Last Look at Dallas
By Maria Weiskott and Caroline Kennedy -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/27/2007 8:11:00 AM
For instance, one of our editors learned about a new “style” while in Dallas; at least it was a new style for her: Add “country chic” to the plethora of panache from urban chic to shabby chic. As this concept was explained, it is product with a bit of cowhide (yes, the real deal) incorporated into the design, with perhaps a bit of turquoise added as well. We saw it mostly in women’s accessories, like handbags from Leaders in Leather, but did catch glimpses of country chic in home décor as well.
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Drawing a lot of interest in the Portico showroom, Lollia, known for its softly fragranced, feminine personal care products, introduced a collection of sweetly feminine sleepwear. The pieces are done in muted pastels and made of soft, yet crisp, handkerchief cotton. Among the items in the collection are nightgowns that are like slip dresses, a kimono style robe, sleep shorts and a camisole. Many of the pieces are accented with ruching, pleated ruffles and lacy trims. What a way to truly pamper oneself!
ArtisinCards is new concept in greeting gifts, which made its debut in the Keith Smith showroom. Having been privy to seeing the product early on while it was in the developmental stages, it was particularly a delight for us the see the finished product. ArtisinCards is framed art that opens like a greeting card. A customer chooses a frame — a real 9”x11” picture frame that has a backing on it that opens like a greeting card so the customer can write their message; then they choose the 5”x7” art print that they wish to put in the frame along with a coordinating mat. It comes complete with its own mailable gift box. The art and the mat press into the frame; there’s no glass. The card backing also doubles as an easel.
Click here for previous Dallas market reports: June 25, 2007 and June 26, 2007.
