_ August 20 & 21, 2022
Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show
Home Improvement Ideas + Local Home Pros. All Under One Roof!
Join us at the Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show this Fall. Our show helps you to find home goods, seasonal decor, artisan furniture, products and the right professionals for any type of home improvement or DIY project you have. Create your dream home with our home improvement professionals. We can't wait to see you!
Teacher's Appreciation - Half-off admission at the door. This year we will be celebrating teachers with half-off admission at the door! Valid for Saturday & Sunday. *
Frontline Sunday - All active Military personnel, Veterans, Fire, Police, and First responders receive a free admission at the door. Valid for Sunday only. *
If you would like to become a vendor at an upcoming show, please reach out to Tony Wood at tony@texwoodshows.com.
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center is located at 9055 Airport Road (formerly FM 1484) in Conroe, TX 77303. Take Exit #89 (N Farm to Market 3083 Rd West) off of Interstate 45. Go East on 3083 approximately 3.6 miles to Airport Rd. Go north (or left) and the convention center will be almost immediately on the left (west).
Parking is Free and plentiful to all who attend. There are 700 asphalt and more than 3,000 festival area parking spaces at the Convention Center.
The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center covers 178 acres and the facility is owned and operated by Montgomery County, home to more than one million residents. Montgomery County has been called one of the fastest growing and most desirable destinations for families and businesses in the United States.
Show Information
August 20 & 21, 2022
Location: The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center | 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, TX 77303 | Free Parking
Show Hours:
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices:
$7 Online | $10 at door
Children 12 & under are free
Buy Tickets
Get your tickets ahead of time, online.
_ Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show
Schedule & Speakers
Saturday, August 20 - 9am - 6pm
9am – Noon
Live Broadcast of HomeShow Radio
with Host, Tom Tynan (SportsRadio 610)
*HomeShow Radio booth (#316)
11:30am - 3pm
AR Workshop Home Décor Workshop
Join AR Workshop Cypress for a FREE DIY Home Decor workshop to make a canvas pillow cover! This is a premium 18” canvas pillow cover that is machine washable!
Come in anytime and make your own then take it home! No more than 30-minutes.
*Workshop Stage is located at the end of Row 700/800
11:30am
‘‘Decorating Tips & Mistakes to Avoid’’
Have you ever wondered what's the right size rug for a room or the correct size chandelier or where should yourisland pendants be hung? Join Mary Scalli to learn these simple answers and more
Mary Scalli, CEO/President, Simple Elegance, Luxury Style Specialist, Interior Decorator, ASPM (Accredited Staging Professional Master), Centurion Dealer Hunter Douglas Windows
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
Noon
‘Q&A on Building a Custom Home - Future Building Forecast the Latest on Material Shortages, Costs and More!’
Bryson Janecek, President of Built Green Custom Homes, NAHB Graduate Master Builder and Certified NAHB Green Professional
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Meet one-on-one with longtime host of HomeShow Radio Tom Tynan
*HomeShow Radio booth (#316)
12:30pm
‘Great Spaces for Holiday Gatherings with Family and Friends!'
Nothing brings friends and family together like the holidays, and now is the time to refresh the rooms you use for parties and dinners. Many homeowners have updated their homes during the pandemic, and now it’s your turn to make your dining room and familyroom picture perfect with new furniture or upholstery, rugs, art and other accessories. And don’t forget the bar –the new “it room” of the year –or your backyard patio.
Diane Cowen, Architecture + Design Writer, Houston Chronicle.
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
1pm
Featured Speaker Lifestyle author Ronda Carmanwill provide tips for festive fall entertaining and tabletop ideas.Join Ronda for a fun and informative conversation, Q&Aand book signing.She will offer easy ideas for arranging flowers, setting the table, selecting simple fall menus, and stocking the pantry for quick recipes
Ronda Carman, Author of The Art of Pantry Cooking: Meals for Family and Friends (2022), Entertaining at Home (2019) and Designers at Home (20130. Ronda has been a guest on Martha Stewart Radio, Good Morning Arkansas, Good Day DC, Houston Life, and Pittsburgh Today. In 2019 she was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America's best party hosts. A list that includes Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey. Ronda is a frequent speaker and industry expert on cooking, design, and entertaining
*Workshop Stage is located at the end of Row 700/800
2pm
‘Organize Your Home for Holiday Celebrations'
Ellen Delap, Certified Professional Organizer®, Certified Family Manager Coach™Member/Past President NAPO Houston
It’s not too early to start preparing for the holiday! The best holiday celebrations give you the opportunity to enjoy your holiday celebrations too. By starting early with your holiday preparation, you will enjoy the holiday season. Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap as she shares tips for decluttering and digging out, simplifying and prioritizing those many holiday lists, and gathering a team to help you get it all done. Leave with a plan for your best holiday ever!
