August 7, 2017 – Charlotte, NC / High Point, NC – ART, the creative home furnishings network, and IDS, Interior Design Society (IDS), will hold their second combined conference on April 30 – May 2, 2018 at The DeSoto in Savannah, GA. The 2018 program will feature joint general sessions and social events as well as workshops and seminars that are specific to the two unique memberships. Building on the successful 2017 conference, ART + IDS will plan another community service project in the Savannah area as well as tap the resources available from the design program at SCAD.
“Our combined conference in Scottsdale last May was the first ever joint conference for ART. The energy of the two groups worked so well together and we learned a lot about each other’s groups. Our goal is to continue that partnership, to build on the successes from 2017 and take the next step towards servicing both communities in a meaningful way”, said Sharon Davis of ART.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with ART for the 2018 conference. The relationships built from our collaboration proved to be beneficial for members of both organizations” said Jenny Cano of IDS. “Next year’s conference will allow us to build upon a strong foundation, providing attendees with the opportunity to gain fresh knowledge and continue discussions of solutions to key issues facing our industry.”
The program detail and registration for attendance details will be available in January 2018.
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, today announced the members of the 29th annual ARTS Awards Nomination Panel, a group of independent industry professionals who evaluate the hundreds of nomination entrees submitted online. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement in retailing, manufacturing, design, and sales representation. The results from the nomination committee will be the list of ARTS Awards finalists, who will then submit materials for judging in the fall.
The 29th Annual ARTS Awards Nomination Panel members are:
Andrea Lillo, Senior Editor, HFN: Andrea covers area rugs, furniture, lighting, home décor, and houseware for one of the leading home industry trade publications.
Bill Blaine, Principal, Bassman Blaine: Bill is a long-time home furnishings industry veteran. He currently helps lead the Bassman Blaine sales agency by collaborating with territory managers, vendors, partners, and clients to develop and execute strategies that lead to successful relationships.
Connie Lineberry, Founder/CEO, Connie Lineberry & Associates: With over 35 years of experience in publishing, marketing, and business management, Connie Lineberry is a business consultant with specialized knowledge in the home furnishings and gift industries. Connie was awarded the Legendary Leadership Award at last year’s 28th Annual ARTS Awards.
Josh Jarboe, National Sales Director, Global Views: Josh oversees and leads the company’s sales team to achieve sustainable growth in all markets.
Katy Olson, Executive Editor, Editor at Large: Editor at Large is a leading home décor publication targeting interior designers. Katy has an extensive background in writing and editing for the home and lifestyle industries, having worked for Hearst Corporation, People Magazine’scom, and Work Style.
Linda Longo, Editorial Director, enLIGHTenment: Linda is the Editorial Director for Bravo Business Media, which includes enlightenment magazine. She leads the editorial team that provides relevant content for the company. An award-winning journalist with 25+ years of experience, she specializes in reporting on lighting, home décor, and interior design.
Mark McMenamin, Senior Editor, Interior Design magazine: Mark has covered various sectors of the furnishing and design industries for more than 25 years, previously as senior editor for fashion and trends at Condé Nast’s InFurniture
Michael DiPaulo, Owner, Homefest: Michael DiPaulo, along with his wife Lindy, own leading retailer Homefest just outside of Denver, Colorado where they specialize in the best in gifts, decorative accessories, permanent floral designs, and home fragrance.
Nicole Bowling, Editor-in-Chief, Lighting & Decor: Nicole directs the content for one of the premier lighting industry publications. Prior to her position with Lighting & Décor, she was the editor-in-chief of Lighting & Décor’s previous publications, Residential Lighting and Home Fashion Forecast.
Paulette Pearson, Homes Editor of Texas, Luxe Interiors + Design: Paulette covers the industry’s top leaders and designs. She holds both a law degree and a Master of Arts in journalism.
Susan Dickenson, Editor-in-Chief, Home Accents Today: Susan has spent more than a decade covering topics such as manufacturing, retail, and interior design segments of the home furnishings industry on behalf of Home Accents Today.
The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives from across the world. The 29th ARTS Awards winners will be revealed during a gala event on Friday, January 19, 2018.
You asked for high end product, premium quality materials, artisan craftsmanship, limited distribution – and an attainable price point! We listened. Our buyers traveled the world to create the Nakasa line, which was introduced in summer 2016.
As we approach the one year anniversary of Nakasa’s launch, we are celebrating by adding over 50 new summer introductions. Looking to the future, we asked our customers what they think of the product. Here’s what they had to say:
“We were so happy to see Nakasa introduced by IMAX. The line offers elegant, elevated product that really plays into our projects. Plus, the price point works for our market!” Gina Miller and Brenda Rice GHD Interiors – Find them on Facebook!
“The high-end look of Nakasa and its surprising affordability were enough to get my staff excited. The more they like a line, the better they sell it and the more quickly our showroom replenishes with new items. They immediately compared Nakasa products to other, more expensive brands…. We do so well with Imax that Nakasa was a no-brainer!” Tiffany Canon La-Z-Boy of Lafayette, IN – Find them on Facebook!
“The Nakasa line is beautifully designed and well constructed, all at amazing price points and great stock levels.” Roger Stoker Grace Home Furnishings – Find them on Facebook!
As we enter the summer season, we are happy to have such enthusiastic customers, and can’t wait for you to see the new Nakasa introductions. Be sure to stop by one of our showrooms to see the Nakasa line in person, or shop online!
March 23, 2017 – Charlotte, NC – ART, the creative home furnishings network, and IDS, Interior Design Society invites their member buyers and all market buyers to their Full House Block Party on Saturday, April 22 from 3 to 6:30 pm in the IHFC Second Floor. Eleven (11) ART vendors are the hosts: Phillips Collection C-202, Paragon & Propac C-203/W-243, Fine Art Lamps C-229, TreeMasters C-263, Couture Lamps G-263, KAS Rugs G-270, Global Views D-220, Lili Alessandra H-220, RFA Décor H-223 and Howard Elliott H-224.
It’s called Full House Block Party because we’re playing Poker. Buyers and interior designers will be eligible to win an Amazon Echo by picking up a different color playing card in each host’s showroom and turn in their resulting “hand” by 6:30 pm at the Block Party collection station located at the Commerce Wing elevators or with a participating vendor- the best five-card poker hand wins!
High Point, NC — The Home Furnishings industry doesn’t have an expansive archive of information on the designers who shaped, and are shaping the industry today. Students and people just plane interested in furniture design don’t have a place to begin their exploration into the Home Furnishings industry. The “Design Between the Lines” podcast offers this, and so much more.
“Through these conversations with professional furniture designers”, host, John Conrad says, “our listeners can learn more about those doing the creative work of design in our industry and the ideas that inspire them.”
“Design Between the Lines” is the only Design and Home Furnishings Podcast where we talk with the real game-changers, industry innovators, and lifetime legends of the Home Furnishings industry. It is here that listeners can sit down and listen in on a casual conversation with the people who craft the furniture industry into what we see today, and to learn a little bit more about life in their world.
Episode #107 Features Jason Phillips, Vice President of the Phillips Collection.
