Home Accents Today back issues from June 2003:
Some fresh ideas.(Home Accents Today online)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Jun 01, 2003; ... We're taking our own advice: Tweak the display to give it fresh appeal. Certainly, there was nothing wrong with the way Home Accents Today looked stripped across the top of our cover, but we decided to freshen up the look a bit. Thus, the new Home Accents Today logo. The wail of ...
Retailers report mostly happy Memorial Day sales. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Industry Overview)
Jun 01, 2003; ... WHILE THE LAST major holiday weekend w President's Day--posted dismally for retailers, Memorial Day sales were up in most parts of the country. It's not surprising though, given the Consumer Confidence Index posting a slight increase in May, up to 83.8 compared to 81.0 in April, the ...
Aldik goes Gold again. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Larry Gold replaces Robert Taylor)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... LARRY GOLD HAS returned to Aldik as CEO, replacing Robert Taylor of Blue Capital, who served as interim CEO since October. Started in 1951 by his father Richard Gold, Aldik grew to be a leader in the artificial flower and foliage industry. The younger Gold, president more than ...
Hen-Feathers joins United Design. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
Jun 01, 2003; ... IN A RETURN TO their design roots, the mother and son team of Beth and Tad Featherman have entered into a licensed partnership with United Design. "Our real strength has always been designs and concepts," said Tad Featherman. "We had gotten to the point where we were spending ...
Vendors develop Web site to sell overstocks to independent retailers. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(GiftFinale.com)
Jun 01, 2003; ... A GROUP OF HOME ACCENT and gift vendors have launched GiftFinale.com to offer closeouts and overstocks to independent retailers at discounted prices, similar to an online outlet mall. Retailers can order a case of products from several participating suppliers, including Global ...
Capel settles name use dispute, for now. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Capel Inc. v. Kia Inc.)
Jun 01, 2003; ... CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN in family businesses took a legal turn when braided rug maker Capel Inc. filed a lawsuit to keep Kea Capel from using her name in connection with her new rug business. Although family members say the issue has been resolved, Capel Inc. attorney Thomas ...
Stone County Ironworks in negotiations for sale. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.-based Stone County Ironworks is in buyout negotiations according to the company, and not in bankruptcy or Chapter 11 as has been rumored. Though details still are being finalized, a spokesperson said a group of investors is interested in the more than ...
Year-round High Point showrooms spark interest. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(High Point Showroom Association)
Jun 01, 2003; ... AN EXPANDED EFFORT to promote year-round accessibility of High Point showrooms is sparking designers' interest and stoking hopes for a full-service design center. The High Point Showroom Association partnered with the city's Convention & Visitors Bureau to mail nearly 5,000 ...
Fairly fool-proof tricks for success. (Show & sell).(merchandising and display)
Jun 01, 2003; ... MY VISUAL MANTRA is simple: Tell your merchandising story and you don't necessarily have to spend tons of money to do it. My goal is direct--create a retail theatre without spending much for it. If the customer is bored (and most are), you had better do something to wake them up. ...
The old West. (Style: what's hot).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... WILD IT'S NOT, but the most captivating western looks are chock full of nostalgia. Quaint and charming, vintage goes west with styles reminiscent of the '30s and '40s. Pick from prints that pack a punch, snappy stripes and fab fringe for a rootin', tootin' good time! 1 Vintage ...
Ideas are bountiful at Nature's Harvest. (Retail Profile: Nature's Harvest).(Company Profile)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Fifteen minutes west of Minneapolis, there's a store that can be described as part garden shop, home accents boutique and florist. Nature's Harvest, owned by Deb and Tom Bradley is earthy, ever changing and whimsical. About 12 years ago Deb and Tom bought the business in Wayzata, Minn., ...
Martinis objects: glasses that toast the imagination.
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All aboard! (summer sketchbook).
