P. Allen Smith, the award-winning garden designer, author and television personality, has named Sunbrella brand fabrics as the exclusive outdoor casual fabric for his Garden Home Retreat being built in Little Rock, Ark. The Garden Home Retreat will serve as the primary set and shooting location for his television programs and magazine features.
As part of the sponsorship agreement, Sunbrella fabrics will be featured in Smith's nationally-syndicated and PBS television programs, as well as in articles and features prepared by Smith for leading shelter publications. Sunbrella fabrics will also serve as a sponsor of Smith's national book tour.
"Our goal is to help consumers better understand how they can integrate performance fabrics into the design of their outdoor spaces to create unique settings they can enjoy for years," Smith said. "Not only does Sunbrella offer proven outdoor performance, the fabric's array of colors, textures and patterns opens up an incredible range of creative possibilities."
The sponsorship program with P. Allen Smith is part of an on-going branding and consumer education program for Sunbrella fabrics by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, the makers of Sunbrella fabrics.
"Allen has connected on a personal level with homeowners all across the country with his creative approach to outdoor living and design," said Harry Gobble, director of marketing for Glen Raven. "He is the ideal person to help consumers better understand how casual fabrics can bring comfort and beauty to their garden settings."
P. Allen Smith has emerged as America's most recognized and respected garden design expert through his PBS and nationally-syndicated television programs and through personal appearances and a series of award winning gardening books. On the web at pallensmith.com
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