Friday, January 15, 2010

Adventures at the AmericasMart




Atlanta has been abuzz this past week, not only due to the frigid weather (I never thought I'd say that 50 degrees was balmy) but also because of the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market that just ended.

I'm pretty certain that most of you in the design community are aware that the AmericasMart is a great resource for designers and their clients. Think of ADAC as the place to buy fabrics and wallcoverings and AmericasMart as a destination for accessories, rugs, lighting, and accent furniture. (If you own a retail shop, well then by all means you must visit the Mart, especially during market).

I spent last Friday walking through both the permanent showrooms as well as the temporary exhibits, and I spotted all kinds of fabulous things: linen, tabletop, and home fragrance, just to name a few. I even spotted a few friends and acquaintances, including my neighbors at Veranda (we work in the same office building). While there was a lot of ground to cover (and unfortunately I couldn't see it all), I did manage to take some photographs of a few lines that caught my eye. While most of these lines sell directly to retail shops and designers, you can visit their websites to locate retailers in your area.

(For more information on visiting AmericasMart, or if you're interested in exhibiting at the next Market, click here. If you're a designer, I highly recommend a visit.)




Bella Studios' pillows are so charming. I love the different shapes (flanged, box, ball), but I'm especially taken with the details- cording, ties, and knots.




Patricia Spratt For The Home is a good source for fun, casual table linens. All of the vivid prints you see above can be made into napkins, mats, cloths, and runners. Those napkins are rather Alan Campbell, don't you think?



How great is this chain link print blanket by Pendleton?



I really wish I could give you more info on these cotton blankets from Vagabond Vintage, but all of the sales reps were busy with customers (always the sign of a successful show) so I don't what the story is. I do know, though, that they'd look great on a bed or as a tablecloth.





1891 by Sferra
had some new additions to the line including these sweet printed duvet covers. A nice option if you're looking for something different from plain white linen.



If I had a home in the mountains or one in South Georgia, I would buy this SugarBoo Designs pillow in a heartbeat. Because you know, I was grown in Georgia too.




April Pride Allison of kaarsKoker was at the Mart with her popular line of candle sleeves. The detail shot shows some newly introduced prints.




More great table linens, courtesy of Simrin Textiles




Not only do I think the linens from Two Girls in Avignon are scrumptious, I'm also pining for their painted canvas backdrop.




For the pampered pooch (i.e. Alfie), stylish dog beds and chew toys from Lazy Bones Beds. And, they're made in the great state of Mississippi.



If you need to fill in some gaps in your bookshelves (not a problem for me, but it might be for some), E. Lawrence, Ltd. has leather bound and vellum covered books.




I have a Daniel Benedict Design candle, and it smells divine. And I'm usually not a fan of diffusers, but I like these leather wrapped ones. They almost look like flasks. (I know what you're thinking, and no, Daniel Benedict does not come packaged with the candles! A shame, I agree.)




home, James! has great items for the table, including these trays. I especially like the chicken wire encased in plastic.

(All images taken by Jennifer Boles)

33 comments:

  1. your dogbed comment reminded me of one of the fabrics we saw the other day... a velvet in brown and black and the pattern was tiny dog biscuits! soooo cute and soft!

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  2. I usually just go to my usual favorites (Chelsea Textiles, Eloquence, BoBo Intriguing Objects, Tritter Feefer). However, this weekend I was seeking out a certain mirror company, and found the temporaries in building 2, 1st floor - many of which you feature on this post - I felt like a kid who had just stumbled into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. It was a visual treat and very inspirational - there is so much good design out there on all fronts.

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  3. Duchess & Bird9:58 AM

    The painted backdrop panels reminded me of the walls in BHV which I have always loved. I may have to order one from them to make into a roman shade. Thanks for the great glimpses into fun lines.

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  4. Love all the images. That Pendleton blanket is wonderful, Other colors?
    I purchased lots of the Vagabond Vintage throws in Hpt this fall and did a post on them. They are older (how old I don't know) Indian textiles, saris. One of a kind.They wash beautifully.
    Thanks for the peak-the Atlanta mart is always a great experience

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  5. That trompe l'oeil background is incredibly chic. I think that it would be a wonderful idea to add faux painted architectural details to a room lacking such features. It looks like you had a wonderful time and found plenty of inspiration at the Mart.

