Stylish anti-fatigue mat for the kitchen

The new Seasons Mat Cover collection from WellnessMats  is  a collection of removable, interchangeable, and seasonable decorative mat covers. The covers are made of stain-, spill- and bacterial-free fabric. The company added Moiré, an grid design inspired by the French textile process.

Contemporary, classic, fun pillows

emma at home the modern home décor collection by Emma Gardner, has added 25 pillows to its assortment, bringing the total to 42. Featuring original designs embroidered on natural linen, the pillows are stuffed with a luxurious down and feather fill and come in one size, 20 inches by 20 inches. 

Each pillow features the award-winning designer's signature American style and exudes her celebrated sense of color. The irreverent Bagel & Lox joins Bento from last season in the brand's Lunch Box Collection. 

The company also offers art, candles, throws and hand-tufted rugs. Products are currently available at the emma at homes's flagship store and website, at retailers around the world, online and at occasional flash sales. 

Decorative pillows for a contemporary decor

Kevin O'Brien Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary with a collection of new pillows. Two of the items are shown here: Black Swan (top) and Elephant (above), part of the Hand Shadows line. The gray and white prints are on white cotton. The swan pillow measures 20 inches by 20 inches; the elephant is 14 inches by 14 inches. The company also produces rugs, throws and stuffed animals.

Gift show briefs

New York gift show offers mobile phone app
A new and improved “Wayfinder App” for mobile devices will provide a wide range of information to help attendees and exhibitors navigate the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) more efficiently. The free application is available for download through iTunes, the Android Market, BlackBerry App World, and http://search.nyigf.com/mobile.aspx. With an improved keyword search capability, the new NYIGF Wayfinder application allows users to pin-point search for exhibitors or products by name, product line, product category or description.  Real-time results include company names and booth locations, and all of the mobile data synchronizes with the online information available through the NYIGF website, www.nyigf.com.

Rug showrooms relocate at the Las Vegas Market
Rug showrooms on the eighth floor of Building C of the Las Vegas Market are moving to Building B, floors 3, 4 and 5, co-locating within the complementary home décor and adjacent rug showrooms in Building B, and providing a better overall connectivity to the existing spaces within that segment.

"With the move to Building B, these rug showrooms will experience a new synergy and excitement with the strong home décor segment at Las Vegas Market," said Robert Maricich, chief executive officer for International Market Centers, parent company of World Market Center Las Vegas. "Retailers will be equally pleased with the convenience of these new resources and the cross-buying opportunities it presents on these floors."

Re-merchandising the floor coverings segment to encompass home accents and decorative accessories and joining a majority of existing rug companies already existing in Building B ultimately creates a more convenient shopping experience for Las Vegas Market buyers. Rug companies in new locations at Las Vegas Market include Chandra, Natco/Central Oriental, Dynamic Rugs, Masland Carpet and Rugs, Rizzy Rugs and CMI (Colonial Mills, Inc.).

Oriental rugs: are they 'in' or 'out'?

"The rug. It might be anything from an unobtrusive sisal (everywhere) to a penetrating Fornasetti gaze (roubinirugs.com). What it's less likely to be these days, in a new space anyway, is a classic Oriental." Read more.

Hemingway Collection adds accessories vendors

The Ernest Hemingway Collection introduced a 50-piece furniture collection from Thomasville at the spring High Point market. The licensor also introduced two new accessory licensees (Mario Industries and Sorella Home) and dozens of new products from existing rug, silk botanicals and home décor partners. Earlier this year, the Ernest Hemingway Collection added hardwood flooring from Noble Hardwoods to the brand.

In addition to furniture from Thomasville, the Hemingway collection includes outdoor furniture from Laneventure; decorative throws and pillows from Corona Decor; home accents from Accessories Abroad; lighting from Mario Industries Inc.; indoor and outdoor rugs from Loloi Rugs and permanent botanicals from TreeMasters, as well as apparel, gift items and restaurants.

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