Home Accents Today back issues from April 2003:
The makings for a lifestyle. (From The Editor).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Back when $42 was a whole lot of money (not only to economists, but certainly to my married-with-kids budget), I splurged on a wonderful lamp too elegant for my living room but perfect for the life I hoped one day to have. It has survived: now on its eighth house and third ...
Lifestyle trends focus on stages of consumers' lives. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).
Apr 01, 2003; ... As consumers strive to identify their styles and choices in home accents, often they look for a connection to a group, to a way of living. When asked to describe their personal style, many consumers relate it to such popular looks as Pottery Barn, Ikea or Ralph Lauren. They are often more ...
IHFC targets accessory buyers with new promotions. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(International Home Furnishings Center)
Apr 01, 2003; ... Ten thousand retailers got the scoop on the accessory marketplace in the International Home Furnishings Center recently, and they'll get it again for market. The IHFC: What's New newsletter, developed by the IHFC and its 20-year-old Accessory Advisory Board, features showroom ...
Williamsburg signs agreement with Nichols and Stone. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(to develop solid wood furniture collection)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Williamsburg Products Program and Nichols and Stone have signed a licensing agreement to design, market and distribute a casual, solid wood furniture collection for the Williamsburg Pure Simple Today brand. The initial introduction will debut at the International Home ...
Parisian expands Flambro's Stetson boutiques. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003; ... Last summer Parisian, a division of Saks Inc., opened a prototype store in Birmingham, Ala., which included a 500-sq.-ft. Stetson Gallery by Flambro. Its success led to the addition of two more full Stetson galleries in its Huntsville, Ala. and Douglasville, Ga. (a suburb of Atlanta) and ...
Blyth acquires Miles Kimball Company. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Home fragrance and decor producer Blyth, Inc. (Greenwich, Conn.) has acquired Miles Kimball Company (Oshkosh, Wis.), a direct marketer of giftware and home decor items, for approximately $65 million in an all-cash transaction. Miles Kimball Company's sales were approximately ...
SCFMA enhances Design Excellence program. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association will enhance its annual Design Excellence Awards program by adding a shade products category and revising the judging criteria. The shade category becomes the ninth for the awards program. Others are cast metal furniture, ...
Uttermost launches consumer Web site. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing market).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Uttermost Company (Rocky Mount, Va.) this month will launch the first phase of its new Web site. This phase, directed at consumers, will feature a complete, up-to-date catalog, dealer locator and FAQ, as well as other features, but will not sell direct, stressed Mac Cooper, president. ...
Vendors react to war in Iraq with cautious optimism. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(predictions for International Home Furnishings Market)
Apr 01, 2003; ... Just over a week into the war in Iraq, vendors, though cautious, seemed optimistic about the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point this month. "The sales reps and retailers I've spoken to are keeping positive thoughts," said Andy Cymrot, senior vice president of ...
Shadow Mountain launches casual lighting line at market. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003; ... Shadow Mountain, a new lighting and accessory company, will unveil its first collection at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., this month. Founded by Alexvale Furniture founder and former president, Charles H. Bolick Jr., the product line will focus on ...
First Bloomies furniture store to open. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(in Garden City, New York)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Garden City, N.Y. will be the site of the first freestanding Bloomingdale's Furniture Store, slated to open this fall. It will occupy 65,000 square feet on two levels of a former Stern's store at Roosevelt Field and offer a full furniture assortment including bedding. "Our ...
Tommy Bahama, Brown Jordan partner for outdoor furniture. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Tommy Bahama has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Brown Jordan International to produce a line of casual outdoor furniture. The 2004 collection will debut at BJI's Pre-Market Expo in Lake Las Vegas, July 9-13. The agreement is effective immediately. "This is a ...
Raintree, HomArt join forces. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Raintree Collection and HomArt (San Clemente, Calif.) have formed an alliance of intellectual and creative efforts. The collaboration will be introduced at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. in the Raintree/HomArt showroom, IHFC D207. Joining Raintree in its ...
Burnes unveils mirror line and new branding. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Burnes Group has introduced a branded collection of mirrors, designed to stand on its own, as well as coordinate with its core photo frame business. "There's a real void in the marketplace," said Kenneth Jordan, Burnes Group marketing manager for wall decor. "In the past, ...
Housewares show changes name, moves to March in '04. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(International Housewares Association's name changes to International Home and Housewares Show)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The International Housewares Association has changed the name of its trade show to the International Home & Housewares Show to better reflect the array of product exhibited. The show also will move to the spring in 2004 and will feature new and expanded categories. Scheduled to ...
Notable furniture introductions for this spring. (News).
Apr 01, 2003 ... APRIL TYPICALLY ISN'T the Market for a lot of big name introductions, and this one is no different. A few new furniture collections include Frances Mayes at Home in Tuscany from Drexel Heritage; Waverly Breeze from Lexington Home Brands; New Standards by Steve Tyrell from Pennsylvania ...
