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Seminars in the Lighting & Decor Lounge at AmericasMart Atlanta include From Brick-and-Mortar to Click-and-Order
Don't miss these seminars in the Lighting & Decor Lounge. (Photo: AmericasMart Atlanta)

As Seen in the Lighting & Decor Lounge: Winter Market 2018

Last year, Lighting & Decor partnered with AmericasMart Altanta to create the Lighting & Decor Lounge on the fifth floor of Building 1. We celebrated the launch of the new magazine with a…
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Take the coffee, leave the line. These coffee shops near AmericasMart Atlanta will satisfy your caffeine craving. (Photo: torbakhopper via Flickr)

3 Coffee Spots Near AmericasMart that Won't Have a Line

Anyone who's ever spent time at AmericasMart Atlanta knows how vital a cup of coffee in the morning will be. In order to be your best and brightest as you stroll up and down the escalators and…
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Task lighting, like this table lamp from Lucas + McKearn, can play a big role in aging-in-place — if that's what we should call it. (Photo: Lucas + McKearn)

Should We Call it Aging-in-Place?

By 2036, one in five people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.  As Baby Boomers begin to exit the workforce and retire, retailers and…
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So the bill passed. What's it mean for you? (Photo: Taxes on Chalkboard via GotCredit.com and Flickr)

The Tax Bill Passed. What Now?

This week, Congress passed a massive new tax bill into law, and it's now on President Donald Trump's desk. The bill is expect to take effect immediately, which could mean some big changes in 2018.…
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Luxury interior designers are no longer design gatekeepers. (Photo: Classic Home)

New Study Finds Disrupting Trends in Interior Design Industry

Dramatic disruptive trends have reared their heads in the luxury interior design industry, according to a new study from Unity Marketing and The Home Trust International.  To-The-Trade Interior…
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The four pendant fixtures (Floatation by Ingo Maurer) provide both a decorative element and a source of ambient light for this living room. Recessed adjustable LED fixtures highlight the art, tabletops and sculpture. The two Tizio table lamps by Artemide create little pools of illumination, which draw people up to the seating area. (Photo: Dennis Anderson)

How Can Lighting Make a Living Room More Inviting?

TIP 1: Start with basic biology People are drawn to light like moths are drawn to flame. So, the first rule of thumb is to make the living room the brightest space in the house. Many times, everyone…
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It's easier than you think to add a chatbot to your website.

How to Add a ChatBot to Your Website

Anyone who's ever had to call their cable, phone or credit card company knows how invaluable a website's chatbot can be. This handy tool usually pops up in the bottom right-hand corner of a web…
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Mark your calendars for these seminars.

3 Winter Market Seminars You Can't Miss

Anyone who's ever been to a winter market knows that there's a whirlwind of activity going on. Showrooms have new products they're dying to show off, and they're putting out great spreads for lunches…
Moe's Home Collections' Jennaya chair in a jewel tone
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but these jewel-tone pieces are our best friends.

The Family Jewels

Sapphires, rubies and emeralds — oh my! It’s no wonder the precious (and semi-precious) palette has popped up everywhere from fashion runways to floral arrangements this year—and pretty much every…
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Have you checked out these photo editing apps? Read on to learn more about them.

3 Best Apps for Editing Photos

Nothing kills an image like poor lighting or a blurry background, and in an increasingly digital world where most consumers will judge you first by your social media profiles and website, you can't…
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