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WithIt launches Women to Watch
GREENSBORO, N.C. — WithIt is honoring female professionals in home, furnishings and related industries in a new recognition campaign that launches today at WithIt's Facebook fan page. "Women to Watch" will acknowledge 39 outstanding professionals who have made noteworthy contributions to their industries and communities.
2011 International Home + Housewares Show nearly sold out
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show is nearly sold out with 1,900 exhibitors signed up, including more than 400 first-time companies and exhibitors returning after a brief absence. The show will be held March 6-8 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
CMI unveils four new outdoor rug designs
Colonial Mills Inc. unveiled four new designs in Atlanta as part of the rug market to add choices for consumers seeking an accent rug for indoor high traffic areas or outside the walls of the home.
Las Vegas winter market honors Christopher Guy
LAS VEGAS — Known for merging classic and modern elements in his internationally inspired designs, Christopher Guy Harrison received the Design Icon Award on Thursday, Jan. 27 during last week's Las Vegas Market.
Koverton hires Sam Velasquez as Southwest sales rep
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Koverton, supplier of contemporary outdoor woven and aluminum furniture, appointed Sam Velasquez as its new Southwest sales representative. Velasquez will be professionally servicing dealers throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.
AMS Imports adds new fabrics to 2011 Rain or Shine Collection
AMHERST, Mass. — AMS Imports has unveiled the newest additions to the Rain or Shine Collection of area rugs. The indoor/outdoor rugs are made from 100% polypropylene yarns in a cablelock construction, woven in four different styles with outdoor, acrylic fabric. Rain or Shine rugs offer increased durability and are resistant to mold and mildew from humidity and fading from UV ray exposure.
Jeremie introduces miniature garden collections
ATLANTA — In response to the demand of an increasingly popular consumer trend in creating miniature gardens, Jeremie Corp. has revealed two new miniature garden collections, announced Linda Geho, marketing director.
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Bruce Aronson, Managing Member, The Pool & Patio Center, L. L. C.
January 26, 2011
This Little Piggy Went To Atlanta
Ever since I began working with my dad at the store, he got me into the habit of...
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Outside Views

Marcia Blake, Founder and President, Outdoor Interiors Inc
January 20, 2011
Color is My Inspiration!
Color is inspirational, color is exciting and fun, and color is different things to...
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Inside Out

Ray Allegrezza, Editor in Chief
January 3, 2011
Sharing the value of good ideas
It has been said that if you attend a conference and come away with even one good...
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Cinde W. Ingram, Editor-in-Chief, Casual Living
January 3, 2011
Expanding the comfort of home
Record-breaking cold temperatures were gripping the nation as 2010 came to an end....
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New York International Gift Fair

January 29 - February 03, 2011

Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

HPB Expo (Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Expo)

March 03-05, 2011

Location: Salt Palace Convention Center

International Home & Housewares Show

March 06-08, 2011

Location: McCormick Place

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Casual Living's exclusive survey ranks the top five U.S. big box retailers by 2009 sales of outdoor furniture. Collectively, the Top 5 mass retailers, ranked on Casual Living's exclusive list, posted 2009 outdoor furniture sales of $1.8 billion, down 5.3% from $1.9 billion in 2008. For more details, click here.