Winter market introductions include fresh Williamsburg, Seymour products
From the Editors of Home Accents Today -- Furniture Today, January 6, 2008
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. The six biggest rollouts are from Aldik, C&F, Troy/Hudson Valley Lighting, Campania, Reed & Barton and SPI-Home.
Rugs America has partnered with actress and designer Jane Seymour to introduce the new Jane Seymour Home Collection of area rugs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market Jan. 17 to 20. The premiere of the Jane Seymour collection will be a year-long introduction of traditional, contemporary and transitional motifs designed to complement existing Jane Seymour Home products.
Collage artist Kimberly Poloson is introducing a collection of vintage accessories with Memphis, Tenn.-based Creative Co-Op at the winter markets in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Chicago and New York. The collection of 55 SKUs features a variety of products in designs reminiscent of family heirlooms that may have collected some dust, yet have become more beautiful for their nostalgic appeal.
Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. is planning its first One of a Kind Wholesale Show at MMPI's 7 W New York during The New York Gift Week, Aug. 16 to 19. Applications, available this month, will be juried by a selection committee. For information, contact Kathleen Hogan at khogan@mmart.com.
Business briefs
CBK, the Union City, Tenn.-based wholesaler of decor, gifts and accessories, has signed a licensing agreement with permanent floral designer Jim Marvin. Marvin has more than 30 years of experience in floral design and has designed floral decorations for White House events including Christmas, the Millennium celebration and several state dinners. CBK also announced the addition of Jerry Foreman in the newly created position of vice president of merchandising and marketing. Foreman comes from CPI/PCA International in Charlotte, N.C., where he was an executive vice president.
National Geographic, in collaboration with outdoor products designer and distributor New Creative, debuted a line of accent furniture, fountains, decorative accessories and birding products Nov. 1 in retail stores and on Amazon.com. The Outdoor Living Collection includes inspiration from the best-selling "National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America."
Rug update
Recent improvements in power looming and hand tufting are opening up a new range of style and color possibilities in the area rugs category. Rug manufacturers interviewed for Home Accents Today's January Business Update said consumers still favor hand-knotted and natural-fiber rugs, but the rise of quality in hand-tufted rugs is creating an affordable alternative. Style-wise, transitional and more casual designs are gaining popularity as are softer looks with subtle shading. Technological improvements continue to increase the quality of man-made rugs, and the outdoor segment remains hot.
Style trends
Home Accents Today's product editors present a refreshed point of view for modern, re-imagined classics that combine past and future in January's Market Sketchbook feature. Earthy, eco-friendly designs are more sophisticated, botanical inspirations grow slick and streamlined and a sense of purity pays homage to nature.
In the same issue of Home Accents Today, members of the Designer Insight panel discuss emerging color and design trends, citing a shaky economy, a presidential election year and environmental concerns as key influences. One take on reimagined classics is described by designer Greg O'Neal as "Grandma with a twist." The group sees popularity growing for gold and copper metallics, gray and blue hues, earth tones with pops of color, multicultural and green inspirations.
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