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• Brown Jordan International joins Sustainable Furnishings Council
  
  Casual Living Staff, September 1, 2010
  With its new membership in the Sustainability Furnishings Council, Brown Jordan International, Inc. has taken another step toward becoming one of the most environmentally responsible companies in the outdoor living industry.
  
• Maku Furnishings launches Maku EcoShop
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 31, 2010
  Maku Furnishings announced its online debut of the Maku EcoShop, an online assemblage of design inspired
  eco-friendly and sustainable products.
  
• Casual Market to host Inspired Exteriors
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 31, 2010
  The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market has partnered with Luxe Interiors + Design magazine to bring Market attendees a day of design inspiration on Friday, Sept 24.
  
• Casual Living launches Online Technologies Conference
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 31, 2010
  Online technologies including websites, Internet marketing and software-as-service technologies are changing the way the home furnishings and gift industries operate. To help retailers and manufacturers better leverage these technologies, The Furniture/Today Group of Sandow Media (including Casual Living) will host a one-day conference focused exclusively on "Boosting Sales Through Online Technologies."
  
• Free future weather forecasts for all
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 30, 2010
  Weather Trends International is taking the guesswork out of planning future outdoor events.
  
• Awards reception to honor outstanding ICFA members
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 30, 2010
  Excellence among manufacturers, designers and sales
  representatives will be recognized Wednesday, Sept. 22, at an International Casual Furnishings Association awards reception during the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
  
• Pride's Sienna Collection keys on value to consumer
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 30, 2010
  Addressing an increasing demand for value in casual furniture, Pride Family Brands has released the Sienna Collection, which features the durability and detailing that consumers prize.
  
• Thirstystone launches new Bamboo Collection
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 30, 2010
  Thirstystone Resources has introduced a versatile collection of bamboo server ware.
  
• Two Palms Casual to team with Surya Rugs at Casual Market
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 27, 2010
  Two Palms Casual and Surya Rugs plan to exhibit together next month at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago.
  
• Pride Family Brands goes bigger with Regent
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 26, 2010
  Pride Family Brands is expanding on its popular Regent line, both literally and figuratively. The new Grand Regent collection features wider seating area.
  
• Summer Classics debuts Dream Cushion
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 26, 2010
  Summer Classics is raising the bar for outdoor furniture to a new level with its new Dream Cushion.
  
• Bella-Dura 2011 fabrics ready for preview
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 26, 2010
  WearBest is unveiling its 2011 Bella-Dura outdoor fabrics collection this month.
  
• Outdoor Living shared showroom relocates and expands in Dallas
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 24, 2010
  Dallas Market Center is relocating its Outdoor Living shared showroom and expanding it to more than 31,000 square feet of garden, patio and outdoor products.
  
• Create non-slip surfaces with Deck-Oh! Mat
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  Deck-Oh! Mat, a uniquely designed woven vinyl floor mat from Deeco Consumer Products, is at home anywhere you are -- deck, patio, poolside or even indoors.
  
• Koverton names Guelbart as Northeast sales rep
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  Koverton has named Daniel Guelbart as its new sales representative for New England, New Jersey and New York.
  
• Add comfort with Infratech heaters
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  Whether for work or recreation, Infratech Comfort Heaters turn cold indoor and outdoor areas into comfortable inviting spaces.
  
• Design Excellence Awards - Rattan Wicker & Woven
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  
  
• Design Excellence Awards - Fabric
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  
  
• Design Excellence Awards - Complementary Casual
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010
  
  
• Design Excellence Awards - Tubular
  
  Casual Living Staff, August 23, 2010