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Home Furnishings Association Debuts Leadership Institute Program with LSU

The learning and networking program will be held June 19-22.

Home Furnishings Association, Home Furnishings Leadership Institute, Louisiana State University, Michelle Boullion, LSU Executive Education, Tom Olinde, Olinde’s Furniture, Sharron Bradley, Kaprice Crawford
C by GE Sol lamp
C by GE’s Sol lamp is the industry’s first Amazon Alexa-integrated lighting product. It combines functional illumination, visual indicators for everyday tasks, and personal assistant capabilities without the need for a standalone Alexa device. www.cbyge.com
2018: Year of the Smart Home, Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of our series, Year of the Smart Home. We’ve been talking about this technology for quite a while, but widespread adoption has yet to be seen. Is this year the year it all clicks?

Year of the Smart Home, Amazon , Echo Dot, Amazon Alexa Voice Service, Fixr, Z-Wave , Suzie Williford, National Kitchen & Bath Assn., Laura Van Zeyl, Dallas Market Center, Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, CEDIA Expo, Jeff Dross, Kichler Lighting, Business Insider, Deloitte, Coldwell Banker, Wakefield Research, Consumer Electronics Show, Lightovation, Modern Forms, WAC Lighting, Shelley Wald
Justina Lala Coffee Table
Selamat Designs Justina Lala Coffee Table
Justina Lala Coffee Table
Selamat, Justina Blakeney, coffee table
Alkire Semi-Flush Mount with three lights and finished in Olde Bronze from Kichler Lighting
Kichler Lighting Alkire Semi-Flush Mount
Alkire Semi-Flush Mount
Kichler, semi-flush mount
pixabay people giving feedback
(Photo: Pixabay user Timusu)
How to Get Useful Feedback and Reviews From Customers

Here are some tips for ways to get feedback, what to do with feedback and what questions you should be asking customers.

Seth Weisblatt, Sam’s Furniture , Kuhnhausen’s Furniture, Shelley Howard, BrightLocal , Christy Howell, Bella Vici
Lisa McDennon
Lisa McDennon
From Slideshow to Showroom
Lisa McDennon , Hinkley Lighting, Lightovation
pexels Kaique Rocha open sign on store door
(photo: Pexels user Kaique Rocha)
4 Ways to Make the Best of a Slow Business Day

Use your rare down time wisely with these tips.

Google My Business, Search Engine Watch, Moz, Social4Retail
Monitor and tablet with keyboard and mouse on desk
Photo: Pexels
How to Know When Your Website Needs a Refresh

Website designs may not need a refresh every year, but if you haven't looked at your website's design in a while, it may be time to think about a refresh. Here's how you can tell. 

website design, Google, SEO, local SEO
Alene dresser with three drawers in green from Made Goods
Made Goods Alene Dresser
Alene Dresser
Made Goods, dresser, casegood, mid-century modern
Astrid wall sconce with one chrome band with a light bulb on each end from Hudson Valley Lighting's Mitzi Collection
Hudson Valley Lighting Mitzi Collection Astrid Wall Sconce
Astrid Wall Sconce
Mitzi, Hudson Valley Lighting, wall sconce, LED
Design Bloggers Conference logo in pink and white
Highlights from the 2018 Design Bloggers Conference

Each year, the Design Bloggers Conference gathers design-loving bloggers and interior designer bloggers together for a few days of networking and educational seminars. If you didn't make it out to Los Angeles this year, here's what you missed.

Design Bloggers Conference , Adam Japko, blog, social media, Instagram, Justina Blakeney
City of High Point Recognizes Hickory White for Green Efforts

The company will be awarded the Green Market Award for its handling of trash and recycling during market.

High Point Market Authority, Green Market Award , Hickory White, Jay Wagner, Rebecca Coplin, High Point Market
Linen Fold Cabinet with a textural starburst front in a silver finish from Global Views
Global Views Linen Fold Cabinet
Linen Fold Cabinet
Global Views, furniture, cabinet, casegood
PIazza chandelier with thrq squares hanging on above the other from largest to smallest and hung by thin cables from Kuzco Lighting
PIazza Chandelier from Kuzco Lighting
PIazza Chandelier
Kuzco Lighting, chandelier, LED
Spiky orb pendants in gold and red from Light Play frosted light bulbs for chandeliers
frosted light bulbs for chandeliers
Clear or Frosted Light Bulb?
The Lighting Doctor, frosted bulbs, clear bulbs, LED
Messe Frankfurt Light + Building light up dress
Human Centric Lighting at Light + Building 2018
Light + Building
Esquire Home Collection
Fine Furniture Design Partners With Esquire For Licensed Collection

The 50-piece Esquire Home Collection will debut at the 2018 April High Point Market.

Fine Furniture Design, Esquire, High Point Market, Steve Ross, Hearst Magazines, Erin Sullivan
Light Stars Deadline Closes March 30

Nominations for the program can be made online at the Dallas Market Center site.  

Dallas Market Center , Light Stars , Lightovation, Showroom of the Year Awards, Lighting After Dark , American Lighting Association
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