January Total Home & Gift Market, taking place January 8-14, 2025 at Dallas Market Center, will showcase the largest debut of new products for giving and living inside permanent showrooms in three buildings plus four neighborhoods of temporary booths open only during market.
In addition to new products, the market will include a full schedule of events for the retail and design community, with experts and influencers presenting tours, seminars, presentations and networking opportunities to deepen knowledge and create a shared community to expand business for the new year.
New and Expanded Showrooms
There are a number of additions and expansions debuting at the January show. In the World Trade Center, Vivian Watson Associates (WTC 6694) debuts, presenting hardware and furniture; Anne McGilvray (WTC 270) expands; Giftcraft moves from the Trade Mart into WTC 333; and there are expansions from American Best (WTC 452), Melrose/Ekkolight Infinity Lights (WTC 305-1), Zaer (WTC 394), Oriental Trimmings (WTC 6694) and Pasha Furniture (WTC 680). Relocating brands include Ashore (WTC 521) and Boston Mills (WTC 6690).
In the Interior Home & Design Center building is the debut of the Textile Salon (IHDC 2F215), a first for Dallas Market Center and a shared space for fine fabrics and trim; window and floor coverings; wallpaper; and decorative hardware. Inaugural tenants include Kravet (IHDC 2F215-FG10), H&M Designs Presenting Graber Window Treatments (IHDC 2F215- FG 6), and Dallas Rugs (IHDC 2F215-FG5), with additional exhibitors to come. The space also features a design workspace and seminar/meeting space, which will host events during Total Home & Gift Market.
Also debuting in the IHDC is Coco & Dash To The Trade, a multi-line showroom offering art, mirrors, pillows, lampshades, lighting, textiles, beds, bedding, lifestyle items, antiques and interior design services. Located in IHDC 1D106, the showroom will showcase Coco & Dash Heritage, Fete Home, Fleur Home, Jill Seale Design Studio, Matouk, Ornis Gallery, Pooky Lighting, Reprotique, R. Lusk Studios, Savoy House, and Trey Hoffmann Art. Additionally, showroom partners will include Thibaut, F. Schumacher & Co., Fermoie, Cowtan & Tout, and Custom Workroom Services.
The Gallery (IHDC ID202), the shared space of design resources on the first floor, welcomes natural stone designs from Marble Crafter (IHDC GL22), innovative doors from Trendy Doors, (IHDC GL112), and contemporary designs in frameless, changeable, or floating acrylic picture frames from Wexel Art (IHDC GL24).
Inside the Surya showroom (IHDC 1D321), is the debut of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Well-known and beloved for its sustainably crafted, American-made upholstery and limitless customization, the iconic furnishings collection is back -- better than ever, and available exclusively to the trade.
Other arrivals in the IHDC are ArtVia Design (IHDC 2F433), a new location for Crestview Collection (IHDC 2F101), previously located in the World Trade Center, and an expansion from Porch View Home (IHDC 2F446).
In the Trade Mart, there is a major expansion from leading multi-line gift agency Patrick & Co. (TM 2927/2727/2741) which will include more than a dozen new brands. Plus Olivia Riegel (TM 2618) is relocating and expanding, and the market center welcomes the following new showrooms: Christian Art Gifts (TM 1400), wrapping and ribbon from Laribbons and Crafts (TM 2634), and lifestyle brand Laura Park Designs/Prince of Scots (TM 1420).
In the Temps
For January the Temps at Total Home & Gift Market will include remerchandised destinations, new exhibitors, and special promotions inside the discovery zone for new products that will help retailers stand out.
The World Trade Center 11th floor is the new destination for apparel, accessories, and jewelry plus a curated design collection called Boutique featuring better apparel and design-oriented fashion accessories exuding visionary style, exceptional craftsmanship and higher-end materials. Exhibitors in Boutique include Caryn Lawn, Vendula London, Seamstress for the Band, ACYA Design, Deepa Gurnani, and many others; exhibitors in apparel include Oli and Hali, Lovely Melody, and Glam; and exhibitors in fashion accessories/jewelry include Simply Southern, Katydid, Dax Eyewear, Jacqueline Kent, Accessory Concierge, and Clearly Handbags.
Market Hall is the marketplace for order-writing and immediate goods including artisan, gift and jewelry, fine jewelry, home décor, furniture, vintage and antiques. Exhibitors in Artisan include Caryn Lawn, Eat Drink Host, SOS Pajamas, Words for a Season, Glenda Gies, and Georgina/Lola’s Bags. In the Home & Vintage area exhibitors include Karma Living, Age of Industry, Antlerworxx, Jaded Gypsy, and In the Land of Elsewhere. Finally, in the Gift & Jewelry area, exhibitors include Texas True Threads, Lavender Thorne, Under Wraps, Savvy Bling, and Wilder & Soul.