    Cheers,
    Caitlin
    http://www.thepeacocksalon.blogspot.com/

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  6. We met Elizabeth and Hilary, the lovely ladies from Lazy Bones, at the show, too, and love the fact that the beds are 100% made in Mississippi. The beds are stylish and a must-have for man's best friend!
    - The Buzz -

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  7. Buzz- did you have a booth and somehow I missed it?? I hope not!

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  8. No, we were shopping for our Fall/Winetr 2010 collection. We show at the NYIGF on Pier 94 in two weeks and would love for you to stop by!
    - The Buzz -

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  9. how did i miss you down there last friday?! i was there all day, too. great post.

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  10. Anonymous2:44 PM

    Americas Mart did have a great linen market, however ADAC is a great source for lighting accessories and accent furniture, as well....and you don't have to meet a minimum. There is a lot more here than fabric!

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  11. Anon- You're so right. I should have written that ADAC is also a source for lighting and accent furniture. I think I wrote that all wrong!

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  12. Well, I was there too, but I missed some of these great showrooms and booths. Two Girls From Avignon is fabulous. I will be contacting them. Thanks for the info!

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  13. Jennifer,
    So many great finds at the Mart....you found some great treasures! I love too you quick dinner party and have saved Cafe Lapin to my favorites. I will definitely try that out. What I have learned as I get older, is it's not the time spent in the kitchen, it's the time with friends that counts! Well done!
    Blessings...

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  14. Thanks for posting your photos!! Really fun to see the new stuff.

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  15. the two girls in avignon booth is divine!!! thanks for sharing

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  16. I am so so inspired by ALL of this. I am currently at Dallas market and I swear, nothing is as cool as that wall of pillows. Thank you for posting this!

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  17. I too was completely smitten with the Architectural Panel. I purchased one back in November from a friend who owns a shop. It was the first thing bought in what will be a guest room redo. And the handsome Daniel...you read my mind!

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  18. Yum! Chumminess everywhere...

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  19. Gorgeous! I HAVE to go. You are making me anxious for market in High Point this spring! Thanks for the post, I'm positively in love with Two Girls in Avignon!

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  20. Love the chain link blanket, where to buy?

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  21. Hi Jennifer,

    Thanks for sharing your jaunt through AmericasMart - so sad I missed it, it looked fantastic!

    I just wanted to thank you again for joining us for our "blogger" dinner with Eddie Ross & I'm so sorry we didn't get to chat more! Hopefully we'll have an opportunity to visit again soon :-)

    Enjoy Brissles & please eat a Liege waffle for me, topped with Belgian chocolate, of course, ha!

    XO

    Arlynn

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  22. Loving all your finds from market! I am looking forward to seeing some of it at High Point in a few weeks, and am curious about the new stuff you showed from Vagabond.. Thanks for the post!

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  23. Thanks for that great recap! Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to Atlanta this year, and your photos make me miss it even more. I'll be in NYC next week for the show, I'm looking forward to seeing you all there!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Stephanie

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  24. Beautiful finds!! Great inspiration!I know it was such a fun excursion!
    Karena

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  25. Many have asked about that chain link blanket. I'm not sure where you can purchase it, and I suspect that it has not yet been officially released to the market place, but I will see what I can find out.

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  26. Just found your wonderful blog--I'm in the Atlanta area, too! And I was smitten with those Bella pillows as well. :) Good to meet you!

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  27. You've taken us shopping. What an eye you have.

    I haven't had this much fun in a long, long time sitting in front of my computer.

    You do have superb taste.

    Best regards,
    Tish

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  28. Angela, thanks for the comment. Nice to meet you too.

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  29. Wow Tish! Thanks so much for the kind comment :)

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  30. Great resources! Thanks so much Jennifer. I have bookmarked many new things. Great roundup. :)

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  31. Great selection. Love Sugar Boo, and that chicken wire tray is terrific.
    Thanks.

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  32. Anonymous4:04 PM

    I just bought one of the trompe l'oeil panels from Two Girls in Avignon (after seeing it here on your blog), and it's STUNNING! Thanks so much for featuring it -- you made my living room.

    -Lisa Hunter

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  33. Lisa- How exciting! I bet it looks fantastic in your living room. So glad one of them found a good home :)

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