Dror for Target features a variety of products, including comforters, quilts, sheets and tapestries in elegant shades of brown, raspberry, plum and aqua with textures and patterns that are destined for mixing and matching. The decorative accessories selection includes removable wall decals, a clock, lamps, a side table and a nesting bookcase. Stationery items include file folders, sketchbook and mini composition books that are emblazoned with modern graphics. Many products collapse, fold away or serve multiple functions, making them ideal for city dwellers, college students or anyone looking to maximize space on a tight budget.

“Target continues to provide smart living storage solutions that add graphic appeal to the home,” said Gina Sprenger, senior vice president of Merchandising, Target. “The Dror for Target collection is another example of how Target delivers on our brand promise, Expect More. Pay Less.”

Benshetrit established his multidisciplinary design practice, Dror, in 2002 with the intent of “bringing poetry to function.” Benshetrit is known for creating functional objects that are enhanced by an artist’s eye. His designs are intuitive, easy to use and imbued with a lighthearted spirit that brings an element of joy to everyday tasks.

“I design all of my work to evoke emotion and inspire well being,” said Benshetrit. “Not only are these products wonderfully practical, they’re engineered to create a spark of energy in the lives of their owners.”
 
The collection ranges in price from $0.99 for mini composition books to $89.99 for the nesting bookshelf. Benshetrit’s goal in creating this collection for Target is to help guests organize more with less by emphasizing the concepts of utility and multi-function. The products work in a variety of room settings, from home offices to bedrooms, and many perform more than one task. Bookcases can be stacked and grouped for unlimited storage options, and each four-shelf unit can disassemble into a compact bundle for easy transport. And textured and patterned quilts and throw pillows are double-sided, providing twice the decorating power.

Visit the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) to discover a wide assortment of highly recognized and popular home and living brands (over 2,000 brands and growing everyday). A sampling of the well-known, international brands you’ll find include: Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Le Creuset, Versace, Viking Range and Laura Ashley, as well as more recently launched lines such as DwellStudio, Perry Ellis Bedding and Blissliving Home. It all adds up to a comprehensive online destination, filled with over 200,000 top branded products for every room in the home — from bedding and bath to dining and decor and much, much more.

But top brands and a huge product selection is just the start. New categories have been added too, including pet products; a large selection of high quality nursery bedding, accessories and baby gear, such as CoCaLo; a variety of travel accessories and luggage for any occasion. Be sure to check the site daily for its ever changing “Deal of the Day” and Clearance Center that promise deals like you’ve never seen before. With a focus on pricing its products for today’s cost-conscious, quality-driven consumer, the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) prides itself on its leading staple of brands offering products at every price point.

The new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) is built on an innovative, technologically-advanced e-commerce platform that enhances the online shopping experience based on real-time consumer demand. The website changes automatically by the day and even by hour based on what customers are buying. New brands and products are added constantly while the existing inventory is continually remerchandized to meet the consumer demand and desires.

The new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) builds on the enormous customer following that started 34 years ago with a single store in West Orange, New Jersey. Recognized as one of the top two home retailers in North America, something that very few home textiles and housewares brands have achieved, the new Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com) offers consumers the ultimate shopping experience that includes new and noteworthy retail partnerships, from brands that have been trusted for decades to leading brands in contemporary home furnishings, accessories and much more.

About Linens ‘N Things (www.lnt.com)

The first Linens ‘N Things store opened in 1975 in West Orange, New Jersey, offering high-end linens at discount prices. The company grew to become the second largest specialty retailer of home furnishings and decorative accessories with 589 stores across North America. Now part of the Gordon Brothers Brands and Hilco Consumer Capital portfolio of retail brands, the new Linens ‘N Things hits home with consumers as a popular e-commerce website, featuring top brands, new categories, hot deals, and the ultimate shopping sensation. Poised to become the modern standard in retailing, the new Linens ‘N Things caters to the demands and desires of today’s consumer.

If you’ve ever wanted wine display racks, china displays, or stock room shelving, like the commercial fixtures you see in your favorite shops, now is a great time to buy quality pre-owned store fixtures, racks and shelving for your closet, garage, pantry, barn, home office, business, and more, at a great discounts

“Commercial store fixtures, racks and shelving are built tough to withstand retail environments, but come with a high price tag and large minimum-size orders that put this kind of purchase out of the reach of the average consumer,” says Jim Grimwade, CEO of JG Resources, a national asset liquidation company. JG Resources is conducting store fixture liquidation sales at 26 selected Cost Plus World Market^® Stores in 13 States only.

