Casual Living - November 1, 2007

It all begins with asking questions. Where does this wood come from? Are these eco-friendly finishes? What about the fabrics or the cushions? Are reuse and recycling involved? Does the manufacturer operate its facilities with a green mindset? “It starts with one person making the decision to find out,” said Daphne Hewitt, Rainforest Alliance senior projects manager.

• Departments
• Casually Speaking
• Nuturing our Universe
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• How To
• Embrace the eco-chic trend
• News
• FYI
• Laneventure moves, expands Chicago space
• Rock Wood president Jennifer Mulholland ready to play in the big leagues
• Woolrich outdoor furnishings gain attention
• SCFMA sets 2008 premarket dates
• Lowe's identifies consumer trends
• Fall weather returns
• Pool and spa shows will combine
• Tropitone Furniture gets new owner
• Old Hickory Furniture returns to outdoor
• Q: What are your best-selling products? Why?
• Homecrest closes
• Seasonal Concepts files Chapter 11
• Patio.com takes specialty retail national

• Features
• Forecasts mixed for wrought iron category
• Benson’s Patio, Spas, Games and Pools offers outdoor recreation, fun and comfort
• An innovator for many niche markets
• Chalet Ski & Patio caters to modern-minded customers in capital city, college town
• Big ticket items buoy playset sales
• The Bruce Company marries landscape, gardening and outdoor living
• Green is no longer just a color, today it’s a state of mind
• Green and growing in Wisconsin Madison-Middleton Metropolitan

• Special Section
• 2007 Universe Study
• Conversation groups
• Distribution channels
• Other seating
• Grills
• Outdoor dining sets
• Leisure industry grows steadily as buying patterns shift
• Methodology
• Other furniture
• Products
• Umbrellas