We have just returned from the International Home and Housewares Show. If you love food, cooking, dishes, appliances and anything to do with the kitchen, this is THE show!
We had the fun of working with one of the stars of the show. Yes, Olaf! Select Brands introduced the Olaf Snow Cone Maker!
The show is for the trade, which means that buyers from every store, from big retailers (like Walmart and Target) to department stores, kitchen and bath shops to even local kitchen shops (like The Pot Rack in Leavenworth, KS) come to find the latest and newest products for the kitchen, table and bath.
All of your favorite, familiar companies are there! New models! Old models! And Lots of colors. (Care for a KitchenAid mixer and what color would you like?) 
There are miles and miles of exhibitors.
Over 2100 exhibitors fill McCormick Place in Chicago. It is exciting to be a part of this incredible event.
Wow. Look at that rainbow of mixers. I think that would be an expensive place for me to be!
Amy, you would enjoy walking this show and dreaming!