Home Furnishings Business
April 2008
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Household Name : Cabana Joe
Cabana Joe O’Brien got his nickname from his laid-back casual lifestyle.
Currently , he
has indoor and outdoor furniture with
Acacia Home and Garden, Inc.
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Casual Living Magazine
August 2008
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Acacia forges agreement, debuts Nuevo
Acacia Home & Garden has entered an exclusive agreement with Aristocraft International
Corporation in the Philippines for use of Poly-vexin polyurethane and Durapex polyvinylchloride
materials in Acacia outdoor furnishings.
Item Featured : Nuevo Collection
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Casual Living Magazine
August 2008
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Joe O’Brien : Catching waves with Cabana Joe
The Coast of Kenya, home to safaris and primitive beaches including Nyali and
Zanzibar, was an inspiration for his first two collections to be shown next
month at the Casual Market.
Item featured : Nyali Settee
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Home Furnishing Business
October 2008
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Advertising : Cabana Joe’s
Item Featured : Santa Isabel Occasional Chair ,Ottoman,
And Etagere
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Casual Living Magazine
November 2008
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Trends : Scaling Back
Bigger isn’t necessarily better. One trend at the International Casual Furniture &
Accessories Market in September was European-scale outdoor furniture, pieces
smaller than typical chairs and tables in the U.S. market.
Item featured : Cabana Joe’s Zanzibar Bar
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Furniture Today
January 2009
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Industry News : Acacia Home & Garden toasts license with cookbook author Jesseph
Acacia Home & Garden announced a licensing partnership with Bonnie Jesseph, author
of the W.I.N.O.S (Women In Need of Sanity) series of cookbooks. The furniture line will
debut at the High Point Market in April.
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Hearth and Home
February 2009
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Wicker 2009 : The Contemporary Conundrum
The contemporary Nuevo collection includes deep seating, a chaise and pub height dining furniture.
Retail price for the Nuevo sofa : $2,910.
Item featured : Nuevo Chaise Lounge
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Home Accents Today
Monday April 27, 2009
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Monday High Point at Market
Ribbon Cuttings
Diane Christensen, left, and Lorraine Te, along with Bonnie Jesseph, new licensor of the
WINOS collection, Alex Te and Jeff Stacherski toast the opening of the company’s showroom
in the IHFC W346
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Casual Living Magazine
April 2009
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Hot Products : Acacia Home & Garden’s Nuevo Chair and a half features a
natural sea grass look achieved through poly-vexin, woven over an outdoor
aluminum welded frame
Item Featured : Nuevo Chair and a Half
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Casual Living Magazine
April 2009
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News : Working to win market share
Acacia Home & Garden President and Chief Executive Officer ALEX TE said he is finding ways to help
Retailers by concentrating on servicing the account, using branding to provide excitement and keeping the
consumer in mind.
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Hearth and Home
May 2009
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Storing Stuff : Ben Franklin said, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain
except death and taxes.” He might have added, “and that we all have more stuff
than places to put it.”
Item Featured : Cabana Joe Zanzibar Storage Bench
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Casual Living Magazine
June 2009
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Buying, selling, inventory patterns changing due to economic challenges
Alex Te , president of Acacia Home and Garden, said customers have been worn down
From hearing bad economic news. His key has been to introduce new casual dining products
In “warm, happy colors”, which can be delivered to the retailer in four weeks. After its initial
Introduction in April, the WINOS collection has started to gain traction, he said.
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NHFA Home Furnishings Retailer
June 2009
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Do You Have the Blues? If you can’t answer “yes”, you need to re-think your merchandise assortment
---and not just in upholstery. Blue is making headlines in case good, too.
Blue melds with multifunction in bar /server that would be a handy
(and colorful) addition to a small apartment or a lavish penthouse.
Item Featured : W.I.N.O.S. Bar / Server
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Casual Living Magazine
July 2009
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Advertising
Item Featured : Montego Bay Collection
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Casual Living Magazine
September 2009
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On The Horizon for 2010 : Casual Living offers a sampling of product designs
that will be displayed this month at The International Casual Furniture &
Accessories Market in Chicago.
Item Featured : W.I.N.O.S Cypress Bar, available in ten bright colors.
Eastern Enchantment : Exotic offerings fused with flavors of the Orient flourish
Into a garden of earthly delights this season ---Lindsey Hughes.
Item Featured : Haiku Arm Chair
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Aqua Magazine
September 2009
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Patioscapes : No Patio Furniture exudes relaxation more than plush, deep-seated pieces.
Provide your client with the ultimate in backyard leisure with these options.
Item Featured : Cabana Joe’s Nyali Settee
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Casual Living Magazine
Monday, September 21, 2009
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Sketchbook : Musical Chairs.
Chair designs take a stylish stance in a variety of shapes and
sizes. Whether classically rendered or modern bent, these hot seats find inspiration in
everything from nature to resort living. Taking a load off has never looked so good ----
Lindsey Hughes.
Item Featured : Haiku side chair
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Hearth & Home
February 2010
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Contemporary Patio Sampler
Balita Collection, Aluminum and Synthetic Wicker.
Item Featured : Balita , Silk Road Collection
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