Home Accents Today back issues from August 2003:
An appealing process. .(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Walking around the summer shows is always a learning experience. It's fun to see which showrooms have a crowd (answer is: those who worked in advance) and puzzling to see others sitting there waiting for something to happen. Honey, it ain't gonna happen all by itself. ...
Retailers pick favorites among trends.
Aug 01, 2003; ... WHAT IS A TREND and how does one develop? Do manufacturers or retailers decide trends? Or does all the power to name tomorrow's IT product lie in the hands of the consumer? Obviously, the answer rests with all three. To get a feel for just what is happening trend-wise in the home accents ...
Stone County Ironworks sold. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... LAST MONTH'S NEGOTIATIONS for the sale of Stone County Ironworks have come to fruition. Roma Trakru, a certified public accountant from California, bought the assets of the Mountain View, Ark. operation and retail outlet and will relocate there. Trakru became interested in the ...
Hemingway Collection debuts framed art. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... THE ERNEST HEMINGWAY Collection has expanded with a new flamed art group from New Century Picture. Like all extensions of the Hemingway brand, the collection is based on the writer's travels throughout the world. "New Century has produced a beautiful collection of art that ...
National Geographic inks its first major licensing program: lane to anchor collection with seven accessory vendors. .
Aug 01, 2003; ... THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Society, one of the most recognizable names in the country, has signed multiple licensing agreements to develop a line of home furnishings and accessories. Scheduled to debut at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., the National ...
Chicago Merchandise Mart expands.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... ENESCO IS SET to open its first showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, part of the show's planned expansion. Enesco will debut in its new 4,874-sq.-ft. showroom at the January Chicago Gift & Home Market. Additionally, the market has signed leases to expand its 13th floor by ...
Fabrics strut their stuff. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A STYLISH EVENING in High Point, N.C., set the mood for Summer Showtime 2003 held last month. Shoppers and exhibitors alike gathered to admire the new fabrics converted to high fashion for the evening. Outfits were constructed from fabric from nine sponsoring fabric ...
Look for the 'special' touch to help drive sales. .(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2003; ... YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN the "dog days of summer" (the hottest, muggiest period between early July and early September, at least in North Carolina) because by the time you get home to rest on the weekends, you're packing for another show. Depending on whom you talk to at any given market, ...
Greek revival. .(eLink 500, 546, 556, 560, 563)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... YOU CAN'T REALLY go any more classic, but a revitalized crop of Greek-themed designs are marking this style here and now. Choose from iconic motifs, bold contrasts and a rugged sense of simplicity that will generate stylistic heat in the home. 1 Graphic yet elegant, Hellenic's ...
Homescapes, Carmel: traveling the world for their hometown. .
Aug 01, 2003; ... When Thompson and Beau Lange left their small hometown of Carmel, Calif., neither dreamt they'd be back anytime soon to take the town by storm with a high-end specialty store. Thompson studied scenic design at UCLA and was in New York working in his field and doing decorative ...
Pendants object: fixtures that light up the imagination with style.(eLink 537, 552, 553, 551, 554, 555, 557, 558, 559 )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... W.A.C., eLink 558 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ely's Glass Art, $250 eLink 537 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sea Gull Lighting, $154 eLink 559 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lite Source, $139 eLink 557 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Bed & breakfast. .(eLink 520, 527, 535, 536, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542 )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... A HAVEN FROM everyday life, a weekend retreat at a bed and breakfast combines rest and relaxation with pure charm. Small luxuries meet simple pleasures for a style that soothes and refreshes. Look for updated cottage appeal with a modern sensibility, fresh color combinations and ...
AMIA Studios.(eLink 511 )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A line of beveled sun catchers is in the spotlight. The Old World Window Art Collection features hand-painted designs that depict flowers ...
April Cornell. .(eLink 513 )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A colorful mix of shades and patterns are showcased on the latest soft good introductions. The Blanche Cream Collection emphasizes delicate pink roses on an ivory background, while the Antonia Sage Collection features creamy blooms on sage. More vibrantly ...
Arcadia Home. .(eLink 515)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Holiday items are in the spotlight. A hand-beaded tree topper mixes gold and silver beads in a snowflake design ($55). The Woodland Collection features a wool herringbone runner with hand-beaded silver glass beads and silver-colored bells ...
Arte Italica. .(eLink 520 )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Bamboo collection mixes tropical styling with pastel shades. The ceramic dinner- and serveware designs feature a floral motif with bamboo trim ($28 to $190). Equally lighthearted, the Ice Cream Collection ...
Bee Natural.(eLink 516)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Honeypot premiers as part of the Wildflowers Collection. Made of beeswax and handpicked and pressed flowers with ...
Chinese Products.(eLink 522)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... From the China Contempa Collection, a floor screen offers a bit of shimmer. The wood design is covered in gold and silver foils for a distinctive contemporary Asian look. Each panel ...
Cocopa. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Bringing its distinctive accent furniture designs to the bathroom, Cocopa unveils a pine and steel vanity. The Florence Vanity features the ...
Cole River Company. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Tiger StoneLight is a contemporary tea light design available in several bright shades, as well as the natural looking tiger ($20). Several lacquer offerings are in the spotlight, including a ...
Corsican. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A wine rack etagere is in the spotlight. The wrought iron design features several shelves with a wine rack on the bottom. It is ...
Denali Home Collection. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Part of the Denali Home Lodge Collection, the Camouflage MicroPlush throw premiers. The double-sided acrylic design features a sage green, taupe and ...
Dickerson Browne. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Known for beautiful accent furniture, Dickerson Browne unveils Pewter Chess Pieces with an appropriately regal air ($100). The set is ...
DJC Design Studio. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Novelty boucle yarns in a variety of color changes per yarn are woven together to create the Provence throws from DJC Design Studio. Available in five colorways--azure, ...
Dransfield & Ross. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Metallic Ribbon Stripe pillows debut in silver and gold. Three sizes are available in the collection. The designs also are available in black and copper ($230 to $330). With a retro sensibility, a pillow has a marble pompom design ($300), while a coordinating look features ...
East of Eden. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... East of Eden debuts a variety of hand-blown and hand-crafted glass accents from mosaic and antique copper hurricanes ($78 to $84) and glow-in-the-dark glass flowers ($10 each) to capis shells over glass votives ($6 to $8). While color ...
Festa & Co. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Part of the Beach Rock Collection, a Wall Candle Sconce features steel wrapped around an assortment of beach rocks with two candle holders ($132). A large river rock is suspended in steel ...
Fiasco. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Tropical Collection features tropical nuts rendered in rich tones of chocolate, golden brown and tropical greens. Included in the collection are a set of four square plates ($56) and a set of four latte ...
First Star Trading. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Luma Lantern Accent Light is a handmade, Chinese raw silk hanging lantern. It's available in lilac, chartreuse and golden in two sizes ($55, $65) and includes a light cord ...
Homestyle Soft Furnishings. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Round ottoman comes with or without storage ($460 to $520), as does the Bench ($560 to $620), while the Square style has no storage ($360 to $390). Also new, several accent pillow collections, including the Petit, the Silk and the Slipknot ($60 to $90 each). Introductions in the bed ...
J. Fleet Designs. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Two collections debut from J. Fleet Designs. Peacock features platters (which look like peacock feathers) and small plates made of spun bamboo and lacquered in the new colors of coffee metallic and cascading eggshell in chocolate (platters, $115 and ...
La Crosse. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A group of Radio-Controlled clocks is in the spotlight. The traditional designs self-adjust for daylight savings time and leap year. Crafted from solid wood and wood veneers, designs include the ...
Manorisms International. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Manorisms International introduces Chandelier bobeches, a quick style fix that turns simple candlesticks into elegant centerpieces. Offered in an assortment of colors and shapes, the hand-strung ...
Middle Kingdom. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Delicate pastel hues mark the Tea Bowl set. Featuring white or black interiors, the designs have a simple, Asian style ($70). The Nested Paper ...
