Home remodeling and decor are booming, and several shows and markets are planned for the next few months.
Here’s a list that includes the Junk Hippy Market, the big NRG home show and suburban events organized by Texwood Shows. (Full disclosure: I’ll be one of many speakers at both Texwood shows.)
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Vintage and handmade goods will be on display at Junk Hippy Market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 22 inside the Campbell Hall at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7601 Red Bluff, Pasadena. Admission is $5 at the door; Children 13 years old or younger stay for free. Future shows are scheduled to take place on February 26 and July 16 in Rosenberg as well as on July 30 in Pasadena. Information: junkhippy.com
Houston Home + Garden View
TV personalities Chet Garner from PBS’ “The Day Tripper” and former host of Ty Pennington’s “Trading Spaces” and other house-changing shows will be among the speakers at the Houston Home + Garden Show, noon-8pm Feb 4, 10am-8am PM February 5 and 11 AM-6 PM February 6 at the NRG Center. Tickets are $8 per person; Children 12 years old or younger stay for free. Information: houstonhomeandgardenshow.com
View Lake Houston Home and Outdoor Living
Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap, Interior Designer Mary Scully and Radio Presenters Randy Lemon and Tom Tynan at the Lake Houston Home & Outdoor Living Show lineup 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 19 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20 at Humble Civic Arena Complex, 8233 Well Clayton Parkway , Humble. Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children 12 years old or younger stay for free. Information: texwoodshows.com
View home and outdoor life in Montgomery County
Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and KonMarie organizer Ashley Barber will provide tips for organizing your life along with other experts at the Montgomery County Fair for Home and Outdoor Living from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 5 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 6 at Lone Star Convention and Exhibition Centre, 9055 Airport Rd., Conroe. Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children 12 years old or younger stay for free. Information: texwoodshows.com
Offer Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living
Home remodelers, home-goods sellers, and a host of speakers will be on hand at the Cy-Fair Home & Outdoor Living Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27 at the Berry Center, 8877 Parker- Cypress Road, Cypress. Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children 12 years old or younger stay for free. Information: texwoodshows.com
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