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Turnout won’t sway Baltimore organizers
Written by Jennifer Hicks Friday, 26 June 2009 17:36
Latest addition to Fine Furnishings shows wasn’t well-attended, but exhibitors hope for better numbers in spring 2010
Vermont school, furniture guild team up
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 01 June 2009 18:05
When the Vermont Woodworking School of Fairfax, Vt., and the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers formed an alliance in January, their mission was to further the art of woodworking and furniture making in the state. Many of the guild members have already taught or have signed up to teach in their fields of expertise.
Home-builder confidence sees a big boost
Monday, 01 June 2009 18:04
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose five points in April to the highest level since October 2008, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This gain was the largest one-month increase recorded since May 2003, and brings the HMI out of single-digit territory for the first time in six months, to 14.
Kitchen, bath trends changing quickly
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 01 June 2009 18:02
For the last several years, there really hasn’t been one defined style in the kitchen and bath industry for consumers to emulate. Homeowners have proudly embraced their own personal tastes and make their dwellings eclectic and unique for their family, friends and neighbors. Keeping up with the Joneses has become a thing of the past.
Philly show buzzes with higher turnout
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 01 June 2009 17:59
The third annual Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show, held March 27-29 at the Philadelphia Cruise Ship Terminal, experienced a higher turnout compared to previous years, despite the slumping economy.
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