Consumers remain skittish about retail economy. (Business).
Apr 01, 2003; ... MARCH'S WEATHER came in like a lion in many parts of the country--following a winter of harsh weather that severely hurt retail sales. The weather has cleared, but other factors don't bode well for a spring sales recovery. With war worries, rising energy prices and the unemployment rate at ...
Property primer: the wheres and hows of retail space. (Real Estate).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Perhaps one of the biggest decisions in retailing is your location. Should you lease? Buy? Build? And once you've made that decision, the question is where! No matter how long you've been in retail, you've heard the golden rule when it comes to real estate--location, location, ...
Lease negotiations. (Real Estate).(tips for retailers on how to negotiate a lease)
Apr 01, 2003 ... "YOU HAVE THE MOST negotiating power before you sign your first lease," Mike Schumann, secretary and treasuree of St. Paul, Minn.-based Traditions said. "It is crucial to do your best bargaining at this point rather than wait until your lease comes up for renewal because then, especially ...
Solid expansion plans work in any economy: two retailers show how careful planning and patience can help an expansion strategy overcome a weak economy. (Real Estate).
Apr 01, 2003; ... When retailers Ted Watson and Mark Sonna skimmed newspapers in March, they read about the United States in February, suffering its worst job drop since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and consumer confidence plunging to a nine-year low. Yet both were thinking about growth. ...
Objects: vases that capture the imagination with style. (Vases).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Accents by Design, $62, eLink 749 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oggetti, $3,100, eLink 754 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Phillips Collection, eLink 596 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Hills Trading Co., $400, eLink 748 ...
Pink-alicious. (What's hot: style).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Yes, it can be very sweet, but sexy and sophisticated are the new watchwords for our favorite blushing hue. Taking a cue from the runways of fashion and European home design, pink is poised for a blossoming resurgence. A few tips: streamlined designs do away with the girlie frill factor ....
Casual regains spotlight. (Style directions).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Furniture styling is making a major swing back to casual this market. Whether embodied in the cozy comfort of rustic American and cottage styles or the warm familiarity of country European and traditional designs, producers are focusing on the "home as a getaway" this April ....
Leather land. (Photo frames: design directions).
Apr 01, 2003; ... The richness of leather and suede are the perfect fit for contemporary photo frames. Ultra-sleek and often accented by bold hues, these looks are fun and modern. While the material might be deluxe, it doesn't detract from the image being framed, a sure bet to make consumers happy, while ...
Pearl vision. (Photo frames: design directions).
Apr 01, 2003; ... The classics never go out of style, and pearls are nothing if not classic. Adding a hint of refined glamour to photo frames, the latest designs utilize pearls for their ultimate opalescent impact. Like a little black dress, pearls never go out of style and these photo frame designs ...
Multiple madness. (Photo frames: design directions).
Apr 01, 2003; ... One is never enough. And that saying goes double for photos, or triple or whatever the consumer's heart desires with the latest looks in multiple photo frames. Designers are bringing lots of diverse style to these highly functional pieces. Consumers will appreciate the wealth of new trends ...
Abigails. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Classic, pure lines define Abigails' selection of glass vases. The handmade Pedestal vase is perfect for larger floral arrangements, ...
Accents of France. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From Accents of France comes the pedestal and Bagatelle vase in silhouette for an eye-catching outdoor accent ($204). Also for ...
Adesso. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... With a quirky, pop art-style approach, Adesso turns the classic lipstick shape into lighting. Designed by Adesso co-owner Lee Schaak's daughter Amanda, the lamp twists ...
Adriana Hoyos. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The new Coco cocktail table from Adriana Hoyos mixes seike ...
AMS Imports. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... AMS debuts contemporary, geometric-inspired rugs fashioned of hand-woven llama wool. Utilizing a double-sided flat weave, the Cuadrados Nazoa offers a repeated square-within-a-square ...
Andrea by Sadek. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Andrea by Sadek debuts a selection of accessories that give a decorative nod to springtime. Patterned in Butterfly Breeze, the decorative openwork porcelain plates ...
April Glass. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Green grapes and bronze leaves embellish an offering of tabletop items from ...
Archatrive. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Archatrive debuts the Deconstructionist Pedestal Stand in pine finished in golden ocher with hand-thrown ceramic sink ($875, sink sold separately). Additionally, the vendor premiers Archatrive ...
Art & Frame Direct. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From the Grizzly Adams Wilderness Collection, Art & Frame Direct debuts the first designs, including the bar table (glass ...
Arte de Mexico. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Debuting from Arte de Mexico are a two-tiered chandelier in hand-forged wrought iron and a ...