On the Trade Mart first floor, the Luxe Design Temps will debut. This neighborhood presents Dallas Market Center’s most prestigious, curated collection of high design home accents, specialty gift & tabletop items. Exhibitors will include Linen Salvage, Piffany Copenhagen, LX Artworks-Aaron Ekstrom, Cozy Earth, Steve Snyder Turning, Linen Casa, Etu HOME, Porto Brasil, and others.
The 12th floor of the World Trade Center will be the largest presentation of products for gift, gourmet, handmade, home accents and seasonal. In Body & Spa, exhibitors will include At Last! Makeup Mirror, Sugarberry Creek Candle Co., California Mango, The Wild Susan, and Caprice & Co. In the Emerging Gift area: Wrapido!, Play Away Mahjong Cards, Eklektik Pieces, Reminder Nail Polish, Rebecca Illustrated. In General Gift: Fabuplates, Thompson's Candle Co., TiNte Cosmetics, L A Ribbons & Crafts, and Angel Dear. In Home Accents, House of Alaan, Homegrown Art Co., Fluid Life by Sharon, De Leon Collections, and K & K Tabletops. In Seasonal/Outdoor exhibitor highlights are Songbird Grove, Kaisa USA, Brite Ideas Decorating, Stony Creek at Home, and Mr. Bird. The MADE area will include J & J Woodshop, The Colored Petal, Jarmz Designs, West Glow Studio, and Tallas Imports. In T-Shirts exhibitors will include Wild West Shirts, Zutter, My Muse, Mason Jar Label. In the In-Demand area, American Brand Studio is joined by Victory Lap, Doodles by Rebekah, Avanti Press, and Mini Mahjer. And in Gourmet Market: Seasoned Straws, Austin Pretzel, Twirl Cotton Candy, Oli Tea Company, and Cup of Coa.
Welcoming Major Stores and Buying Groups
Many of the top multi-location retailers and buying groups, representing billions of dollars in purchasing power, will conduct business at Dallas Market Center during Total Home & Gift Market.
Buying Groups will include ASTRA, Boutique Hub Summit, Branches Hospital Gift Shops, Learning Express, MAI, Purchasing Power Plus, and Southwest Buying Group.
Major Stores to include Albertsons’ Southwest, At Home, Betres Hallmark, Brookshires, Buc-ees, Boot Barn, Buckle, Choctaw Casino, Dillard’s, Dry Goods, Four Seasons Orlando, Harry & David, HEB Grocers, Hobby Lobby, Julian Gold, Landry’s, Mardel, Michaels, Monkee’s, Neiman Marcus, NFM, , Reasor’s, Silver Dollar City, Spa at Winstar, Sun & Ski Sports, Tylers, United Supermarkets, Von Maur, World Market, and others.
Events Highlights
The events schedule for the January markets is packed full of influencers, icons, experts, and inspiring content. The full schedule is available on the Dallas Market Center website and app.
Keynote: Tan France and Cara Fox
Friday, January 10 at 10am. Location: WTC 1 - Atrium.
Iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality Tan France in conversation with renowned interior designer Cara Fox, of The Fox Group. Together they discuss the exciting journey of building Tan’s dream home in the picturesque landscape of Utah. In this intimate, behind-the-scenes event, Tan & Cara share their design preferences, vision, and the highs and lows of working to create a space that perfectly reflects his personality, lifestyle, and love for classic elegance with a modern twist.
Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations
Everyone is invited to attend one session or all sessions of Speaking of Retail, a Wednesday to Friday series of sessions that will be honest and open exchanges to generate ideas and plans for 2025. Presented by Dallas Market Center, Coco & Dash Home, and ART. All sessions take place at noon in the new Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215. Lunch is provided! RSVP Here: https://dallasmarket.wufoo.com/forms/rua00oy0so1y67/
Wednesday, January 8, noon, IHDC 2F215
Family Ties, Navigating Family Dynamics in Business Ownership
Listen in as top retail experts share insights on leveraging strengths and resolving conflicts while exploring the unique challenges and benefits of working with family. Panelists: Teddie & Courtney Garrigan | Coco & Dash; Kathy Adams, Kelly Clark, and Kristy Adams | Kathy Adams Furniture
Thursday, January 9, noon, IHDC 2F215
Visual Storytelling, Merchandising & Creating Spaces that Engage
Focusing on the art of using design to tell a brand’s story and captivate customers, retail experts discuss strategies for creating immersive environments through thoughtful displays, layout, and decor. Panelists: Teddie & Courtney Garrigan | Coco & Dash; Laura Hodges | Domain by Laura Hodges Studio; and Kenneth Ludwig | Kenneth Ludwig Chicago.
