Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Vintage with a modern twist

I have to admit it, I hate fall.
I like the colors and pumpkin flavored anything, but I hate what comes next--winter.
This vintage aluminum sofa with super chic modern fabric reminds me of better times (summer). As Chicago flirts with its first hard frost of the season, I will be dreaming of mojitos and hot summer days.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Furniture Buying Index remains flat

As of October 1, the Furniture Buying Index remains flat. Unemployment and job concerns are keeping the Furniture trends Index at the current level.
“With more consumers out of work and even more fearing for their job security, Americans are delaying big ticket purchases such as furniture,” according to Britt Beemer, chairman of America’s Research Group.
The
Furniture Buying Index is compiled each month by America’s Research Group from interviews with 5,000 to 8,000 consumers across the country.