AmericasMart announced that the July International Gift & Home Furnishings and Area Rug Markets in Atlanta are two of the industry’s largest resources, highlighted by the breadth and depth of product offered in AmericasMart’s four building campus. The July product centers are supported by a full line-up of events—stacked with a wide array of presentations from seminars and cooking demonstrations to performances and giveaways.
Highlighted events include:
bInspired Home Design Showcase
Wednesday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 15 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Building 1 Floor 1
Spectacular interior rooms created by six of America’s most celebrated designers on exhibition, featuring home product exclusively from the showrooms of the Atlanta Decorative Art Center (ADAC) and AmericasMart.
Make Your Bride Feel like a Celebrity: High-End Trends Made Affordable
Thursday, July 9 (10 – 11 a.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 4, Room 204J
Celebrity event planner and lifestyle expert Mindy Weiss shows you new trends and creative ways to make the most out of your bridal sales.
Increase Your Sales by Effective In-Store Demonstrations with Clay Pot Cooking
Presented by Atlanta Chef Mary Moore, owner of The Cook’s Warehouse
Thursday, July 9 (Noon – 1:30 p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Learn the different types of clay pot cookers, the benefits of cooking with them and some delicious recipes to share. Increase your customers’ culinary repertoire and your sales with this fun and informative seminar.
Bon Appétit, Y’all: Simple Summer Suppers Cooking
Demonstration by Atlanta Celebrity Chef, Virginia Willis
Thursday, July 9 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Virginia Willis shares tips, techniques and recipes of satisfying yet simple dishes for summer. Book signing to follow.
If the Wine Matters, so Does the Glass
Presented by Bottega del Vino Crystal
Thursday, July 9 (4 – 5 p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Bottega del Vino Crystal conducts a wine tasting seminar to demonstrate the difference between a handmade and a machine-made stem.
WithIt Seminar: Gaining a Competitive Edge and Running a Successful Business, Even in Trying Times
Friday, July 10 (8 – 9 a.m.)
Building 1 Floor 14, Room 14-D-9
Speaker Janet Tucker, Independent Merchandising Consultant, draws more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive with some of the top retail department stores to help struggling retailers, manufactures and designers find the right product mix for sales success.
AMU Seminar: How to Use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs and Other Forms of Social Media to Grow Your Business
Presented by Olivier Blanchard
Friday, July 10 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Building 1 Floor 14, Room 14-D-9
Learn how to build your business/brand through social media networks by using new and innovative marketing strategies
Modern Comfort Food from the Old Fourth Ward
Presented by Atlanta Chef Jay Swift, owner of 4th & Swift
Friday, July 10 (1 – 3 p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Join Chef Swift as he updates old-fashioned comfort food favorites with contemporary techniques, seasonal ingredients and transforms classics to new standards.
It’s Ribbon Rhapsody: Holiday & Floral Seminar
Presented by Offray/Lion Ribbon Co.
Friday, July 10 (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Building 1 Floor 19, 19-A-23
Learn creative ways to use ribbons and accessories for all your floral needs from packaging, tree trimming, table decorations and more with Lion Offray Ribbon Co. and Designer Michael Sims as he shares ideas and tricks for clever and fun usages of ribbons.
Southern Supper in the Gardens
Sponsored by Casual Living & Home Accents Today
Friday, July 10 (6 – 8p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floors 9 & 10
Discover the delicious flavors of Low Country cuisine popularized by chefs from Charleston, S.C, and Savannah, Ga. Enjoy complimentary wine or visit the cash bar.
LIVE Solo Piano Performance: Jim Brickman
Friday, July 10 (6 – 8 p.m.)
Building 3 Floor 15, Penthouse Fashion Theatre
Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling artist Jim Brickman performs hits from the best-selling Somerset Entertainment release, From the Heart, plus a special sneak preview of his upcoming release, Beautiful World, available for preorder at Market.
Great Grilling! Featuring the Great Grill Giveaway
Saturday, July 11 (Noon – 2 p.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Cooking demonstration by Atlanta Chef Kevin Rathbun, owner of Rathbun’s and Rathbun’s Steak. Plus, a chance to win an Island Grill Entertainment Center with Refrigerator by Atlanta Leisure Concepts. Drawing held on Floor 10 at 2 p.m., after Great Grilling demonstration.
American Designers Roundtable with Traditional Home magazine
Saturday, July 11 (3 – 4 p.m.)
Building 1 Floor 14, 14-D-9
A star panel of interior designers, moderated by Traditional Home Senior Style Editor Krissa Rossbund, share their design inspirations and ideas.
The Night before Christmas
Saturday, July 11 (4 – 6 p.m.)
Building 1 Floors 16-20, Holiday, Floral & Home Décor Center
Grab a stocking filled with treats and visit participating showrooms on Floors 16-20 (marked by stockings) for food, drinks, giveaways and show specials. Several lucky stocking recipients will find a coupon valued at $250 or $500 for fine jewelry from Eternal Jewelers.
HOME Grand Opening Party
Saturday, July 11 (5 –7 p.m.)
Building 1 Floors 9-14
Experience our newly expanded, six-floor collection of premium furniture, home accents and more—light bites and cocktails provided.
bInspired Designer Panel: Our Interior Inspirations with Traditional Home magazine
Sunday, July 12 (10 – 11 a.m.)
Building 1 Floor 14, 14-D-9
Exclusive roundtable discussion with bInspired Home Design Showcase designers, as they share details on what inspires their design visions—moderated by Traditional Home Senior Style Editor, Krissa Rossbund.
Brew-ology
Sponsored by Jura-Capresso and Synergy Sales Associates
Sunday, July 12 (10 – 11 a.m.)
Building 2 WestWing Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
David Shull of Jura-Capresso spills the beans on barista-style techniques, demonstrating coffee classics, coffee cocktails and tasty dessert coffees using the Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers.
Summer Flavors + Area Rug Style
Sunday, July 12 (3:30 – 5 p.m.)
Building 1 Floors 3-6
Come explore all that’s new in Area Rug style and design from the very best in the industry, all while enjoying an array of internationally inspired appetizers.
These events, plus dozens more, help make the July Markets a must-attend. For full listings of events, visit www.AmericasMart.com or consult the Buyers Guide upon arrival to Market.