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Kids Play at DirectBuy…DirectBuy Offers "Play" Areas for Parents and Children
By purchasing directly from the manufacturer, DirectBuy members can not only save a lot of money, but enjoy the process as well. And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your new kitchen, the new floors for your bathroom, it also requires your full attention. That’s a luxury members with children don’t always have. - March 18, 2008 - DirectBuy of Jacksonville
Asian Exhibition Begins at iGavel as Site Sees Record Sale
iGavel is holding an exhibition preview of its Asian & Ethnographic Art Auction at its Gallery in New York City March 14 - 21st. The Auction is online at iGavel.com April 9 - 30. - March 15, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Vase Sells for $291,600 Online, Breaks iGavel.com Record
Early 20th Century Chinese White Jade Vase & Cover with Qianlong Mark. - March 13, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Raleigh Furniture Retailer Announces Its 2008 "Chairity" Event to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Porto of North Hills invites artists to recyle old chairs into original works of art, which will be auctioned off in October to raise funds for Habitat/Wake. This is the store's second Habitat fundraiser. - March 05, 2008 - Porto
Porto to Participate in "Feather Your Nest" Home & Garden Show in Chapel Hill
Owner/interior designer Michael Perry will be on hand to discuss sustainable furniture practices and offer tips and techniques for creating "green" interior decor. - February 29, 2008 - Porto
Tips on Transitioning the Nursery to the Kid’s Room; How to Let Your Child’s Personality Shine Without Sacrificing Style
Serena & Lily, a wholesale and consumer line of beautiful custom baby furniture and accessories, offer tips on how to transition your nursery to a young boy or girl's room. • Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Keep some design elements and update others. Try keeping the... - February 17, 2008 - Serena & Lily
Porto in Raleigh Welcomes New Designer/Sales Associate
Porto, a find home furnishings store in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, announces that Mark Sieber has joined the North Hills staff as a designer and sales associate. Sieber brings years of experience in retail and interior design to Porto. He has worked at West Side Furnishings in Raleigh, the former... - February 13, 2008 - Porto
iGavel’s January Auction Closes January 31st
Fine Art and Antiques from Estates and Various Owners | iGavel.com - January 31, 2008 - iGavel, Inc.
Regency Teak Announces Nationwide Launch of New Online Store for Their Exclusive Line of Outdoor Teak Furniture
Regency Teak, previously sold only in the San Francisco Bay Area, is please to announce the launch of a new nationwide website, RegencyTeak.com. - January 30, 2008 - Regency Teak
Pine Solutions Successfully Launches Affiliate Scheme
The leading online pine and oak furniture retailer Pine Solutions recently launched their new affiliate scheme and joined leading price comparison websites with great success. After experiencing a year of strong growth in 2007, Pine Solutions is embarking on 2008 with aims to become even bigger and better. - January 30, 2008 - Pine Solutions
7 Southeast Acquires European Furniture Collections
Three New “Eco-Friendly” Lines Added by Florida Based Furniture Company. - January 27, 2008 - 7 Southeast
KPi Launches New Website and Introduces PartyPong Table at Sports Licensing and Tailgate Party Convention Being Held January 16th-18th in Las Vegas
KPi, manufacturers of portable and custom beer pong tables launched its new website www.partypongtables.com in conjunction with the introduction of the PartyPong table. Made of highly durable molded ABS plastic the table is targeted at those individuals wanting portability and durability at an... - January 16, 2008 - KPi Entertainment, Inc.
Local Furnishings Store Gaining Niche Following Amongst Buyers
FineLines Furnishings, local Washington, D.C. home furnishings store, celebrates first year in business. - January 10, 2008 - ABACA
New Year's Resolution: Porto Announces Major Warehouse and Floor Sample Sale of Sustainable Home Furnishings
Porto, a fine home furnishings store in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, has announced that it will ring in the New Year by hosting a huge warehouse and floor sample sale January 11 - 28 that will place some of the finest examples of high-end, sustainable furniture at record low prices. “South Cone,... - January 09, 2008 - Porto
Foreverstore.com… an Environmentally Responsible Store for Household Products
Foreverstore.com offers many household items with a Forever Warranty. This feature serves the consumer and serves the environment by saving money and energy. In addition, but extending the life of these everyday products, they are keeping them out of our waste stream. - January 04, 2008 - Foreverstore.com
The Barn Furniture Mart Now Carries Genuine Amish Furniture
The Barn Furniture Mart has now added classic styles constructed by trained Amish craftsmen in the United States. The Amish style is characterized by simplicity with the fine details being in the craftsmanship. The Barn Furniture Mart carries fine Amish styled furniture produced in small family... - December 15, 2007 - Barn Furniture Mart, Inc.
