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Heading to the desert this month? It's a safe bet there will be an interesting mix of inspired and practical products on view in Las Vegas at both the Hospitality Design Expo + Conference (HD Expo), headquartered at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, and the National Hardware Show, situated at the vast Las Vegas Convention Center. Everything from luxe loungers and chic shades to colorful cushions and custom kitchens will be on display. Here are some of the winning looks.

Whether taking a break from the sun to dine, to keep the glare off electronics or to provide a place to daydream for hours, an umbrella not only offers shade and a central gathering point, but also a bit of eye candy with a techy edge.

The best products from High Point's Spring Market are featured in Furniture/Today.

The inaugural Casual Living conference drew positive responses from retailers, manufacturers and designers who attended.

DALLAS - Forty-plus leaders and members of the International Casual Furnishings Association gathered Nov. 2-3 in Dallas to recap 2011, discuss sales training, membership initiatives, 2012 activities and honors and celebrate a new year of leadership for the burgeoning organization.

The International Casual Furnishings Association presented the industry's top awards in product design, manufacturing and sales Tuesday night at the ICFA reception in the impressive ballroom of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Here are the winners.

Our 10th annual Merchandising Awards include a mix of repeat winners and new stores that visually tie together colors, themes and design elements for outstanding appeal.

Outdoor performance fabric makers and casual furniture retailers are looking to mood-lifting bright colors, novelty yarns, decorative accessories and a slowly rebounding economy as key signs of life for the industry.