Dallas – The home furnishings industry recognized the outstanding nominees in every category at the ARTS Award gala in Dallas last night. It was a night of celebration tempered by the tragedy of the devasting California fires, which prevented some of the California-based nominees and winners from attending. Many of them texted or emailed their appreciation, which was read by presenters. Other attendees saw their travel plans go awry due to the wintry weather in Dallas this week. But for those who were able to make it, the usual air of festivity and appreciation for the industry was evident. Special awards were bestowed on Andy Singer, Founder & CEO, Visual Comfort & Co. (Academy of Achievement); The H Foundation (HEARTS Award); Lois Del Negro, Former Owner and CFO at Global Views/Studio A Home (Trailblazer Award); and The Phillips Collection (Green Award). The awards also recognized Product Designer Amber Lewis of Amber Interior Design and Interior Designer Christi Barbour of Barbour Spangle Design. !assets/images/arts-award-gala-1024x768-1.jpg “arts-award-gala-1024x768-1”) The other winners were: Home Accents Store East/Atlantic: Mustard Seed Market & Home – Blowing Rock, N.C. Midwest/Southwest: Coco & Dash – Dallas, Texas West: Absolutely Fabulous – Huntington Beach, Calif. Lighting Showroom East/Atlantic: Magnolia Lighting – Hernando, Miss. Midwest/Southwest: Lightology – Chicago, Ill. West: Ultra Design Center – Denver, Colo. Furniture Store Single Location: Leon & Lulu – Clawson, Mich. Multiple Location: Lee Douglas Interiors – Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. Design Studio Megan Molten, LLC – Charleston, S.C. Sales Representatives East/Atlantic: Vince Hall – Vince Hall & Associates Midwest/Southwest: Ruth Grigson – Ivystone West: Sally Windnagle – Independent Rep. Codarus, Made Goods Manufacturer Categories Accent Furniture: Revelation by Uttermost Area Rugs: Loloi Home Accents: Kalalou Home Textiles: Lili Alessandra Lamps: Currey & Company Lighting Fixtures: Visual Comfort & Co. Outdoor Living: Polywood Tabletop: Annieglass Inc. Wall Décor: Wendover Art Group

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— Anne Flynn Wear contributed to this report.  Dallas – The home furnishings industry recognized the outstanding nominees in every category at the ARTS Award gala in Dallas last night. It was a night of celebration tempered by the tragedy of the devasting California fires, which prevented some of the California-based nominees and winners from attending. Many of them texted or emailed their appreciation, which was read by presenters. Other attendees saw their travel plans go awry due to the wintry weather in Dallas this week. But for those who were able to make it, the usual air of festivity and appreciation for the industry was evident. Special awards were bestowed on Andy Singer, Founder & CEO, Visual Comfort & Co. (Academy of Achievement); The H Foundation (HEARTS Award); Lois Del Negro, Former Owner and CFO at Global Views/Studio A Home (Trailblazer Award); and The Phillips Collection (Green Award). The awards also recognized Product Designer Amber Lewis of Amber Interior Design and Interior Designer Christi Barbour of Barbour Spangle Design. !assets/images/arts-award-gala-1024x768-1.jpg “arts-award-gala-1024x768-1”)