Priscilla Brings Presley Glamour to the Home


2234 Thu, 04/05/2012 - 11:28am

By Duke Ratliff

In the public eye for decades, Priscilla Presley is known for a lot of things. Most obviously, she’s the former wife of Elvis Presley and the mother of Lisa Marie Presley. She’s acted in a slew of television shows and movies; as a businesswoman she helped turn Graceland into a moneymaking powerhouse; and most recently she competed in Dancing With the Stars.

It’s All About the ARTS


2234 Tue, 03/06/2012 - 12:13pm

The best of the best in the decorative accessory and lighting industries were honored in at the 23rd annual ARTS Awards. Awards in 26 categories in retail and manufacturing were presented, as was the Academy of Achievement Award, given to Allan Palecek, founder, CEO and lead designer of Palecek, for his impact on the industry.

Isaac’s Influence


2234 Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:59pm

By Allison Zisko

It may be coincidence that fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi will move into a new home at about the same time he unveils his new home collection, but the timing couldn’t have been better. The designer said he thinks about home all the time, but never more so than when he started developing the tabletop portion of his new home collection and started envisioning his new kitchen cabinets and all the additional space he would have for more dinnerware.

Zeisel Brought Iconic Look to the Home


2234 Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:52pm

By Andrea Lillo

Inspired by belly buttons and baby bottoms, Eva Zeisel, who passed away in December at the age of 105, left her iconic mark on the home furnishings industry.

Make a Date


2234 Mon, 11/28/2011 - 9:54am

As usual, next year’s six-month trade show calendar starts with a bang with a plethora of January events. Trade shows from Hong Kong to High Point, N.C., beckon members of the home furnishings industry through June. Here’s a partial list of trade show happenings. See the full calendar of events at hfnmag.com.

 

Tendence: Gateway to European Expansion


2234 Mon, 10/10/2011 - 5:16pm

By Andrea Lillo

For companies looking to expand their reach in Europe, Messe Frankfurt’s Tendence was the place to be in August. The show was fully booked up this year with 2,100 international exhibitors showcasing the latest worldwide trends and products in home and gifts.

Maison & Objet’s Rainbow Effect


2234 Mon, 10/10/2011 - 5:00pm

This year’s edition of Maison & Objet, held in Paris last month, was bursting with color—single colors especially. As reported by WGSN-HomeBuildlife, the online trend forecasting and product design resource.

 

Lime

• Zesty lime, apple and chartreuse tones were seen across each product category.
• The color is used as a solid section on product design, upholstered furniture, ceramics and decorative accessories.

 

Yellow

Tendence to Focus on Worldwide Trends


2234 Mon, 08/01/2011 - 11:21am

Attendees to Tendence, scheduled for Aug. 26 to 30, 2011, in Frankfurt, Germany, will not only see worldwide trends and products in home furnishings, but also new show features, such as the debut of a new Home&Trend Award, as well as special focuses on Austria and Africa. More than a month before the show opened, show organizer Messe Frankfurt announced that Tendence was already fully booked up, with 2,100 international exhibitors registered for the show.

Yip Threads A Narrative for Burnes


2234 Mon, 08/01/2011 - 11:18am

By Sharyn Bernard

Burnes of Boston unveiled its line of home decor products at the Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta last month. The line, called Burnes Interiors, includes frames, mirrors, candleholders and other items designed by several prominent interior designers—Candice Olson, Vern Yip, Paige Hemmis, Kenneth Brown and Genevieve Gorder.

In Frankfurt, Exhibitors Relish The World Stage


2234 Mon, 01/31/2011 - 5:48pm

By Allison Zisko

Ambiente’s global reach, the window it provides into other cultures and cuisines, and its reputation as a trend incubator have cemented its position as one of the most important international shows for tabletop and housewares executives.

The trade fair, which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany Feb. 11-15, has grown as an international event in the housewares category, and has evolved as a critical platform for both tabletop and housewares vendors eager to expand globally.

Outdoor Lifestyle


2234 Mon, 01/31/2011 - 5:31pm

Consumers are focusing on their outdoor spaces with the same attention that they have been giving to their indoor rooms. Indeed, with many new decor products available specifically for the outdoors—or, in some cases, intended for either indoors or outdoors—the outdoor “room” has become just as important in terms of decor as the living room, bedroom and dining room.

