Floral arrangements, holiday wreaths

New Growth Designs introduced orchid plants with lifelike movement and texture at the October furniture market in High Point. The flowers are planted in NGD’s signature natural, hand-built terra cotta pots with their trademark artificial Durt, which looks like real soil. A variety of container options continues to be available for potted plants and flowers.

Bouquet arrangements in custom, mouth-blown glass vases with clear, permanent acrylic “water” are offered in striking color palettes, as well as more neutral shades.

Holiday 2010 items include the Pine & Fir wreath, built on the company’s patented Wreath with a Vase frame, which can hold a live bouquet or plant, or be removed to display an artificial bouquet.

Vintage home decor

Robert and Liz Jones, formerly of permanent floral source Aldik, offer a collection of vintage-theme home decor through their new company Jones & Jones Abode. Below is a selection of furniture, florals and accessories. See the company at the New York International Gift Fair.

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Allstate Floral signs lease at Las Vegas showroom

press release

Allstate Floral Signs Multi Year Lease with

World Market Center Las Vegas

Leading Floral Importer Expands Brand with 4,000 sq. foot Showroom

(LAS VEGAS)—July 9, 2010—Allstate Floral, a leading importer of artificial silk flowers, hand wrapped flowers, flowering bushes, foliage and plants announced a new showroom location targeting west coast buyers at World Market Center Las Vegas.

The 4,000 sq. foot showroom is located in Building A-424 and will be welcoming attendees for the upcoming Summer Las Vegas Market, August 2 – 6. The presentation will feature domestically hand-crafted floral arrangements, imported premade designs, permanent greenery and domestically constructed trees & tree packages, containers, and accessories.

“We are excited to be opening our new showroom at the World Market Center in Las Vegas,” said Larry Gottlieb, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Allstate Floral. “A showroom presence at World Market Center is essential to reach the customer base in the west coast region.”

With other showrooms located in Atlanta, Dallas and High Point, the Cerritos, CA based Allstate Floral offers a wide range of product assortment with over 10,000 items including various programs and price points to fit the needs of its many customers.

Las Vegas Market will be held August 2-6, 2010, accompanied by the launch the new Gift+HomeTM and VegasKidsTM. For a list of Gift + Home exhibitors, visit the online directory at www.giftandhomelv.com. Attendees can book discounted rooms online now at www.LasVegasMarket.com.

About World Market Center Las Vegas

World Market Center Las Vegas is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom and trade complex. The state-of-the-art campus showcases furniture, decorative accessories, gift, lighting, area rugs, home textiles and related segments, as well as the Las Vegas Design Center open daily to consumers and designers. World Market Center currently hosts the biannual Las Vegas MarketTM, the preeminent total home market along with INSPIREDESIGNTM, Gift + HomeTM and Vegas KidsTM. For more information on World Market Center Las Vegas and its shows, visit www.wmclv.com. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Permanent floral arrangements

NDI offers a variety of permanent floral decorations for everyday use and for holidays. Flowers include orchid, lily, hyacinth, magnolia and peony. The catalog is arranged by flower, colorway and style. Styles include Provence, Sante Fe, South Beach Tropical, Wildflower, Window Sill Garden and Winter Holiday.

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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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Shoppers: Ask your favorite independent retailer to order this item for you.