Casual Living - January 1, 2007

Cool combinations of blue, green and brown conjure up images of the ocean, relaxation and a day at the spa. From chenilles and boucles to acrylic and polyester, these fabrics appeal to many homeowners to create a subtle statement outdoors.

• Departments
• CFR Q and A
• CFR members share their outlooks, plans for 2007
• Casually Speaking
• What's ahead?
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• News
• MMPI launches Lake Living
• Brown Jordan completes financial restructuring
• Correction
• MHP acquires ProFire Gas Grills
• Pinehurst Patio & Umbrella closes, retail side continues
• Carter Grandle closes, reopens
• People on the Move
• Tropitone reports record 2006 sales

• Features
• 2007 Economic Outlook
• Tough year ahead, caution required
• Business Update
• The hottest ticket: wicker/outdoor woven
• Fabric Showcase
• Citrus Punch
• Performance fabrics range from the wildly exotic to subdued & spicy
• Pumpkin & spice
• Black & White
• Tuscan sunset
• Organic Art
• Fabric Survey
• Solids and neutrals lead fabric choices
• Hot Products
• Hot products in Atlanta
• How to Column
• Is your Web site in a high traffic area?
• Outdoor Style
• Gather round
• Retail Profile
• Gratification in big supply at The Patio Place