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June is All About Color!

ksantry — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:49:01 +0000

AmericasMart is offering TWO great seminars during Market Wednesday on June 1, 2011.

In Living Color
Color expert Rebecca Ewing of the Color Marketing Group will show you how color unconsciously affects feeling, behavior and physiology. Learn to use these predictable and universal color responses to attract, inspire and compel customers and clients.
This seminar is worth .2 CEU credits.
TIME: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Home Furnishings Center, Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Room
Coffee and muffins will be served.

Benjamin Moore Color Pulse
Join Randy Smith of Benjamin Moore as he presents the upcoming color trends for interiors and exteriors.
TIME: 1 – 2 p.m.
LOCATION: Living. Outdoor/Indoor.^® The Gardens.^®, Building 2 WestWing, Floor 10 Seminar Room
Coffee will be served.

DON’T WAIT! MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND TODAY!
Seating is limited. For more information and to RSVP, contact:
Meagan Maron: 404.220.2104 or mmaron@americasmart.com

And while you’re here…
Refresh, Renew and Reenergize your store or client’s home with the latest in home furnishings, gift, gardens and more when you shop Market Wednesday in Buildings 1, 2 and 2 WestWing.

AmericasMart January Gardens Market Continues to Grow

ksantry — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:00:26 +0000

With the debut of seven new companies on floors 9 and 10 in Building 2 WestWing, AmericasMart’s Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens product mix will grow by almost 4,000 sq. ft. These new companies will be joining more than 130 exhibitors—many of which will be launching new product during the January 2011 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Leading this charge is the newly reappointed executive director of leasing, Jill Ford, who reassumes this position after returning to AmericasMart.

New to AmericasMart and establishing a permanent home in Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens are

Stone Age Creations, 9A13
Jackson Pottery, 9A34
Homespice Décor, 9C103
SS Sarna, 10A11
Spruce, 10A120
Hansen Corporation, 10B56
Giftwares Company, 10B59

Highlighting Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens at Market is a special Gardens Party hosted by Jamie Durie, host of HGTV’s The Outdoor Room. Durie, one of Australia’s leading Landscape Designers and most recognizable talents made famous in the United States by making regular appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, will speak about the latest and greatest in outdoor room décor trends. A meet-and-greet, cocktail party and book signing will follow. The event takes place on Friday, January 14, 4:00-6:30 p.m. on floors 9 and 10 in B2WW.

Also making its debut this January is the newly created Birding & Backyard Nature, showcasing bird feeders, bird houses, bird seed, bird baths, birding and nature books, optics, hardware, birding software, bird-themed giftware, note cards, magnets, bookmarks, butterfly houses, bat houses, wildlife art, bird-themed jewelry and decorative accessories, recycled nature products, water garden supplies and décor. All three temporary categories are strategically located on floor 3 in B2WW, just a few floors down from the permanent center.

Visit AmericasMart this January and discover new exhibitors and new categories. To learn more about the January 2011 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market, click here. To read the entire release, click here.

Heating Up the Outdoor Market

ksantry — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:17:07 +0000

Looking to put some sizzle into spring and summer sales? Take a good look at outdoor furniture and accessories. In an up-and-down market, this segment continues to

prosper as consumers opt for home improvements over home sales. According to a March 2010 survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects, 95.6 percent continue to be interested in seating/dining areas. Weatherized outdoor furniture garnered the interest of 77.1 percent, while outdoor lighting registered with 93.4 percent.

No surprises there. As people spend more time at home both as families and entertaining friends, they are willing to purchase items to make their outdoor space more

Summer Classics

comfortable – if they perceive good value and high quality.

Some of the hottest trends for this season bring the luxuries of the indoors to the patio or garden. With the plethora of products available, there’s no need to sacrifice comfort for style - the backyard can be both beautiful and functional.