“Right now, consumers can outfit any area of their home with pre-owned store fixtures at great savings from any of the 26 store fixture liquidation locations,” says Grimwade, “and NO minimum size purchase is required — buy just one item, or as many as you need.” There are bargains on wine racks, wooden display tables and hutches, pallet jacks, storage shelving, and barrels or baskets in a variety of styles and sizes.

Grimwade is eager to spread the word about these 26 selected Cost Plus World Market Store fixture liquidations, adding, “This is a fantastic opportunity to SAVE significantly on display shelving and tables, check-out counters, employee lockers, grid wall, rug display racks, balers, compactors, picture and card displays, chair displays, pallet rack, and more.”

You’re invited to hurry in, shop and save NOW during the store fixture liquidation at 26 SELECTED Cost Plus World Market(R) locations; it’s business as usual at all other Cost Plus World Market(R) Stores. View store locations, photos, and sample inventory at http://www.JGResource.com or call (800) 823-2433.

California Closets, the founder of the organization industry and the authority in designing, optimizing and customizing the best use of home spaces, has been honored at the Fourth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards as Best Closet Design Firm for the second consecutive year. This recognition was awarded to California Closets at the January 30 event as National “Get Organized Month” came to a close. Stand-up comedian Hal Sparks, former host of “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Television, hosted the awards at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in Bel Air, California.

The Los Angeles Organizing Awards is a nationwide celebration recognizing professional organizers who set the standard for home and business productivity, as well as the products and services that help consumers and businesses organize everything from information to time management. The event is produced and presented by the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) and Office Depot.

NAPO-LA facilitates the voting process for the awards, which is organized by category and open to members of the general public, as well as NAPO-LA Chapter Members and NAPO National Members. This year, more than 1,500 people across the United States voted in 20 categories over a three month period to single out the finalists for the Best Closet Design Firm category, which included Closet Factory, Get It Together LA!, South Bay Closet Lady and California Closets.

“California Closets has been a leader in the organizing and design community for more than 30 years and we are proud to honor their contributions to our industry with the Best Closet Design Firm award,” said John Trosko, NAPO Los Angeles chapter president. “The quality, professionalism and service they offer to their clients serve as a shining example for our entire industry.”

California Closets franchise owners Dirk Vahle of Camarillo, California and Steven Blumenfeld of Santa Monica, California accepted the Award from celebrity presenters Gia Russo, Sam Saboura and Jodie Watson, design and style experts from TLC’s “Real Simple. Real Life.”

As the premier national association dedicated to the field of organization, NAPO has been dedicated to serving its members through education, networking, industry resources, and promoting the profession to the public since 1985. For more information on NAPO, please visit www.napo.net. For more information on the Los Angeles Organizing Awards, please visit www.napola.org.

For more information on California Closets and to see photos of the spaces featured in the awards, please visit www.californiaclosets.com.

About California Closets

For over thirty years, California Closets has designed custom storage solutions for every room in the home. With 90 franchises worldwide, it is the largest custom storage franchise-based company in the world, known for intuitive organization, innovative design, and a commitment to creating an exemplary customer experience. California Closets provides consumers more of life’s most valuable commodity – time.

Additional information can be found at www.californiaclosets.com, in our showrooms, or by calling us at 800.274.6754.

California Closets Company, Inc. is owned by The Franchise Company, a subsidiary of First Service Corporation.

(C) 2009 California Closet Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

Enhance Lifestyle, Boost Seasonal Mood with Smart Updates to Home and Office

Beat the economic-downturn blues with three design tips from leading international designer Lauren Rottet to make spaces inspiring and personal.

The interiors we live in have a powerful impact on our mood and well-being, particularly in winter when we spend more time indoors. Despite today’s challenging economy – and perhaps because of it – improving the ambiance of our homes and offices is a simple way to fight the doldrums and boost morale.

Internationally renowned architect and designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA (www.rottetstudio.com), says simple design elements such as natural light and architectural style can contribute to a place’s positive atmosphere, improving one’s state-of-mind and overall lifestyle. Although Rottet designs prestigious buildings and interiors around the globe, her easy tips can make any work or living space a personal sanctuary – without breaking the bank.

1. Embrace architectural style

   A space’s intrinsic architectural features serve as an interior design roadmap, reflecting regional style, climate, culture and way of life. Rottet encourages letting the building’s structure and design details dominate, creating authentic ambiance.