Friday, January 10, noon, IHDC 2F215
Studio to Storefront, Making the Journey from Design to Brick & Mortar
Join as retail experts share experiences and strategies for overcoming challenges, attracting customers, and balancing a studio-based design business with the demands of a physical store environment. Panelists: Teddie & Courtney Garrigan | Coco & Dash; Susan Hoechner | Barbara Stewart Interiors; Jamie Merida | Bountiful Home.
35th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, will hold the 34th ARTS Awards on Friday, January 10 at the Hilton Anatole hotel, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. The ARTS Awards will include category awards as well as a special Academy of Achievement honor for Andy Singer, founder and CEO of Visual Comfort; the Trailblazer award to Lois Del Negro, co-founder of Global Views; and a special HEARTS Award presented to The H Foundation honoring their annual cancer fundraising event, Goombay Bash. The ARTS Awards Preview Party takes place on Thursday at 6 p.m. in IHDC 2F212. All buyers are welcome to attend; tickets for the Friday gala are available on the Dallas Market Center website.
Daily Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 8
8:30 a.m.: Market Hall Coffee + Donuts
8:30 a.m.: IHDC Designer Coffee Stop. Location: The Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215.
9 a.m.: Buyer Scoop. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center.
10 a.m.: WTC 11 Temps Launch Party. Location: WTC 11. Join us to celebrate the premiere of the NEW home of fashion during Total Home & Gift Temps on WTC 11, showcasing BOUTIQUE, a curated collection of design-led jewelry, accessories & fashion, alongside Young Contemporary Apparel and Jewelry & Fashion Accessories. Discover your new destination for style and sophistication!
12 p.m.: Taste of 12 at 12: Gourmet Category & Wine Tasting. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Join us on WTC 12 at 12pm to savor the delicacies of the Gourmet Temps and pair tastings with our complimentary selection of red and white wines.
1 p.m.: TEMPS Power Hour-WTC 12. Shop today's select TEMPS POWER HOUR floor from 1- 2pm today! As you enter to explore, drop your business card at the info booth to be entered to win BIG PRIZES - $500 AMEX GIFT CARD, 2 January Total Home & Gift Market Hotel Nights, an iPad, dinner in Dallas, and Starbucks gift cards. Visit the complimentary bar for a refreshing beverage, a swag bag with a list of exhibitors to visit for goodies (limited to the first 50 buyers), and enjoy a featured activation. Plus place your orders with participating booths for the best deals of the show!
2 p.m.: WTC 11 Margarita Bar. Location: WTC 11 – Temps. Take a refreshing break at our Margarita Bar and explore our curated selection of apparel & fashion accessories.
3 p.m.: Bubbles & Baubles. Location: WTC 7. Visit the bar to grab a glass of champagne and a bag for all your SWAG, then visit participating showrooms to fill it with exclusive gifts (available to the first 50 Buyers in line). Plus, enter to win BIG PRIZES while you shop WTC 7 Cash & Carry and Fine Jewelry! Drop your business card at the bar between 3 - 4pm to enter and win future Dallas Market Hotel Nights and Fine Jewelry. Must be present at 4pm to win!
3 p.m.: The Gallery Bubbles Bar. Location: IHDC 1D202. Stop by The Gallery for a glass of bubbly and browse design resources in our shared showroom space.
3:30 p.m.: Cocktail Chats with Heart on Main Street: Picture Perfect Branding- Mastering Photography and Lighting for Your Marketing. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent retailers, is excited to bring you an exclusive, hands-on session with Janzen Tew of Denim & Velvet, where we’ll explore the essentials of photography and lighting to elevate your brand’s marketing. In this lively Cocktail Chat, Janzen will share her expert tips on creating stunning visuals that align perfectly with your brand identity. Whether you're looking to refresh your existing brand image or just starting to build your marketing toolkit, this session is packed with practical tips and creative ideas to help you capture the essence of your business through the lens.
4 p.m.: Market Hall Temps Beer & Wine Bar. Location: Market Hall. Shopping and drinks!?! Yes, please! Shop the Immediate Goods Temps in Market Hall while you sip complimentary beer or wine!
