Malachite: Another Decorative Faux Finish: The colorful faux malachite finish is a popular choice for furniture tops and interior decoration on walls and millwork. - April

A Philosophy of Service: Specialty Caseworks has one central goal - keeping the customer happy to create an ongoing relationship. - October

Retail Stores Become a Winning Market: A Florida furnituremaker finds a niche supplying small stores with high-quality furniture. - March

Executive Style - Huston & Company Furnishes Offices with Simple Elegance: Good proportions, subtle details are the design hallmarks of this New England firm's classic furniture for the executive suite. - April 2000

Special Section — California Dreamin'

Portrait Mirrors Reflect Classic Fashion TUX and ZOOT, a pair of portrait mirrors, earned the Design Portfolio award for specialty products. The pieces are offered by I.A. Keer - The Art of Furniture in Minneapolis, MN. By Beverly Dunne

One Big, Happy Family?: First-generation owners of family businesses are well-intentioned. But if the kids aren't truly interested, the best intentions in the world are meaningless. By Tony Noel - May 2000

Custom Work is 'Golden' for Miters Touch: This North Carolina shop wants its customers to understand how far custom work can go. - November 2001

Cell! Cell! Cell!: Want to really increase your productivity? Try turning off your cell phone.

The Key to Increased Profitability - Shop 'Extensions': Long-time New Jersey shop partners use other shops' capabilities to raise their bottom line.- June 2001