DECORATIVE CRAFTS has been importing the finest handcrafted home furnishings from Italy and the Orient since 1928. The company invites designers to visit its Greenwich showroom and warehouse. Greenwich, CT, 203/531-1500; Dania Beach, 954/921-7745; www.decorativecrafts.com

DESIGNER PREVIEWS takes the guesswork out of finding the right designer or architect by showing clients the work of everyone worth seeing and guiding them through the selection process. New York, NY, 212/777-2966; 800/367-4816; www.dpreviews.com

FSC WALLCOVERING presents the Waverly collection, “Sonoma Valley,” inspired by the lush vineyards of the California wine country. Offered in a complete range of home décor products, the collection features an innovative new wall covering. Waverly 4 … hangs like paint™. New York, NY, 800/423-5881; www.waverly.com

FAR EASTERN ANTIQUES & ARTS, importers since 1964, presents an exciting new collection featuring a black-lacquered elmwood coffee table with antique architectural stone panels. Other styles and finishes are available, as well as custom orders. A 17th-century, Shan-style Buddha head sits on top. New York, NY, 212/460-5030; Dania Beach, 954/929-0923

FRENCH COUNTRY LIVING’S “Provence Kitchens” feature handcrafted, hand-painted, antiqued, solid oak custom cabinetry. The company offers fine reproduction furniture, unique accessories and full-service interior design that magically captures the spirit of Southern France. Greenwich, CT, 203/869-9559; www.frenchcountrylivingct.com

GARY TRENTO is a figurative and portrait artist who paints exclusively from the live model. His paintings reflect his deep respect for the tradition of figure painting and its place in contemporary art. Based in Syracuse, the artist is represented by Loch Gallery in Toronto. Syracuse, NY, 315/685-4843; Toronto, Canada, 416/964-9050