A well-attended International Lighting Market, held at the Dallas Market Center in January, set the tone for an optimistic year ahead. Here are more moments captured in Dallas. L to…
Residential Lighting Standouts: February
Dallas Saunders Natural Beauty: These beautiful and delicate reproductions made of luxurious printed silk charmeuse throws backed with fashion-grade Italian cashmere are available in butterfly and shell designs.have been adapted…
Seasonal Display Winners: Showroom Switch-Up
The winner of enLIGHTenment Magazine’s Merchandising Makeover Contest undergoes a transformation under the direction of merchandising expert Denis Caldora. When Laura Essenberg – manager of The Lighting Corner’s Grand Haven,…
Las Vegas Market Boasts Strong Attendance Numbers
The Winter edition of the Las Vegas Market 2013, held January 28-February 1, has drawn large crowds and features more than 1,800 exhibiting companies across 5 million square feet of…
ARTS Awards – An Enchanted Evening
The much-anticipated ARTS Award gala is often likened to our industry’s version of the Academy Awards®. Scheduled for the Saturday night during January Dallas market, the annual event draws the …
Vision Quest Lighting: Miracle Workers
When a lighting manufacturer fell through on providing fixtures for the Revel Hotel & Casino, Vision Quest Lighting saved the day. One of the Spike chandeliers as it appears at…
Breaking Bad Behavior: A letter From the Editor
I was disappointed to hear about some very bad behavior going on among manufacturers during the January Dallas Market. Specifically, I heard complaints that several companies – I wish there were only one culprit – sent…
Shades of Light: Retail Spotlight
Shades of Light has done what few lighting retailers have accomplished: established brand name recognition across the country as a retailer and manufacturer. Company founder Ashton Harrison worked for years…
Home Furnishings: Insider Fashion Trends
A look at the home furnishings industry’s 2013 introductions points to a generous use of bright colors, bold patterns, interesting textures, and natural materials. Statement Pieces Are in Demand The…
Economists: Housing Market Will Brighten
The housing upturn that took root last year is expected to pick up momentum in 2013, but headwinds along a number of fronts could impede the pace of the recovery,…
