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Slipping and sliding into the New Year!
Posted by: | CommentsTime flies when you are having such a good time! Just a little over a week ago we were slipping and sliding into Atlanta to attend the January market.
Slip, sliding away!
We started our first day at market with a “man on the street” interview with Susan Dickenson, retail editor for Home Accents Today magazine.
Autumn, Lu, Traci and Mary at Atlanta market
She grabbed several retailers to get a sense of the retail climate and their market plans. Thanks Susan for including us in your daily market issue. Read our comments and those of other retailers: http://bit.ly/gbW9Kq
At this market we plan our showroom strategy for the New Year. Color is an important element in our showroom so we always reference the Pantone Color of the Year. The color for 2011 is Honeysuckle, a bright, saturated pink.
Love the Pantone Color of the Year for 2011
As we purchase for spring and summer we select items that coordinate with this year’s new color. This really helps us focus on accessories and gifts that are color forward. If you are interested in learning more about Pantone’s2011 color forecast check out this link: http://bit.ly/eu2SLd
Festival of table top color!
Funny Faces for Summer
Ah, Spring!
Another big purchase category on our list is Holiday. The January market introduces the new looks for 2011. We develop a plan for how many trees, what themes and what colors we will use. Purchasing in January guarantees we will be able to receive our selections by late summer and avoid sold out items. The use of large ornaments and objects on trees with a focus on one prominent color is one new emerging trend.
Color forward thinking for Holiday 2011!
Whimsical elves and large ornaments are big for Holiday 2011
This market also is our source for our summer fashion accessories, apparel and shoes. Here is a sneak peak of some of the new looks!
Rose wristlet clutch in bright colors. The "new" accessories for spring 2011.
Outfits for fun in the sun!
To cap off our shopping frenzy we taste and select new gourmet food items. This is good and bad. Great to find new product but hard to go through the many food displays and be selective with what you sample.
Yummy, colorful, healthy and pretty...could these veggies be good for you too?
Market is an exhilarating experience! New products, new colors, new styles always start the design juices flowing. Tired bodies, tired minds and achy feet must be worth it because we keep going back.
Glad we didn't have to push this load through market. Four women just don't know how to travel "light"!
You can experience a little of our market experience through our blogs and Facebook posts without the physical and mental strain.
Did you see the “Honeysuckle” color keep poping up in these pictures?
Tell us your favorites of our new products to arrive over the next few months!
Hot ‘lanta…7 Categories-Oh My!
Posted by: | CommentsAs of today I think I am back up to normal speed after a whirlwind trip to the summer Atlanta Gift and Accessory Market. Four days of non-stop shopping for “the next best thing” to bring to you in Lake Gaston.
I have been to this market too many times to count (twice a year equals almost 50 times…yikes!) At the end of this excursion I realized why it has become so much more difficult. (I have aged but I would never admit that is to blame!)
Many years ago we were attending markets to spot new trends, stock a small retail boutique and make purchases for clients. With our expansions and growth over the years we now shop seven categories at the Atlanta Market Center. No wonder our list is so long, our feet are worn out and our brains are fried!
These pictures show a few tidbits of the items we purchased in just three of the seven categories. Let us hear about your favorite piece.
Enjoy!!!
HOLIDAY CATEGORY
Festive Holiday Glass Platter
Cute little penquin salt and pepper shakers to hang out with the snowman dinnerware!
New contemporary snowmen holiday dinnerware which easily pairs with white dishes
Assymetrical whimsy adorns this washable floor mat
FASHION ACCESSORIES CATEGORY
Bangles and baubles for holiday attire!
Wallets with embossed, shiny finishes are hot for fall!
UNIQUE GIFTS CATEGORY
"Garden trowel" cake server and "saw" cake knife make a great his and her gift!
Sun and moon solar chimes powered by the sun!
Whimsical picture frames for your favorite child or pet!
Funky frog clock catching the dragon fly will make anyone smile!
The Eye Candy of the High Point Spring Market
Posted by: | CommentsColor, color everywhere! That’s what we saw at the High Point Spring Market. Here are a few colorful products and display pieces.
Rowe Furniture "Eye Candy" Chair
Painted Glass Vessel from Couleur by Mathews & Co.
Colorful "Talking Heads" from Kalalou
Bright Floral Quadtych from Paragon
Procelain shell motif accessory from Global Views
Contemporary Woven Outdoor Chair
As you know our style is all about color. Let’s work together to find the perfect color for your lifestyle!
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Sponge Bob is Wild about W.I.N.O.S.
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- Sponge Bob is Wild about W.I.N.O.S.
Sponge Bob enjoys relaxing on the new outdoor collection of W.I.N.O.S. furniture. He can’t wait to tell all his Nickelodeon friends about this fabulous new furniture he found at Mary Sherwood Lake Living.
This furniture line was designed by North Carolina’s own Bonnie Jesseph and manufactured by Acacia Home and Garden. The mission of W.I.N.O.S.™ (Women In Need of Sanity) is to inspire women to get together for laughter, friendship, a little wine, great food, storytelling and whatever it takes to bring some “SANITY” to their lives.
Bonnie’s company began as a way for her to find sanity in her own life. Collaborating with a talented graphic artist she began creating a collection of cookbooks, apparel and accessories to support her company’s mission. With the use of bright colors and fun sayings she launched a very successful brand. Her enthusiasm for life, zest for entertaining and incredible creativity has lead to the new W.I.N.O.S. furniture collection.
W.I.N.O.S. Mobile Bar, Dining Chair and End Table
Take the opportunity to meet Bonnie during Memorial Day weekend in our showroom at Lake Gaston. The date and details of the event will be announced in the next few weeks.
Just like Sponge Bob, we are wild about W.I.N.O.S. furniture. The vibrant colors, classic lines and fabulous fabrics are something to rave about. Come see a selection of both indoor and outdoor pieces at Mary Sherwood Lake Living.
Let us know if you too are wild about W.I.N.O.S.!
