At the 2022 edition of Cersaie, the world’s preeminent exhibition of ceramic tile, naturalistic was the name of the game. Earthy hues, warm tones and botanical patterns were evident throughout the show while new types of natural material looks presented an element of wonder and surprise. The technical prowess of Italian manufacturers adds another palpable...
When I first started covering multifamily as a real estate editor, I missed my old beat. As a design editor I had spent a lot of time in showrooms and on the expo floor. We interacted with the latest furniture, flooring and finishes. At real estate conferences, there was no eye candy. But, I soon...
Leasing an apartment anywhere in the world has become as easy as picking up the smart phone. But, marketers still need to use creativity and strategy to capture the attention of prospects in order to convert them to leases, according to multifamily consultant, speaker and mentor Maria Pietroforte, CPM. Maria is founder of Maria Pietroforte...
Audrey Lane is a luxury tile design firm founded by Holli Van Cleave and Jennifer Horning. The idea for the line started when these two self-described second generation “tile nerds” discovered a need in the industry for a bespoke option made entirely from porcelain tile. Audrey Lane is focused on the high end hospitality and...
A talented and highly disciplined artist whose paintings have been seen in galleries all over the country, Joanne Thorne Arnold loves a challenge and usually achieves every goal she sets for herself. In these COVID times she misses the high she gets when exhibiting and sharing with the public. As an artist she feels that...