Home Accents Today back issues from January 2008:
Willamsburg licensees plan major launches.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Williamsburg For All Seasons licensees will debut extensive new lines at the January 2008 Atlanta and Dallas markets, marking the biggest launch of new designs in the history of the license. Twenty-two Williamsburg licensees hold permanent showroom space in ...
National Geographic lines draw from nature, history.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Susan Dickenson National Geographic, in collaboration with outdoor products designer and distributor New Creative, debuted a line of accent furniture, fountains, decorative accessories and birding products late last year in retail stores and on Amazon.com. The ...
Modern lights the way.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Of-the-moment contemporary style pendants and fixtures cast a warm glow from an endless variety of cutting-edge shapes ...
Formal fixtures.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Dressed to impress, ornately designed chandeliers and pendants debut in Dallas. Whether garbed in rich ...
Foreman joins CBK in VP role.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Merchandising, marketing position is newly created CBK, wholesaler of home decor, gifts and accessories, has named Jerry Foreman to the newly created position of vice president of merchandising and marketing. The appointment was announced Dec. 17 by Terry ...
CBK, floral designer Marvin sign license deal.(About AIFD The American Institute of Floral Designers)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff CBK, the Union City, Tenn.-based wholesaler of decor, gifts and accessories, has signed a licensing agreement with permanent floral designer Jim Marvin, AIFD. Marvin's designs for CBK will feature arrangements that focus on current color trends and styles and ...
Marion Kelly is appointed VP at Showplace.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Industry veteran Marion Kelly has been named vice president of real estate for Capstone-Showplace, which manages the Showplace, Showplace West and Hamilton Properties in High Point. Kelly will be in charge of leasing for the properties, which represent about 1 ...
Touchy subjects.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Bright distracting colors are left in the shadows as subdued color palettes take the spotlight in the latest table lamp designs. Instead, the growing trend is grabbing attention though funky ...
Rosanna Inc. to premiere collections at spring UK fair.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Fashion tableware company Rosanna Inc. will launch its new spring and summer 2008 collections at the Feb. 3-7 edition of Spring Fair Birmingham in England. The company, based in Seattle, will showcase its newest collections, as well as other new categories and ...
Young designers to show off work during Ambiente.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff German home show Ambiente has invited young designers from 11 countries to demonstrate their skills to the consumer-goods world, and the results will be on display during the show. Ambiente 2008 will be held Feb. 8-12 in Frankfurt, Germany. The designers will ...
Tonon new president of Promosedia.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Matteo Tonon, vice president of Italian chair and table manufacturer Tonon & C. S.p.a., has been named president of Promosedia, the annual chair show in Udine, Italy. Tonon, 28, takes over management of Promosedia from Pierpaolo Constantini. Tonon & ...
Capel's Hric is new president, CEO.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Capel Rug's board of directors has promoted Bruce Hric, interim president and chief executive officer, to the permanent position of president and CEO of Capel. Jesse Capel, director and owner, said the company's preference to promote from within, paired with ...
Trump promotes Nemerov to VP global licensing post.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Sara Nemerov has been promoted to the position of vice president of global licensing at The Trump Organization. Nemerov will continue to ...
Hipple, Chalker, Jones join board of Decorize Inc.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Caroline Hipple, Ron Jones and Richard B. Chalker Jr. have been elected to Decorize Inc.'s board of ...
Nova appoints Newman to trade show position.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Anna Newman has been appointed to the newly created trade show coordinator position for ...
Poloson introduces Creative Co-Op collection.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Collageartist Kimberly Poloson is introducing a collection of vintage accessories with Creative Co-Op Inc. at the winter markets in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Chicago and New York. Poloson will appear at the Atlanta showroom to meet retailers and sign artwork ...
Design forecast for 2008.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff We're starting 2008 in a climate that looks and feels pretty different from last year - the economy is stormy, the political outlook is foggy and we're paying a lot more attention to the environment. This month, we asked Home Accents Today 's Designer Panel to share their ...
