Exhibit 4
                             CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
 
   William B. Kaplan, a director of the Company, is chairman and CEO and 50%
shareholder of Senior Lifestyle Corporation ("SLC"). Affiliates of SLC have
selected and from time to time in the future may select the Company's products
for purchase by building projects managed, but not owned, by such affiliates.
Neither Mr. Kaplan, SLC nor such affiliates receive any compensation from the
Company for such selections.
 
   Douglas A. Parker, a director of the Company, is president and CEO of
Leonard Parker Company, Inc. ("LPC"). LPC purchased products from the Company
for resale in the normal course of business in 1998 and such purchases are
continuing in 1999. Net sales by the Company to LPC in 1998 amounted to
approximately $7,216,000.
 
   Trisha Wilson, a director of the Company, has recommended or specified and
from time to time in the future may recommend or specify the Company's
products for projects in connection with which she or her company renders
interior architectural hospitality design services. Neither Ms. Wilson nor her
company receives any compensation from the Company for such recommendations or
specifications.
 
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