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
2:30pm
How lighting and a little color can set the mood for the holidays and your crazy relatives!Bring any color question you have for the Q&A!
Setting up your lighting and color is simple (with a little help from Trish), it’s also doable even with a busy schedule. And it can be downright fun.
Trish Buscemi is a Certified Color Design Expert, proudly serving the Greater Houston Area.She founded Colors Matterin 2009. Colors Matter has been featured in Sherwin-Williams STIR magazine.
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
Sunday, August 21 - 10am - 5pm
Noon - 3pm
Join AR Workshop Cypress for a FREE DIY Home Decor W!
Join AR Workshop Cypress for a FREE DIY Home Decor workshop to make a canvas pillow cover! This is a premium 18” canvas pillow cover that is machine washable!
Come in anytime and make your own then take it home! No more than 30-minutes.
*Workshop Stage is located at the end of Row 700/800
Noon
‘Q&A on Building a Custom Home –The Latest on Lead Times, Costs and How to Save Money on your New Custom Build!’
Bryson Janecek, President of Built Green Custom Homes, NAHB Graduate Master Builder and Certified NAHB Green Professional
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
12:30pm
‘Design refresh: Quick updates for kitchens, powder baths and dining rooms for holiday parties and family gatherings’
Diane Cowen, Architecture + Design Writer, Houston ChronicleWhen you don’t have time or resources for a full renovation, a “refresh” of any room can make it all feel new. Giving a partial makeover to your kitchen, dining room, family room and even your powder bathroom will make family and friends feel more welcome than ever. And, it will make your parties and family gatherings even more festive.
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
1pm
Featured Speaker Lifestyle author Ronda Carmanwill provide tips for festive fall entertaining and tabletop ideas. Join Ronda for a fun and informative conversation, Q&A and book signing.She will offer easy ideas for arranging flowers, setting the table, selecting simple fall menus, and stocking the pantry for quick recipes
Ronda Carman, Author of The Art of Pantry Cooking: Meals for Family and Friends (2022), Entertaining at Home (2019) and Designers at Home (20130. Ronda has been a guest on Martha Stewart Radio, Good Morning Arkansas, Good Day DC, Houston Life, and Pittsburgh Today.
In 2019 she was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America's best party hosts. A list that includes Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey. Ronda is a frequent speaker and industry expert on cooking, design, and entertaining
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
2pm
‘Organize Your Home for Holiday Celebrations'
Ellen Delap, Certified Professional Organizer®, Certified Family Manager Coach™Member/Past President NAPO Houston
It’s not too early to start preparing for the holiday! The best holiday celebrations give you the opportunity to enjoy your holiday celebrations too. By starting early with your holiday preparation, you will enjoy the holiday season. Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap as she shares tips for decluttering and digging out, simplifying and prioritizing those many holiday lists, and gathering a team to help you get it all done. Leave with a plan for your best holiday ever!
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
2:30pm
How lighting and a little color can set the mood for the holidays and your crazy relatives! Bring any color question you have for the Q&A!
Setting up your lighting and color is simple (with a little help from Trish), it’s also doable even with a busy schedule. And it can be downright fun. Trish Buscemi is a Certified ColorDesign Expert, proudly serving the Greater Houston Area.She founded Colors Matterin 2009. Colors Matter has been featured in Sherwin-Williams STIR magazine
*Dockline Magazine Home Ideas Stage in the Bluebonnet Room (just after exiting Row 800)
_ What Makes the Show Shine
Speakers & Show Highlights
Ronda Carman
Our featured speaker is an author and entertaining expert. She will give tips for festive fall entertaining and tabletop ideas. Ronda will provide the behind-the-scenes...
details that go into creating memorable occasions. She will offer an easy approach to arranging flowers, setting the table, selecting menus, and stocking the pantry. Q&A session, book signing each day.
Inspired and influenced by her time living in Scotland, and traveling abroad, Ronda brings an international flair to food and design. Ronda has been a guest on Martha Stewart Radio among many others.
In 2019 she was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America's best party hosts. A list that includes Jennifer Aniston and Oprah Winfrey. Ronda is a frequent speaker and industry expert on cooking, design, and entertaining.*Book covers, photo attached
Diane Cowen, Architecture + Design Writer, Houston Chronicle
See Diane's presentations chock full of ideas to get your home holiday ready. Ideas for great gathering spaces for family and friend get togethers! One presentation each day.
- Get your home ready: Great spaces for holiday gatherings with family and friendsDescription: Nothing brings friends and family together like the holidays, and now is the time to refresh the rooms you use for parties and dinners. Many homeowners have updated their homes during the pandemic, and now it’s your turn to make your dining room and family room picture perfect with new furniture or upholstery, rugs, art and other accessories. And don’t forget the bar – the new “it room” of the year – or your backyard patio.
