WEST PALM BEACH, FL - ELAINE SMITH®, a maker of luxury decorative pillows, has appointed Sara Smarr as its new head of Sales. Sara has 25 years of sales management experience in the luxury home furnishings industry and an impressive career with premium outdoor brands.

She has held key leadership roles, including national sales manager for Brown Jordan and director of Trade and Marketing for Dedon, where she played a pivotal role in driving sales and enhancing brand presence as well as tenure in senior roles with premium brands, Janus et Cie, Waterworks, Baker Furniture and Stickley, Audi &…

MIAMI – Applying an innovative design approach, Crescent Garden has created InOu outdoor furniture made with UBQ™. Pronounced “ee-noo,” the new furniture line is sustainable, modular, durable, and influenced by European design principles. 

The Art of InOu Design
The refined design of InOu modular outdoor furniture allows customers to grow and refashion the composition of their outdoor living spaces. Residential and commercial customers can select preconfigured furniture units or create furniture suited for their specific environment. The contemporary styling of InOu furniture is ultra-versatile, and capable of withstanding intense heat, extreme cold, direct sunlight,…

VALENCIA, CA – Armen Living recently shared collection details following January Markets, as they premiered 15 new outdoor collections.

“We love this time of year. Winter Markets are the perfect opportunity to debut inspired designs and new outdoor trends,” said Kevin Kevonian, president of Armen Living. “At both of our markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas we saw a huge uplift in customers placing orders for our new 2025 outdoor furniture as we premiered new fashion-forward luxury designs for outdoor bar, dining and living collections.” Kevin added that Armen Living’s new arrivals also feature more than 85 indoor / outdoor…

COLUMBUS, OH – Ortal has entered the electric fireplace market with Holographic, its first electric collection. Ortal is known for its Cool Wall technology, flame-through-log Wilderness media collection, Power Vent, and Heat Control systems. 

Holographic integrates a new proprietary technology from the brand. The cutting-edge feature utilizes dual OLED-screen holographic projection to create lifelike 3D flames, bringing realism to the electric fireplace experience. The new collection will be showcased at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 25-27, 2025, at booth W3801.

Designed with sustainability at its core, the Holographic series promises a sustainable heating option…

LAS VEGAS – Zuo Modern invites design professionals to an exclusive luncheon and talk during the Winter Las Vegas Market on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at their showroom in Building A, Space A-216 at the World Market Center.

The event features Tamara Romeo, co-founder of the Design Coach Collective, who will discuss two of today’s hottest trends: RESI-MERCIAL Design and Third Spaces. Attendees will learn how to create environments that blend residential comfort with commercial practicality and foster connection, productivity, and relaxation.

This inspiring session will include actionable tips, real-world examples, and an…

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - AMD Direct has launched the Crossray eXtreme Electric BBQ, an electric grill designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable and versatile outdoor cooking solutions. Already a favorite in Australia, the Crossray eXtreme offers an alternative to traditional gas or charcoal grills, making it ideal for apartment buildings and other spaces with grilling restrictions.

The Crossray eXtreme Electric BBQ features Crossray’s patented high-intensity electric infrared element technology, which delivers up to 572°F of cooking performance through dual 1100W carbon-fiber elements. Compact in size yet robust in capability, the grill includes a digital programmable control panel, temperature…

BARRIE, ON — Napoleon has introduced the new Prestige and Rogue series grills. After extensive consumer research, we have elevated the grill experience.  Consumers asked for the ability to do more with their grill.  Napoleon brought forward new designs, versatile cooking options and connected technology.

“At Napoleon, we understand that every detail matters,” says Garry Scott, vice president of Marketing at Napoleon. “We strive to engineer quality grills that enhance every element – big or small – to ensure every BBQ is a great experience.”

Featuring a blend of innovative new features, the new Rogue and Prestige series grills are…

LOS ANGELES - City of Hope and the industry committee for the West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament will honor Jeff Child and Harold Hudson (pictured) during its annual event, one of the industry’s flagship fundraisers for cancer and diabetes research.

City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols have advanced care for people throughout the world with cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. The West Coast Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament…