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Whether we are planning the perfect living space or holiday celebration Dallas Market Center is one of the many markets that we can visit to help you execute your dream. Contact us today to start planning an unforgettable shopping experience with limitless possibilities.

Dallas Market Center is the most complete wholesale merchandise resource in the world for 50 years providing an excellent venue to execute a beautiful design plan. You will find products representing every category including home furnishings, gifts, decorative accents, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet items, holiday décor, textiles, fashion accessories and apparel. DMC hold 50-plus markets each year attended by more than 200,000 buyers from across the globe.

Take a look inside the DMC: http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/about/index.aspx

Before you go to the market I recommend the following:

1. Make a master list of the rooms or pieces that you are shopping for on this trip.
2. Take measurements of the room itself or spaces where these pieces will be living. You want to make sure that you are getting the scale correct with the pieces you are purchasing. Things always look smaller in large showrooms.
3. If we are looking for draperies make sure to take the measurements for all the windows that you would like to cover.
4. Bring samples of paint colors or fabric swatches from the rooms that we will be shopping for in this market trip.
5. Bring a camera.
6. Dress is business casual with a comfortable pair of shoes.
7. Note: For marathon shopping days there is a Starbucks and Cafeteria on site at the market.

Dallas Market Trip Fees:

Single Day Trip:
$50 per person DMC entry fee
$325 Design Consultation/Personal Shopping (8-9 hrs)

Two Day Trip:
$100 per person DMC entry fee
$525 Design Consultation/Personal Shopping (16-18 hrs)

Three Day Trip
$150 per person DMC entry fee
$725 Design Consultation/ Personal Shopping (24-27 hrs)

Market Purchases:
Wholesale pricing + 15%
State Sales Tax
*No additional charges for mileage or travel-time.

Ciao Bella!

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At Alison Cary Design we enjoy the holidays all year long.

We work from January to October traveling to shows to find the most incredible and unique holiday accessories.  We work on the next years Christmas designs, get advice and share ideas with the best in the field to make sure that our clients holiday décor is current, unique and above all else sets the mood for a fabulous, festive season.

When your clients call you about their holiday decorating, let us make your job a little easier.

We can be your source for custom-made pieces such as:

Holiday Wreaths, Cascades and Door Treatments

Garlands and Swags to embellish banisters and railings

Christmas Tree Decorating

Custom Mantle Pieces, Centerpieces, Chandelier Wreaths

Holiday- themed vignettes for entry ways or office spaces

We will work directly with your client or if you prefer under your guidance within the budget you specify.