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Tacoma Home and Garden Show, Jan. 22-25 at the Tacoma Dome

The 32nd annual Tacoma Home and Garden Show® features over 750 exhibitors, and television personality and designer Rachel Kate

The 32nd annual Tacoma Home and Garden Show® features over 750 exhibitors, television personality and designer Rachel Kate, the popular Vintage Market, a major kitchen showcase, the Plant Market, around-the-clock “how-to” seminars and more, January 22-25 at the Tacoma Dome.

Sponsored by the Western Washington Toyota Dealers, the state’s largest combined home and garden event is a one-stop opportunity for show-goers to discover a huge range of products and services for the home and garden.

For added value to showgoers, parking in the Tacoma Dome parking lots is free every day of the show.

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Rachel Kate, “HGTV’s Design Star” finalist and recurring guest on “Rehab Addict,” appears at the show on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Her presentations will include 2015 home trends and D.I.Y design ideas. Rachel combines her knowledge of textiles, manufacturing and design to create a fun, new line of bedding and home goods.

The popular “Vintage Market” returns this year as repurposed and “shabby-chic” items for the garden and home are spotlighted by over a dozen local vendors. From farmhouse collectibles and classic cowboy goods, to architectural salvage, repurposed lighting and furniture pieces, all of these and more can be found at The Vintage Market.

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The latest trends for kitchens are showcased in major displays by the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association with live presentations by local chefs. Sponsored by Tri-State Distributors, the displays spotlight the latest generation of appliances, cabinetry and labor-saving features.

This year’s show continues the tradition as an “idea generator” with a spectacular feature garden created by Marenakos Rock Center and Olympic Landscape.

Sharing their know-how and expertise, top Northwest garden authorities Ciscoe Morris, Marianne Binetti, Marty Wingate, Sue Goetz and many more will be on hand in round-the-clock seminars. For more information on show speakers and seminar schedules, visit www.otshows.com/ths/seminar-schedule/green-theater/.

Get a head-start on spring planting with great buys at the Plant Market, featuring a wide range of colorful and unique species. Blooming daphnes and hellebores, house plants, trees and shrubs are among retail offerings.

For more information, visit www.otshows.com/ths/.

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