester Unrefined lines and a lack of background detail bring a sense of immediacy to these dramatic black and white designs. Smudgy charcoal streaks, fluid ink washes and coarse pencil strokes give the pieces the impression of just...