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April 16,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on April 17, 2013
Leather furniture supplier HTL International Holdings Limited (HTL), has appointed three industry veterans to key positions to boost its positioning in the North American market.
Stefanie J. Lucas has been named president of HTL's Domicil and Brands for North America. Formerly president and CEO of Rowe Cos., Lucas reports to Phua Yong Tat, group managing director and CEO of HTL in Singapore.
Brian Einhorn and Gary Harmon have both been named vice president of sales and marketing, North America for HTL Furniture. They report to Bill Pirtle, senior vice president of sales and marketing for HTL Furniture.
Lucas is responsible for spearheading Domicil's retail and partner strategy, and the management of wholesale brand concepts in North America in her new role. Prior to entering the furniture industry, Lucas was a global marketing vice president within the Reebok Cos. and was also head of marketing for Chico's Casual Clothing.
Einhorn heads HTL's business development and market expansion for key accounts in the U.S. market. He was most recently vice president of sales and marketing for Berkline BenchCraft Holdings, and held the position of vice president of sales and marketing for furniture supplier Albany Inds. previously. Einhorn has more than 30 years of experience with key furniture manufacturers in sales, merchandising, sales management, marketing and product development.
Harmon leads HTL's market expansion in Canada, the Western and Central regions of the U.S., including Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. He has more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry, including retail and sales management on the manufacturing side.
"We are pleased to welcome the three of them on board, as each brings with them an extensive background with years of valuable experience and leadership from their key positions within the furniture industry," said Phua Yong Tat, group managing director & CEO. "We are confident that they will serve us well as we continue along a path of rapid growth."
April 16,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on April 17, 2013
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), in partnership the High Point Market Authority, has set the schedule for the Design Viewpoints Series at the High Point Market.
All seminars in the Design Viewpoints Series are free to interior designers attending High Point Market and offer up to .3 continuing education units (CEUs).
Topics and speakers for this year's line-up include:
"What Price Is Right?"
Sunday, April 21, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
How do you bill for your goods and services as an interior designer without overcharging, or worse, undercharging? Designers struggle with that question as they work to balance their hard costs with payment for their intellectual property, creativity and most importantly, experience. A panel of principal designers from various companies throughout the U.S. and Canada will discuss what they have found to be the best options for their businesses, including new ideas that can aid you in getting optimal dollars for the goods and services you provide. The panel, led by Decor Mentor founder Lisa Ferguson, includes designers Jennifer Brouwer, Kati Curtis, Lisa Kahn, ASID and Elaine Williamson.
Complimentary boxed lunch available, qualifies for 0.1 CEU.
"The Devil in the Details"
Monday, April 22, Noon - 1:15 p.m. (Book Signing to Follow)
High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
No one wants a cookie-cutter house, but rather a home full of personality and style. All the Best founder and editor RondaCarman leads a panel of renowned designers in a lively discussion of how they bring their design aesthetics into their own homes, and how designers can add details and touches that will give clients' homes individuality and flair. Panelists include Barry Dixon, Celerie Kemble, and Amanda Nisbet. Book signings will follow for Carman's new book Designers at Home: Personal Reflections on Stylish Living and for Nisbet's book Dazzling Design.
Complimentary boxed lunch available, qualifies for 0.1 CEU.
"From Inspiration to Compensation"
Tuesday, April 23, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal
Famed Hollywood interior designers Jaime Rummerfield and Ron Woodson, of Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design, are known not only for their fabulous design viewpoint but also for stepping out of the design box. Besides designing for celebrity clients, the dynamic duo has branched out into their own online shop, a furniture line, their book High Style, showroom design for Stanley Furniture and more. They will discuss how they did it and how you can turn your inspiration into ideas that bring you compensation.
Complimentary boxed lunch available, qualifies for 0.1 CEU.
The Design Viewpoints Series is sponsored by Lutron Electronics.
April 16,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on April 17, 2013
The Antique & Design Center team knows that with all the familiar faces to see and fun gatherings to join, visiting the bi-annual High Point Market can be a bit like returning to summer camp year after year, minus the arts and crafts hour.
Indeed, the only real difference at this year's inaugural Taste of Design Camp event is that the hot dogs and s'mores are gourmet.
The fun starts on opening day, Saturday, April 20 at 3:30, when Design Camp leaders Kelli Ellis and Lori Dennis, take the ADC seminar stage for "Taste of Design Camp." The event is a two-hour seminar designed to give attendees a sample of what is normally an intensive, two-day conference for designers interested in furthering their careers that is staged by Ellis and Dennis in major cities across the country.
According to Karen Luisana, executive director of the Antique & Design Center, "These HGTV interior designers have spent decades educating designers and design enthusiasts, and they are heading to Market with a panel of special-guest camp counselors who are also all experts in their respective fields."
