Casual Living - August 1, 2009

It has been said true beauty comes from within. The same could be said with regard to the naissance of the products and accessories adorning outdoor spaces. Many of the styles and forms that are exciting the outdoor consumer today are not the product of a recognized name in design, but the creation of dedicated individuals working and designing within the heart of leading casual manufacturers.

• Departments
• Business Outlook
• FYI
• Casually Speaking
• What consumers want
• Editorial Sources
• Editorial Sources
• Grill Column
• Cater to women shoppers, ask what they want
• Inside Out
• Charting home furnishings changes
• Marketing Column
• Good can result from negative thinking in positive times
• People in the News
• Treasure Garden honors top reps
• Indoor rep joins Agio outdoors
• Show News
• Buyers selective at Atlanta market
• Preview show surprisingly positive
• Recover with color, Windward Design Group urges
• Weather Trends
• Warmer, drier August forecast

• Features
• Designed to Move
• Russ Sorenson: President, Hanamint
• The Home Resort
• Danish designs for universal appeal Monica Ritterband sets no boundaries
• Pair pieces together: tabletop powerhouse
• Recognizing style & innovation in 11 categories
• Retail Profile
• Offenbacher’s offers winning mix in nation’s capitol