Home Accents Today back issues from January 2003:
The way we live. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Would you like to spend Sunday afternoon strolling through the galleries at New York's Museum of Modern Art? Perhaps a more exotic weekend on a small private tropical island is more your style? That's the key--your style. More and more marketers are targeting their ...
Effects of West Coast lockout linger. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(International Longshore & Warehouse Union West Coast strilke affects goods trade)
Jan 01, 2003; ... THE EFFECTS OF THE International Longshore & Warehouse Union West Coast strike ripple across the country months after the strike ended, according to Los Angeles Economic Development Corp. In a study released by the LAEDC and the Orange North American Trade Rail Access Corridor, ...
Cambridge Lamps closes doors. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... CAMBRIDGE LAMPS, a manufacturer of mid- to high-end lamps and lighting, closed its doors in mid-December, according to several industry sources. The company, which was founded in Newark, N.J. in 1935 by the late Norman Schiller, relocated to Hialeah, Fla., in 1963, where it employed about ...
Claiborne inks agreement for home collection. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Liz Claiborne Inc.'s licensing agreement with American Pacific Enterprises)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... LIZ CLAIBORNE INC. signed a licensing agreement with American Pacific Enterprises to produce a complete home collection under the Liz Claiborne brand name. The line will launch in March at the New York Home Textiles show and will include bedding, bath and window treatments. "The ...
Shabby Chic plans to expand with two home stores each year. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... SHABBY CHIC (New York), now with six company-owned stores, is looking to open about two home furnishings stores a year, and gradually broaden its signature product offerings. Founded in 1989 by Rachel Ashwell as a company selling vintage slipcovered furniture, Shabby Chic now ...
Russ Berrie dead at 69. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Russ Berrie and Co. founder, chairman, CEO Russell Berrie )(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Jan 01, 2003 ... RUSSELL BERRIE, founder, chairman and CEO of Russ Berrie and Company died at his Oakland, N.J. home December 25, 2002, of heart failure. Berrie was 69. Josh Weston, former chairman and CEO of Automatic Data Processing and a board member of the company, has been named acting ...
NCE redesigns showrooms, debuts NASCAR line. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(New Creative Enterprises)
Jan 01, 2003; ... NEW CREATIVE Enterprises met its 2002 goals despite the economic downturn and continues to race ahead with expansions into new categories. The designer, importer and distributor of gifts and home accents credits its healthy growth to improved customer service programs, ...
Magnolia Manufacturing goes out of business. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... MAGNOLIA MANUFACTURING, based in Hillsborough, N.C., has gone out of business after about a decade as a permanent botanical vendor. "We were shocked," said Pat Dias, licensing coordinator of the Newport Mansions Collection, which Magnolia produced. "Although when we were at ...
Manuel Canovas introduces soft goods. (News: Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(French fabric designer)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... RENOWNED French fabric designer Manuel Canovas has announced the worldwide launch of both a bedding and luxury beach towel collection, which will debut at the winter gift shows. After establishing his name in decorative fabrics and wall coverings, Canovas expanded into fashion, applying ...
Capel brings vintage penny rugs back market. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... CAPEL (Troy, N.C.) is bringing 19th-century penny rugs--hand-appliqued felted rugs--into the modern day. Introduced in New York and High Point, N.C., the rugs met with immediate success, according to Kea Capel Meachem, director of creative marketing for Capel. "Most ...
Emotional spending for `needed luxuries' may prove boon to savvy high-end retailers. (News).
Jan 01, 2003; ... STEVENS, PA. -- Consumer research analyst Pam Danziger believes high-end retailers can grow their business in the coming months. Emotional needs are drawing luxury consumers "out of their cocoons," said Danziger, president of Unity Marketing and author of the book, "Why People ...
Whereoware implements charitable auction. (News).(for American Foundation for AIDS Research)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... WHEREOWARE HAS FORMED a service partnership with the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). Whereoware will serve as amfAR's technology and marketing fund raising partner on eBay. This is amfAR's first initiative on the successful charity fund raising forum that has developed on ...