Jun 01, 2003; ... SHUFFLEBOARD, drinks with umbrellas, dressing for dinner, cabaret-style performers--where can all four be found housed under one large roof? A cruise ship, of course. Once construed as a bit over the top, cruising today's high seas is anything but kitschy. Just as a social activity or a ...
Vintage visions. (Holiday: design directions).(Christmas products)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... It seems odd to be having visions of sugar plums dancing in your head while you slather on sun block, but as any retailer knows, Christmas and the holiday season will be here before your SPF runs out. Nostalgia is posed to be a popular trend for the yuletide, with hints of yesteryear ...
Spring forward. (Holiday: design directions).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Don't let Peter Cottontail get ahead of you--time to get a jump start on next year's spring and Easter seasons. Pastels will always prevail; consumers can't help but be beguiled by the airy hues after the long cold winter. The latest designs build on that fresh-faced allure with whimsical, ...
ICFF highlights rugs, exotic pillows. (ICFF).(International Contemporary Furniture Fair )
Jun 01, 2003; ... HIGH-END RUGS, decorative pillows in exotic covers and simple shapes and contemporary bedding were clearly stars at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York last month. But whether the show reflected the state of global economies or just the general ennui in ...
Building a brand[R]: creating a positive perception about your name. (Retail know-how).
Jun 01, 2003; ... MOST PEOPLE USUALLY associate brands with their favorite products--Pepsi, Hallmark, Pantene, Lipton, Levi's. And the majority of brands listed in most brand evaluations are for products, not stores or services. In Interbrand's (a pioneer company in brand valuation) rating of the top brands ...
Clever endeavors. (Retail Update).(store marketing ideas)
Jun 01, 2003; ... ANYONE WHO spends a lot of time around retailers knows there are some very creative thinkers out there. Yes, there are still those dinosaurs who set up shop, carry the same product year after year, dust off the same displays day after day and live to trudge into work with the same ...
Rug trends: a guide to key rug vendors. (A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today).(Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
Jun 01, 2003 ... AMERICASMART[R] area rug market expands its reach Timing is everything. And this year's The Atlanta International Area Rug Market hits it right on the money. Profit-potential abounds for gift, specialty and home furnishings retailers shopping AMERICASMART[R] in Atlanta this ...
Accents & occasions. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Eight new collections debut--Vintage, Tropical, Traditional, Accent Lighting, High Country, Iron, Home Office and Italian Rose featuring more than 80 pieces. Vintage offers everything from ribbon plates and vases and planters to ...
Andrea by Sadek. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Andrea by Sadek introduces several pieces in its classic Blue and White Porcelain collection. The Temple Jar features a hexagonal lid and gracefully rounded curves ($80), with a coordinating candy/nut bowl ($5). From ...
Arteriors. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Accent furniture, lighting and accessories premier. The Double Pillar Flowering Scroll sconce offers a romantic showcase for candles in a bronze finish ($225). Hinting of Roman influences, the X Leg Console table reinterprets traditional curves in modern fashion ...
Artistic Lighting. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... A variety of outdoor lanterns premier. The West Palm is solid brass with a hand-applied rust finish and seeded glass ($300). The Branson ...
Austin Horn Collection. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Austin Horn's Shangri-La Collection gives a luxurious, elegant look to patchwork. Squares of handcrafted velvet and silk are embellished with intricate embroidery, beading ...
Baldwin Hardware. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Baldwin debuts two collections, Ornamental cabinet hardware and the Peyton Bath collection. Ornamental's textured richness has bin and flush cup pulls as well as knobs in a spectrum of finishes, crafted ...
Belle fleur. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Orchids and roses are highlighted at belle fleur. Giant lime green dendrobium orchids are housed in a rustic clay planter ($400), while a red epidendrum orchid is contained in a stone-like vase ($80). Purple phalaenopsis orchids are presented in a ...
Cape Craftsmen. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... The deep, rich tones of tortoiseshell grace hurricanes ($10 to $13), votives ($6), vases ($25) and chargers ($13) and bring ...
