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IT’S HAPPENING AT MARKET IN JANUARY 2007

ATLANTA, November 2006—With the world’s largest single collection of gift, home furnishings and area rugs as its main attraction, AMERICASMART® ATLANTA’s signature lineup of Market events, entertainment and extravaganzas could be no less spectacular. And the energy and excitement that comes hand in hand with these activities only serves to enliven a Market already full of rich resources. In January 2007 look for:

The Holiday, Floral & Home Décor Party! Re-discover the wonder and excitement of the holidays at the Holiday, Floral & Home Décor Center’s annual, weekend-long, all-floors product spectacular. Preview the latest holiday product while enjoying complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. 5 p.m. Friday, January 12. AMERICASMART 1 floors 16—20. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Collegiate is King! The excitement and fanfare of campus life returns to AMERICASMART as the Collegiate Products Licensee Pavilion expands and relocates for January 2007. Weekend long promotions…live entertainment at select times….and much more! AMERICASMART 3 floor 5 Exhibit Hall. Friday, January 12 through Monday, January 15. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Find As Good As It Gets! Discover January’s Market Temporaries—headquarters for untapped product from thousands of new and established sources, new and expanded product categories and much, much more. Select times and locations. AMERICASMART 1, 2 and 3.Daily, Friday, January 12 through Tuesday, January 16. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Bon Appetit Y’all!: Southern Style Bistro Basics. Chef Virginia Willis—Market favorite, author, producer of Turner South’s smash hit cooking show, Home Plate, and former kitchen director for Martha Stewart Living Television—wows retailers with a cooking demonstration and book signing. AMERICASMART 3, The Gourmet Gallery, floor 14. Saturday, January 13, 12—1 p.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Ready to Discover Peru? Enjoy a complimentary buffet and an exclusive preview of authentic Peruvian crafts by 20 Peruvian manufacturers. Open to all Market buyers and exhibitors. Sponsored in cooperation with the Peruvian Consulate, Delta Air Lines, Global Trade Partners, and restaurant Salsa con Sabor. AMERICASMART 1, floor 9, 9D9B. Saturday, January 13, 11:30 a.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

The Home & Garden Party. Featuring a delightful progressive party in and featuring the Home Accents & Fine Linens Center, the Home Accents & Furnishings Center, as well as THE GARDENS—Outdoor Lifestyle & Home Decor. Complimentary food and beverage. AMERICASMART 1, floors 9—15, Saturday, January 13. 5 p.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Caribbean Lunch on 14. Enjoy complimentary Island cuisine as retailers discover The Gourmet Gallery and The Gift & Resort Center, two of AMERICASMART’s most exciting product categories. Open to all Market buyers. AMERICASMART 3, floor 14. Sunday, January 14. 12 p.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Tablescapes by Sandra Lee. Join Sandra Lee—new-generation homemaker and star of the Food Network’s popular television show Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee—for an exciting and informative demonstration/viewing of her simple, yet classic and beautiful tablescapes. Enjoy complimentary signature cocktails at “Cocktail Time” and a complimentary autographed copy of Sandra’s latest lifestyle book/cookbook, Gatherings. Cookbooks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. AMERICASMART 2, floors 8 and 9. Sunday, January 14. 3 p.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Afghan Impressions: Area Rug Artistry & Inspiration. An unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime cooperative program between AMERICASMART, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Embassy of Afghanistan brings to Market some of Afghanistan’s most spectacular export treasures, including traditional rugs, furniture reproductions and artifacts, many on loan from the private collection of Fredrik T. Hiebert Ph.D., archaeologist and National Geographic Society Fellow. January 18—21. Gala reception on January 18. 5 p.m. AMERICASMART 1, floor 2 Exhibit Hall. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide for details.

Debut of Martha Stewart Area Rugs for Safavieh®. Celebrated and recognized at an industry-exclusive gala reception at Atlanta’s historic Capital City Club downtown, Ms. Stewart will offer commentary on her vision for the collection and her Safavieh partnership. Friday, January 19. 6—8 p.m. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide for details.

America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards 2007—an evening of beauty and celebration—recognizing design excellence and achievement in the centuries-old art of rug making, including the best of handmade and machine-made carpets. Cocktail buffet and live entertainment. Saturday, January 20. 5:30 p.m. Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Sunshine Breakfast Club. Complimentary in-showroom buyer breakfast. Participating showrooms. AMERICASMART 1, 2 and 3, 8 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 12—14. Check the Atlanta Buyer’s Guide at Market for details.

Breakfast Club/Order ‘Til Eight extends January Market hours with in-showroom refreshments and specials. Participating exhibitors in AMERICASMART 1, 2 and 3.(Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. early opening Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13. Order ‘Til Eight 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. extended hours, Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13.)

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