Casual Living - November 1, 2006

Sometimes facing alternative options isn't a bad thing — especially when it comes to the variety of tabletops available today in the casual industry. From composite tops and slate to porcelain and even fabric, designers are creating plenty of reasons why consumers should dine outdoors.

• Departments
• CFR Guest Column
• Impress customers with space planning system
• Casually Speaking
• Balance the best, clear out the losers
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• News
• Lloyd/Flanders receives Pinnacle Award
• Spoga+gafa thrills in new exhibition center
• Laurie Bell teams with Global Surroundings
• Tropicdane adds U.S. warehouse, expands designer galleries line
• Treasure Garden grows to serve retailers' needs
• Three Birds Casual, Shady Lady partner, open Las Vegas showroom
• SCFMA elects new officers, sets 2007 premarket dates
• Agio consumer ad campaign to boost specialty sales
• Carter Grandle dispels rumors
• Groovystuff expands
• Whitecraft revives Cebu tradition
• New River adds Homemaker outdoor rugs
• New facility gives focal point for Glen Raven Asia

• Features
• Grill Column
• Year-round barbecuing offers lucrative sales opportunity
• Grill Profile
• Outdoor Kitchen Concepts appeals to all homeowners
• Metro Report
• Fast Growth: Indianapolis, Ind.
• Casual furnishings stepped up at Watson's
• All about excitement at Godby Hearth & Home
• Outdoor Recreation
• Outdoor recreation market grows up
• Outdoor Style
• Metal Mania