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Rug Insider Magazine
News for the Rug and Carpet Professional 
Sara McDaniel, creator and owner of Simply Southern Cottage, was featured in a new episode of the hit TV show "In with the Old" on the Magnolia Network. The episode, which aired on November 8th, 2023, provided viewers with an inside look at the renovation of McDaniel’s historic Minden, Louisiana home.
The Common Thread for the Cure, a non-profit organization that supports people battling breast cancer within the home furnishings industry, had a visible presence during High Point Market gifting Pink Pixie desk lamps to attendees sporting the color pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Lamp recipients were not only surprised that wearing pink netted them a reward, but were grateful to learn about an organization that is doing such meaningful work to support their peers in the industry.
Zollanvari will present 3 outstanding pieces of handwoven art at the first edition of Carpet Diem Paris which takes place from November 10-12, 2023. Zollanvari will exhibit alongside Art and Loom, Balmaceda Estudio, Bomat, cc-tapis, Coco Brun, Codimat Collection, Creative Matters Inc, Diacasan, Ebru, Edition 169, Floor Story, Galerie Triff, Knots Rugs, Laura Niubó, Little Cabari, Maman Rugs, Martine Dupuis, Maxime Mouroux, Meghan Spielman, Miksi Rugs, Nanimarquina, Pinton, Reuber Henning, Sitap, Stitch, Sybille De Tavernost, Toulemonde Bochart and Volver Studios.
Kalaty Rug Corporation brings the company’s latest artisanal area rugs and programs to Booth 550 at Boutique Design NY, the upcoming hospitality market to be held November 12 & 13 at New York’s Javits Center. While Kalaty has been serving the hospitality industry for decades, in early 2023 the company created a new division, Kalaty Hospitality, solely devoted to the hospitality sector of the marketplace. Boutique Design NY (BDNY) marks the first show for the new Kalaty Hospitality division.
Atlanta Market, the nation’s largest gift marketplace, continues its growth in Winter 2024 with some 23 updates to its 700+ sales agency and corporate showrooms, bringing a thriving selection of gift offerings to the Winter edition of Atlanta Market, running January 16-22, 2024.
TROY, N.C. — Jesse Smith Capel passed away on October 20 at the age of 90.
Born on November 17, 1932, Capel graduated in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in textile management from N.C. State University. He first served in the U.S. Army, then joined the family business, Capel, Inc., in 1957, where he made significant contributions in the areas of finance, importing and manufacturing until his retirement in 2007.
ANDMORE℠ today announced the hiring of Adam Tracey in a newly created role of Senior Vice President of Operations for the High Point campus. In this role, he will lead the cross-functional team that manages both the building operations and market operations for ANDMORE’s 17 High Point properties with a focus on creating a seamless customer experience.
After a successful comeback at the beginning of the year, a promising response is already emerging for the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings. In addition to many exhibitors who have already participated in the previous event, numerous companies that were not represented in 2023 have also registered.
Capel Rugs is unveiling three versatile new collections of luxurious, all-natural, undyed wool rugs at the High Point Market, October 14th-18th, in Market Square space 112. The new collections expand Capel’s selection of elegant, all-natural wool rugs – a category that is gaining momentum at retail as consumers increasingly seek out products that combine style with sustainability. These latest introductions expand the company’s offerings with three high-value, on-trend looks that range from transitional solids to contemporary and modern designs.
