We have a lot of ground to cover so on opening day we hit the ground running. To give myself and my readers a feel for the enormity of this market, I googled “High Point Market Statistics” and this is what I found:“The High Point Market, held in High Point, N.C., is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, measuring … Read More
High Point Furniture Market: Day 1- Pre-Opening Shopping
We arrived in High Point on Thursday evening after 9 hours of traveling. Its a cross country trip that is exhausting because of the number of connections it takes to get her from Santa Barbara.We arrived a day early to do some “pre-shopping”, that is, to shop before the market is officially opened, and to hit the one of a kind … Read More
Day 5, Part II of II: Maison & Ob’jet, Paris
Its the last post for the Fall 2013 Maison & O’bjet Show in Paris, France. One of our most exciting discoveries of the entire show was made today when we found the French maker of solid copper tables. These tables (and a few accessories) featured multiple patinas and hammered and scored patterns and detailing. Expect to see this collection of perfection in Cabana Home … Read More
Day 5, Part II of II: Maison & Ob’jet, Paris
Its the last post for the Fall 2013 Maison & O’bjet Show in Paris, France. One of our most exciting discoveries of the entire show was made today when we found the French maker of solid copper tables. These tables (and a few accessories) featured multiple patinas and hammered and scored patterns and detailing. Expect to see this collection of perfection in Cabana Home … Read More
Day 5, Part 1 of 2: Maison & Ob’jet, Paris
Welcome to the 5th and final day of this years Maison & Ob’jet Show! Here is Part I In other posts on this show, we’ve looked at the efforts these vendors go to make their “stands” unique and different. Here they’re called stands, as opposed to booths as we call them in the US. Below is an example of going over … Read More
Day 5, Part 1 of 2: Maison & Ob’jet, Paris
Welcome to the 5th and final day of this years Maison & Ob’jet Show! Here is Part I In other posts on this show, we’ve looked at the efforts these vendors go to make their “stands” unique and different. Here they’re called stands, as opposed to booths as we call them in the US. Below is an example of going over … Read More
Day 4, Part IV: Maison & Objet Show, Paris
Day 4, Part IV: The final Post for Day 4 is devoted to one European vendor, SEMPRE We have exciting news: We’ve finally bought from the European company, SEMPRE. This European based group of designers were originally in the floral business, developed a line of containers for florists, then outdoor furnishings, and then a furniture collection that can go inside or out. … Read More
Day 4, Part IV: Maison & Objet Show, Paris
Day 4, Part IV: The final Post for Day 4 is devoted to one European vendor, SEMPRE We have exciting news: We’ve finally bought from the European company, SEMPRE. This European based group of designers were originally in the floral business, developed a line of containers for florists, then outdoor furnishings, and then a furniture collection that can go inside or out. … Read More
Day 4, Part III: Maison & Objet, Paris
Day 4, Part III: Color and lots of it was the trend we saw the most. Though, curiously, an article in an English paper that ran at the end of the show eschewed the lack of color at this years show! Maybe the author is color blind because we saw nothing but color, everywhere! A rug and color trend that we’ve seeing sputtering … Read More
Day 4, Part III: Maison & Objet, Paris
Day 4, Part III: Color and lots of it was the trend we saw the most. Though, curiously, an article in an English paper that ran at the end of the show eschewed the lack of color at this years show! Maybe the author is color blind because we saw nothing but color, everywhere! A rug and color trend that we’ve seeing sputtering … Read More