Thursday, October 30, 2008
Eco-Friendly Cowboy Furniture
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas - Upbeat Forecast Insight.
I am very impressed with the detail oriented team of people that Barrett-Jackson has on board. After many years of trade shows here in many different industries, I can easily say that this has been the best well run set up of any.
NO DOOM AND GLOOM HERE- The feeling around the set up area is of optimism. There is optimism because Barrett-Jackson has done this so many years with so much success in Scottsdale and now they have taken the next step to get out of Westworld with the rickety tents to this beautiful facility.
I can really envision new interest and new buyers coming from this upscale environment.
Yes, the overall economy is in some unstable times but its not felt here right now. People are spending money to be here and by the looks of the private jets flying today, it feels like the right buyers are in the area.
As I sat in our beautiful teak furniture in our booth this afternoon, I glanced around next to me. Just over one aisle was an entire lear jet. Yes, you read that right. An entire private Lear Jet on display for the discerning clientele.
Just in front of me was an entire Rolex watch booth which was next to a Ferrari booth and of course this high end jewler I can only hope my wife doesn't notice.
Should be some interesting days ahead.
I can only say how pleased I am to be involved with Barrett-Jackson and I can only say thank you Patrick the CFO of Barrett-Jackson for introducing me to this interesting crowd.
Here is our booth of both indoor and outdoor teak furniture at the inaugural Las Vegas show.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Eco-Friendly Home Building Products
(Door, flooring and furnishings made of reclaimed teak wood).
Today’s high-end custom builders are faced with many challenges. In these challenging home building times, one point is certain. New home owners want value and respect of their surroundings.

Live Fully, Tread Lightly.
Incorporating reclaimed teak wood into high-end homes simply makes sense for eco-friendly custom home builders. By going green you are actually reducing your overall carbon footprint.

Using reclaimed teak wood is not “greenwashing”. For builders looking to be in line with the United States Green Building Council, (USGBC), working with our products continues with the theme of sustainable building concepts.
(Center island and bar stools made from reclaimed teak wood).
If you are looking to include green-collar jobs into your building concepts, then using reclaimed wood should be included.
(Fireplace in background and coffee table in foreground made of reclaimed teak).
What makes our products unique is that there is no compromise on quality. In fact, whether the home being built is striving for LEEDs or not, what is clear is these products will be absolutely stunning for the high-end, discerning clientele.
(Hand carved doors leading to the home theatre room made of reclaimed teak. Door in bathroom, below have reclaimed teak inside of a walnut framed door).
Monday, October 6, 2008
Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas

"The Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas is the perfect venue to introduce the most exclusive outdoor teak furniture to the world", said Global Surroundings owner, JL Jackson. " World renown designer, Mark Suess set out to create a collection of beautiful, versatile furniture and wound up defining luxury casual design," commented Jackson. "The discerning clientele attending Barrett-Jackson appreciate the finer things in life and the Mark Suess Collections deliver."
"Barrett-Jackson has transformed into a must-attend event, with patrons from all over the world not only attending to witness exquisite collector vehicles cross the block, but to take part in the lifestyle elements that are just as much a part of the experience," said Craig Jackson, CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.
"These new collections have the same grand proportions as today's luxury homes. The furniture supports the architecture and invites large-scale outdoor spaces to be lived in comfortably," Mark Suess explains.
Even in these uncertain financial times, high-end clientele continue to invest in tangible investments like collector cars and heirloom quality furniture that they can pass down in generations. Introducing these beautiful collections in Las Vegas is the perfect venue for us,” said Jackson.
Global Surroundings’ eco-friendly teak furniture will be on display in booth G10 at the Mandalay Resort & Casino from October 16-18th.
About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in sustainable, ecologically friendly furniture, Global Surroundings is a designer, manufacturer and importer. JL and Jay Jackson founded Global Surroundings in 1998 after living and traveling several years throughout Southeast Asia .
Contact: Jay Jackson, Global Surroundings LLC Ph: (480) 543-8889 Fax: (866) 393-1307 jay @ globalsurroundings.com
Visit http://www.globalsurroundings.com/ for more information.
PO Box 19927, Fountain Hills, AZ. 85269
Mandalay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas NV., October 16-18th, 2008
Booth G10