Porto of Raleigh Introduces "Vintage Porto!" Original, Handmade Jewelry
Just in time for the holiday gift season, Porto, a fine home furnishings store in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, is introducing “Vintage Porto!,” a new collection of hand-crafted jewelry by Porto co-owner Emily Barrett. The collection of earrings and necklaces is inspired by vintage designs,... - December 13, 2007 - Porto
Juvie's Top Tween Gifts for the Holidays
Tweens are difficult to shop for, so Juvie, the boutique for older boys and girls, has put together a list of favorite items to make holiday shopping easier. - November 30, 2007 - Juvie LLC
Gecko’s Corner Announces Grand Opening Event
Darleen Johns, owner of Gecko’s Corner, a Raleigh home accessory, design, furniture, and gift store, has announced that she will host a grand opening event on Tuesday, December 4th at the store located in the Stonehenge Shopping Center at 7416 Creedmoor Road. The all-day event will include... - November 27, 2007 - Gecko's Corner
InvitingHome.com Enhances Home Décor Corbel Collection
Loyal customers of the popular architectural décor and detail retailer eagerly anticipate the arrival of their new corbel style additions. - November 22, 2007 - InvitingHome.com
AmericanChairs.com Offers Quick Ship Delivery on Diner Chairs, Retro Diner Tables and Bar Stools
Diner chairs, bar stools and diner tables available for quick delivery - November 10, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
WOW! Women On Writing Examines the Role of Literary Agents
WOW! Women On Writing, an ezine that promotes the communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers, and readers, unveils “Agent in the Middle.” In this issue, WOW! writers and freelancers tackle every aspect of literary agents: how to get one, how to submit to... - November 05, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
7 Southeast Goes Eco-Friendly at South Beach Hospitality Design Show
Florida Company Launches Elegant Line of Sustainable Furniture in Miami Beach - November 01, 2007 - 7 Southeast
Bar Stools & Retro Diner Tables on Sale
New inventory arrivals of bar stools and retro diner tables - October 24, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Conservation & Cost Savings: Furniture Retail Replaces All Bulbs in Store with CFLs
Porto in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, NC, combine environmental concerns with compact flourescent light bulbs to save bundles in energy bills. - October 19, 2007 - Porto
WOW! Women On Writing Named as a Finalist in the 4th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Stevie Award Winners to be Announced in Las Vegas on November 12 - October 18, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
October is National Window Covering Safety Month
October is a great month to focus on the many ways we might improve the health or safety of our children, and it’s set aside for awareness-building campaigns for many causes, from fire safety to getting kids to walk or bike ride to school. Window treatments might not immediately come to mind... - October 16, 2007 - smith+noble
Mitsubishi’s Rolling Showroom Arrives in Perris on October 6, 2007
Newest 1080p HDTVs arrive in stunning new 53-foot big rig mobile marketing trailer loaded with high-tech gear. - October 05, 2007 - Woodwork Creations
WOW! Women on Writing Explores Writing for Children Through Young Adults
WOW! Women On Writing is a global magazine that promotes the communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers, and readers. This month the ezine exhibits a collection of children’s markets, authors, and resources, from which writers can learn about teen voice, social... - October 04, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Counter Stools & Retro Kitchen Chairs Specialty Collection
NFL Bar Stools, Heavy Duty Counter Stools Highlight Inventory Additions - October 04, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
WOW! Women On Writing Receives Truly Useful Site Award
WOW! Women On Writing receives another award: Preditors & Editors' Truly Useful Site Award. WOW! is honored on a Preditors & Editors' Sites of Distinction page along with a link. Preditors & Editors created awards for excellence. They state, “This is our way of encouraging others... - October 02, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Juvie Celebrates Anniversary with Cupcakes and 20% Off
Juvie, the store for tweens, is turning one in October and celebrating with a weekend 20% off sale in the store and online at www.juvieshop.com. - October 01, 2007 - Juvie LLC
247 Workspace Wins Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award
Nationwide provider of Mid Market Office Furniture Ranked among the Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the Silicon Valley - September 26, 2007 - 247 Workspace
Bar Stools & Retro Tables Highlight American Chairs Fall Inventory Collection
Leading online retailer of 1950’s retro tables, bar stools and retro furniture, today announced its fall inventory has been updated with many new bar stools and retro tables - September 16, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
