and classic, " Adams shared. " I was not surprised how many replies came back with 'a mix of some or all' - I agree 100 percent. In today's décorating, anything goes really! " Barlow's view is similar and noted " always sell what you love. If you do, you will find a way to make the pieces work together. " CREATIVE UNIFIERS Retailers can enhance any merchandise display by incorporating a little something extra - a unifier. Plants, greenery, and even lamps work well to create focus and share a story with customers. DEMDACO noted succulents are " hot " and last longer for merchandising techniques. While Abbott noted the importance of keeping plants healthy as " dead plants are not a good look. " Creative Co-Op suggested to " always " add " fluff " Drooz helps customers by not only offering an array of merchandise to create the look they seek, but also products such as books on how to do it. Circle 301. to complete a look. Pots, containers and baskets are ideal to use when adding greenery. Drooz found adding flowers and greenery help " fill the space " and draw the eye to a display/table to set " an overall vibe for the story of the display. " AHS Lighting said lamps are an excellent way to create a cohesive look and when retailers use them as a unifier it allows them to " capitalize " on the growing trend for accent lamps. Circle 463 GIFTSHOPMAG.COM 89http://www.GIFTSHOPMAG.COM