New York Trade Show

I was so excited when Susan told me a few months ago that she usually takes someone from her staff with her to the New York Trade Show. Being that I'm now one of her staff peeps, I invited myself.. er um...I mean, agreed to go with her.


Since Heather was already planning to fly out to Philadelphia for a visit anyway, when she found out that she could go to the show as well, she flew out a day earlier so she could attend.



We met at Susan's house at 7:15am on Monday, Feb 1 (with plans to drive into the city--thanks to my insisting that 'tis less of a hassle to drive in than take the train). I'm usually only the passenger when Brian and I drive in, and it always seems so effortless and easy. Go figure!

When we finally made it through the Lincoln Tunnel, we had already been on the road for about 3 1/2 hours! (taking 2 wrong turns, and traffic put us majorly behind schedule!) This trip should take 1 hour 45 minutes TOPS!

Can you tell in the picture that Susan is giving me the stink eye?

Here's what time it was as we were walking into the show....

(Alright, so maybe driving in wasn't such a swell idea)

But Oh!--the day we had!! There were so many fabulous things to see...Like these coffee sack covered chairs for starters!! Could you just die?! I love things made out of old feed sacks, too...

I think it was at this moment that the official case of the greeds set in!

This booth was one of my favorites...I love all the details they used to merchandise their products such as the paperwhites and fresh quince branches...

This booth was another one of our favorites...

These tee towels just scream HAPPY! Look at those gorgeous colors and prints?!

I found more than a few things to gush over...

This table cloth was one of them...

When did I officially become the poultry guru?

I love the way this miniature dress form has a skirt made from vintage receipts...

This container booth was such a breath of fresh air...Just to see how these vibrant flowers were displayed was a gift to the eyes...

This unusual variety of dianthus was too cute for words!

And this is so simple yet sweet...

One final self portrait and we were on our way back to the suburbs...

Fortunately, we had better luck on our drive back and made good time...

It was fun to recap all the sights and sounds from the day together as we were heading home...
I have such fun with these two kindred friends!

Thanks for letting us tag along, Susan!