WOW! Women on Writing Announces Fall Contest Sponsorship
WOW! Women On Writing is proud to partner with skirt! books to bring writers a whole new contest. Skirt! books is an imprint of Globe Pequot Press and skirt! magazine. WOW! Women On Writing hosts quarterly writing contests. The mission of these contests is to inspire creativity, communication, and... - September 15, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Porto in Raleigh & Chapel Hill Launches New, Refined Website with Photography by Peter Christopher Hutson
Porto, a home furnishings store with locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, has launched a new website that captures the style and ambiance of the showrooms while offering greater access to and information about Porto’s collections, services and special events. The website –... - September 10, 2007 - Porto
WOW! Women On Writing
WOW! Women On Writing Celebrates its First Anniversary. - September 08, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Diner Booth Collection Expands
American Chairs Offering Two New Styles of Retro Diner Booths - September 01, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
InvitingHome.com Releases Designer’s Guide on Corbel Architectural Elements
The rising popularity of carved wood corbels is what prompted the release of the InvitingHome.com design group’s newest article: Corbels: Six Things to Know Before You Buy. - August 24, 2007 - InvitingHome.com
Vintage Bar Stools from American Chairs Equals Happy Customers
Repeat Purchases up 15% from 2006 for Vintage Bar Stools and Retro Diner Bar Stools - August 19, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Porto Receives Metro Bravo! Award
Porto, a fine home furnishings store with locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, has received a Metro Bravo! Award in the category “Best Place to Buy Beds” from Metro Magazine, a monthly publication covering a 22-county region that includes Raleigh, the Research Triangle, and Eastern... - August 09, 2007 - Porto
Diner Furniture Retro Blowout - American Chairs Summer Sale
Commercial grade diner furniture on sale. Top quality diner tables, diner chairs, bar stools and retro booths available at reduced prices for summer celebration. - July 25, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Porto Joins the Sustainable Furniture Council
Owners Emily Barrett and Michael Perry made it a standard business practice to carry only those manufacturers who practice environmental stewardship. - July 21, 2007 - Porto
InvitingHome.com Launches Traditional American Home Décor Collection
InvitingHome.com has just launched a new line of their gorgeous “Craftsman” and “Mission” model wood corbels. The new corbel collections are influenced by, and exhibit features of, the American Arts and Crafts movement with their unique simplicity and classic sophistication. - July 20, 2007 - InvitingHome.com
All-Weather Wicker Stands up to Natural Wicker
Practicality, Functionality and Yes… the Look and Feel of All-Weather Wicker Prevails - July 14, 2007 - Patio Preserve
Retro Bar Stools Summer Sale – AmericanChairs.com Summer Blowout Series
www.AmericanChairs.com, a leading online retailer of 1950’s diner chairs, retro tables, retro booths, and bar stools, today announced that many of the retro bar stools are available at reduced prices and represent the kickoff to AmericanChairs.com Summer Blowout Series. Retro bar stools are... - July 12, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Pipefine Patio Furniture Relocates to NE Florida and Heats Up Customized Outdoor Furniture Market
Recently Pipefine Patio Furniture Company’s manufacturing facility in Ft. Lauderdale was purchased and relocated to a new home in northeastern Florida, resulting in the adoption of new processes and technology, streamlining and creating more efficiency in the manufacturing and craftsmanship... - July 04, 2007 - Pipefine Patio Furniture
AmericanChairs.com Extends Classic Furnishings to Include Retro Turntables
AmericanChairs.com, a leading online retailer of 1950’s diner chairs, retro tables, retro booths, and bar stools, now offers retro turntables. - June 24, 2007 - AmericanChairs.com
Porto Sponsors Habitat for Humanity House
Porto, a high-end home furnishings store with locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, is co-sponsoring the construction of a Habitat for Humanity house in Wake County with U.S. presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards’ family and Bass, Nixon & Kennedy, an engineering firm in... - June 20, 2007 - Porto
The Casa Collection Opens its Doors with the most Extraordinary and Exclusive Children's Furniture and Decor in South Florida
Grand Opening announcement for The Casa Collection, Extravagance for your Home and Children. The Casa Collection offers lavish lines of children's furniture and decor along with decorating advice for South Florida and Nationwide parents. - June 18, 2007 - The Casa Collection