Arte Italica. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Arte Italica debuts an assortment of new pieces in the Tuscan Collection, ...
Arteriors. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Arteriors debuts a wide range of looks at market, ranging from classic to contemporary. A modern take on the urn, the lacquered table lamp is elegantly chic in crisp black and white ($150). The Transparent Glass lamp in real red features a ...
Arthur Court Designs. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Pineapples, the symbol of hospitality, decorate an assortment of tabletop pieces from Arthur Court in cast ...
Artist Colony. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From the Dick Idol Northwoods Collection, Artist Colony presents a storage ...
Artistry Designs. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The American Backyard Handthrown Pitchers come in an assortment of three colors with coordinating floral arrangements ($45, each). The Sunflower Field Vase Assortment features sunflower ...
Artmax. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Artmax premiers a selection of tabletop accessories in striking shapes. Finished with silver leaf, gold leaf and pastel accents, the ...
Austin Horn. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From the Tranquil Hues collection, deep chocolate melds with soft taupe for a relaxing color palette. Utilizing luxurious fabrications such as silk dupi-one, brocade, ...
Babette Holland Design. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Babette Holland introduces two lamps in the Mercury collection. A tall, elegant cylinder base is accented with striped blue bands and a ...
Bacon & Wing. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... In its Needlepoint collection, Bacon & Wing debuts a selection of whimsical themes including dogs, cats and sandcastles applied to chair backs and pillows ....
Bago Luma. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Elegant styling with a twist defines the offerings from Bago Luma. The Loo-tagere presents a chic option for bath shelving, fashioned from wrought iron. The Small French shelf, also of ...
Bailey Street Trading. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Global influences mark the newest introductions from Bailey Street Trading. Featuring a striking hand-painted ebony finish with gold accents, the Ceylon accent table lends exotic appeal to any room. Offering a distinctly English feel, the ...
Barbara Cosgrove. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Barbara Cosgrove premiers a selection of classically inspired lamps. Neal, a traditionally styled lamp, offers a brass patina base ($450). The Barley Twist lamp, offered in both floor and ...
Bauer International. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... This market marks the official launch of Bauer's new soft goods collection, encompassing bedding and throw pillows. Five collections make their debut, including the Nautical Collection, which mixes classic blue and white stripes with brass anchor buttons, ...
Beljen Mills. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From its Antique Treasures Collection, Beljen Mills debuts tapestries in faded, earth-warmed colors that hint of days gone by. Seagrove Surprise depicts ...
Bethel International. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Whimsical and appealing, the strawberry chandelier and console table from Bethel International are as fresh as a ...
Betsy Drake Interiors. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... A sprightly tree frog embellishes the cheerful checked decorative ...
Bettis Brooke Mirrors. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Inspired by a Chippendale design, the King George mirror from Bettis Brooke complements an ...
Big Sky Carvers. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Wild Horses II dinnerware premiers. Dishwasher-safe, the stoneware dish set depicts a variety of wild horses in shades of brown and cream ...
Blue Star Design. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Benches and footrests come alive in a vibrant mix of color, texture and embellishment. Blue Star Design pieces combine ...
The Bradburn Gallery. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... From the Arbor House collection, a cream table lamp features a crushed duck eggshell ...
Brent Jacobs. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Among Brent Jacobs' new introductions are the Montage console, finished in verde green with an oak-plank top ($660). The Ladderback arm and side chairs feature curling lines and ...
The Canvas Company. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Infinite Dreams, an abstract canvas giclee, premiers ($890, left panel; $500, right). Additionally, the vendor ...
Cape Craftsmen. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... A clever take on the Hawaiian shirt, the Jamaica Joe dessert plates come with their own tropical plate hanger and are perfect for eating a pineapple slice or displaying ($20, set of four). From the same ...
Carolina Mirror. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Traditional offerings reside next to modern in Carolina Mirror's market introductions. A subtly textured frame lends depth and interest to a silver toned mirror ($300). The Coventry ...
Caspari Studios. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Caspari Studios takes inspiration from ancient grottos to create a wide-ranging assortment of accents for the home. New for ...
Castilian Imports. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Classical style reigns at Castilian Imports. An oversize wooden clock is balanced by delicate floral patterns against a black ground, accented with golden ram heads and three finials ($540). The French ...
CBK. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... CBK's Trendsetter planters combine an asymmetrical top edge with bold bands of color for a thoroughly modern approach to gardening ($120, set of three). The Pinnacle lamp accentuates ...
CD Designs. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Traditional with a twist, the footstool from CD Designs tops a snappy black and gold stripe with a ...
Central Oriental. (New products: High Point).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Central Oriental's newest introductions run the gamut from classic to contemporary. From the Reflections collection, a pure wool rug features a subtle hint of ethnic design in deep, muted shades ($299). Multicolored, ...