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Minka Lavery Adds to the Popular Jessica McClintock Collection

Posted on October 15, 2007 by colby
Minka Lavery Lighting, the decorative lighting line from the well known Minka Group has introduced many new lighting fixtures to the Jessica McClintock lighting collection.

Jessica McClintock, a world renowned fashion designer, entrepreneur and business woman has combined her style of romance and excitement to the lighting world.  Jessica McClintock is a self-made woman who has owned and operated her world famous design house in San Francisco for more than thirty years.  All of Jessica McClintock’s designs have been inspired by the special romantic moments in the lives of people.  Jessica’s designs have won numerous awards over the years.

The New 2008 Salon Grand Romance Collection

salon grand chandelierThe beautifully hand sculpted, leaf details are the main inspiration behind the Salon Grand family of lighting fixtures.  The first is the oversized 55″ High x 42.5″ Wide Florence Patina chandelier shown here

This delecatly crafted fixture marries a romantic traditional style that compliments many homes across our continent.

salon grand foyer pendantFor the Home with an oversized foyer looking for a dramatic lantern style pendant the model 1564-477 of the Jessica McClintock Salon Grand Collection will fill the need.  This foyer pendant is 48.5″ High x 25.5″ Wide also in the Florence Patina finish.  Many homes are begining to apply lager and more dramatic lighting designs.  These designs add lighting function and dramatic design to any space where lighting is needed.

The new additions to the Minka-Lavery Salon Grand collection also include other necessary lighting fixture types like wall sconce lighting, Flush mount lighting and semi-flush mount lighting.

The full Jessica McClintock Salon Grand lighting collection can be used for the whole home from the kitchen to the master bedroom.
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Cristina Saralegui signs with Minka Group

Posted on February 22, 2007 by colby

Agreement with Minka Group for lighting line

Hispanic celebrity Cristina Saralegui signed a licensing agreement to launch the Casa Cristina Lighting Collection with the Minka Group. “The Minka Group is delighted to welcome Cristina to our family,” said Minka Group president Kurt Schulzman.

“We currently have a Hearst Castle Collection and a Jessica McClintock Home Collection. We are thrilled to now include Casa Cristina as Cristina is one of the most influential women in our country. We understand the value of her brand and the millions of loyal consumers it represents.”

The line is inspired by Cristina’s personal style and home decorating tastes. The collection is estimated to contain about 80 different items, including Minka Aire Fans, wall mirrors, decorative chandeliers, table and floor lamps, and bath and wall lighting. The Casa Cristina Lighting Collection debuted in April 2006 at the High Point market, the June 2006 Dallas Lighting Show, and the July 2006 Las Vegas Market. Retailers started to sell the Casa Cristina Lighting Collection in June.

The Minka Group joins other Casa Cristina licensees Pulaski, CBK, Jaunty, Lady Americana and JR United. Cristina Saralegui has been a journalist for thirty years. She was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2005, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She made her TV debut as executive producer and host of The Cristina Show on Univision. The show has received 12 Emmys and taped over 4,000 shows.

Cristina Saralegui also dedicates time to a variety of social causes. She and her husband Marcos Avila founded the Arriba la Vida/Up with Life Foundation in 1996, a private foundation dedicated to AIDS awareness and education among Hispanics, as well as other AIDS related causes that touch the lives of Hispanics everywhere. In September 2005, she received the Valor Award from GLAAD. She resides in Miami.

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