   For Georgian Colonial architecture, for example, accentuate the formal ambiance of prominent fireplace mantles and decorative columns. With Mediterranean architecture, let courtyards and arched doorways and windows brings indoors and outdoors together.

   “Style is the inherent personality and natural context for individual decorating expression,” says Rottet. “Highlight the features of your space and embrace its architecture.”

2. Enhance natural light and view

   Sunlight and outdoor views are vital for successful interiors – and practically free.

   “Natural light makes any personal space feel warm and comfortable,” says Rottet. “And by making outdoor views part of the interior composition, we instantly add dimension to a room.”

   Whether windows are large or small, with southern or northern exposure, light and views can be dramatically altered through shading, drapes and other window treatments.

3. Feature art and self-expression

   Interiors are an opportunity to express personal style.

   This can be as simple as deliberate placement of personally selected objects – paintings, lamps or memorabilia – transforming the space into something unmistakably one’s own.

   “This is the most important design message,” says Rottet. “When a space feels personal, it generates positive feelings for those within – which means a lot in these trying times.

New today from Space Bag is an easier to access, three compartment, vacuum bag. To be released in the next few weeks at Target and WalMart (soon at other retailers) The price is about $13 US.

In a recent study, consumers were asked, “What is the biggest challenge to improving your home’s organization”? – The top two answers were: Lack of space in the home (43%), and Too much stuff (25%). The new Space Bag^® 3 Pocket Organizer™ helps solve both problems. It’s especially effective for organizing and compressing items together like entire bedding sets – comforters, sheets, & pillows, or even seasonal decorations, crafts and collectibles.

The jumbo-sized 3 Pocket Organizer (39.25″ x 47.75″), utilizes internal dividers that separate clothing and bedding inside the bag, yet all three pockets can be vacuum-sealed simultaneously. This is accomplished using an ordinary home vacuum cleaner to evacuate air through the patented one-way valve. Contents compressed this way take up less than half their normal space.

Pocket 1 (39.25″ x 26″) is designed to store larger items like bedding and blankets, while Pockets 2 and 3 (each 19.25″ x 21.25″) are sized for shirts, sweaters, jackets, and even stuffed toys. In addition there are two separate zippers, one on each side of the bag, for easy access to all 3 pockets.

Contents vacuum-sealed in the 3 Pocket Organizer are protected from dirt, bugs, water, mildew and odors. This allows the Space Bag organizer to be stored in places like the garage, attic, basement or under the bed, which frees up valuable closet and drawer space. Once compressed, the organizer conveniently folds in half to minimize storage space further.

“No matter how large our home, all of us want to keep it organized and free of clutter”, says Betty Jamieson-Dunn, Director of Marketing for ITW Space Bag. “This is a basic need, and it will not diminish because of the current economic troubles. As consumers decrease spending on big ticket items, they will likely continue to buy affordable, high quality storage and organization solutions like the 3 Pocket Organizer.”

The Space Bag 3 Pocket Organizer retails for $12.99 and will be available in Target later this month. Wal-Mart and other retail chains will begin selling the product in the second quarter of 2009, just in time for spring cleaning.

About Space Bag:
ITW Space Bag is the pioneer and leading manufacturer of compressible vacuum-sealed storage bags for household organization. With more than 100 million Space Bag products sold in the past 15 years and their ongoing television advertising campaigns, Space Bag has established itself as one of the most recognizable home storage brands in the world.

Part of the ITW family of companies, ITW Space Bag markets their full line of space-saving products through over 15,000 retailers, home shopping networks and Direct Response Television. Space Bag products deliver superior quality backed by the company’s Unconditional Money Back Guarantee.

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LOFT Pant-Drive Event Benefits Goodwill Industries’ Job Training Programs

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 — LOFT, a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN), and Goodwill Industries International are giving customers a chance to clean out their closets to make room for new spring styles with the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event. Customers who donate their gently-worn pants at any LOFT store will receive $15 off each full price pant purchase from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8. All donated pants from the partnership will be sold in Goodwill(R) retail stores and the revenues will help fund Goodwill job training programs and support services.

LOFT is a feminine, casual lifestyle brand that provides high quality and on-trend fashions at a surprising value. LOFT is known for universally flattering pants, and the “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event will feature fit experts to help clients discover their perfect pant personality. LOFT offers three feminine and fashionable pant fits to suit virtually any body type: Ann, a classic fit; Marissa, a modern fit; and Julie, a curvy fit.