Floors 9 and 10 of Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens. have a great selection of products for stylish and relaxing outdoor living. From serving carts to decadent umbrellas with Mp3 docks, you can make sure your customer is the host of the hottest/coolest parties in town with these great outdoor accessories.

For more information , call 404-20-2030 or see any showroom

manager on Floors 9 and 10 of Building 2 WestWing.

Hot, Hot, Hot for January 2010

ksantry — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:27 +0000

With more than 6 million square feet of exhibit space and thousands of permanent and temporary exhibitors, options abound at AmericasMart Atlanta. Always at the foreftont of the home and gift industries, here are few concepts for your “must” list for January 2010 shopping:

Techie Gifts – Look for fun, innovative accessories that work with all the technology in our everyday lives.

Get Personal – Look for custom options that go beyond basic monogramming, especially for holidaydecor and decorating in general.

All About the Kids – Kids are on the go with parents; look for products to ease the way.

Veggie Tales – Images of fruits and vegetables are fun and comfortable.

Peace Baby – The Woodstock Anniversary inspired an array of products for all generations.

Romantic Notions – Spring also brings a return to soft, romantic looks in both fashion and home products.

Multi-purpose – Across generations and demographics, consumers want multi-functional housewares that are ergonomic, well-designed and useful.

Bright Ideas – Intense, bold, high-def colors mimic HDTV in our everyday lives. Look for interpretations from tabletop to home accents.

This is a small sliver of the possibilities available to meet – and exceed – the needs of your customers. Each concept can be interpreted through a range of price points and merchandise styles. Be creative and use ideas as a guideline to selecting the products your customers will buy and enjoy – so they’ll keep coming back to you as their primary resource.

Here’s the Buzz in Gardens for January

ksantry — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:46:28 +0000

Looking for innovative designs and dynamic new products? for everything from casual furniture to accessories that work both inside and out, check out an unparalleled selection. Living. Outdoor/Indoor.® The Gardens.® has several new showrooms brimming with fresh merchandise ready for the picking!
Put these showrooms on your list for the January 2010 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market along with many others:

Building 2 WestWing, Floor 9

Arts Exotiques located at 9-A-37, creates colorful ceramic accent tiles and panels. http://www.artsexotiques.com/
Chive, Inc. 9-A-32, has elegant vases for every occasion. http://www.chive.ca/
Hansen Corporation 9-A-07, offers stylish cast aluminum patio furniture.
Two Dogs Designs 9-A-33, fashions vibrant covers for outdoor furniture and other patio accessories. http://www.twodogsdesigns.com/

Building 2 WestWing, Floor 10

OKA b. 10-C-120 is well known for ergonomically-designed shoes that fit with a flair. http://www.shoesthatloveyou.com/
Sunset Vista Design Co. 10-C-95 (Formerly Care & Wonder) features whimsical, rustic garden art and décor. http://www.sunsetvistadesigns.com/americasmartvirtualstorefront.html

Remember to check out several special events during Market including a book signing and presentations on The Perfect Garden Party and Outdoor Wedding Receptions by decorator and author John Grady Burns. Click for more info.

Napa Home & Garden FireLites Spark Interest

ksantry — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:31 +0000

Napa Home & Garden is well known for its distinctive décor and designs. The company’s latest creations, Napa FireLites, are sure to light up any tabletop indoors or out.

Napa’s glazed pottery FireLites are available in more than 27 shapes, sizes and colors with more in the works for the upcoming January Market. Each FireLite holds a metal reservoir to contain the fuel gel and comes with a metal snuffer for quickly extinguishing the flame.

The FireLites can be used to set the mood or keep insects at bay, depending on the fuel gel. Napa also offers a smokeless, pourable gel with or without citronella in a 30-ounce bottle.

See Napa’s newest star in the Building 2 WestWing, Floor 10 showroom.

For more information, please call 404-220-2030 or see any showroom manager on the Living. Outdoor/Indoor.^® The Gardens.^®floors.

