Susan Martin From the Home Front

 I wrote about outdoor furniture trends in today's Home & Style section, and one of the resources I used was the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), a trade association representing more than 220 leading manufacturers and distributors.

In addition to being a helpful resource to the media, the AHFA, based in High Point, N.C., also offers a consumer Web site, www.findyourfurniture.com

Among the features you will find here: the "Style Profiler" to help you determine your style preferences, the "Furniture Finder" (with furniture catalog and dealer locator) and "Trend Watch," where this lounge chair from Laneventure is shown.

There's also a room planner, shopping tips, safety information and more. Check it out.