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Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market

By Joy Donovan / January 13, 2026 /

When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…

Back To The Future in 2020: Design and Construction Week Is Almost Here!

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber / January 13, 2020 /

One of the many perks of being a design influencer and writer for CandysDirt.com is that my mailbox is always full of really cool new products and opportunities to see what’s new and exciting in person. With Design and Construction Week only a week away, we thought this would be the perfect time to revisit…