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Lucky 7

Bessie Nestoras -- Gifts and Dec, 5/20/2011 4:23:30 AM

Orlando lampOrlando lamp is from the Laura Kirar Collection. $510. Arteriors Home. 877.488.8866. www.arteriorshome.comGIFT STORES ARE MORE THAN JUST ABOUT THE LITTLE GIFTS. Many stores are evoling into lifestyle stores, a place where you can find just about anything you need for gifts, gourmet entertaining and to accessorize your home. But how do you choose which home accents to carry in your shop, especially when you may not have a lot of display space?
     We've narrowed it down to seven categories that are essential to building a solid home accents section: lamps, table linens, pillows, a great statement piece, wall decor, picture frames and candle accessories. These are the "Lucky 7" items that everyone needs to give their home a little pick me up - and the items that should be the core of your home section.
     Pillows add a pop of color. Candles are such a big category that candle accessories are a logical addition. Every room needs a great statement piece, so make sure you've got one. Lamps can also add new life - and light - to a room. Tablecloths and napkins help to make a table just a little more elegant. Wall decor, from art to mirrors, can tell an interesting story. And picture frames tie it all together by adding a personal touch through memories.

Pillows
Pillows are a quick and easy way to add a punch of color to a room. It's also one of those accent pieces that can change the look of a couch from traditional to mid-century modern in a snap. These versatile cushions can be thrown on a bed or a chair and instantly create an inviting place to kick back and relax. 

Stained GlassStained Glass embroidered pillow by D.L. Rhein. 100 percent linen. 20"x20". $140. Peking Handicraft. 800.872.6888. www.pkhc.com

 Bamboo frameBamboo frame is available in a 4"x6" and 5"x7" size. $79 and $99, respectively. Michael Aram. 866.792.ARAM. www.michaelaram.com

Picture Frames
Sprinkling our cherished memories around the house makes the home personal. From elegant for a wedding portrait to colorful for tween BFFs to sentiments for special moments, picture frames add a personal touch to everyone's home. 

Statement Piece
Every home needs a showstopper that will have guests stop and say, "Where did you get that?" Offer your shoppers a unique selection of accents that will grab their attention. Interesting sculptures and unique objects that can be placed on a dining table or mantelpiece will help create the wow factor in a room. 

Harriet fishbowlHarriet fishbowl vase. 7"x6". $225. Juliska. 888.414.8448. www.juliska.com
 Ceramic wall orchidsCeramic wall orchids are from Italy. Available in small and large sizes. $158 and $458, respectively. Global Views. 888.956.0030. www.globalviews.com

Wall Decor
Leaving a wall bare is like forgetting to get dressed in the morning. Art and other wall decorations bring life to a room. Whether in the form of a painting, a mirror or an interesting art object, wall decor will always tell an interesting story. 

Table Linens
Even if you don't carry dinnerware in your shop, table linens are a smart category to add. And one of those items that everyone should have in their home. When setting the table for a special occasion or holiday, it's the tablecloth that will set the stage for the table display. And it's not just tablecloths, there are runners, placemats and napkins - the latter of which invite another sale, napkin holders - all of which will help to create a special tablescape. 

BienvenueBienvenue table linens are 100 percent cotton. Made in the U.S.A. $12-$122. Karen Lee Ballard. 908.931.9200. www.karenleeballard.com
 BarreBarre tealights. 4". $40 each. Simon Pearce. 800.774.5277. www.simonpearce.com

Candle Accessories
According to the National Candle Association, candle sales are estimated at approximately $2 billion a year. And all these candles have to be displayed somewhere. Whether a candelabra, votive holder or candlestick, candle accessories are a must for any retailer. 

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