by laura | Dec 13, 2011 | Business & People News
Native Trails has debuted the Community Trails Artisan Marketplace, which will donate 100 percent of its sales to benefit Kiva, a non-profit organization. Through the online marketplace, Native Trails is offering Pure Talavera, a collection of tile hand-produced by...
by laura | Dec 13, 2011 | Business & People News
It has been about two years since I did a column on the future of trade shows and also on how to maximize your attendance if you decide to go. Seems like a good time to revisit the topic with a little updating. STILL AN UPHILL CLIMB FOR HOUSING-RELATED SHOWS The...
by laura | Dec 12, 2011 | Business & People News
Brizo and fashion designer Jason Wu have collaborated on a new collection of fittings and accessories for the bath to be launched in Spring 2012. Brizo and Wu first partnered in 2006, with the idea of bridging the gap between home and fashion design. “Brizo and...
by laura | Dec 9, 2011 | Business & People News
Results of the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) Interior Design Billings & Inquiries Index for the July-August period of 2011 signaled that business conditions for the interiors industry were aligned with the broader U.S. economy’s sub-par growth....
by laura | Dec 8, 2011 | Business & People News
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), working with MultiView, Inc., has launched a new Kitchen & Bath Industry Directory as a resource for kitchen and bath professionals. The NKBA offers this B2B directory as a way for industry professionals to...
by laura | Dec 8, 2011 | Business & People News
One of the biggest mistakes designers often make is inconsistent marketing. See if this applies to you: • When you’re busy, you don’t market because you don’t have time, or you are concerned that you will have too much business. • When you’re not busy, you’re worried...
by laura | Dec 7, 2011 | Business & People News
Teaming up with chef Roy Choi, LG Electronics USA is providing three full suites of kitchen appliances to RootDown LA, a Project of Community Partners, for its healthy food programming. The program trains high school students to build demand for and increase supplies...
by laura | Dec 7, 2011 | Business & People News
Kitchens are one of the most popular and expensive rooms to remodel, challenging contractors to find creative solutions for budget-conscious homeowners. Whether clients are looking for a change in their daily cooking space or preparing to sell their home, a complete...
by laura | Dec 6, 2011 | Business & People News
Artisans & Co. is launching its bespoke Artisan Kitchen program, which draws upon the culinary expertise of a trio of well-known chefs—Michael White, Jose Garces and Dan Butler—to design handcrafted residential kitchens. The chefs, together with a team of...
by laura | Dec 5, 2011 | Business & People News
Who knew that tile is so wearable? Design Extra, a St. Louis-based interior design firm, recently created a designer dress constructed from Crossville mosaics and mesh tile backing. The dress was unveiled for UnRavel, a fashion event hosted by the International...
