Garden Design Presents the Exterior Design Showcase at the 2007 International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market at
The Merchandise Mart
Winter Park, FL – From September 17-21, 2007, Garden Design magazine and The Merchandise Mart will once again present the second annual Exterior Design Showcase, in conjunction with the International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market™, which is attended by more than 5,000 retailers from throughout the United States and abroad.
The theme for this year’s Exterior Design Showcase, “Entertaining Alfresco”, will display a variety of distinctive ideas outdoor soirees.
The Exterior Design Showcase, a highlight of the 2006 Market, will once again feature an incredible display of outdoor vignettes designed by leading manufacturers, designers and landscape architects, including: Erin Shakoor, Carrie Woleben-Meade, Claire & Ryan Kettelkamp, Guillermo Castellanos, and Grace Sielaff. The vignettes offer ideas that can be recreated in retail showrooms to inspire customers.
“The Exterior Design Showcase addresses the growing sophistication of the outdoor room, as consumers have come to expect the same standards of design in their exterior living spaces as they have come to expect in their interior spaces,” says Garden Design Publisher, Diane Turner. “Garden Design is thrilled to be able to join forces with the International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market at The Merchandise Mart to showcase the work of some of the most talented exterior designers in the Chicago area by presenting this program. This year’s theme, Entertaining Al Fresco, is sure to produce design work that celebrates living the good life in high-style outdoors.”
In addition, the Exterior Design Showcase will feature the most innovative new lines of outdoor furniture from Janus et Cie, Outback Chair Company, Barlow Tyrie Furniture, Summer Classics, Lloyd Flanders, and Veneman, which will be incorporated into stunning garden vignettes.
About the International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market™
The International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market™ is only show in the United States dedicated to the indoor and outdoor casual furniture industry that is exclusively endorsed by Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SCFMA) and the Casual Furniture Retailers Association (CFR). The Market encompasses more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space filled with approximately 300 exhibitors. Now in its 29th year, the annual Market is expected to attract more than 5,000 retailers from the specialty furniture, home furnishings, pool and spa, hearth and fireplace and gifts and decorative accessories industries, as well as major catalogues and mass merchants.
About Garden Design
Garden Design is published seven times a year by Bonnier Corp. In addition to Garden Design, Bonnier publishes numerous other lifestyle magazines, including Saveur, Field & Stream, Sailing World and Spa.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Lianna Nielsen Maura Bruton
Associate Director Public Relations Director of Public Relations
Garden Design Magazine Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.
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