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IDS Members Nominate Jaipur Living for Vendor Award
Global rug and textiles furnishings company Jaipur Living was selected as a finalist for this year’s Designer’s Choice Vendor Award. Members of the Interior Design Society (IDS) bestow the award on a…
Next Level to Host Designer Showcase During NYCxDesign
The second annual Next Level designer showcase will be open May 17 to 24 during NYCxDesign.
Launched in 2018 as an ephemeral design gallery, Next Level challenges traditional profit-led tradeshow…
Custom Design, Practicality Bolster Made in the US Home Furnishings
Home Court Advantage
Gat Creek’s Gat Caperton assesses the sustainably harvested Appalachian hardwoods used in its U.S.-made furniture. We’re makers, not middlemen,” says Gat Caperton, CEO of U.S…
How Generation X Consumers Shop for Home Goods and Tips for Capturing Their Business
Generation X may be described as the middle child, caught between Baby Boomers and Millennials, but this generation has plenty of buying power and some unique needs.
For example, Generation Xers —…
Running Wilder
Five plus years ago, a couple of significant life occurrences caused Josh and Ivy Elrod, two New York City-based creatives, to want a change of career — and scenery.
Josh Elrod needed spinal surgery…
IFDA NY to Host Student-Only 'Get Your Dream Job' Event
The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Assn. (IFDA NY) will host an event for students only titled "Get Your Dream Job,” presented by Stephen Viscusi, CEO of the Viscusi…
How to Prioritize Quality Over Quantity in Your Digital Strategy
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, email …. just reading this list is likely to make your eyes glaze over. Tackling digital marketing and social media for your business can be overwhelming,…
Tagging Along
Chinese tariffs have created plenty of tough issues for retailers in our industry, the most obvious of which is increased prices. A less apparent consequence of these pricing changes is dealing with…
Make Instagram Work For Your Business
Instagram may be the favorite platform for interior designers, but is it — and social media in general — really helping them grow their businesses? Not always, according to research from Unity…
Cultivate Your Tribe
I am an avid Seth Godin fan. If you don’t know who he is, Google him. He’s an inspiring marketer who teaches through an everyday blog, disruptive marketing books, speaking engagements and coursework…