Carruth Studio. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Two new designs debut from designer George Carruth, both crafted of hand-cast stone concrete with a patina wash. Cherish Little Blessings ($26) is part of the House Angel series ...
CBK. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A set of round iron stands features an embossed metal border and dangling cut-glass bangles ($100, set). A striking hideaway for trinkets, a bone and wood box has a classic diamond pattern ($90). Slightly British Colonial, the Wall Hurricane ...
Crystorama. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... From the Paris Flea Collection, Crystorama introduces a romantic rosette-ornamented pendant, offered in a choice of antique white or dark rust finish ($399). Additionally, the vendor debuts ...
Dale Tiffany. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Several designs premier in the Dale Tiffany Collection including a pendant table lamp with an art glass shade ($149). Also part of that group, a Transitional art glass table lamp ($239) and a scroll work pendant ...
Designer Imports. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Crafted from reclaimed teak, the clock cabinet debuts in Designer Imports' Old Java collection. The simple ...
Framed Picture Enterprise. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A lithographic reproduction, Dancing Bears by Beard, depicts a fanciful gathering of bears dancing in the woods ($110). Several designs debut in the Raymond Waites Collection, including Kardu: Tapestry I & II a tapestry still life with a wallpaper mat ...
Fredrick Ramond. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A sleek, six-light silver chandelier features smoky drop crystals and is topped with chocolate brown shades ($3,858). A luxe embroidered shade finishes off an Asian-inspired base in a stylish table lamp ($1,245). A traditional floor lamp pairs a slender, ...
Global Amici. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... New are the Polynesia Hurricanes, featuring a wire lattice design adorned with beads ($10 to $30). The Festival Hurricanes and ...
Kichler. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Part of the Ellington Collection, a six-light chandelier features a bronze crackle finish ....
Lawrence Unlimited. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Featuring a strong touch of whimsy, Samson and Delilah from the Modogliani Collection, are two giclees that depict humanized canines ($250, each). The Gaming Collection is a series of four hand-colored lithographs of playing cards ($450). A series of ...
Legacy. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Vibrant shades of raspberry make a splash on Vasari by Legacy. Florals and stripes mingle in shades of coral, ...
Mandalay Home Furnishings. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Benson End Table from Mandalay brings together sea-grass, solid mahogany and glass to form a round, two-tiered end table with stylish ...
Mario & Marielena. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Urban Home Collection offers several new bedding lines. Chantrelle and Citrus feature vivid colors on a mixture of shantung silk, silk jacquard and cotton jacquards for a serene, almost ...
Meyda Tiffany. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A new lighting fixture benefits from rustic styling. The Old Forge Elk Wall Sconce features an antique copper finish with a fabric shade that resembles homemade paper ($125). Other designs include several art glass ...
Montaage. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Glass gets a variety of treatments, including a finish resembling hammered metal in the Revelations Egg Vase ($129). The Dreamsicle Bowl ($129) and Vase ($69) feature yellow and ...
Murrray Feiss. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... From the Grand Luxe Collection, a flush mounted elegant lamp fixture design is done in brass and crystal. Offering a more rustic effect, the Hearth ...
Palecek. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Offering an alternative to the traditional magazine rack, the Shagreen Leather Magazine Case is an embossed leather box detailed with stingray leather called Shagreen ($88). The ...
Quoizel. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A variety of distinctive art glass designs are in the spotlight. A Grape Trellis Tiffany Window is part of the Laurelton Museum Collection ($600). The Tiffany Bicycle Lamp features a whimsical ...
Reliance Lamp. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Traditional styling takes on a decorative edge in two new table lamps. Featuring a hand-painted floral design on a muted yellow porcelain base, one lamp is topped ...
Riddle Home & Gift. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... From the Durango Collection, faux suede throws, bolster and square pillows are spiced up with a sassy fringe ($25 to $65). The Glowing Archway tapestry depicts a Mediterranean villa with tropical ...
