One Man Is Sounding The Alarm After Yardwork Almost Killed Him
[ad_1] While scrolling through social media last June, a shocking post caught my eye. A woman in my neighborhood described a mysterious ordeal involving her husband. Out of nowhere, the previously healthy man had gotten suddenly and severely ill. He had nearly died and was still fighting to recover. Like amateur sleuths, the family had […]
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How home furnishings is celebrating Earth Day
[ad_1] Photo by Felix Mittermeier Happy Earth Day! The home furnishings industry is embracing Earth Day today (and every day) with new and innovative materials, practices and behaviors. For example, Revival Rugs is making recycled rugs from old blue jeans. ZZ Driggs, a new furniture rental company which recently became a Certified B Corp., has […]
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TJX unbundles new packaging requirements
[ad_1] TJX Cos. is already working to phase out PVC packaging in some home textiles categories. Framingham, N.J. – TJX Cos.’ new global environmental goals will extend into sustainable packaging and sourcing. The off-price apparel and home fashions retailer is now aiming to shift 100% of the packaging for products developed in-house by its product design […]
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Lillo takes new role at Designers Today
[ad_1] GREENSBORO, N.C. — Designers Today has promoted Andrea Lillo to the position of Executive Editor, Design. She most recently served the publication as Managing Editor. In her new role Lillo will represent Designers Today throughout the industry and establish its editorial direction. She will also work with other publications in the BridgeTower Media Home […]
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Apparel designer Hilary MacMillan tries her hand at home
[ad_1] Hot pinkc accents spice up Hilary MacMillan home pieces. Photo by Hilary MacMillan. Womenswear brand Hilary MacMillan has launched a home collection in a move to become a lifestyle brand. The 22-piece collection consists of pillows, throw blankets, rugs, coasters and candle holders. Made to be mixed and matched, the collection carries the brand’s […]
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Wayfair announces 5th annual Way Day sales event
[ad_1] BOSTON – Home furnishings retailer Wayfair has announced that its fifth annual Way Day sales event will begin at 12 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 27, and run through Thursday, April 28. “Consumers are bringing more creativity and innovation to their homes than ever before, from renovating garages into guest rooms and art studios, […]
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Nassimi introduces menswear-inspired eco-friendly fabrics
[ad_1] Nassimi is introducing these new menswear inspired patterns in its environmentally-friendly Supreen fabric at next week’s HD Expo. NEW YORK – Textile manufacturer Nassimi will introduce several menswear-inspired patterns in its eco-friendly Supreen fabric at the upcoming HD Expo April 26-28 in Las Vegas. The company made the wool-inspired textures using the Supreen fabric’s […]
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40 Fun Crafts for Kids
[ad_1] The Best Ideas for Kids As a parent, you’re always looking for opportunities to expand your child’s creativity. At-home crafts, games and learning projects are great ideas when it comes to DIY activities for kids. And as the weather gets warmer, backyard games and indoor tasks can only keep them engaged for a certain […]
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BridgeTower Media appoints brand development editor
[ad_1] HIGH POINT — Cindy Hodnett has been named executive editor of brand development for BridgeTower Media’s Home Furnishings Division, a new position for the division that includes Furniture Today, Home Accents Today, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Designers Today, Home Textiles Today and Home Furnishings News. In this newly created role, Hodnett will work across […]
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A new use for those old blue jeans
[ad_1] This new rug called Stonewash from Revival Rugs is a machine washable flatweave that’s handwoven of recycled denim and is available as a 2 x 3, 3 x 5, 4 x 6, 5 x 7 or a 6 x 9 area rug. OAKLAND, Calif. – Direct-to-consumer rug company Revival Rugs has launched a collection […]
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