Holiday Gift Guide


2234 Wed, 06/16/2010 - 2:06pm

Colonial Candle

These new metallic candles will add holiday design, style and sparkle to any table. The collection features different formats including 12-inch handipt tapers, pillars in 3-by-4 and 4-by-6 inches, and 1.5 and 2.8 inch ball candles. Festive colors include silver, gold, red, green and platinum. The new metallic candles are made in Colonial Candle’s facility in Elkin, N.C., recognized for it’s green manufacturing, using the same high quality materials as Colonial’s fragrance collection. colonialcandle.co

Conran Redux


2234 Mon, 05/17/2010 - 11:02am

By Warren Shoulberg

The Conran Shop has moved downtown—and downstairs too.

The iconic home furnishings store—a cornerstone of contemporary design and often the launch point of important new products—is marking its second decade in the United States with an entirely new store in an entirely new location.

But it’s still very much Terence Conran’s place.

This month the Conran Shop will have its official grand opening on the lower level—it’s too nice to be called a basement—of the equally-as-iconic ABC Home store on Broadway and 18th Street.

Laura Ashley: A Natural Fit for Textiles and Accessories


2234 Thu, 09/03/2009 - 12:51pm

By Andrea Lillo
Laura Ashley’s classic feminine touch is familiar to several generations of women, and this venerable brand continues to evolve to meet contemporary needs.
The home textiles category has had a close and cozy relationship with the brand for decades. Rich Roman, president and chief executive officer of Revman Intl., estimates more than half a billion dollars of Laura Ashley home textiles products have been sold over the nearly three decades the brand has been around.
That’s a lot of Laura.

Laura Ashley: All Around the Home


2234 Thu, 09/03/2009 - 12:49pm

By David Gill
Vendors of furniture, flooring and decorative accessories that hold the Laura Ashley Home license agree that the designer’s name on their products has given their overall business a special luster.

High Hopes for Decorative Accessories


2234 Mon, 08/10/2009 - 1:41pm

By Jennifer Boncy
Decorative accessory and gift vendors are touting the Las Vegas Market as the optimal opportunity to give their buyers all-important face-to-face time and to connect with the bicoastal, international crowd expected to attend.
Putting aside concerns about the economy and its affect on trade show traffic, many exhibitors are optimistic about the potential for good business at this September’s market. They are also committed to the fledgling market and have high hopes that with time, it will prove to be a must-attend bi-annual event to all in the industries.

Bringing in the New


2234 Mon, 02/02/2009 - 6:35pm

By Andrea Lillo
While consumers have backed off of buying new homes for now, they will refresh their current homes and decorative accessories are the easy way to do so, manufacturers say. Multifunctional pieces and wall decor are two areas that perform well now, they add.
In addition, manufacturers find that retailers that continue to flow in new merchandise are also seeing results.

Williamsburg Travels to Ohio


2234 Fri, 10/24/2008 - 3:26pm

The Williamsburg Festival at Pine Tree Barn in Wooster, Ohio, celebrated its 17th year this month.
The festival features distinguished guests and re-enactors, visiting artists displaying their trades, activities for children and 18th-century-style fare.
Home stylist Cindy Cragg gave two demonstrations each day showcasing Williamsburg style and offered visitors information about incorporating American tradition into their entertaining and decorating. Cragg focused on simple and easy ideas to recreate 18th-century style.

Nature Takes Its Course in Accessories At High Point


2234 Fri, 04/04/2008 - 2:25pm

By Andrea Lillo
HIGH POINT, N.C.–Sticks and stones may break one’s bones, but they also make for good decorative accessories, as nature remains one of the major themes at this High Point Market.
Whether using actual elements of nature, such as reclaimed wood, natural shapes or earth tone coloring, this category continues to do well for both manufacturers and retailers.
Product introductions will also focus on mixed metals and large statement pieces.

Accessories to the Fact


2234 Wed, 01/23/2008 - 4:50pm

By Andrea Lillo
Though the business environment continues to be challenging, manufacturers feel that the decorative accessory category still has opportunities for growth.
As they get ready to exhibit at the Las Vegas Market, several manufacturers mentioned benefiting from a significant lift in their West Coast sales from the show, as they gain exposure to new accounts they otherwise wouldn’t have access to, and they hope that continues.

Longtime Buyer Baker to Receive ARTS Award for Achievement


2234 Thu, 12/20/2007 - 4:58pm

DALLAS-Arlette Baker, veteran decorative accessories buyer for Carls Furniture in Boca Raton, Fla., will be honored with the Academy of Achievement Award at the 19th Annual ARTS Awards on Saturday, Jan. 19.

Q3 Profits, Sales Slim for Jennifer Convertbiles


2234 Mon, 10/29/2007 - 9:14am

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