AFMA expects slow sales growth. (News).(American Furniture Manufacturers Association on furniture sales in 2003)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... CONTINUING SLUGGISH economic conditions prompted the American Furniture Manufacturers Association to scale back its furniture sales growth predictions for 2003. Sales were expected to increase 3.8% through 2002 with a total of $23.8 billion in furniture shipments, according to ...
Oriental Accent to launch Butler designs in Dallas. (News).(Texas)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... THE BIG SPLASH at the October High Point market for Oriental Accent was the launch of its Susan Sargent collection, but Oriental Accent quietly debuted John Butler'sfirst licensed collection as well. "A lot of our new collection was caught up in the Longshoreman's strike," said ...
Pier 1 plans new headquarters. (News).(Pier 1 Imports, Fort Worth, TX)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... PIER 1 IMPORTS will break ground in January for a 20-story, $90 million headquarters facility to be built along the banks of the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Duda Paine Architects, LLP, of Durham, N.C., is the design architect. Pier 1 Imports and Duda Paine's striking ...
Idol unveils sculpture of city founder. (News).(sculptor Dick Idol, John W.Thomas - founder of Thomasville, NC)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... WILDLIFE ARTIST Dick Idol has unveiled his first human likeness in bronze at a dedication ceremony in Thomasville, N.C. The statue of John W. Thomas, founder of Thomasville, N.C., was commissioned to celebrate the 150th birthday of the city, which is world-renowned for its ...
Kick customers up a notch with color. (Show & sell).
Jan 01, 2003; ... THE USE OF COLOR is perhaps one of the easiest, least expensive and most efficient ways to draw attention to a display. If someone stops and notices the color, they'll notice the product. You can use color regardless of your store size, and in fact you might use color to give the ...
Rooms: proving once and for all that size doesn't matter.
Jan 01, 2003; ... ROOMS' OWNER Susan Kubira has turned a less-than-800-square-foot store into one of the largest sellers of Sid Dickens tiles; she's the "anti-home-accent" store; and she more than doubles her selling space with extreme merchandising. Kubira, an interior designer by trade, started ...
Touchdown! (What's Hot Style).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... TEXTURE is generating buzz in the New Year. The tactile sense comes alive in the latest designs that take their cue from nature but add a decidedly urban twist. Grass, rattan, abaca and coconut have long been popular in tropical motifs, but recently they are popping up as a late-breaking ...
All fixed up. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... The newest fixtures run the style gamut from modern to classic. Look for sleek, urban designs suited to loft living or gracious chandeliers that would be at home in a ballroom. Geometric influences, scrolling details and aged finishes all are key. 1 Delicate scrolls accent the ...
Lighten up. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Diversity reigns in the newest table lamp selections debuting in Dallas. From the ultimate in classic to Asian-inspired designs, there are styles to suit even the most discriminating consumers. LAMPS, TOP TO BOTTOM Finished in antiqued brass, the handled urn lamp from ...
The consumer counts. (Affluence).
Jan 01, 2003; ... High rollers More than 15 million U.S. households--about 14% of the total--have annual incomes of $100,000 or more according to the Census Bureau. Nearly 12 million more have annual incomes between $75,000 and $99,999. With age comes ... if not wisdom, wealth ...
Sales reps: it's an independent lifestyle. (Sales).
Jan 01, 2003; ... HIGH TURNOVER among reps in the gift and home market won't fade in the future. Long hours, little security and low up-front pay drive many reps out of the business within a year, and retailers and manufacturers will just have to deal with it. Bob Furlong has. The owner of Copley ...
Elements of time. (Design Directions Clocks).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Silver isn't the only metal that is, well, silver. Casting their own bluish silver-white light this season are aluminum and steel. Aluminum, an element, and steel, an alloy, are showing up just as frequently as silver in the newest and most stylish timepieces. Equal parts modern and retro, ...
Fine vintage. (Design Directions Clocks).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Like wines, perhaps clocks get better with time. With the vintage look going strong, it is no wonder the style is showing up in the latest timepieces. Designs are displaying a fondness for yesteryear, with muted prints, grand Roman numerals and a general air of a bygone era. Keep time or ...
Like money in the bank. (Retail update).
