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Color Me Casual

Alexa Boschini, February 7, 2013
Atlanta - From rugs and pillows to patio furniture and garden accessories, bright, bold colors dominated design at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in January. Vivid greens and warm oranges and reds were particularly prevalent, while new woven and metal collections updated classic looks in taupe and chocolate brown. More
Age of innovation

Alexa Boschini, February 7, 2013
Throughout its history, the casual industry has thrived on innovation - new ideas, new product categories, new materials, new business strategies. As times change and the industry continues to grow, a new generation of leaders is ensuring the outdoor marketplace has a bright future ahead. More
Product of the Day: Erwin and Sons

Casual Living Staff, February 6, 2013
The Captiva Collection by Erwin and Sons features handsome square-backed styling in double-woven flat and round core wicker with 18 pieces available for seating, dining and lounging outdoors. More
NorthCape International enters Latin American market

Casual Living Staff, February 5, 2013
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. - Outdoor furniture manufacturer NorthCape International announced it will expand its operations into the Latin American market. More
Product of the Day: Palm Springs Rattan

Casual Living Staff, February 4, 2013
Traditional elegance is captured with the hand-casted, hand-finished Savannah fire pit by Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics, which blends easily in any outdoor area with its aged black finish. More
Garden fresh accents

Cinde W Ingram & Alexa Boschini, January 24, 2013
Inspired by outdoor living - whether in the backyard, the loggia, the sunroom or covered porch - a bevy of designers are adding accessories to make the living easy. That comfort level also extends to the furry or flying creatures that make their homes around us. More
Our Favorite Things

Cinde W Ingram & Alexa Boschini, January 24, 2013
While the weather outside is frightful, homeowners will be eager for the bright and sunny days ahead. Here's a preview of the outdoor accessories and garden décor products popping up all over that retail buyers will consider at the winter markets in Atlanta and Dallas. More
Executives on the rise

Alexa Boschini, January 24, 2013
Houri Bederian grew up in the outdoor furniture industry via her family's business, Beka Casting, where some of her earliest memories involve shadowing her father. He made a mold for the company's AC-003 table top, but to her, it looked like he was cutting shapes out of Play-Doh, and the 7-year-old Bederian wanted to help. More
Follow the Leaders

Cinde W Ingram, January 24, 2013
What makes a manufacturer better than its competitors? What makes one vendor the top choice over others? More
The name game

Cinde W Ingram, January 24, 2013
Northcape's leaders Tom murray and Bill Wenzel want to create a consistent image for the manufacturer they built, but dealers still refer to their best-selling supplier as one of its former monikers such as Chicago Wicker or Cape May. More
Sunset West opens permanent Las Vegas showroom

Casual Living Staff, January 23, 2013
VISTA, Calif. - Award-winning outdoor furniture manufacturer Sunset West has signed a permanent lease for the Las Vegas World Market Center, the company announced. More
Product of the Day: C.R. Plastic Products

Casual Living Staff, January 21, 2013
Stylish curved arms add contemporary flair to the St. Tropez Collection by C.R. Plastic Products, made from recycled plastic and available in 16 colorways. More
Jensen Leisure Furniture convenes in Bolivia to review new products

Casual Living Staff, January 15, 2013
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Industria Forestal CIMAL/IMR, S.A., the Bolivian manufacture of the Jensen Leisure Furniture line of Ipe and Roble garden furniture will host a meeting of Jensen Leisure managers and top sales representatives in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, later this month. More
Product of the Day: Highwood USA

Casual Living Staff, January 14, 2013
The Lehigh porch swing by Highwood USA is sleek and durable, crafted from synthetic wood with minimal color fade from season to season. The swing features a vertical flat back and a stainless steel hanging chain. More
Product of the Day: Three Coins Cast

Casual Living Staff, January 9, 2013
The Windsor Collection by Three Coins Cast updates a classic look, constructed from solid cast aluminum instead of the traditional wood. More
Product of the Day: Van Collier

Casual Living Staff, January 7, 2013
Greek key inspiration embodies the Olympia sling chair and the Helena round table from the Kountouris Collection by Van Collier, made from powder coated steel. More
Pelican Reef to make AmericasMart debut this week

Alexa Boschini, January 7, 2013
MIAMI - Pelican Reef, a manufacturer of indoor wicker and rattan furniture and Panama Jack brand outdoor furniture, will show at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market for the first time this week. The market runs Jan. 9-16 at AmericasMart. More
Meadowcraft, Windham Castings forge new business partnership

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
WADLEY, Ala. - Meadowcraft, a leading domestic manufacturer of wrought iron furniture based here, and cast aluminum provider Windham Castings based in Plains, Ga., have entered into a partnership that "spotlights the synergies between both companies strengthening their positions in the casual outdoor furniture industry." More
Alfresco Home acquires distribution rights to Fornetto outdoor cooking products

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
PHILADELPHIA - Outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer Alfresco Home has been awarded the exclusive North American distribution rights to Fornetto by Garth Living of Australia. More
Dallas Market Center's Outdoor Living section to debut new resources

Casual Living Staff, January 4, 2013
DALLAS - Dallas Market Center announced that its Outdoor Living shared showroom, 1F201, International Trade Plaza (The Plaza) will present new resources for the Total Home & Gift Market, to be held Jan. 16-22. More

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