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december 2018 Vol. 8, issue 12
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20 YEARINREVIEW
Despite the tumultuous political
climate, U.S. consumer spending continued to rise in 2018, reaching an all-time high of $12968.54USDbillion.
24 NEXTINLINE
Unlike the succession plan of
a ruling monarchy, passing the torch in business is a bit more complicated.
28 CRYSTALCACHET No ma er if current
styles are trending toward Contemporary or Transitional, the appeal and inherent elegance of crystal endures.
50 THROWINGSHADE Don’t believe all those
reports about a “disposable society,” there is still a need for replacement shades for new residential & commercial projects as well as restoration work.
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52 TOPTRENDSOF THE YEAR
In past years, one look typically dominated the style direction inhomefurnishings.For2018, several key themes were apparent at all of the major markets.
59 HONGKONGFAIR HIGHLIGHTS
Theworldmaybedivided politically, but when it comes to the future of the lighting industry, all minds are thinking alike.
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