*Please note The Gardens floors will be closed on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, but will re-open at 10 a.m. the following day.

Ready, Set, Sample Shop in The Gardens!

ksantry — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:39:32 +0000

The Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show begins October 27, and exhibitors in Living. Outdoor/Indoor.® The Gardens.® have a great selection of sample items ready for purchase.

Napa Home & Garden, Summer Classics, Unique Stone, Athens Stonecasting and many others have already unpacked some great bargains, and more are on the way.

The Immediate Delivery Show is a great opportunity to buy items with no minimum purchase. Find merchandise to stock your shelves immediately, purchase gifts for your friends and clientele or take home that bar set you’ve been eyeing for your patio.

Here are just a few of the many showrooms offering samples on tFloors 9 and 10 of Building 2 WestWing:

Oxford Garden
Unique Stone
Pacific Home & Garden
Athens Stonecasting
Summer Classics
Unique Stone
Uwharrie Chair
Achla Designs
Magnet Works
Griffin Creek

For more information, please call The Gardens ® help-line at 404-220-2030 or see any showroom manager on Floors 9 and 10.

Opportunities are Knocking – and Ringing

ksantry — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:06:09 +0000

First impressions matter, whether it’s a person or a home. One of the recent additions to Living. Outdoor/Indoor.^® The Gardens.^® offers product options to ensure your customers make a statement from the moment visitors approach their homes. Door knockers, doorbell ringers and wall plaques crafted of nickel, bronze and brass at the Michael Healy Designs showroom on Floor 10 of Building 2 WestWing are both distinctive and functional.

The intricate designs add charm to a front door or a garden patio. From butterflies to bulldogs and starfish to sunflowers, options for door knockers and doorbells range come in a variety of sizes, finishes and motifs. Address plaques are brightly colored or simple and elegant, depending on your style.

“First Impressions are made at the front door. For designers, any of these pieces would make a perfect thank-you gift for clients,” says showroom manager Sandra Terry.

For more information, please call The Gardens® help line at 404-220-2030 or see any showroom manager on the Living. Outdoor/Indoor.^® The Gardens.^®floors.

When Eclectic Meets Functional… in the Gardens

ksantry — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:11:12 +0000

The hallmark of atuto (http://www.atuto.com) for more than 20 years, the company’s unique perspective on home and garden decor extends beyond products and marketing. Deeply rooted in the Honduran community, atuto employs native artisans and craftsmen to create artistic furniture and decor to fit almost any style and budget.

The Calla Lily Collection is but one of the many welded iron seating groups offered this season. As with many of the products in the company’s line, the chairs and side tables work both indoors and out to complement myriad styles.

With a minimum order of $100 for new buyers, atuto’s hand-crafted pieces are on display in Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens., showroom 10-C-110.

Please call the Living. Outdoor/Indoor. The Gardens help line at 404-220-2030 or see any showroom manager on Floor 9 or 10 of Building 2 WestWing for more information.

All That Glitters… in The Gardens

ksantry — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:44:19 +0000

Mills Floral in Living. Indoor/Outdoor.® The Gardens® introduced a new line of crystal ornaments and crystal display trees. Together, they’re an eye-catching combination, but you can use them separately or mix-and-match to create your own color scheme and style.The crystal ornaments are available in multiple shapes: almond, sphere, tear drop and fancy cut. Each is perfect for adding color and sparkle to anything from Christmas trees to chandeliers. Not only do they clearly sparkle, the crystals also come in a variety of vibrant colors.

The crystal trees lend themselves to a multitude of décor themes and make a beautiful table-top display for any festive event. They’re offered in two sizes: a 60-inch tall version and a smaller 24-inch version.

Stop by the Mills Floral showroom in Building 2 WestWing on Floor 10. Mention this blog to any showroom manager and receive an additional 10 percent off any order of $100 or more.

For more information, please call The Living. Indoor/Outdoor.® The Gardens® help line at 404-220-2030.