Jun 19, 2014

Bachelorette Star Trista Sutter & Dozens of Special Guests in Dallas

Dallas Market Center recently announced that dozens of special guests, including ABC’s first star of The Bachelorette, Trista Sutter, will make appearances during this week’s Total Home & Gift Market, running through Tuesday, June 24, to offer demonstrations, showcase their lines and meet market attendees.

Headliner Jason Dorsey, a leading generational speaker, best-selling author and expert in Millennial strategy, will present “Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees and Customers Can Grow Your Business” on Thursday, June 19 at noon on World Trade Center (WTC) 1. Known as “The Gen Y Guy®,” Jason has been featured on 60 Minutes, 20/20, CNBC, Fox News, The Today Show, The View and dozens more. His expertise is solving tough generational challenges for companies and leaders.

Trista Sutter, ABC’s first star of The Bachelorette, will be signing copies of her book “Happily Ever After” along with journals from her Glory Haus Grateful Heart Collection in Cliff Price & Co., TM 1-1860, on Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m.

Additional special appearances include:

Throughout Market

2 p.m. – Kimberly Cortes, inventor and designer of Ornamator; Ornamator, WTC 4-414

2-4 p.m. – Valorie Albertini, international skin lecturer; Albertini International, Market Hall, Cash & Carry Temps (opening Thursday)

Joe Bernstein, Salisbury pewter and silver home accessories; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

Cathy Elliott, designer of The Smart Pin; The Smart Pin by Garthwaite & Dickey, WTC 12, Gift Temps (opening Thursday)

Rachel & Jacqueline Oglesby, designers of Petalwell aromatherapy essential oil diffuser; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

Amy Pyeatt, designer; Rockin’ AB Designs, Market Hall, Cash & Carry Temps (opening Thursday)

Andy Sanchez, world renowned furniture artist; Custom Furniture by Andy Sanchez, WTC 6, Western Home Temps (opening Thursday)

Wimberly Tribble, designer and co-owner of Wimberly fine jewelry and accessories; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

Sohel Weldingwala, works with rural artisans; Honeycomb International, WTC 12, Handmade Gift Temps (opening Thursday)

Kim Whitaker, founder of Haul Couture; Haul Couture, TM 1, Design Temps

Jessica Williams, designer of Lola Blue handbags; Lola Blue, WTC 13, Red Haute Temps (opening Thursday)

Wednesday, June 18

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Lydia E. Rose, demonstrator of the Quantum Lifting Machine as well as microdermabrasion services; Skin Kare Industries, WTC 7-7250

2-6 p.m. – Kellie Fitzpatrick, designer of Lenny & Eva; Portico Collection, WTC 6-631

All day – Kate Hersch, creator of August Morgan cocktail napkins; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

All day – Chef Carol Ritchie, TV chef offering cooking demonstrations; The Lockin Group, TM 1-1901

Thursday, June 19

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – DeAnna Cochran, designer and metal smith of a handmade, eco-friendly collection; DeAnna Cochran Jewelry, WTC 13, Fashion Temps

11 a.m.-4 p.m. – J.E. Garrett, Texas artist of unique collection of custom bath furniture, hand-painted glass vessel sinks and contemporary art; J.E. Garrett, Elements, WTC 9-9009

2-5 p.m. – Francisco Yepo, artistic director of Katherine’s Collection; Katherine’s Collection, WTC 3-386

2-6 p.m. – Kellie Fitzpatrick; Portico Collection, WTC 6-631

4-6 p.m. – Christopher Valiante, creator of new mens personal care line BLOKE NYC; Portico Collection, WTC 6-631

5-7 p.m. – Donna Stevens, designer behind exclusive line of fine ribbon; d. Stevens, WTC 3-352

All day – Marypat Drago, owner and designer of Frayed Flower; Frayed Flower, Market Hall, Vintage Fashion & Gift Temps

All day – Yafit Goldfarb, designer and owner of Seasonal Whispers accessories; Seasonal Whispers, WTC 13-13727

All day – Kate Hersch; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

All day – Ricardo Zuniga, designer and owner of Leaders in Leather; Leaders in Leather, WTC 13-13727

Friday, June 20

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – DeAnna Cochran; DeAnna Cochran Jewelry, WTC 13, Fashion Temps

11 a.m.-4 p.m. – J.E. Garrett; J.E. Garrett, Elements, WTC 9-9009

2-6 p.m. – Kellie Fitzpatrick; Portico Collection, WTC 6-631

4-7 p.m. – Kelly Smith, co-owner of Posh Play; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

5-7 p.m. – Pam Mitchell, designer; Portico Collection, WTC 6-631

5-7 p.m. – Donna Stevens; d. Stevens, WTC 3-352

All day – Marypat Drago; Frayed Flower, Market Hall, Vintage Fashion & Gift Temps

All day – Yafit Goldfarb; Seasonal Whispers, WTC 13-13727

All day – Kate Hersch; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

All day – Amen Wardy, Jr., founder and designer of Delicious Agent; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

All day – Ricardo Zuniga; Leaders in Leather, WTC 13-13727

Saturday, June 21

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – DeAnna Cochran; DeAnna Cochran Jewelry, WTC 13, Fashion Temps

11 a.m.-4 p.m. – J.E. Garrett; J.E. Garrett, Elements, WTC 9-9009

2-3 p.m. – Lara Lathrop Anderson, co-inventor of interchangeable zipper lamp shade cover, RD Shady; Red Door Interiors, WTC 6, Home Temps

2-3:30 p.m. – Trista Sutter, ABC’s first star of The Bachelorette, signing copies of her book “Happily Ever After” along with journals from her Glory Haus Grateful Heart Collection; Cliff Price & Co., TM 1-1860

All day – Marypat Drago; Frayed Flower, Market Hall Vintage Fashion & Gift Temps

All day – Yafit Goldfarb; Seasonal Whispers, WTC 13-13727

All day – Ricardo Zuniga; Leaders in Leather, WTC 13-13727

Sunday, June 22

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – DeAnna Cochran; DeAnna Cochran Jewelry, WTC 13, Fashion Temps

2-4 p.m. – Emily Jones McCoy, co-owner of Posh Play; The Shoppes at Lady Primrose, TM 2-2402

All day – Marypat Drago; Frayed Flower, Market Hall, Vintage Fashion & Gift Temps

All day – Yafit Goldfarb; Seasonal Whispers, WTC 13-13727

All day – Ricardo Zuniga; Leaders in Leather, WTC 13-13727

Monday, June 23

9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Lydia E. Rose; Skin Kare Industries, WTC 7-7250

About Dallas Market Center

Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 85 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. The Dallas Market Center website is available at dallasmarketcenter.com.