Panelists for Taste of Design Camp include Leslie Newsome Rascoe, decoration and design editor, Veranda Magazine; Lisa Newsom, Veranda Magazine; Helene Hollub, principal of Hollub Homes Inc., a premier building and design company in South Florida; Katy Garrett, a nationally recognized interior design business coach, systems educator for Connexion Software LLC, and award-winning custom home furnishings consultant; blogger Ronda Carman, All The Best Blog; Bill Indursky, VandM.com; Traci Zeller, Traci Zeller Designs; and Lisa Mende, founder and principal of Lisa Mende Design and winner of the High Point Market's 9th Style Spotter contest.
Like any good summer camp, the emphasis here is on special activities for all, so attendees will be served gelato and coffee courtesy of Scowters.com between sessions. Following the panel discussion, there will be a book signing with Lori Dennis, Lisa Newsom Rascoe and Ronda Carman, whiskey tastings by Troy & Son's, live music by the Bad Raccoons, and of course, shopping throughout the Antique & Design Center.
The fun continues outside under the stars in the Market Square Courtyard from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Design Camp in the Courtyard cocktail party sponsored by Market Square. There, all of the Design Camp leaders and panelists, as well as other ADC Lecture Series speakers, will gather under the big tent and around the fire pits with campers for a special meet-and-greet that includes another book signing, more music by the Bad Raccoons, and plenty of camp-appropriate eats like gourmet hotdogs and s'mores.
"We'll also be supplying the Design Campers with mini ADC flash-lights as a special gift on a first-come, first-serve basis," Luisana says. "We figure that after all the whiskey tastings, shopping and good times, everybody that attends will need a little help finding their way home that evening!"
April 16,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on April 17, 2013
Caracole's branded portfolio of whole home furnishings emphasizes its focus on stylish home décor with its first-ever fashion to furniture visual pairings, curated by the blog Fashion + Décor at the spring High Point Market, in the company's IHFC showroom, space C-500.
Gretchen Aubuchon, founder of Fashion + Décor blog, and top contributor Shane Inman, a high-end interior designer, were tapped to present Caracole products paired with New York Fashion Week's runway models, in a dynamic photo display that will be prominently featured in the manufacturer's showroom throughout the April market dates. The presentation will highlight Caracole's signature finishes and materials.
"Gretchen and Shane bring tremendous energy and passion to the business of selling to customers who value style and personal expression in their interior environments," says Maura Riley, director of marketing, Caracole. "And equally important, they make it fun, which aligns with our goal to put the fun back in furniture."
"We felt an instant connection to the Caracole products when we first toured their showroom during the fall High Point Market," Aubuchon said. "As fashion followers, it's clear to us that the Caracole design team is plugged into the wider trends."
In addition to the major runway events, European trade shows, boutique hotels and metropolitan store displays inspire and influence furniture direction at Caracole, according to Riley. "It's the job of our design team, led by our Creative Director Melanie Dunn, to interpret the trends in ways that make sense for the home."
April 16,
2013 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on April 17, 2013
After nearly a year of planning, the Leaders of Design Council ushered in its first year of formation with an inaugural event, a conference held in Berlin, Germany.
Spanning three days of educational workshops, speakers and informal networking, this event brings together the top minds in the design community to learn, connect, and celebrate together.
Founded by Meg Touborg and Keith Granet, The Leaders of Design Council was created at a crucial time for the professional design industry. Today's technological advances, the legacy of the recession, and consumer's immediate access to products and pricing has altered the landscape of the traditional design firm.
The LDC believes fresh ideas and personal relationships are paramount for the successful future of any company in the design field.
"We bring together the top design practitioners from all over the country, and delight them with original content and challenge them with new experiences," Touborg said. "Ours is a community of collaboration among leaders of all disciplines."
LDC is a hand-picked group of members and executive sponsor companies, including architects, designers and manufacturers.
"We unite to deepen their relationships whilst elevating and enhancing the value of design," Granet said.
In a time when the word value is being redefined, the co-founders are proud that this eclectic mix of highly accomplished participants join together to create value in their businesses, with their projects, and for their clients.
Made possible through membership dues and the significant contributions of special companies such as Merida, the I. Grace Company, One Kings Lane, Nanz Hardware, Remains Lighting and Exquisite Surfaces among others, the annual conference created a community of design professionals.
During the conference, members heard from a variety of magazine editors, designers and trend forecasters.
"Our members relished the new perspectives gained by traveling with each other, and returned this week to the US with refreshed creativity, new resources and actionable ideas to strengthen their design firms," Touborg said.
Notable attendees included: Charlotte Moss, Tim Corrigan, John Ike and Tom Kligerman, Jan Showers, Celerie Kemble, Suzanne Kasler, Tom Callaway, Ankie Barnes, Tim Campbell and Pamela Babey.
The Leaders of Design Council will build on the momentum from the conference with the recent launch of its Web site and release of its App, available in the Apple Store, designed to promote design to the general public and connect members on subjects of interest through password-protected fields, and through monthly lectures, events and programs. The next event is a private dinner to be held during the High Point Spring Market.