Americasmart Atlanta, January '09
THE HOME BUSINESS IS HERE: AMERICASMART ATLANTA JULY 2009

AmericasMart's Home category expansion launched in the January 2009 debut of Living. Indoor/Outdoor®. The Gardens® in Building 2 WestWing, and now continues with a spectacular redesigned and redefined space-the 14th floor of Building 1 - set to open July 8, 2009 as the featured introduction in the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market®.
The 14th floor opens as the premier destination in AmericasMart's 2 million square feet of home furnishings product, with sophisticated interiors and a rich, understated environment setting the stage for the nearly 100,000 square feet of high-end designer home furnishings and accessories showrooms opening in July.
Located strategically at the center of the AmericasMart Home product mix, the new 14th floor becomes the nexus for an entire building of home product, including the home furnishings temporaries on floor two; the area rug center on floors three through six; home furnishings temporaries on floors seven and eight; the home accents and fine linens center on nine and 10; home furnishings and accessories on floors 11-15, and the holiday, floral & home décor center on floors 16 through 20.
Retailers and designers from across the U.S. will find-all in a single integrated home marketplace-a complete Home product resource in Building 1, plus Home merchandise in Buildings 2, 2 WestWing and Building 3, in the permanent collections of:
- Home Accents/Fine Linens
- Furniture/Home Furnishings
- Area Rugs
- Holiday/Floral/Home Décor
- Living. Indoor/Outdoor®. The Gardens®.
UWHARRIE CHAIR UNVEILS NEW AMERICASMART ATLANTA SHOWROOM

July 2009 International Gifts & Home Furnishings Market - Following 12 years of success in Building 1 of the AmericasMart, Uwharrie Chair Company unveils a new showroom located in Building 2, West Wing, 9-A-17, the newest addition to the AmericasMart Atlanta. (read more)
And, in the Temporaries, nine separate Home collections:
- HIGH DESIGN®
- Distinctly American
- High Country Lodge®
- Fine Linens & Home Textiles
- Home Accents
- Home Furnishings
- Coastal Lifestyles CollectionTM
- Gardens product
- and the new Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a Kind category.
FOUR MORE INDUSTRY LEADERS ON FOREFRONT OF AMERICASMART HOME EXPANSION
AmericasMart's continuing drive to expand its Home category depth and breadth makes the new 14th floor in Building 1 a prime location for high-profile exhibitors relocating and expanding into new showrooms.
Four key exhibitors, showcasing designer, high-end product, will make their July debut in the newly redesigned 14th floor, including:
- Charles Ray's 11,700 square feet of furnishings featuringKey City, Sherrill, Hickory White, Hekman, Bernhardt, Henredon and others-offering hundreds of silhouettes and more than 10,000 fabric and leather choices, especially for the interior design trade;
- Eddy West, occupying 1,500 square feet and showcasing custom home furnishings and case goods-rich in style, color and tradition;
- New Growth Designs in nearly 1,000 square feet, featuring top quality, life-like finished florals;
- Art For Kids, now with almost 1,000 square feet of fine, made-to-order furniture for children.
These showrooms, together with Ambella Home Collection, Chelsea House, Currey & Company, Designs By Bree and others slated to open in July, expand a Home product mix already encompassing more than two million square feet of premium product.
- Ambella Home Collection, Inc., newly located and expanded to 8,200 square feet of uniquely designed, handcrafted furniture.
- Chelsea House, Inc., newly expanded to 6,000 square feet, featuring exquisite lines of home furnishings and accessories.
- Currey & Company, Inc., now with 5,000 square feet of lighting and accessories.
- Designs By Bree, Inc., together with Touch of France, in the newly expanded 1,000-sq. ft showroom of authentic wrought iron old world lighting fixtures and the highest quality of furniture.
The new 14th floor is set to become a preferred destination in a building dedicated to home product, including the home furnishings temporaries on floor two; the area rug center on floors three through six; home furnishings temporaries on floors seven and eight; the home accents and fine linens center on nine and 10; home furnishings and accessories on floors 11-15, and the holiday, floral & home décor center on floors 16 through 20.
Peking Handicraft Introduces New Holiday Designs by Anna Maria Horner
   
Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, introduces two new holiday collections designed by Anna Maria Horner: Folk and Ornament. These charming, new must-have textiles combine Anna Maria's signature palette and feminine trimming with whimsical holiday designs to make any home cheerful this holiday season. Some pieces can even be used to accent home décor beyond just the holidays! The chic Folk and Ornament collections offered exclusively by Peking Handicraft can be viewed at the July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in Building 1, Suite 10A4. (read more)
ROUND TWO FOR AMERICASMART GOURMET/HOUSEWARES THIS JULY AFTER KNOCK-OUT DEBUT IN JANUARY
The nationally acclaimed Gourmet/Housewares Center January 2009 premiere sets the bar for July 2009, with the open-air layout, state-of-the-art Food Network-styled kitchen and an expanded high-end product mix giving buyers new selection and service at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
More than 20 new exhibitors make their AmericasMart debut in July, advancing the Gourmet/Housewares Center merchandise mix to more than 200 of the industry's most premium lines, with more exhibitors coming on board weekly. Housed on floor 8 of the magnificent new Building 2 WestWing, the Center is conveniently co-located with the Gourmet Temporaries, rich in product and flavors, on floor 2. With the collaboration of premium companies from Viking to LeCreuset to Dolce Gusto and many others, AmericasMart offers in July a complete menu of events and culinary demonstrations in the fully equipped, broadcast-ready Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen and theatre, which hosted standing-room-only crowds in January. Featured highlights include:
Ø High-end kitchen appliances and product giveaways
Ø Celebrity chefs
Ø Tastes of AmericasMart's gourmet exhibitors
Ø Exhibitor-sponsored demonstrations and events
AmericasMart's position as the leading innovator in Gourmet/ Housewares continues this July with new lines, new tastes and new chefs. Experience it, too.
NEW COLLECTION. NEW STRENGTH. JULY AMERICASMART MARKET TEMPORARIES
AmericasMart's renowned Market Temporaries has once again enhanced its robust product offering with the addition of the newly defined Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind category-set to make its debut at the July International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. With this, the Temporaries collection-unmatched in size and selection-now offers retailers 25 unique categories.
Strategically located in Building 1, floor 2, Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind reinforces and supports AmericasMart's Home expansion starting this July. This collection showcases antiques, vintage décor and unique product, including furniture, home accents, tableware, lighting, wall art, silver and fine vintage products from all eras.
With its exclusive offerings, the Antiques, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind collection aligns itself with the other strong Home Temporaries, including:
- HIGH DESIGN®-juried collection
- Distinctly American
- High Country Lodge®
- Fine Linens & Home Textiles
- Home Accents
- Home Furnishings
- Coastal Lifestyles CollectionTM
- Gardens product
- Tabletop & Fine Gifts
Together, these collections create a premier destination for retailers and interior designers seeking a single location rich in unique product and resources-only found within AmericasMart's Market Temporaries.

Colonial Candle Invites Retailers to Celebrate with New Limited Edition Fragrance, 100 Days of Savings, and Parties During Summer Markets
Please visit us in Atlanta: Friday, July 10, 2009, from 3 to 7 p.m.; in AmericasMart Building One, Suite 16A7
Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Colonial Candle®, Seasons of Cannon Falls® and DelightTM brands, announces a major milestone for Colonial Candle - 100 years of lighting the industry with exceptional quality candles and home fragrance products. Midwest will celebrate Colonial Candle's landmark 100th anniversary by recognizing retailers for their dedication and support through the years by offering a new limited edition fragrance called "Celebrate! by Colonial Candle," plus 100 Days of Savings on best selling products, and celebrations hosted during the summer markets, all designed to benefit independent retailers. (read more)
Notes from the Publisher
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BAOlink, Inc., in conjunction with AmericasMart® Atlanta is also pleased to have brought you this preview of the July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® and Atlanta International Area Rug Market®.
When you attend the July 2009 Atlanta Markets, plan to see our BAOlink Featured Vendor exhibitors including:

JingleNogTM Beautiful new European Christmas Tree Ornaments at AmericasMart Atlanta

Cast A Candlelit Glow Over Your Holidays With Et Al Designs

Grandmother's Buttons Introduces Adjustable Button Rings at AmericasMart Atlanta

Charming Pieces of Functional Art by Sas-y Designs, LLC at AmericasMart Atlanta

ZAD has the latest in Spring and Pre-Fall jewelry styles see us at AmericasMart Atlanta

See these hot new CANDLESTAKES from CLAY COMPANY at AmericasMart Atlanta

Talisman Designs Presents A Tasteful Solution to a 'Fruity' Problem at AmericasMart Atlanta

Gift Box Corporation is proud to offer numerous 'green' products at AmericasMart Atlanta

Peachtree Baby Cakes® to Present New Designs at AmericasMart Atlanta

MeraVic - 2009 Seasonal Silk, Fall and HolidayCollection at AmericasMart Atlanta

Woodstock Chimes® Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Peace Sign at AmericasMart Atlanta

Welcome to Jeremie - AmericasMart Atlanta July 8-15, 2009

cinda b Debuts Fresh Styles for Fall 2009 at AmericasMart Atlanta

Fun Never Smelled So Good! Backyard Soaps & More at AmericasMart Atlanta

Deco Breeze® Adds New Designs to Its Figurine Fan Collection at AmericasMart Atlanta

GPR, Inc. to Debut New Seasonal DecoGLOWTM Collections at AmericasMart Atlanta

Kinzig Design Home unveils exciting new collection for 2009 at AmericasMart Atlanta
Casa Fiora Expands Drapery Program Offerings at the next AmericasMart Atlanta
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