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Jane Hamley Wells introduces JOQUER Collection
Jane Hamley Wells introduces JOQUER, a new collection of upholstered sofas and sectionals that is now available to the United States market. “We are delighted to have been selected to offer this exceptional line of upholstered furniture. Joquer brings the superb quality of hand-crafting to a range of both elegant, modern designs and stunning contemporary collections,” said Jane Humzy, president of Jane Hamley Wells.
Skyline Design exibits at world renowned MEUBLE PARIS
Skyline Design North America, a luxury outdoor furniture designer and manufacturer has selected world renowned trade shows to exhibit its 2009 collections. The official run of shows launched in Paris January of 2009 at the MEUBLE PARIS, which is the Paris event devoted to exhibiting international high-quality furniture designers and manufacturers to the world.
Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Spinners to headline High Point Market
Blood, Sweat & Tears will kick off the High Point Market’s Centennial Celebration festivities on Saturday, April 25th under the main event tent adjacent to the Commerce Ave. transportation terminal. The band first appeared on the American music scene in the late ’60s, racking up sales with multiple gold albums and hits like “Spinning Wheel,” and “You Make So Very Happy.”
FastChek Pro Professional Pool Prescription System makes in-store testing fast, easy
Hach Company, the maker of AquaChek pool and spa test strips, has introduced the FastChek Pro Professional Pool Prescription System, a complete in-store test system for pool and spa retailers.
Chic Chicago design competition
When the Chicago History Museum decided to sponsor a fashion design competition built around the Chic Chicago exhibition of couture garments, they turned to Brentano to provide the fabrics.

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News from the Web

HOM Furniture acquires outdoor home furnishings retailer Seasonal Concepts
Source: Furniture Today Date: Feb 16, 2009
HOM Gets Patio Furniture with Acquisition
Source: www.hfbusiness.com Date: Feb 16, 2009
Leading Online Furniture Store Develops Segmented Sites for Bathroom Vanities, Patio Furniture and
Source: Comtex Date: Feb 13, 2009
Las Vegas Market news and events
Source: Home Accents Today Date: Feb 5, 2009
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February 23, 2009
Color Trends Following The Oscars
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Casually Speaking
Cinde W. Ingram, Editor-in-Chief, Casual Living
February 23, 2009
Making online connections
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Retail Views
Bruce Aronson, Managing Member, The Pool & Patio Center, L. L. C.
February 10, 2009
Early Buys, An Idea Whose Time Has Gone
I sense a change in the "early buy" wind. In the past, vendors gave r...
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The Sustainable Journey
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February 10, 2009
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Break out of the chocolate and flower routine this year! (Although a little chocolate...
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VISUAL APPEAL
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November 17, 2008
Gettin' out and about
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I am also looking for a 12x12 canopy for a JRA gazebo. Did anyone try the Garden win...
Karen Callaci - 2/22/2009 8:06:46 PM PT
in response to Outdoor furniture supplier JRA files Chapter 7 bankruptcy

I have a $249.00 credit. Will it be honored if Fortunoff is taken over? Is there an...
antoinette ward - 2/21/2009 5:30:24 PM PT
in response to Fortunoff in Chapter 11

Wow! Congrats to you Karen - we wish you well......
Tami Newton - 2/17/2009 4:27:40 PM PT
in response to Greenhouse Mall to open design center

This should be embarrassing for all concerned, as the design is clearly a knockoff of...
Carl Muller - 2/17/2009 2:53:20 PM PT
in response to Dedon's Zofa collection wins Good Design Award

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Atlanta Gallery - Int'l Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Editors from Casual Living and Home Accents Today attended the International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Atlanta. The gallery features hot products and captures cool events from the show.

Outdoor Style - January 2009
Outdoor Style is a monthly feature in Casual Living's print publication. For January, the feature will run online only. The theme this month is Outdoor Accessories.

Fabric Showcase - Accent on Asia
Far East influence makes its way outdoors this season, displayed on fabrics utilizing pattern and color to pay homage to Asian style. These fabrics evoke a sense of far-away splendor. See more fabric trends in January 2009 issue. - Courtney M. Paschal

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