Mosaicwares. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... New accent furniture designs featuring vintage porcelain china in mosaic patterns premiers. The Hampton Cabinet has a glass door with an outer mosaic trim ($1,900) while the Shabby Chic Shelf is an open bookshelf design ($950) ....
NDI. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Debuting this summer in the Mediterranean collection is the Courtyard/Jardiniere arrangement. Lavender sprays, orange calendula and sunflowers mix with lantanas, ...
Nayer Kazemi Water Art. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... From the Water and Fire Collection, Nayer Kazemi introduces the Tabletop Copper fountain in a flame finish ($495). Additionally, a wall-mounted fountain ...
Opus Crystal. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Opus Crystal debuts the Mardi Gras champagne flutes with vase. The handmade, mouth-blown flutes are offered in an assortment of colors, while the vase is multicolored ($240, set ...
Pacific Rim. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Pacific Rim premiers a variety of offerings. The York Mantel Clock presents classic wood styling with crown moulding detailing and a tobacco finish ($30). Lattice trim accentuates the rustic charm of the Tuscan Rooster Plates, offered in four assorted designs ($15, each). Polka dot vases ...
Premier Designs. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... From the Windgarden Collection, Premier Designs introduces three sizes of spiraling corkscrews in rainbow-hued colors ($18 to $30). The Canadian Goose Spinner indicates wind direction and is fashioned of durable ...
Present Tense. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Present Tense debuts the Stripes & Dots and Classica earthenware collections. Mixing stripes and dots on a rustic background, the collection is offered in four colorways: blue, olive, yellow and red ($18 to $52). Classica ...
Shoestring Creations. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Whimsical color and pattern mark new designs. The Compartment Chest has three drawers with dividers for each drawer to house CDs ($495). An eight-drawer cart has roller wheels and is ...
Suburban Silk. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A jacquard nubby silk comprises a set of placemats, available in white, ivory, green or royal blue ($32, set of two). Included with the placemats are sets of chopsticks and chopstick rests. A range of silk accessories ...
Textillery Weavers. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... A ribbon style throw in dark pecan with paprika accents premiers ($215 to $290). Other patterned introductions include a check throw offered in earthy shades with a fringe ($265 to $310) and a stripe throw with a contemporary feel to its natural ...
Timeworks. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Nostalgia is behind the Coca-Cola Soda Jerk Clock ($70) and Sign ($80). Following the antique nostalgia theme, the Gallery Collection offers two new reproduction clocks, the Gallery B. Meyer and Gallery Townsend, with wide, ...
Vance Kitira. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Vance Kitira debuts two candle collection designs. The Aged Wood Collection features candles with the color and texture of wood ($8 to $85). Marble Tapers join the popular Marble Candle Collection, available in four colors and gift-boxed ($12, box of four). Ceramic ...
Volga River Trading Company. (New products: summer shows).(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Holiday items reflect Russian styling in two introductions. The Father Frost with Deer figure is made from linden wood and has an Old World air ...
Match designs classic form and beauty into handmade Italian pewter. .
Aug 01, 2003 ... Nothing outshines pewter for its beauty, warmth, and easy care. And no company outshines Match for its extensive and exquisite selection of pewter tabletop and decor, all handmade by artisans in the north of Italy. In just eight short years, Match has built a line and a ...
Franz collection imbues porcelain decor with exceptional artistry and styling.
Aug 01, 2003 ... When Franz Collection Inc. debuted its first exquisitely sculpted tabletop and home accessory designs in 2002, it marked the fulfillment of a long-held dream of president and founder Francis Chen--and the beginning of a new chapter in the realm of high-quality porcelain decor. ...
Arte Italica blends colors and textures for timeless tabletop looks. .
Aug 01, 2003 ... The classic tradition of Italian artisanship and a richness reminiscent of the Italian countryside come together in the distinctive line of Arte Italica, a company whose collection--and renown--continue to blossom in the marketplace. Launched just six years ago, Arte Italica's line of ...
Manorisms adds whimsy to its casually elegant tabletop. (A.
