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ART Member Spotlight – Howard Elliott

Jan 8, 2021 | ART Blog

Howard Elliott Collection

Addison, IL

As much of the country was coming to terms with the seriousness of the coronavirus, ART member Howard Elliott was taking steps to help

The Chicago-based maker of mirrors, decorative accessories, pillows, accent furniture and more shifted gears quickly and began making protective masks on top of its product assortment.

“I woke up in the middle of the night last spring to hear on the news that there was a shortage of surgical masks in the country and I wondered how we could help,” said Brian Berk, president of the company. “I quickly realized that many of the materials used in a protective mask are the same materials we use in our production of some of our home furnishing products! After a few prototypes were made in our sewing operation, we have been able to begin producing the masks much more efficiently.

Berk and his family donated many of the protective masks to a number of medical facilities, including Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, St. Catherine’s, St Mary’s, The Will County Senior Center, Munster Community Center in Indiana and the University of Chicago Oncology Department.

Later, the company shifted into production of a new mask, designed to allow for the use of a drinking straw. It enabled folks to observe safe practices while still making it possible to socialize.

“Once the world caught up with supply of masks, we decided to keep it going by having some fun! That is where the Happy Hour Mask was born,” Berk said. “I was watching people raise and lower their masks in order to drink … so the flap with hole for a straw was the logical solution. Our product development team had a blast coming up with the seasonal designs and now we are even making custom designs for certain customers.”

For more information about Howard Elliott Collection, visit their website.

January 2021

The Show Must Go On – Howard Elliott

May 14, 2020 | ART Blog

Despite the cancellation of the Spring High Point Market, The Howard Elliott Collection has decided that THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

The company developed over 100 new products that would have been introduced last week in our High Point Showroom. These new introductions touched on all the categories we offer: Decorative Mirrors, Accent Furniture, Decorative Accessories and Wall Art.

Howard Elliott has unveiled their new Spring Collection digitally in their new Spring 2020 Catalog. Viewers can flip through 64 pages of introductions incorporated into lifestyle settings reminiscent of the memorable vignettes that would have been seen in their High Point Showroom. “We are entering a new era and thus, we are proactively becoming more nimble to ensure our product launches are presented in a way that our customers can appreciate,” says Howard Elliott President and Founder, Brian Berk.

The pages of the digital catalog offer clickable links that direct you to the respective product page on Howard Elliott’s website where you can view lifestyle images, product detail images, stock status and other product detail information. Viewers with an online account can shop directly from the pages! View the catalog here: Howard Elliott Spring 2020 Catalog >

“We are excited to launch our Spring 2020 Collections and we felt it was important to create the virtual catalog as well as replicate some of the vignettes that customers would have seen in our High Point Showroom. The best thing to do in a time of uncertainty, is to try new approaches!” said Berk.

The Howard Elliott Collection remains open with domestic production manufacturing an average of 1,500 face masks per day! Utilizing all safety precautions and with many of the company’s staff working from home, Howard Elliott is still processing and shipping orders daily.

The Howard Elliott Collection opened its doors in 2001, and has been redefining the home furnishing and hospitality industry ever since. With a warehouse just 20 miles west of Chicago, Howard Elliott works to create exceptional products that transform a house into a home. When they are not helping out by making masks during the COVID-19 crisis, they are often known for their beautiful and innovative designs of decorative mirrors, home accessories, and accent furniture.

A message from Rizzy Home

Mar 31, 2020 | ART Blog

Blog Post –  Mavericks of the Century

We are 20-something days into recovery in my little home town from the F-4 tornado that sat down and stayed wayyyyy too long. And on its perilous heels, COVID-19 hopped on the train of heartbreak and misery and is hanging on for a wild ride. Anxiety and uncertainty with every news “Special Report” and with every phone call starting with “I need to talk to you about something”.

Read more… 

Show us your Howard Elliott!

Feb 22, 2019 | ART Blog

Back for it’s 4th year, Howard Elliott will run it’s popular  contest, “Show us your Howard Elliott”.   Contestants submit photos with Howard Elliott product as the focal point for their chance to win $500!! There are 2 categories, Retailer Showroom & Interior Designer, with each category having a Grand Prize of a $500 Amex Card, the runner up in each wins a $100 amex card.

This year’s panel of judges are:

  • Justin Shaulis – Designer & Consultant for Justin Shaulis Inc, plus our Design Ambassador
  • David Santiago – Designer, Influence & Opera Singer of Casa Santi Interior Design
  • Saxon Henry – Author, journalist, and content strategist of Modern Salonnière & Adroyt
  • Diane Falvey – Editor in Chief of Furniture, Lighting & Décor

Submission closes 3/22/19 and the winners are announced 3/29/19. The winning submissions will be featured in the Howard Elliott showroom during the April High Point market.

Click here for the rules of participation and more information.

 

Justin Shaulis named Brand Ambassador for Howard Elliott

Feb 21, 2018 | ART Blog

Justin ShaulisHoward Elliott Collection, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and importer of decorative mirrors, accessories, accent furniture and decorative pillows, has entered into an agreement with New York City based Design Consultant, Justin Shaulis to serve as Howard Elliott’s Design Ambassador. Shaulis is best known for his high profile residential design installations from Los Angeles to London as well as hosting the television show Home Rules on HGTV.

Shaulis will consult and work alongside Howard Elliott’s marketing and product development teams to further develop products and engagement with the Designer distribution channel. Shaulis will be responsible for enhancements to Howard Elliott’s catalog, website, social media content, marketing campaigns and overall public relations to the Design Trade.

“Producing design projects takes a reliable team and in Howard Elliott, I have a partner with great customer service, a broad range of products and aesthetics and a commitment to quality to ensure success. I am honored to be working with them as their Brand Ambassador.” Says Shaulis

The President of Howard Elliott Brian Berk stated, “I am really excited to join forces with Justin. I was impressed with his professionalism and candor when I met him a few years back during an industry event, and have enjoyed working with him ever since. I feel that Justin’s charisma, infectious personality and wealth of experience can help us improve how Howard Elliott communicates with the Design Trade.”

Howard Elliott and Shaulis have collaborated in producing a series of videos which establish compelling reasons for Designers to consider using Howard Elliott’s decorative mirrors, accessories and accent furniture collections on their upcoming projects.

Howard Elliott has been redefining both the home furnishing and hospitality industries with innovative designs of decorative mirrors, accessories, accent furniture and decorative pillows since 2001.

Howard Elliott Collection: www.howardelliott.com; sales@howardelliott.com