September 13,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Casual Furniture on September 14, 2010
The International Casual Furnishings Association has announced 11 category winners in the 2010 Design Excellence competition.
The competition recognizes products for their overall design, as well as their marketability, innovation, color, construction and imaginative use of materials. Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.(http://www.mmart.com/) co-sponsors the awards.
From among the 11 category winners, ICFA members will select the Lillian B. Winchester Best of Show award through online voting taking place through Tuesday, Sept. 21.
The category winners include:
* Cast Metal: Varenne Barstool from Veneman's Roger Thomas Collection.
* Complementary Casual Products: Cushion Storage Chest by Povl Eskildsen for Gloster.
* Fabric: French Twist Collection from Shuford Mills/Outdura.
* Outdoor Lighting: Phatty Conversation Table Lamp by Andy Morter for Shady Lady.
* Outdoor Rugs/Carpeting/Flooring: Peacock Ocean Aqua Outdoor Rug, from Sawgrass Mills/The HammockSource.
* Rattan/Wicker/Woven Materials: Gigi Lounge from JANUS et Cie.
* Resin/Fiberglass: Brio MPG Cushion Sectional by William Vanderminden for Telescope Casual Furniture.
* Shade Products: Plantation MAX Parasol by Dougan Clarke for TUUCI.
* Tubular Materials: Color Glass Dining Table from Telescope Casual Furniture.
* Wood Furniture: Topaz Stackable Carver by Ciani Design for Jensen Leisure.
* Wrought Iron/Wrought Aluminum: Amelie Dual Spring Rocking Loveseat by Shaun Sweeney for Woodard.
Design Excellence judges included media representatives Adam Moroschan, Chicago HOME and Garden; Janel Laban from the blog, Apartment Therapy; and Debby Donovan, The Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, Ill.; designers Grace Sielaff of M Grace Designs, Chicago, and Pamela Self, Pamela Self Landscape Design, Hawthorne Woods, Ill.; and retailers Bruce Erickson, Williams Ski and Patio, Highland Park, Ill., and Mike DAntonio, Viking Ski and Patio, Barrington, Ill.
The Best of Show winner will be announced at a 6:30 p.m. awards reception on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Ballroom of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, located at 112 South Michigan Ave.
The awards reception is open only to ICFA members and their invited guests.
September 13,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on September 14, 2010
Gift for Life will honor David Moses and Marcia Miller during Gift for Life's 19th Annual Party for Life.
The event is set for Jan. 30 in New York City during the New York International Gift Fair. Gift for life is the charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home decor industries.
David Moses will receive the Bert Tonkin Gift of Giving Award, which recognizes philanthropic industry endeavors and sustained selfless efforts for industry benefit. The award is named for industry benefactor Bert Tonkin, president of Western Exhibitors.
Marcia Miller will receive the Trailblazer Award, which recognizes an industry pioneer for outstanding achievement and significant contributions, as well as creative products and ideas with lasting impact.
For more than 30 years, David Moses has been leader in the gift industry. David was founder and owner of the highly successful New York-based sales rep agency, The Lifelines Group. David joined OneCoast in 1998, and was president from 2001 through 2006. In 2007, David founded and led industry consulting firm Next Step Strategies. And in 2008, David became Chief Executive Officer of Lazy Susan USA, one of Next Step's clients. David is a board member of Gift For Life and has served multiple terms as member of the advisory council for The NY International Gift Fair.
Marcia Miller, currently president of Mud Pie LLC, has blazed an entrepreneurial trail since the 1980's. As a gift and housewares sales representative, Marcia gained important insight into the gift market. She soon recognized segments that were not being adequately supplied with products. After exploring product development, she launched a 10 piece line of Mud Pie gift and garden-themed products in 1987. Today, the company offers more than 4000 items at any given time. Items are both functional and decorative, highly detailed and offer superior quality. Under Marcias leadership, Mud Pie has matured into a major force within the gift industry.
"These special honorees combine significant business success with a passionate mission to help others, said Jenny Hammons, chair of the Gift for Life board. We recognize their tireless energy and their generosity."
Make plans now to attend Gift for Lifes 19th Annual Party for Life, benefiting DIFFA, on January 30, 2011 at The Boathouse at Central Park. Tickets the Party for Life are $125, and sponsorships from $500 through $25,000 are available. For details, contact Steven Williams at swilliams@diffa.org, or 212.727.3100.
September 13,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in High Point on September 14, 2010
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r3151269219&f=10761
Legacy Fine Casual Furniture will celebrate the grand opening of its permanent High Point showroom at the upcoming fall market. The showroom is located in Suite 140 of the 200 Steele Building.
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2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in High Point on September 14, 2010
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High Point Market attendees are invited to network with five industry associations at the Phillips Collection showroom from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 16, the fall market's opening day.
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September 13,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Upholstery on September 14, 2010
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Upholstery veteran Dal Eckard has joined Klaussner Home Furnishings as a consultant, according to company President and CEO Bill Wittenberg.
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