August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Bringing the Vintage Experience to You®, Vintage Market Days® public three-day event will be held on Aug 22 - 24.
August 12,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs, Inc., put her considerable talents to the renovation of the clubhouse at the Shady Oaks Active Adult Community, which consists of 366 condos and townhomes with the Clubhouse as the center of activities. This project earned Mannarino her 40th design award which was recently bestowed at the Design Excellence Awards gala of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ), of which Mannarino has served as President.
August 11,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Casual Market Atlanta returns September 16–19, 2025, bringing more than 120 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits across seven floors at AmericasMart Atlanta. Continuing the strong momentum of the Summer market, the Fall market expands opportunities for outdoor and casual furnishings buyers to source, connect and celebrate the industry.
August 10,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Valspar, a paint and coatings company and ultimate resource for DIYers and contractors, announces Warm Eucalyptus 8004-28F as its 2026 Color of the Year. Naturally restorative and serene, Warm Eucalyptus reflects a collective desire for calm, grounding design that adapts to the ever-changing pace of life across residential and commercial design.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Science in Design® is delighted to announce that acclaimed wellness and design expert Jennifer Walsh will deliver the keynote address at When Design Heals: How Interior Design Shapes Health, taking place on October 24th at Congdon Yards during the October High Point Market.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the Saturday night headliner for Center Stage at Fall Market, just as the official organizer of the world’s largest biannual home furnishings trade show opens online registration for its upcoming event, Oct 25–29.
August 5,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Hooker Furnishings today announces the global launch of the Margaritaville collection set to debut at the October High Point Market. Inspired by the iconic lifestyle brand rooted in the music, escapism, and easygoing attitude of Jimmy Buffett, the new collection offers a fresh, elevated take on relaxed luxury. Developed through an exclusive licensing partnership, Margaritaville meets rising consumer demand for home furnishings that reflect a full lifestyle experience. The collection spans multiple Hooker Furnishings’ divisions, including Sunset West, Hooker Furniture, Hooker Upholstery, HF Custom, Bradington-Young, and H Contract.