Dallas Market: Day 3 and last

My third and final day in Dallas was short, but sweet. I had to get on the road for my 5 hour trek home. But I managed to finally hop in one of my favorite showrooms, Donald McEvoy Ltd. I instantly gravitated toward the showstopping line, Fringe Studio. I've seen it in various stores in Dallas, and I've even bought a vase. But THIS was breathtaking. I want every single freakin thing they make. Seriously.

Here's a couple of pics (Love that yellow peacock. I can't stand it.) :

Even their website is oh so fab. But way mysterious. They don't have any product on there, just this gorgeous homepage:

I also took a few more pics of Daniel Richard's showroom:

Tile Table close-up:

These two gift lines they represent are so fun. The first is Funktion , and the second is The Macbeth Collection . I know union jack is everywhere, barf, but I can't help but love that trash can!

All in all it was a great trip. To be surrounded by such beautiful things is actually good for the soul. A few times my head wanted to explode from the sheer volume of inspiring goods. But I gradually just let them all wash over me and stopped trying to take millions of mental pictures. I like to think by the power of osmosis some of that beauty has seeped into my subconscience and when my next line comes out it's going to be sinfully good. =)

Dallas Market: Day 2

I didn't get a chance to roam market like I wanted to, but instead stayed in the showroom talking to all of the lovely stores that came. I did take a couple of photos - one with the wonderful reps:

In fact, Roseann has a fantastic  blog about being a Dallas stationery rep!

I also hammed it up and took a photo in front of my wall...

Dallas Market: Day 1

Day 1 of market (at least for me! It's been going for 3 days now!) was a bit slow. The highlight was getting to meet my fabulous reps. They're totally on it, and all so beautiful. How can I go wrong?!

I hung out in the showroom for a bit, mostly chatting with the girls and looking at the other gorgeous lines they have - Bella Ink, Lemon Tree Paper, Paper Belle, Jonathan Wright, Mara Mi, Sharp and Sally, Tina givens, etc. etc. Here's a couple of pics of the showroom and my wall section - I'll get more tomorrow!

And a NEW line that they carry by Amy Butler. I ADORE her. I've been swooning over her fabrics for years now, and she's turned some of her glorious patterns into paper products (not just scrapping paper). I'll take some pics of her exquisite line and post them tomorrow.

I did take a chance to roam the temporaries, which actually really shocked me. The aisles were half the size they normally are, and I didn't find any new paper lines. Even Papaya didn't set up this year. Last January, it was huge, with 5 or 6 new lines. And Papaya was like a bright beacon of color right in the middle of it all. I suppose the economy has sucked out some of the excitement of those entrepreneurship spirits. Plus the cost of the booths are a bit pricey.

However, the permanent showrooms looked as beautiful as ever. Here are a few pics of my favorite - Two's Company.

Yes, those are empty detergent bottles. Here is a close-up:

Here's a close-up of the wall detail:

And this white buffet inspired me so much. At first, I couldn't figure out why I was so drawn to it. Then it hit me. I, along with millions of other Americans, have a piece like this that's gross and ugly and has been in my parent's house for years. Chances are, there's one in every thrift store across town. Next time, I'm not going to pass this little gem up! A coat of white paint and voila!

Dallas Market starts today!

I'm here in Alexandria, Louisiana as Dallas Market starts, my VERY FIRST time to be in a showroom. I am terrified and hopeful all at the same time.

Hopefully it's going well over there...eek! I'm leaving early Friday morning to be there by noon and staying until Monday. (I would be going earlier, but my hubbie's 30th is Thursday and I can't bear to miss it!)

So if you're traveling through the market center this weekend, stop by Daniel Richards and I should be there! It's in the Market Hall on the 2nd floor.

I'll be posting pictures and documenting the experience starting Saturday, so keep checking back!

By the way - here is a glimpse of me at market last January! I was in the temporaries.

And in answering your questions - No, I'm not preggo, it's one of those dresses. Yes, I am sporting some hot bangs that I no longer possess. And yes, my booth was wrinkled. My husband threw away our iron.

Dallas and Chicago

I'm officially going to be shown at the Dallas and Chicago markets! I'm so thrilled and love my new rep company, Daniel Richards .
The Dallas Market dates are January 13th -19th, and Chicago dates are January 21st - 27th.

Hopefully I'll start printing the new line the 1st of February!