Home Accents Today back issues from March 2008:
Raymond Waites to open New Vintage Gallery in High Point.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... By Susan Dickenson Designer Raymond Waites has begun readying a permanent space at 1313 North Main Street in High Point to house his New Vintage Gallery of original art. Waites and curator Russell Erik Berge are planning an official launch during April's High Point Market and ...
IHFC reveals more details for Pavilions on 3.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff The International Home Furnishings Center in High Point has just finished construction and renovations of 40,000 square feet of third-floor real estate. The Pavilions on 3 now features temporary showcases for exhibitors of decorative accessories and home accents in a ...
Habersham to introduce Hearst Castle furniture.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Jeff Linville, Furniture/Today Habersham will introduce a licensed collection this spring based on the opulent California estate of the late media mogul William Randolph Hearst. The case goods company, known for its hand-painted and hand-finished furniture, will ...
Furniture Classics expands High Point showroom, adds three-tier pricing.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Furniture Classics Limited has announced the grand opening of its expanded High Point showroom in Showplace. The 12,000-sq.-ft. space is located on the second floor, space number 2401. 'We have been a Showplace tenant since the building's debut.' said Michael ...
Country Originals changes name.(Country Originals Inc.)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Decorative accessories producer Country Originals has changed its name to Kalalou. Kalalou is a Caribbean word meaning 'a mixture of everything.' According to owners Doug and Susan ...
Internet offers host of opportunities for vendors.
Mar 01, 2008 ... By Jenny Heinzen York The Internet is a powerful force in the world and, increasingly, in this industry. Though different companies approach the issue in different ways, nearly everyone agrees that e-commerce and online business are valuable tools and evidently the wave of the ...
Delivering that special something.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Susan Dickenson Retail Editor For most home decor retailers and design boutiques, the ability to provide 'something special' through customization and convenience is just as important as a well-edited merchandise selection. And for that, we can credit something that looks like ...
Bold-Faced Brights.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tracy Bulla Fearless shades jumpstart spring with a trip around the color wheel. Not for the shy, these hot hues boast ...
Affirmative reaction.
Mar 01, 2008; ... story by Susan Dickenson | photography by Mike Wood Positive thinking on Peachtree Street In the heart of Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood is a storefront that beckons shoppers with one simple word: Yes. It's located on Peachtree Street, a short walk from Marta's ...
Current.
Mar 01, 2008 ... By Tracy Bulla Sustainable Style Tracy Bulla For a company that will mark its official launch at the New York Tabletop Week in April, Grant Dawson Collections is off to a remarkable start. Founded by designers Sheri Gorsen and Cindy Testa, the socially ...
Area rug, lamps sales expected to grow by 2012.
Mar 01, 2008 ... By Kay Anderson Both area rugs and lamps will have double-digit sales growth over the next five years according to projections by New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. Statisticians at EASI project sales of area rugs will increase by 13.8% between 2007 and 2012, ...
The future is bright in Frankfurt.
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Wes Kennedy Frankfurt was sunny and Ambiente was packed. Nearly 150,000 visitors from 138 countries attended the world's largest home-oriented trade fair last month. The show has a high approval rating (95%) and it is easy to see why. Despite having more than ...
The dark side.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff The 32nd Plagiarius award ceremony was held during the show to (dis)honor those in the industry who copy other designs. While the little gnome with the gold nose seems funny, the economic losses attributed to knockoffs is not. Estimates put the losses in the billions of ...
Textural Temptations.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Lindsey Strader Decorative pillows and throws turn ultra-tempting in sumptuous textures, too rich to forgo. Materials such as silk and ...
Pattern Parade.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Lindsey Strader A striking array of graphic prints and patterns gets cozy with top-of-bed designs offering a funky lineup of anything-but-boring threads. Bold color combinations of navy and white, plum and ...
Neutral Haven.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Lindsey Strader With their easy-on-the-eyes vibe, neutrals lay down the right hues to look for when it comes to bedding. Shades of ivory, beige, camel and tan serve as the ideal serene backdrop ...
Case of the Blues.
Mar 01, 2008; ... Lindsey Strader Icy blue partners with rich chocolate, tan and cream in the latest top-of-bed designs, creating sophisticated combinations that are truly tranquil in nature ....
Recession? Strategies to win either way.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Randy Eller I will leave it to the economists, the CNBC guys and the politicians to continue waging the debate on whether we are in a recession, about to enter one or experiencing a false alarm. I certainly don't have the crystal ball to say either way. In fact, I wish I could ...
Rethinking retail.(Nau inc.)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Jenny Heinzen York Times are changing, and the smartest among us are changing along with them. Take Nau, an active-wear retailer launched last year. The company has four 'stores' - that aren't really stores at all. They are 'Web fronts' - small destination locations ...
Kinser joins DMC as vice president of international development.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Dallas Market Center has named Ivonne Kinser vice president of international development. In her new position, Kinser will oversee all aspects of the International Marketing Department including promotion of international attendance at markets and procurement ...
Four Hands adds marketing manager.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Four Hands has announced the appointment of Christine Church as its new marketing manager. Church comes to Four Hands from Nike, where she was an international marketing manager for their Timing, Vision and Techlab group based in Austin, Texas. Prior to Nike, ...
Wertheimer named president of Phoenix Art.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Alan Wertheimer has been promoted to president of China-based home furnishings manufacturer Phoenix Art Company. He was previously vice president of international sales. 'After two years with our company, moving Alan up internally seemed to be the ...
Sam Abell new president of Courtney Davis.(Courtney Davis Inc.)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Licensing agency Courtney Davis Inc. has announced that Sam Abell has assumed the role of president. Founder Linda Balogh will remain chief executive officer. Since joining Courtney Davis in 2005, Abell has worked closely with Balogh to expand and enhance ...
Mullis-Brittain to head WithIt; 2008 board named.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Staff Women in the Home Industries Today has announced its new president and board of directors. Tiffany Mullis-Brittain, director of communications for Vanguard Furniture, succeeds outgoing president Kelly Peterson, group advertising director at Hearst Integrated ...
White House redo.
Mar 01, 2008 ... Raymond Waites Which candidate would you prefer as a client & what would you do? American Presidents have used everything from furnishings and fashion to Christmas cards and dinnerware to set their political stage and to visually communicate their administration's ...