Casual Living,
New interactive consumer event to premiere Sept. 7-9, 2014
Dallas Market Center in cooperation with industry leaders Diane


Carnevale Jones and Susan E. Peterson, announced the launch of The Gathering in Dallas: Collect. Decorate. Entertain. — a dynamic national consumer event.

Expansive product neighborhoods will showcase gift and home, luxury, lifestyle, pop culture, art, toy, holiday, sports, NASCAR and more from leading manufacturers.

“We are offering a decorating experience and innovative ideas for integrating collections into the entire home,” said Peterson, owner of Peterson Consulting.  “It’s a show for all seasons and all lifestyles.”

The unique format for the show will allow manufacturers to interact directly with their consumer customers. The attendees will be able to experience a wide range of products, artists, and brand leaders — from traditional to next-generation — all in a community environment under one roof.

“This exciting, fun event will offer more leading products, personal appearances, artists and designers, helpful interactive seminars that will appeal to a broad community,” said Jones, president of Professional Marketing.

“We are thrilled to be able to work with two highly respected industry experts toward creating an energetic new collecting experience,” said Cindy Morris, chief operating officer for Dallas Market Center. “We have a 50-year legacy of providing dynamic environments for manufacturers and consumers and offer low travel costs, unmatched facilities and a legendary level of customer service.”