- Design refresh: Quick updates for kitchens, powder baths and dining rooms for holiday parties and family gatherings. Description: When you don’t have the time or resources for a full renovation, a “refresh” of any room can make it all feel new. Giving a partial makeover to your kitchen, dining room, family room and even your bathroom will make family and friends feel more welcome than ever. It will make your parties and family gatherings even more festive!
Tom Tynan, Host of HomeShow Radio Pros
Tom is Houston's 35-year Home Improvement Leader. Ask Tom your home improvement questions and get insights from the pro. See Tom at the show on Saturday.
- Saturday, 9am – Noon, HomeShow Radio Live Broadcast (from the show)
- Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Ask Tom Tynan, at the HomeShow Radio booth
Home Décor Workshop by AR Workshop Cypress
AR Workshop Cypress for a FREE DIY Home Decor workshop to make a canvas pillow cover. Join AR Workshop Cypress for a FREE DIY Home Decor workshop...
to make a canvas pillow cover! This is a premium 18” canvas pillow cover made for AR Workshop and yes, they are machine washable! No more than 30-minutes. Make your own then take it home! 4x daily
- Saturday - 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30pm
- Sunday - Noon, 12:45, 1:30 and 2:15pm
Mary Scalli, CEO/President, Simple Elegance, ASPM
Luxury Style Specialist, Interior Decorator, and Centurion Dealer Hunter Douglas Window Fashions. See her presentation on new Fall Interior Design Trends!
Habitat MCTX ReStore Reveal
Come and see us at the Montgomery County Habitat ReStore Reveal booth! The Montgomery County Habitat ReStore is the store that builds homes!
Ellen Delap – Certified NAPO Professional Organizer
Coach Ellen Delap, has helped her clients make time and space for what’s important to them by organizing their homes, offices and their daily living.
Sit in on Ellen's presentations once a day to get ready for the Holidays! Tips to de-clutter, prioritize and plan for your best Fall and Holiday season ever!
Organize Your Home for Holiday Celebrations
It’s not too early to start preparing for the holidays! The best holiday celebrations give you the opportunity to enjoy your holiday celebrations too. By starting early with your holiday preparation, you will enjoy the holiday season. Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap as she shares tips for decluttering and digging out, simplifying and prioritizing those many holidays lists, and gathering a team to help you get it all done. Leave with a plan for your best holiday ever!
Bryson Janecek, NAHB Graduate Master Builder and Certified Green Professional
Information on Future Building lead times and how to save money on a new custom build.
Ask the Master Gardeners!
Montgomery County Master Gardeners are on hand to answer gardening questions.
_You Don't Want to Miss
Featured Exhibitors
Feature Landscape by Outdoor Perfection
Native Texas theme, low-maintenance, lots of color with varying textures, stone borders, travertine patio pavers and a water feature.
Pella Windows & Doors
We offer many innovative glass options in terms of their energy efficiency.
Buy Trees straight from the Wholesaler!
B & A Tree Farm will be selling a variety of live oaks, sycamores, crepe myrtles, and other native Texas trees at wholesale prices!
Hunter Douglas Feature Exhibit by Simple Elegance
Features the newest Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, Shades, Shutters, PowerView Motorization and more!
Renewal by Andersen
Renewal by Andersen is the exclusive replacement window and patio door division of the 118 year old Andersen Corporation.
Astoria Lighting
Holiday Lighting whith fully Customizable and Color-changing Capabilities. One System, One Installation, Many Years of Limitless Options.
Trimlight of Montgomery County
Trimlight of Montgomery offers permanent holiday, accent, and security lighting that is of the highest quality. We offer an industry leading lifetime warranty on our products.
ATW Golf Carts
See many Advanced EV carts at the show and buy right at the show or order a custom cart! Booth #300w inside and carts outside the show entrance/exit as well.
Floors for Living
Floors for Living is the most trusted retail flooring company in Houston, TX. They have been serving Houston and surrounding communities since 2013. See many flooring options at the show!
Trish Buscemi - Owner, Color Professional, Color Matters
Add color to your life! Tricia has ideas on how lighting and a color can set the mood in your home for the holiday.
Color ideas that are not only simple, but affordable and doable even with a busy schedule. And it can be downright fun!
Colors Matter was founded by certified color design expert Trish Buscemi in Houston, TX in 2009. Colors Matter has been featured in Sherwin-Williams STIR magazine. She was also featured in Montgomery County Association of Business Women (MCABW) magazine. She has been a guest speaker for Homes & Gardens and several home improvement shows. Additionally, she's certified by the International Association of Certified Coaches (IACC) and SCfY
See All Exhibitors of the Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living Show.
View all the exhibitors that are at the show. See their listings, and discover all they have to offer. We have many more exhibitors to come!