Jan 01, 2003; ... IF A PICTURE'S WORTH 1,000 WORDS, a good retail idea could be worth $1,000, and who couldn't use a $1,000-idea right about now? Here are a few interesting retail initiatives I've come across from a variety of retailers. Now in all honesty you probably won't see $1,000 materialize in your ...
Quick tips. (Retail update).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... * For really special events (grand openings, anniversary sales, etc.) work with a vendor to develop a product exclusively for your store (which they can then release later). * Gift wrap purchases with a signature color/themed paper. * Start a customer loyalty program ....
Consumer confidence up. (Business).
Jan 01, 2003 ... * Consumer confidence appears to be on the upswing. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which has declined for five straight months, rebounded in November. The Index now stands at 84.1 (1985=100), up from 79.6 in October. The Expectations Index rose to 88.4 from 81.1. "The ...
A night at the opera.(home furnishings withan Italian flair)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... A discussion of opera is guaranteed to conjure up images of crystal chandeliers, velvet seats and a general air of style, culture and high society. Whether La Boheme or Carmen or the Marriage of Figaro, opera lovers are universally connected by a deep appreciation of the art and the manner ...
Sunday at moma.(furnishings with contemporary style inspired by the Museum of Modern Art)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... A center for both culture and learning, the Museum of Modern Art stands at the forefront of all that is contemporary. And for the consumer whose passion, leans to modern, the newest designs reflect a trend towards an artistic, yet sleek lifestyle. Pick from stylized shapes, bold designs ...
Picnic in the park.(country casual home furnishing items)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... A blanket spread on green grass with a large wicker basket close by filled with a bounty of tasty treats--picnics evoke a host of images. Drawn to the homey, relaxed atmosphere that a picnic exudes, designers are offering a range of pieces that reflect the cozy comfort of a lazy Saturday ...
Weekend in the islands.(furnishings with British colonial style)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... For the city dweller, an exotic getaway filled with sand and sea is pure delight. Infused with very English charm, the British Virgin Islands and Barbados are known for their unspoilt appeal, a blend of refined sophistication joined with the laidback ease of island life. The consumer whose ...
A House in the Country. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Lemon Tree and Orange Tree debut in the Bohemian Collection. The prints feature one of the fruit trees in a pot on a neutral background. ...
Abigails. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Inspired by the Southern regions of Italy and France, Abigails introduces several new pieces. Washed in the traditional colors of Provence, the Ambrosia Collection of ceramic dinnerware mixes a garden-ripe assortment of ...
Abode. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Boxed in a chic, urbane animal print, Abode introduces its popular pillar candle poured in glass with flute liner ($21). Abode ...
America Retold. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Vintage charm takes center stage in America Retold's introductions. The Cafe, the et Chocolat (French for coffee, tea and chocolate) grouping includes a set of four dessert plates, each plate depicting a different dessert with the ingredients and recipe included ($27, set). A three-tiered ...
Ancient Graffiti. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... From Ancient Graffiti, introductions include a selection of vases, shaped like traditional cattails with copper vases and stalks for ...
Andrea by Sadek. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... From Andrea by Sadek, the Regency planter offers an old-world feel. Brass-mounted porcelain in solid black is ...
Angela Adams. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Kenga, a contemporary new rug design from Angela Adams, mixes curving geometrics with ...
Anichini. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Anichini has introduced two new colorways to the hand-tufted, Muga silk organza quilt line. Originally offered in gold, the luxurious styles ...
Annieglass. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Featuring a frosted finish ornamented with 24k gold filigree decoration, the elegant Annieglass dinnerware is available in a choice of translucent sea green or ice blue ....
Archatrive. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Archatrive debuts the multi-faceted dining room table. The Pedestal table with umbrella-style base begins as a square, with two round sections that can extend the table to a large oval; the rounds also function separately as demilune tables ...
Art In Motion. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... As a continuation of its popular chef series, Art In Motion debuts the Chef to Go print, depicting a bicycle-riding, wine-sipping chef with a basket of baguettes ($120, ...
Arte Italica. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Arte Italica's new Gallo Collection mixes cheerful roosters and bold dots with splashes of bold, bright color. Among the offerings of ceramic dinnerware are round and oval ...
