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Mark Ross has joined home décor designer and supplier Chelsea House as showroom designer. In this role, he will work with Creative Director Bradshaw Orrell and his team. “We undertook an extensive search to find the right designer that could reflect the sophistication and creativity of the products in the showroom presentation,” said Pam Cain, president of the Rocky Mount, N.C.-based company. “Mark and Bradshaw make a formidable team and the perfect pairing to continue to advance the inspiring and exciting showroom experience.” Ross has more than 30 years of experience in visual merchandising and product development. Most recently, he spent 32 years serving various roles at Two’s Company including bringing permanent showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to life, managed the direction and styling of the bi-annual sales catalog, scouted trends at shows in Paris, London and in Asia. He was also involved in new … Read More

ELK Group International (EGI) is now Elk Home, a spokesperson for the company announced this week. The new name, Elk Home, is part of a larger rebranding effort that represents months of strategic planning and consolidates EGI and its subsidiaries into one brand. The most recognizable change is a new logo, which will be applied moving forward in place of existing EGI and subsidiary logos. Inspired by luxury fashion and designed to represent a more elevated and approachable look for Elk Home, the logo consists of a hand drawn script ‘elk’ married to a modern type treatment of the word home. It includes the words Lighting, Furniture, and Décor, to further define the company’s position in the marketplace. The Nesquehoning, Pa.-based company’s heritage has deep roots in decorative residential lighting, and Elk Home has made strategic acquisitions through the years that have expanded its presence across the home décor space, … Read More

Home décor supplier Blue Ocean Traders announced changes that officials say are aimed at improving the customer experience. The Louisville, Ky.-based resource announced that the sales team has been restructured and expanded to better personalize the ordering journey and to increase coverage. Second, a cloud-based Enterprise Retail Planning (ERP) system will be implemented by March 2021. “By the summer shows, Blue Ocean Traders will deliver real-time inventory information to help our customers manage their buying decisions with greater confidence,” said Chris Conley, director of sales. “This technology is especially useful for on-the-spot purchasing with tight delivery turn-around. Now, we will be able to provide our customers with greater assurance that they will get what they need in the time they want.” The ERP system is an integrated application that is tailored to gain efficiencies across the entire supply chain process at Blue Ocean Traders. Complementing this move, David Gentry has... Read More

Accent furniture, lighting, wall décor and decorative accessory supplier Chelsea House has named Pam Cain president, effective immediately, after the retirement of longtime president Bill Cain (no relation). Pam Cain Pam Cain has been associated with Chelsea House for more than 30 years first in an external marketing position, then as vice president of the company, and then in an internal marketing position when Wildwood acquired the company in 2011. Bill Cain had led Rocky Mount, N.C.-based Chelsea House for more than two decades. His father Alvin Cain founded the home furnishings company 48 years ago. Bill Cain was responsible for all facets of the company through the years. He has retired to enter into the ministry on a full-time basis. “We were so fortunate to have Bill and his expertise,” said Russ Barnes, president of Wildwood Home. “We wish Bill the best in his new endeavor and sincerely thank... Read More

Home décor supplier Napa Home & Garden announced it has promoted Kim Golden to vice president of e-commerce and key account operations. Golden joined Napa Home & Garden in September of 2017 as key accounts product manager so the Atlanta based home décor company could enhance its product development capabilities and put additional focus on the unique needs of large-scale retailers. “Kim has been instrumental in developing new products for key accounts and establishing a solid key account team for Napa,” said KC Cunningham, founder and president. “She is an energetic leader and loves to be involved in all aspects of our business.” For Napa, this division has been growing steadily based on the demand created by specialty online retailers. With Golden now in this role, the home décor brand is investing resources to help develop this division in support of its current online presence, as well as meeting the... Read More

It’s time to find the perfect serving trays and serve ware for upcoming holiday meals. Find the perfect serve ware to complete your holiday tablescapes. Plan the rest of your table with these ideas: Hack a bigger table, Thanksgiving table setting ideas, and printable thankful cards. Here is one example of how beautiful serve ware really set apart a meal. Find trays, bowls, and dishes to create a beautiful table spread. Let’s find the perfect pieces. To Buy This post contains affiliate links for serving ware to buy for your convenience. Learn more and read our full disclosure policy here. If you can’t see these images it may be your ad blocker (you might need to disable it), or you can check out the list below. Tahoe Wood Tray – Wayfair Romsey Serving Tray – Wayfair Culver Oval Platter – Wayfair Rachel Ray Cucina Platter in … Read More

Home décor and lighting brand Jamie Young Company rebranded this year with a new tagline and a refreshed, trade-friendly website. The Southern California-based brand by Jamie Young Jeter and David Jeter has introduced a summer collection spanning more than 150 new pieces, along with a newly improved website, logo, and tagline, “A home well-traveled.” The new website provides visitors with more information about the company’s background. Here, they can explore the selection of lighting, accessories, and occasional furniture from the line, offered directly to consumers. For industry professionals, a login portal has been created that grants access to all premier trade benefits. With a trade account login, retailers and interior designers have exclusivity to trade pricing on the entire Jamie Young Company collection. With the new option to view inventory availability also comes the ability to place online orders directly through the website. By managing one’s own trade account profile,... Read More

A look at some of Port 68’s new collaboration with Jill Seale. After 12 years of showing in InterHall’s temporary spaces, Port 68 has a new, permanent home in the curated space. The decorative accessory, wall art, lamp and accent furniture manufacturer secured one of the perimeter spaces on the first floor of the International Home Furnishings Center to showcase its offerings in time for this week’s High Point Market. For this edition and beyond, it will exhibit from InterHall space 105. While the footprint is close to the same size as the company had last October, having the permanent spot has its advantages. “It will be easier to not have to move things in and out as much. I can spread out a little bit,” said Mark Abrams, co-owner and designer for the brand. “Every market, or every other market, you’re putting down new flooring and building, but that’s... Read More

This DIY iPad stand tablet holder is perfect for holding your device on your desktop during Zoom calls for online school or working from home, or for holding your tablet while you follow a recipe in the kitchen. Make your own for around $5!  Working and schooling from home? You’ll also love our DIY folding desk plans and IKEA hack double duty desk — and don’t miss 25+ DIY charging station ideas!  DIY iPad Stand or Tablet Holder by Amy from Hertoolbelt Get the printable plans This post contains affiliate links. Learn more and read our full disclosure policy here.  I like trying new recipes and most of them are online — just look at all the recipes here on Remodelaholic! (Because even when the kitchen is under construction, a DIYer’s gotta eat 😉 My tablet is so handy in the kitchen, but a tablet holder … Read More