Casual Living - January 1, 2008

Outdoor-friendly lamps continue to draw attention as consumers start to believe that, yes, these lamps can actually withstand outdoor elements. The following lamps are highlighted by earthy appeal, whether woven or giving the appearance of natural materials, like bamboo and wicker.

• Departments
• CFR Guest Column
• Prepare for peak barbecue season
• Casually Speaking
• Catching onto the outdoor living experience
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• How To
• Create your favorite outdoor living space
• News
• Pool & Spa Expo beats expectations
• Building industry responding to Outdoor Living
• Merv Conn & Brenda Pereyda: Mallin's Dream Team
• Century Furniture builds on its ability to adapt
• Creating a buzz...
• Merchandise Mart gets green certification
• FYI
• Chicago Merchandise Mart expands casual furniture presence
• Atuto to debut garden line by Ouzts
• Skyline Design opens Dallas showroom
• Showtime upbeat, gets positive reviews
• Leisure Products Fair expands in China
• People on the Move
• R.H. Peterson makes staff promotions
• Outback Chair names Bechtold national account executive
• Tucker returns to Pipefine
• Capel promotes Bruce Hric to president and CEO

• Features
• Business Update
• Woven weaves a stronger hold in 2008
• Exclusive Research
• Retailers stick with solid, neutral fabrics, but add pizzazz with accent pillows
• Fabric Showcase
• Shades of Blue
• Classical Black
• Sunny Day
• Va Va Vivacious
• Green Brown
• Green Trends
• Doing The Tango & Salsa
• Chocolate Cravings
• Neutral Ground
• Sea Life
• Spice Rack
• Hot Products
• Hot products at the Winter Gift Markets
• Outdoor Style
• Timeless Lanterns
• The Modern Light
• Retail Profile
• Positive energy permeates Miami retailer