Arteflorum. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... With a nod to springtime, Arteflorum ushers in a selection of brightly colored accessories. Offered in turquoise and fuchsia, among other shades, a selection of glazed pots is topped off with a charming rabbit motif ($35, set of ...
Artifacts Trading. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Among the new products from Artifacts Trading are a selection of Laotian baskets, featuring a rich brown patina and ranging in style from bowl baskets to fan baskets ($60 to $240). Umbrella stands, flower pots ...
Artifacts. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Trimmed with luxuriant feathers, floral and dragonfly prints embellish matelasse fabric in the Mary Jean Collection from Artifacts. Also ...
Artoria Limoges. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Artoria Limoges introduces a collection of Limoges floral candlesticks in a variety of blossoms, from iris and roses to tiger and stargazer lilies. Each ...
Ashton. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Ashton introduces a classical rose garden print, accented by an off-white linen matte and a ...
Balangier. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... A striking selection of four fern designs lends botanical flair to Balangier's newest offerings. Additionally, Fruits II ...
Barbara Cosgrove. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Mixing simple, elegant shapes with an unexpected twist, Barbara Cosgrove debuts a varied selection of new table lamps. The Red Vase lamp features a glazed ceramic vase atop an antique reproduction base ($370). Also new is a pairing of a ...
Barbara Sims. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Silk taffeta borders Barbara Sims' needlepoint rooster pillow, topped off with ...
Belle fleur. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... From belle fleur, the Jardiniere Collection features giant yellow sunflowers housed in a sleek, weathered metal planter ($550). With a touch of Gothic romance, an elegantly swirled candelabra is ornamented with blooming foliage ($250). A more traditional arrangement ...
Berkeley Designs. (Winter Shows).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Berkeley Designs debuts a range of pieces. The Pacific Heights lamp offers a stained glass shade with a Mission feel and is available in both electric and non-electric tea lamps ($35 to $70). For a more nostalgic appeal, hand-painted reproduction door panels have ...
Bicknese & Bicknese. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Available in four fragrances, Bicknese & Bicknese presents an assortment of home care products in soothing scents, like rosemary lavender. Window ...
Bionda-Bruna. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Inspired by both Florentine fabrics and Oriental ornamental concepts of the Italian Renaissance, the Chocolate Montalla Collection from Bionda-Bruna reflects a stylish melding of East and West. Hand-painted with a deep brown vine pattern, the dinnerware is available in cream, ...
Bird Brain. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Fashioned of hand-blown glass, the Feather Gazing balls from Bird Brain reflect a virtual kaleidoscope of color. Available in 10- and 12-inch sizes, the glass ...
Blue Handworks. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Blue Handworks debuts the Whirli-Winds garden spinners. Pictured here in a bold sunflower design, the spinners are also offered in ...
Botanica by Labs. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Several new arrangements premier from Botanica by Labs. Naturalistic designs include Foxtail Path ($150) and Trophy Rose ($180). Additionally, ...
Brookfield. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Brookfield introduces the Vine Motif birdbath, available in three sizes. Offered in a choice of finishes, the two-piece ...
Cape Craftsmen. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Among Cape Craftsmen's product debuts is the decoupage-handled wine box from artist Fabrice de Villeneuve ($15). Also new is the wall clock with decorative metal scrolling treatment from the French Flea Market Collection ($50). Part of the French Country ...
Capel. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Capel debuts the Woven Spirits Collection, a series of authentic Navajo rugs created from hand-dyed wool. The collection, which draws from a vibrant palette including teal, aqua, terra cotta and orange, celebrates the spiritually inspired textiles ...
Carpentree. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Carpentree introduces three selections of religious-themed wall art. Titled Christ is the Head of this Home ($155), As for God, His way is perfect ($365) ...
Carruth Studio. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Carruth Studio has two new hand-cast stone and concrete plaques. Peace and Grace depicts an angel standing in a bower of fruit trees ($30). The Love Mini Stone ...
Carson & Co. (Winter Shows).
Jan 01, 2003 ... Carson & Co. showcases a variety of classical yet exotic accents. The gold leaf mirror features a twig border ($1,500), while the simplistic Temple Jar Vase lamp is embellished with decoupage leaping horses and dogs ($1,150) ....