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I could not have been happier with the way my booth looked at Buyers Market. From the colors to the fixtures to the displays to the way people flowed through the booth, everything came together in just the best way. I love it when that happens!
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Doesn’t my jewelry look all lovely piled up at the end of the day? It’s such a lovely little vignette – a ring and two bracelets of mine and two bracelets I picked up at the show that I’m planning on wearing a lot!
I’m home from the Buyers Market of American Craft and I’m completely exhausted and completely satisfied!
I had so much fun connecting with customers and fellow exhibitors and I couldn’t have been happier with the way my booth looked. I’ll be sharing lots of photos tomorrow (believe me, I took plenty!) but today I’m going to rest (a little) and play catch up (a lot)!
I got back from New York late Wednesday night, and I’m still feeling completely exhausted! Working from home does not provide you with the stamina to do a multi-day, city trade show. I’m thinking of developing a trade show prep workout program. I’m not sure what that would look like – what kind of exercise prepares you for lots of standing around?
I made a few small tweaks to the booth this time – a slightly darker grey paint and the addition of the small table – and I couldn’t love it more! I wish my whole house looked that good!
I had such a great time hanging out with my sister Melissa and my friend Ashley, who both helped me at the show. I don’t usually have help, and it was nice to not be chained to the booth!
I’m trying to take it easy for the next few days, but that won’t last long, because the Buyers Market is right around the corner!
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So bound isn’t exactly true, because technically I’ve been in New York since Friday for the gift fair. New York is one of my favorite cities, and I love that I’m only a short bus ride away. Not only does it make getting to the show easier, but it means I can run into the city for a day if I need a fix.
There’s always something about seeing that skyline on the way in that makes me feel so calm and happy. Even though I’ve never lived in New York (though if you add up all the time I’ve spent here for shows, it’s easy to pretend I do) whenever I arrive in this city, it feels like home.
What I’d love to be doing more of right now:
…but New York Gift is right around the corner!
I always feel like the January edition of New York Gift sneaks up on me! I barely have time to breathe after the holidays, and suddenly it’s time to get ready for the show!
My crate is packed and heading out the door, and I’ve mailed over 700 postcards, but there’s still so much to do!
I never put any pressure on myself to design a completely new collection for the January show, but there are some collections I’m expanding on and a few areas I’d like to fill in. Which means I’ll be spending the next week holed up in my (very messy) studio.
If you’re curious what I’m up to, the best place to follow me is on Instagram. I’m pretty excited about what’s in store, and I won’t be able to keep from sharing my excitement!
PS. If you’re walking the show, I’ll be in my usual spot in Accent on Design, booth 3973. Come say hi!
My month of August is almost entirely focused on trade shows. Last week, it was ENK Accessorie Circuit in New York.
Happily, I was able to sneak away from set up for a few hours to visit the Guggenheim. I’m a little ashamed to admit it was my first time in this iconic museum. (I seem to always end up at one of New York’s other amazing museums – there are just so many good ones!)
Not surprisingly, I liked the black and white painting!
On Saturday, I headed to New York City to participate in the SheMakes Holiday Market sponsored by The Daily Muse.
The space before set-up: (As usual, I was freakishly early!)
A few shots of my tabletop display:
The view from behind my table:
I haven’t been sleeping well this week – a combination of allergies and poorly timed allergy medicine.