Thursday, January 9
8:30 a.m.: Market Hall Coffee + Donuts
8:30 a.m.: IHDC Designer Coffee Stop. Location: The Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215.
9 a.m.: Buyer Scoop. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center.
10:30 a.m.: East Coast vs. West Coast: Reality Wars with Jill Zarin & Sabrina Soto - Texas Showdown. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Experience an exciting style showdown as design icons Jill Zarin and Sabrina Soto, moderated by Johnathan Miller of JSquared Design, explore East Coast vs. West Coast aesthetics. Sponsored by Unique Loom and Dallas Market Center, the panel will highlight their rug collections and together, they’ll explore what it means to meet in the middle—in Texas style. Attendees will walk away inspired by regional design influences and the power of rugs to anchor and elevate any space.
12 p.m.: Taste of 12 at 12: Gourmet Category & Wine Tasting. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Join us on WTC 12 at 12pm to savor the delicacies of the Gourmet Temps and pair tastings with our complimentary selection of red and white wines.
1 p.m.: TEMPS Power Hour-WTC 11. Shop today's select TEMPS POWER HOUR floor from 1- 2pm today! As you enter to explore, drop your business card at the info booth to be entered to win BIG PRIZES - $500 AMEX GIFT CARD, 2 January Total Home & Gift Market Hotel Nights, an iPad, dinner in Dallas, and Starbucks gift cards. Visit the complimentary bar for a refreshing beverage, a swag bag with a list of exhibitors to visit for goodies (limited to the first 50 buyers), and enjoy a featured activation. Plus place your orders with participating booths for the best deals of the show!
2 p.m.: Patti Carpenter Reports & IHDC Home Accents Trend Tour. Location: The Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215. Get inspired and informed with Patti Carpenter, Global Trend Ambassador, as she reports on color, materials, prints, and surface design in the US Home Decor market for 2025 and beyond. Join her after the presentation at 3pm for a tour of the Interior Home & Design Center as Patti introduces you to key showroom contacts and contextualizes her talk by showcasing trending Home Accent product in 2025.
3 p.m.: WTC 12 Temps Tasty Treat. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Come to WTC 12 for an afternoon tasty treat before you check out the latest gifts in the temps!
3 p.m.: The Gallery Bubbles Bar. Location: IHDC 1D202. Stop by The Gallery for a glass of bubbly and browse design resources in our shared showroom space.
3:30 p.m.: Cocktail Chats with Heart on Main Street: AI 101 for Independent Retailers. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Join Heart on Main Street, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on helping independent retailers thrive in an ever-changing marketplace, for an informative seminar on demystifying the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for small business owners. During this exclusive Cocktail Chat, The Gerson Companies will dive into how AI can transform your retail business, making it more efficient, data-driven, and competitive without a huge tech budget or complex systems.
4 p.m.: Market Hall Temps Beer & Wine Bar. Location: Market Hall. Shopping and drinks!?! Yes, please! Shop the Immediate Goods Temps in Market Hall while you sip complimentary beer or wine!
5 p.m.: Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Product Designer Finalists & Sharon Davis. Location: IHDC 2F212. Kick off the excitement for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards with an exclusive panel discussion featuring product design finalists who are shaping the home accents industry. Designers David Kitts, Dann Foley, Breegan Jane, and Lisa McDennon will share their insights on design trends, sources of inspiration, and what excites them about the future of product design. Moderated by Sharon Davis, this lively discussion will also include revealing the unique perspective and personality behind each designer’s work. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with industry leaders ahead of awards night!
6 p.m.: 35th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party. Location: IHDC 2F212. Join us the night before the 35th Annual ARTS Awards gala for an exclusive Preview Party, celebrating the remarkable talent of this year's honorees. Step into a curated gallery showcasing standout products from our manufacturing and product design finalists, offering a unique preview of the innovation and craftsmanship that define the home industry. Mingle with finalists, industry leaders, and fellow guests as you explore these exceptional pieces up close, all in anticipation of the awards celebration.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Shop Late ‘Til 8. Select showrooms across campus will be open until 8pm for you to shop ‘til you drop!
Friday, January 10
8:30 a.m.: Market Hall Coffee + Donuts
8:30 a.m.: IHDC Designer Coffee Stop. Location: The Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215.
9 a.m.: Buyer Scoop. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center.
10 a.m.: KEYNOTE: Build Your Dream House with Tan France & Cara Fox. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Join iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, and television personality, Tan France for an exclusive conversation with renowned interior designer Cara Fox, of The Fox Group, as they discuss the exciting journey of building Tan’s dream home in the picturesque landscape of Utah. In this intimate, behind-the-scenes event, Tan & Cara share their design preferences, vision, and the highs and lows of working to create a space that perfectly reflects his personality, lifestyle, and love for classic elegance with a modern twist.