Riverdale Decorative Products. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A plethora of pillows, ranging from the huntsman and palm oasis to tossed florals, debuts. Tossed Florals offers 17-inch pillows of silk dupioni with loop fringe and ...
Robert M. Weiss Presents. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Classic looks and gemstone colors are offset by gold, red and black with irradescent highlights on plates and bowls. Plates are 30-inch ($280) and ...
Shadow Mountain. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Several lodge-inspired designs premier. Part of the Timber Ridge Collection, a rattan, coco bark and cast fiber accent table has a rustic edge ($449). Several chandeliers are new for the Endorsed by Nature Collection, including one with alabaster ...
Sweet Dreams. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... An exotic bird and foliage print is framed by chevron-striped chenille. Quadrophonic features a floral jacquard with tufted center and tasseled corners. Monkey Shine ...
Tapestries. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... From Tapestries, the Imperial Bed Linen Set debuts. Spice tones add an air of sophistication to luxurious solid fabrics blended with traditional florals ($2,495). Additionally, ...
Things From All Over. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Combining influences both modern and primitive, Things From All Over debuts a decorative ...
The Uttermost Company. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... From the Grace Feyock wall decor collection, a set of metal framed floral oil reproductions ($185, each) depicting white calla lilies or tulips on a red background. Palm Creek features tropical imagery with a rattan and bamboo frame ($248, set of two) ....
Torka. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Torka introduces decorative thermometers in polyurethane-coated steel. Thermometers are ...
Two's Company. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Finished in antique brass, the Flower Garland File Holder, which folds flat for storage, debuts ($68). The Belvedere Candlestick Lamp premiers with a decorative finial in a choice of colors ($180). From the Gypsy Collection, anthracite and glass beaded ...
Vild. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... From artist Bruce Hamilton, Vild introduces the Wild Roses collection of hand-painted porcelain decorative plates, each featuring a different rose ($120, set of four). The ...
Vintage Verandah. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Renaissance Collection debuts a two-arm lamp with a gold and aged black finish. The table lamp design features a ...
Virginia Metalcrafters. (Summer Shows).
Jun 01, 2003 ... A desk set of polished, lacquered brass is in the spotlight. The Medallion Collection includes a bookend, letter opener and trivet ($38 to $120). Also ...
W.A.C. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Mouth-blown Italian Glass Pendants are unveiled this market cycle. The vibrantly hued designs include blue/white, red/white and millefiore color combinations. The ...
Wilco Imports. (Summer Shows).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Verandah Collection debuts with a mirror, candlesticks, boxes, wall plaques, planters, decorative brackets and more in an antique smoke patina wash over a darkened raspberry ...
Events.(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2003 ... ATLANTA July 8-17 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, AmericasMart-Atlanta. phone: 800-ATL-MART; web: www.americasrnart.com July 13-16 Atlanta International Area Rug Market Highlights * The Home For All ...
Hang it up. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... THE BIG SHOW has rolled into town again and we aren't talking about the circus! Showcasing everything from table lamps to hanging fixtures, the Dallas Lighting Show offers the fullest view of major lighting collections especially when it comes to chandeliers and pendants. Built to impress, ...
Fixture fancy. (Dallas Lighting).(lighting fixtures)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... THERE IS A WEALTH of possibilities when it comes to lighting fixture designs. Just to tempt and tantalize retailers, we offer a hint of three very distinct options that might tickle the fancy of a variety of consumers. Whether overhead, on the wall or shining a light on the great outdoors, ...
Traditional table. (Dallas Lighting).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... THE LIGHTING WORLD pulls out all the stops this summer with the latest round of table lamp introductions in Dallas. Consumers and retailers alike, looking for a treat, will be delighted by the traditional elegance and refined qualities offered by designers. Veering far from kitsch or ...