Perspective:
In Praise of Designers
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.”
— Albert Einstein
— Albert Einstein
May 2014
May 2014 Articles
Perspective:
The Dynamics of Design
By Bill Sendelback
The linear look now defines contemporary hearth style, but new designs are entering the market.
We Won’t Compromise!
By Lisa Readie Mayer
At Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, the goal is to make the best possible products; what it costs doesn’t matter.
Simple & Successful
By Bill Sendelback
Pete Dines found lessons in the recession that he now employs in his business; he’s concentrating less on rapid growth, and more on creating a profitable, stable company.
The Creators
By Tom Lassiter
New products may propel an industry forward, but it’s the creators of those products that are the real driving force.
Beyond Backyards
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Retailers should consider opportunities in the commercial marketplace, for there’s business to be had beyond the residential area.
Making a Splash!
By Tom Lassiter
In south Florida, entrepreneur Gerald Schvartsman has built a factory to manufacture outdoor furniture (Source Outdoor) – no one told him it couldn’t be done profitably.
The Tipping Point?
By Lisa Readie Mayer
With manufacturers now numbering over two dozen, and great publicity coming from TV shows, the pellet grill category may be ready for takeoff.
Still in Style
By Tom Lassiter
There’s something about teak that appeals to generation after generation through the decades.
2014 March Business Climate
In early April, Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,098 specialty retailers of hearth, barbecue and patio furnishings products, asking them to compare March 2014 sales to March 2013. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 207 useable returns.
Parting Shot: Campfire Tales
In response to a request from the town of Trondheim, Norway, to suggest an outdoor project for a kindergarten, the architectural firm of Haugen/Zahar created an enclosed space for fire, storytelling and playing.
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