11 a.m.: Luxe Design Brunch. Location: TM 1 Atrium. Enjoy brunch bites, a seasonal spritz, and exploration of this juried collection of temporaries featuring DMC's most prestigious, curated collection of high design home accents, specialty gift & tabletop items.
12 p.m.: Taste of 12 at 12: Gourmet Category & Wine Tasting. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Join us on WTC 12 at 12pm to savor the delicacies of the Gourmet Temps and pair tastings with our complimentary selection of red and white wines.
1 p.m.: TEMPS Power Hour-Market Hall. Shop today's select TEMPS POWER HOUR floor from 1- 2pm today! As you enter to explore, drop your business card at the info booth to be entered to win BIG PRIZES - $500 AMEX GIFT CARD, 2 January Total Home & Gift Market Hotel Nights, an iPad, dinner in Dallas, and Starbucks gift cards. Visit the complimentary bar for a refreshing beverage, a swag bag with a list of exhibitors to visit for goodies (limited to the first 50 buyers) and enjoy a featured activation. Plus place your orders with participating booths for the best deals of the show!
1:30 p.m.: Fireside Chat with ARTS Awards Interior Design Finalists with Patti Carpenter. Location: WTC 1-Atrium. Join us before the 35th ARTS Awards for an inspiring panel featuring some of our talented interior designer finalists: Ginger Curtis, Christi Barbour, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Christopher Todd. Moderated by the renowned Patti Carpenter, this discussion will delve into current design trends, the business of interior design, and the year ahead. Expect an engaging session with insights, inspiration, and some fun!
2 p.m.: WTC 11 Margarita Bar. Location: WTC 11 – Temps. Take a refreshing break at our Margarita Bar and explore our curated selection of apparel & fashion accessories.
3 p.m.: The Gallery Bubbles Bar. Location: IHDC 1D202. Stop by The Gallery for a glass of bubbly and browse design resources in our shared showroom space.
3 p.m.: WTC 12 Temps Tasty Treat. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Come to WTC 12 for an afternoon tasty treat before you check out the latest gifts in the temps!
3:30 p.m.: Cocktail Chats with Gifts & Decorative Accessories: Winning Retail Strategies with Former Retailer Excellence Award Finalists. Location: WTC 12 – Temps. Lenise Willis of Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine provides insights into the upcoming Retailer Excellence Awards in June 2025 and what makes for a winning nomination. She will be joined by past REA Finalists to discuss some of their best retail tips, tricks, and strategies. The group will share advice and success stories regarding store events, social media and digital promotions, visual merchandising, and upsell techniques. Panelists: Abbie Tracy - Apple Blvd. | Frisco, Texas; Beth Rich - Mix It Up Gift and Mix It Up Home | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
6 p.m. 35th ARTS Awards. Location: Hilton Anatole. Reservations Required. Join Dallas Market Center and ART for the 35th ARTS Awards Gala, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives.
Style Eyes Trendspotting
A collection of experts, influencers and retailers will be discovering new products at market, as the Style Eyes returns for winter leveraging insights and discoveries. The Style Eyes will spot must-see and unique products and trends across the marketplace including gifts, home décor, lighting, holiday/floral and more. Follow along on Dallas Market Center social media channels and #dallasstyleeyes. The Style Eyes for January are:
- Robin Burrill, co-owner of Signature Home Services, a premier full-service design-build firm
- Heather Fujikawa, co-owner of Home Sprucing, a full-service interior design studio and home furnishings store
- Cara Fox, award-winning co-owner of The Fox Group architecture, construction and interiors firm and The Fox Shop & Market, a resource for stylish home furnishings
- Jill Zarin, reality TV personality, author, and product designer
- Sabrina Soto, design TV personality, interior designer and product designer
Spark Magazine: Winter Issue
More than 50,000 customers receive the winter issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. For January, the cover features Tan France and Cara Fox, design professionals and style influencers, sharing insights on projects and their professions. Additional content focuses on tablescapes featuring tabletop and gift items, holiday décor, lighting trends, a trip to the Hill Country for inspiration, a special section on The Temps, and hot tips for eating and drinking while in Dallas. The magazine is also available on the website.
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering amazing rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $160. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time, so please reach out to Market Travel online via the Dallas Market Center website or by calling 214-744-7444.
Complete events details are available on the Dallas Market Center website. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.
