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Pantone announces 2014 color of the year Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:34 AM America/New_York

Pantone-RadiantOrchid2014Pantone has designated PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid as the 2014 color of the year. An X-Rite company and respected global authority on color, Pantone describes the color as “a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple.”

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

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Day7 blankets designed to ‘wrap God’s love’ around baby Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:31 AM America/New_York

Day7-WhalesTale-webAcclaimed fabric and quilt designer Myra Harder established her new faith-based company this year. Aiming to “wrap God’s love around each person and let them find a soft place to rest,” Harder launched her day7 company with three colors of a single baby blanket design.

A veteran designer in the textile industry, Harder has seen sales of her six quilting books reach more than 100,000 copies, and two more titles are on the way next year. She also has produced thousands of yards of fabric for top design companies, and has designed work for more than 30 magazines. Although her work is displayed on the covers of top magazines, she felt an increased desire to share her faith in through her work.

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JCountryman celebrates gift book sales milestone Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 09:29 AM America/New_York

JackCountryman-webThomas Nelson’s JCountryman line has sold more than 20 million gift books.

“Our success has come because we continue to create beautiful gift books with great content that meet a felt need while being affordable,” said Jack Countryman, founder of JCountryman Gift Books. “Our books touch and change the life of the reader, giving the reassurance that God has an answer for everything.”

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AmericasMart introduces free campus-wide Wi-Fi Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 02:40 PM America/New_York

AmericasMartBuyers2-webAmericasMart Atlanta has announced it is now the world’s largest digitally accessible wholesale marketplace with completion of its distributed antenna system (DAS) and Wi-Fi network.

The fully implemented system delivers enhanced wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds for Verizon Wireless customers. The Wi-Fi network will offer free On-the-Go access to unlimited wireless Internet on all floors. The new technology infrastructure assures optimized Wi-Fi access for web and email users.

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Lighthouse Christian Products moves to larger facility Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 02:45 PM America/New_York

LCP-PalmerDrive-Web2Schaumburg, Ill.-based Lighthouse Christian Products Co. has moved its entire operation into one new facility, as of Dec. 1. The new location is just a few miles from its previous site.

“After several years of using multiple locations, God brought one location to house everybody—an efficient move for the company,” said Ed Nizynski, vice president of sales. “With good leadership and oversight by the companies operations and warehouse managers, Lighthouse was able to continue to serve their retailers during the move.”

The company’s new address is 2401 Palmer Dr., Unit C., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses remain the same.

Learn more about Lighthouse Christian Products Co. at www.lcpgifts.com.

 
Greeting Card Association predicts number of Christmas card purchases Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 02:41 PM America/New_York

GCAThe U.S. Greeting Card Association (GCA) is predicting that shoppers will purchase some 1.6 billion Christmas cards this year, making Christmas the largest card-sending holiday in the country. That figure includes boxed cards, but does not include photo and other personalized cards sold online.

Nearly three-fourths of consumers who send holiday cards do so because they know how good it feels when they receive a holiday greeting, according to research findings from GCA member Hallmark Cards. The company’s 2013 holiday designs include cards featuring embellishments such as removable ornaments; designs with simple photography; laser-cut holiday cards; and cards incorporating rich colors and short, powerful sentiments.

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Goat Milk Stuff enters Christian market Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Monday, 25 November 2013 04:59 PM America/New_York

GoatMilkStuff-FloralGiftPackFamily-owned and -operated Goat Milk Stuff is bringing its goat milk products to the Christian market. Based in Scottsburg, Ind., the company is known for using the milk from the family’s goat herd to make soap, lip balm, lotions, bath fizzies and more.

Founder PJ Jonas and her husband, Jim Jonas, are parents to eight children, ages 6 to 16. The children are homeschooled, and each has his or her own age-appropriate role in the company, from milking goats to helping in the office. Considering their farming lifestyle, their company motto seems appropriate: “Work Hard. Get Dirty. Use Good Soap.”

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Daughter of P. Graham Dunn founder dies at 37 Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Thursday, 21 November 2013 10:18 AM America/New_York

AnnaDunnKnutsonAnna Miriam Dunn Knutson, daughter of P. Graham Dunn founder Peter Dunn and LeAnna Dunn, and wife of the company’s president, Joe Knutson, died Sunday, Nov. 17, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 37.

The following was posted on P. Graham Dunn’s Facebook page Nov. 18:

“At 9:15 Sunday morning, November 17, 2013, our Anna went to be with Jesus. Her husband, Joe, her parents and three siblings were at her side, surrounded by a group of friends. God is collecting many tears right now, and we are feeling deeply the ‘sting of death.’ However, deep within us, we know that Jesus is the Victor, and that because Anna knew Him, we will see her again; we are secure in the goodness and mercy of our Heavenly Father. Thank you for your love, prayers, and words of encouragement. They have sustained us through this five year journey of cancer, and will continue to sustain us in our loss.”

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