Rugs America to launch Jane Seymour collection in Atlanta.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Rugs America will introduce the new Jane Seymour Home Collection of area rugs at the upcoming Atlanta International Area Rug Market Jan. 17-20. The premiere of the Jane Seymour Collection will be a yearlong introduction of traditional, contemporary and ...
Deen, Kaleen sign license.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Rug manufacturer Kaleen has signed Paula Deen, the Food Channel host, to design three new collections to be launched in January 2008 at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart. 'Paula is a perfect fit for ...
7W Gift Week gets new spin.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff Building upon the One of a Kind Show and Sale, an annual consumer holiday shopping event at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. announced recently that it is expanding the show to include a wholesale market at MMPI's 7 W New York. The ...
Medium-priced area rug category opens up.
Jan 01, 2008 ... By Lane Harvey Brown Power-loomed, hand-tufted styles, colors have improved When considering a history of home accessories, area rugs would be found in the earliest pages. But recent improvements in power-looming and hand-tufting are bringing this time-tested category ...
What retailers are saying.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Staff In an online survey of retailers who carry rugs, conducted in December at HomeAccentsToday.com, a majority (72%) told us rugs represented 10% or less of their sales. The major complaints with carrying and selling rugs are that they are hard to ...
What's out, what's in?
Jan 01, 2008 ... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor This month, home accent retailers share some insight about their merchandise - what's selling in stores and what's not. The retailers who contributed to this list are as diverse as their picks and pans, representing a variety of different styles, ...
Belgian delight.
Jan 01, 2008; ... Tracy Bulla A great debt is owed to the country that gave the world Godiva and French fries no doubt, but this multilingual kingdom's contributions to modern design outshine even its culinary successes. Decadent simplicity defines the feel of Belgian ...
Harmonic progression.(Homeward Bound)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Story By Susan Dickenson | Photography By Louise Johnson Homeward Bound, West Hartford, Conn. Three months ago, Kathy Walsh and her husband of three years, Trip Rothschild, signed a lease for their third Homeward Bound store, in West Hartford, Conn. A month later the ...
Current.
Jan 01, 2008; ... By Tracy Bulla Form Above All Tracy Bulla Moserform, a new division of Thomas Moser, introduces the Sabina Collection. Incorporating the traditional craftsmanship associated with Thomas Moser, the new line will be sold exclusively to licensed design ...
Purple shrine.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Lindsey Strader All other hues will bow down before purple this season as candle and home fragrance offerings become drenched in this royal color. Various shades of violet, lilac and lavender graciously adorn the ...
Juicy tropics.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Sweetened with the sugary juices of nature's candy, home fragrance and candle offerings get downright delicious. Exotic fruits such as mango, pomegranate, guava and dragon fruit sashay ...
Herb garden.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Inviting aromas of rosemary, thyme, basil and mint are captured in this season's hottest candles and home fragrances, offering a refreshingly green way to ...
Woodland trail.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Warm rustic blends of earthy wood scented diffusers and candles create a retreat for the senses. Masculine scents of birch, sandalwood, oak and ...
New Products.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Lane Harvey Brown, Tracy Bulla, Angela Heck, Jenny Heinzen York and Lindsey Strader Home Accents Todayis offering an inside look at the most recent product designs to hit the various winter markets from more than 165 vendors. The following pages include an alphabetical listing ...
2008 Winter Sketchbook Trends.(Editorial)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Edited By Tracy Bulla This January, modern surges to the forefrontwith a refreshing point of view. Earthy, eco-friendly designs scale new heights of sophistication, while botanical inspirations ...
Earthly Concerns.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Tracy Bulla Modern design marches to a rich, earthy beat this season, sacrificing not a second of elegance through polish and poise. Mellowed designs accentuate the inherent beauty of wood, ...
Georgetown Conservatory.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tracy Bulla A treasure-packed trove of tastefulness, this Capitol-style abode could once be found in houses with only a very long and exclusive pedigree. While relying on classicism at its finest, New Age American style traverses centuries - and ...
Urban Forest.(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tracy Bulla Organic looks grow slick and contemporary, rooted in nature-inspired imagery and strictly streamlined design. Varied metallics lend a surreal air of enchantment, ...