January 4, 2024
Hi, I’m Paloma Contreras! Atlanta Market is one of my favorite industry events of the year. Getting there is a breeze with plenty of direct flights from most cities and a slew of great hotels to choose from.
I personally enjoy the thrill of the hunt so while I don’t go so far as to map out my days at market, I do take the time to get a lay of the land via the @Market App and website. Atlanta Market is huge, so it is important to know which buildings make the most sense for you to spend time in based on the focus of your business. If it’s your first time visiting, I would highly encourage you to do the same and to also make a list of the key items you are looking for in order to maximize your time at Market.
As an interior designer and store owner, Buildings 1 and 2 are where I spend most of my time. I usually begin my quest in the Temporaries as this is where wonderful new discoveries can be made. Some favorite Temporaries include Amanda Lindroth and Assouline. From there, I visit tried and true vendors such as Made Goods, Summer Classics, and Codarus. One of the best things about Atlanta Market is that everything is contained within three buildings which makes navigating the market seamlessly easy, particularly in January when it can get quite cold! This year, I am most looking forward to finding some exciting new decorative objet and tabletop items for my store, Paloma & Co. I’ll have a couple of members of my team with me so we can cover a lot of ground.
While I am in town, I am looking forward to eating at a few of my favorite restaurants including Marcel and Dirty Rascal as well as shopping at some of my favorite local stores including Ann Mashburn, Bungalow Classic, and Huff Harrington. In fact, I will be signing copies of my new book, The New Classic Home at Huff Harrington on Thursday, January 18th from 4-6 pm after visiting Atlanta Market earlier in the day. Be sure to follow along @palomacontrerasdesign on Instagram where I will be sharing behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of my favorite finds at Market as one of their first ( A ) List Influencers.
See you there!