“This event offers our clients a wonderful opportunity to give back within their own local communities, while receiving personalized style advice from our in-store experts and a great discount on our new spring pant styles,” said Gary Muto, President of LOFT. “We are delighted to be partnering with Goodwill Industries to help make a difference for families in need, and we believe that our clients will share this excitement and join us in this very relevant event.”

Through the company’s ANN Cares program, LOFT has partnered with Goodwill Industries, North America’s leading nonprofit provider of employment training, job placement services and other critical community programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, and other job seekers. In 2007, more than one million people benefited from Goodwill’s programs.

“By participating in the LOFT partnership with Goodwill, people are making an investment in their communities,” said Jim Gibbons, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “Each pant donation at LOFT stores nationwide will support vital employment services in local communities to help people find and keep jobs.”

The “Out with the Old, Save on the New” event begins on Monday, March 2nd and ends on Sunday, March 8th and is only valid at LOFT stores. Please visit AnnTaylorLOFT.com for a store location near you.

ABOUT LOFT

LOFT is the ultimate casual, fashionable and fun retail destination for women. LOFT offers women clothing that is feminine and on-trend as well as versatile wardrobe staples in the latest colors and styles — all at unexpected prices. LOFT operates 520 stores across the United States and online at AnnTaylorLOFT.com. LOFT is a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN).

ABOUT ANN Cares

ANN Cares is the philanthropic and social responsibility program of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) that supports causes to which the Company is firmly committed — women, children, the environment, and Ann Taylor associates. For more information, visit ANNCares.com.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Goodwill Industries International is a network of 184 community-based, independent member organizations in the United States, Canada, and 14 other countries. Goodwill Industries trains people for careers in fields such as financial services, computer programming, banking, and health care. To pay for its programs, Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items in more than 2,200 retail stores, and online at www.shopgoodwill.com. Goodwill places someone in a good job every 53 seconds of every business day. To find your local Goodwill, use our online locator at www.goodwill.org, or call (800) 664-6577.

SOURCE Ann Taylor Stores Corporation

Easy ways to clean the home and create more storage

Most people consider spring the perfect time to clean and organize the home, but since the cold February air forces people to spend more time indoors, why not spring clean during winter instead? If you can get your cleaning done now, then when the weather turns warm, you can actually go outside and enjoy it instead of going through boxes and organizing storage areas. Here are a few tips to help you spring clean in the middle of winter:

Reward yourself — Organizing the home can be tedious. To lower the bore factor, choose a few TV shows or CDs that you love and only let yourself watch or listen when you’re cleaning. That way, you’ll have an inherent reward built into these tasks and you may even find yourself looking forward to them.

Evaluate seasonal items — Much of your storage space is probably filled with things you only use a couple months out of the year. Take stock of these items and pare down — if you use the same three boxes of holiday decorations every year, don’t save the other two boxes you never open. Does your family really need six beach balls? You’d be surprised at the amount of storage space you can recover by tossing duplicate or excess items you never look at or may not know you have.

Make space outside — During warmer seasons, patio furniture, grilling equipment and outdoor toys can stay comfortably outside, but the winter cold and precipitation can really do them damage. To preserve outdoor accessories for warmer seasons to come, store them in an outdoor storage shed from Lifetime Products. These lockable, weather-resistant sheds will protect items from weather and intruders alike.

If it’s broke — If you’ve done a thorough cleaning, you’ve probably unearthed some broken items. The inclination may be to hang onto these things because, “I can fix that in two seconds,” but most people never actually do. If that sounds like you, place a sticky note with the date onto anything that you plan to fix. If that sticky note is still staring up at you from the broken item one month from now, you didn’t really need it anyway, so get rid of it.

One in, one out — If you’ve taken the time to really clean and organize your home, the last thing you want to do is stare at new piles of junk two months from now. If you have a tendency to hoard things, make a rule that for every new item you bring into your space, something else has to go. This will keep junk collection to a minimum and may even save you money, because if you’re not willing to part with something you can’t buy anything new.

For more tips on home organization or information about Outdoor Storage Sheds from Lifetime Products, visit www.lifetime.com.

Lifetime Products, Inc. is a registered trademark and not associated with Lifetime Television. For more information on folding tables and chairs from Lifetime Products, visit www.Lifetime.com.

SOURCE Lifetime Products, Inc.
http://www.lifetime.com