The big day arrived here in Chicago on Saturday, March 15, as anyone playing any role in the housewares world arrived in Chicago for the 2014 International Housewares Show held at McCormick Place. Retailers, big and small, came to see what exciting new products they could share with their customers. Manufacturers of everything from cookware to kitchen utensils to electrics to dinnerware to glassware to storage materials and beyond all came to display their wares. The show was full of energy and creativity which made walking my first day a little easier as I hit more than 19,000 steps per my pedometer.
The vast array of items makes it challenging to narrow down all that I saw but here is a short list that will hopefully entice you to go check out your closest kitchenware stores to see the items for yourself.
If you are an espresso fan, you already know about Nespresso machines. If you are actually a coffee fan, you need to go to a store that sells Nespresso machines as their new coffee machines called VertuoLine have the most delicious coffee varieties. You can choose the pods based on the strength of coffee you prefer. The other big advantage is this machine will make you an espresso or a cup of coffee! It will read the bar codes on the pods to determine the appropriate amount of water for each cup. So easy to solve when you have different preferences in your home. Certain stores even offer you the chance to try the coffee made in these machines. Easy one cup servings for your home and office. http://www.nespresso-us.com/vertuo/machines
Bright, fun and colorful works of art drew me into the French Bull booth. The dinnerware and serving pieces seem like a great addition to a household for casual dining whether indoors or outdoors, with or without children. Made of melamine or porcelain means easy to take care of when entertaining guests or for everyday use. Check out their designs at http://www.frenchbull.com. It will make you smile.
As someone who loves and appreciates beautiful cookware, Mauviel 1830 has created a gorgeous new line called M’elite. Known for copper cookware, they have designed this multi-ply 18/10 stainless steel line with a polished and hammered exterior and is perfect for going from the cooktop to oven to table for serving. And, did I say how stunning it is? Wow! See it for yourself.
And finally, if you read the “About” section of this website, you may have noticed that I reference how excited I get when going to this show and seeing the vast assortment of colored spatulas. Well, here is a perfect example of what makes me happy. Spin the wheel of spatulas. How fun is that?!
More International Housewares Show reviews to come.
The spin of spatulas is hilarious! Love it!!
Sounds like an awesome show. I would love to check it out someday.
Cool products and such a great show!
I am mostly a coffee fan. The nespresso seems pretty amazing though. I might have to give it a try 🙂
This looks like a really great show. I love looking at kitcen utensils and fun supplies.
I would love to attend this show. Chicago always has the best shows like this and the food show.
I think my hubby was talking to me about this show the other day.. I would love to go to something like this
Didnt know about this. Thanks for keeping me in the loop.
Sounds like an awesome show
Sounds like a fantastic show, Shame I don’t live in Chicago.
I have no idea there is such a show in Chicago. I’m not surprised as they have always been big in food! This is definitely something worth going to if you’re in the area!
Wow, the Nespresso really sounds interesting! I would love to see that show in Chicago!
I love home shows, I always find such awesome and unique things.
I love that wheel of spatulas! The colors are so fun and bright!
Thanks, Shannon. Me too! A little bit of art in the kitchen.
I would love to attend a Housewares show. I need to add a few items to my kitchen and this would give me some updated ideas.
What an awesome show, this would be something I would like to attend when I move into my new place because I want some ideas to keep it fresh!
My husband and I love going to these kinds of shows. We love looking at all of the booths and seeing all the different things.
I’d love to have a Nespresso machine and have been considering one. I bet the International Housewares Show was amazing, I’d love to go one year.
How fun, I would love to go to a housewares show if they have one out by me.
Time to wake up and check out the scent. Coffee makers are also one of my weaknesses, the better it works, the more I dig caffeine.
I love expos like this. Seeing all the new stuff under one roof is convenient and interesting.
Sounds like a great show. I didn’t know they had this in Chicago. I use to live close to there for a couple of years too.
I love looking at cookware! There are so many fun items and designs!
sounds like a great show which lots of nice items. Loving the coloured spatula wheel
I used to have a nespresso machine but it did not last a year. I do love their variety coffee pods. Sounds like it was a great event.
Should I admit that I smiled when I saw the spatulas? I want one of each! I don’t drink coffee, but my husband makes up for it!
That spatula wheel is so creative! I am looking forward to watch this show! Thanks for sharing!
Ha, the spatula wheel cracks me up. I love housewares! This would have been fun to attend.
those are cool spatulas 🙂 That’s a one of a kind home de3cor for Chef’s right there. lol
Those are interesting products to try!
How fun! This looks right up my alley. I’m sure if I went, I’d want one of nearly everything!
I’m interested about the colorful spatulas. Looks like it’s perfect for my kitchen.
If only I lived closer. Sounds like lots of fun seeing all those new cookware, the copper pots sound great.
sounds like a really cool show. i am such a tv person so i know i would love it.