The Metropolitan Museum of Art selects Infinity Canopy as a part of its Roof Garden Exhibition
On May 30, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - An innovative new type of shade canopy has been selected by New York’s renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art for this year’s roof garden commission, The Theater of Disappearance by the Argentinian artist Adrián Villar Rojas.
The Infinity Canopy provides shade in newly created bar area housed under a pergola that was specially designed for this site-specific installation. The Theater of Disappearance opened to the public on April 14, and will be on view until October 29, weather permitting.
For this year’s edition of the annual commission, the artist reconfigured the environment of the Cantor Roof by…
Woodard Featured in House Beautiful 2017 Kitchen of the Year at San Francisco Decorator Showcase
On May 30, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COPPELL, TX - Woodard, a celebrated designer and maker of finely crafted outdoor furnishings, is featured in House Beautiful magazine’s Kitchen of the Year, taking place at the 2017 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, now through May 29th. This is the tenth year the magazine has produced a Kitchen of the Year installation and the second time it has been located in San Francisco.
This year’s Kitchen is designed by Jon de la Cruz of San Francisco’s DLC-ID, who brought his ability to create modern, timeless and inventive interiors to the showcase. His design honors the love of food and entertaining,…
Phifer Team Comes Full Circle to Bring Inspired Designs to Life
On May 25, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Scan the aisles of any shoe store or racks of any clothing outlet and you’ll quickly notice a pattern or trend. Whether it be colors similar in tone or shirts identical in style these runway-inspired looks influence everything from the way we dress to the way we decorate our homes, including our outdoor spaces.
Phifer Incorporated’s design team, currently in the midst of a busy development season, takes similar cues to help create new outdoor furniture fabrics for each season and provide programs that complement customers’ products and address their needs. Spring is the most creative time…
Celebrity Chef Anna Rossi to Appear at RMI’s Open House
On May 22, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LEE, MA - RMI and Fire Magic® announced that celebrity chef Anna Rossi will be appearing and conducting cooking demonstrations at RMI’s Open House in Lee, Mass, on June 6. Fire Magic® spokesperson and former FOX Masterchef contestant Anna Rossi will prepare delectable and unexpected grilled dishes throughout the day, including Orange Ricotta pancakes and Gooey Chocolate Skillet brownies.
About RMI’s Open House & Trade Show
RMI’s Open House & Trade Show takes place over 2 days, June 5 & 6 in Lee, Massachusetts and features the region’s largest outdoor hearth and grill live burn and demo area as…
Richard Frinier Wins Platinum Adex Award for Seaside Collection of Sunbrella® Fabrics
On May 17, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Renowned designer Richard Frinier was honored with a Platinum award in this year’s ADEX awards competition, an industry recognition of design and product innovation, for his Seaside Collection of Sunbrella® fabrics.
The Seaside Collection is named for the many iconic and romantic coastal destinations and locales around the world that served as inspiration for the distinctively beautiful and exceptionally executed performance textiles.
“As a native Southern Californian, I have lived in and around a coastal region my entire life and am naturally drawn to seaside destinations and lifestyles,” Frinier said. “There is an inherent allure to seaside cities and resort…
Coyote Outdoor Living Announces Expansion Into Seven Southern and Midwest States
On May 15, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living is expanding its existing distribution partnership with Milestone Distributors (Milestone) into seven southern and Midwestern states. Already partnered in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah, Milestone will now represent Coyote’s premier cooking, storage, and refrigeration products in a total of 15 states across the country.
Effective immediately, Milestone will extend its sales, marketing, and distribution expertise into Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, North and South Dakota.
“Outdoor living is a way of life that is about being freed from limits. For us, it is not rolled out in June…
Olympia Chimney Supply Inc. Announces New Distribution Center in Manchester, NH
On May 15, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SCRANTON, PA - Olympia Chimney Supply Inc will open its latest distribution center in Manchester, N.H., on June 5, 2017. The 18,000-square foot facility is located in close proximity to I93, I293 and Route 3 offering convenient customer pick up and reduced lead times for customers in the northeast.
“Our customers have always communicated very clearly to us that short lead times and quick access to our products is critical to them.” said Scott Brickel, CEO, Olympia Chimney Supply Inc. “Opening the Manchester facility will allow us to serve our customers in the northeast better with a pick-up location as…
Ratana and Design Intervention Collaborate to Introduce the Piña Colada Collection
On May 15, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - At this year’s HD Expo, held in May in Las Vegas, Nevada, outdoor-furniture manufacturer, Ratana (Vancouver, British Columbia) debuted the Piña Colada collection. This new collection was a collaborative effort with Design Intervention (Singapore), one of the leading design studios in the Asia–Pacific region. Headed by partners Nikki Hunt and Andrea Savage, Design Intervention specializes in retail, leisure, architectural, product, and interior design. Hunt and Savage also host the “Come on In!” program for HGTV Asia.
As for the inspiration behind Ratana’s Piña Colada collection, Hunt comments, “We wanted to create an eye-catching piece that would make…