Aug 01, 2003 ... Ever since its first selection of decorative gifts and accessories hit the market five years ago, Manorisms has set itself apart with its distinctive hand-made designs, colorful embellishments, and decorative functionality. Today, those traits continue to distinguish the line, as tabletop ...
Red hot.(Art glass.)(Directory)
Aug 01, 2003; ... IF THE BEAUTY and form of art glass designs weren't mesmerizing enough, the addition of bold swathes of color make them even more compelling. The color of choice this season? Red. Creating drama and allure in pieces that range from priceless to practical, red is more than just a bold hue ....
GLM [George Little Management] makes multiple appointments. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT has promoted Leslie Nathan-Street to senior vice president of (White Plains, N.Y.). She is responsible for sales, marketing and strategic planning for the New York International Gift Fair and the GLM-managed divisions of the San Francisco International Gift Fair ...
Capel names design director.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... CAPEL (Troy, N.C.), has added a design director to its product development team. Lou Herring Webster is known for promoting proprietary technologies and chemistries to define home furnishing trends. Webster also assists merchandising efforts by developing selling tools and promotional ...
AMC [AmericasMart] expands management. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... AMERICASMART-ATLANTA has made several personnel changes to create core customer service teams for each of the Mart's three buildings. Leading the AmericasMart 1 home accents, holiday/floral and gardens sales and leasing programs is David Savula, who has been named senior vice ...
David named Burnes Group president.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Marketing and retail veteran Catherine David has been named president of Burnes Group (Austin). She reports to Jeffrey E. Cooley, group president of Newell Rubbermaid's Calphalon Home ...
Homefires names new president. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Rug vendor Homefires (Atlanta) has appointed Renee Ringstad as president. She has been with the company for 14 years, most recently as COO. In her new role, Ringstad oversees sales force ...
Jones joins Urban Expositions. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Jennifer Jones has accepted the newly created position of director of buyer relations with Urban Expositions (Atlanta). Jones will oversee relations for shows produced by Urban Expositions and will work closely with GLM's buyer ...
Enesco Group to focus on Asia, Pacific Rim markets.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Enesco Group (Itasca, Ill.) has opened a new business unit in Hong Kong to serve markets in Asia and the Pacific Rim. To lead the effort, Enesco has hired Nancy Ferriman for the newly created position of sales & marketing director-Enesco Asia. Ferriman ...
Murray Feiss names two sales managers. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Murray Feiss (Bronx, N.Y.) has named David Beld national sales manager of its Home Decor line, a division created to service furniture and home design showrooms, and Steve Crawford national sales manager, lighting division. Beld brings more ...
Ohio Wholesale names marketing manager. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Ohio Wholesale has named Phillip A. Russo as manager of marketing and corporate communications. As marketing manager, Russo will handle the corporate marketing strategies and plans for all products and ...
Royal visit at the California Market Center. .(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Paul Lentz, general manager of the California Market Center, welcomed Her Majesty Queen Hemas of Yogyakarta and her delegation during last month's California Gift Show Preview. Queen Hemas oversees international trade for her ...
Designers at a glance.(Merilyn Konnerth, Tyler and Julie Williams, and Berry Silverman.)(Interview)
Aug 01, 2003; ... WITH INFLUENCES FROM ALL OVER, these designers have used their talents to turn personal experiences in Italy and Japan and passions for color and clean lines into products that run the gamut of styles. Here's an inside look at the personalities and thoughts behind the designs in three ...
Editor's notes.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2003; ... At the Kids Today conference in June, noted child psychologist and consumer researcher Langbourne Rust said something in his presentation that's really stuck with me. He said that while young children may not directly influence sales of big-ticket items, that parents can see their joy, and ...
Exclusive report: kids retail giants.
Aug 01, 2003 ... High Point--The top 20 kids retailers sold $9.4 billion in kids home furnishings last year, a 4.3% increase over 2001's $9.0 billion. The top 20 sold kids merchandise through 11,000 retail units, catalogs and e-commerce sites. The top 20's shining star is No. 8 Pottery Barn ...