High Point Market ready for kick-off Jenny Heinzen York - 10/15/2009
Buyers are already arriving for the High Point Market, and though the weather is a bit gloomy, the overall mood is upbeat and optimistic. Here’s another look at news from the upcoming show. More
High Point Market Product Spotlight: Casual Tracy Bulla - 10/15/2009
Casual designs emerge as one of the season’s top trends with natural materials like rattan, linen and wood carvings. Think laidback luxe that captures the breezy, informal spirit of outdoor entertaining but is equally at home inside. And while the feel-good factor can lull you into a mental comfort zone, there’s absolutely no skimping on style.
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High Point Market Product Spotlight: Earthy Tracy Bulla - 10/15/2009
Sculptural forms, defined angles, organic curves -- it’s all in there. Earthy, yet sublimely sophisticated, the season’s newest looks boast rugged good looks in shades derived from nature.
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High Point Market Product Spotlight: Modernist Tracy Bulla - 10/14/2009
Effortlessly elegant, our ode to minimalism combines an urbane attitude with a refreshing sense of calm. Crisp whites and cool grays set the stage for understatement, kept from monotony by a surprising outburst of color. Marble, glass and metal complete the ultra-simplistic styling, creating a haven of pure, unadulterated modernism.
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Roma adds accent tables 10/13/2009
Roma Home Decor is unveiling a new line of accent and occasional tables crafted by master Italian artisans. The Tables by Roma Collection is characterized by its distinct visual contrast of precious materials — exotic veneer, high-gloss polyester, marble and genuine wood finishes — set atop sleek chrome and stainless steel bases.
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Candice Olson licensees form co-op to offer market discount 10/13/2009
Candice Olson licensed manufacturers, Norwalk Furniture, Revco International and Surya Rugs have announced a joint market discount to all buyers who purchase Candice Olson branded product from two or more of the companies.
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Four Hands to launch Thomas Bina furniture 10/06/2009
Case goods and upholstery importer and manufacturer Four Hands has signed an agreement with designer and Environment Furniture founder Thomas Bina to create a new subsidiary of the company called Bina.
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Surya Rugs, Dick Idol partner for rugs collection 10/06/2009
Surya Rugs has partnered with Montana outdoorsman, artist and outdoor lifestyle personality Dick Idol to debut a new line of area rugs at the fall High Point Market.
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PRODUCT OF THE DAY: NAMBE 10/05/2009 Nambé’s Earth Collection of bowls and dishes complements organic-inspired shapes with soothing shades of Cornsilk, Pinon and Sandstone.
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Setting the mood Lindsey Hughes - 10/01/2009
Coffee brown, ruby red, deep aubergine, inky black and steel gray formulate a deliciously dark palette for decorative pillows to sink into this season. While the color scheme sways on the side of rich and moody, patterns and texture beckon with dazzling details such as graphic patterning, bead embellishment, metallic foiling and fluttery layering.
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New Products Copy Written by Angela Heck, Jenny Heinzen York and Tracy Bulla. - 10/01/2009
Home Accents Today is offering an inside look at the most recent product designs to hit the High Point Market. All prices are suggested retail. For more information, see Editorial Sources on page 66.
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Garden vendors weather the economic winter By Jenny Heinzen York - 10/01/2009
Garden products vendors are faring relatively well amidst the economic downturn, due largely to the huge popularity of the overall trend toward outdoor living. But all is definitely not coming up roses, so they have been forced to buckle down and adapt their businesses to the new, colder financial climate.
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Jane Seymour, Michael Payne team up with Shady Lady 09/29/2009
Shady Lady will be debuting two new licenses with Jane Seymour Designs and Michael Payne Home Collection along with a new outdoor lighting line at the upcoming High Point Market.
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Oriental Weavers renews lease at Americasmart 09/29/2009
Oriental Weavers, operating one of the largest area rug showrooms in the country at 12,000 square feet, has renewed its multi-year lease at Americasmart.
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New York gift show accepting applications for juried divisions 09/29/2009
Designers, artists, and manufacturers are invited to apply to exhibit in three juried, design-focused divisions at the winter 2010 New York International Gift Fair. Accent on Design and Handmade applications will be accepted through Oct. 16; and applications for A+: The Young Designers' Platform at Accent on Design will be accepted through Nov. 4.
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Bramble adds Steven Shell line 09/22/2009
The Bramble Company has paired up with Steven Shell, an established European brand, for its U.S. debut.
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