Following Fashion - from New York to Atlanta!

January found me doing one of my favorite things - traveling. Following the cold wave from Vermont south to New York and Atlanta, two of my favorite cities that stoke my energy and inspire myself and other designers.

We exhibited at the Nouveau Collective Fashion Trade Show in New York City, visited the Mode, Fame and Accessory Show at the Jacob Javits Center, and took in a play (A Little Night Music with Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta Jones).

Then I popped down to Atlanta for the Atlanta Gift Show, snow followed, and I met the truly talented Wil Shepard, and many of my favorite licensing friends, such as; Global Amici, Certified International, Blonder, Paul Wheeler of Looking Good.

Enjoy a few clips from the field!










April
Be Beautiful, Live Beautiful, Feel Beautiful

Handmade Beauty at Gift Show

I am enjoying a wonderful day walking the floor at the New York Gift Show today. Lots of inspiration in the bright colors and handmade work from around the world.

Beautiful handmade Peruvian shawls - lots of embroidery - ohh la la! Lovely Nepalese fair trade products. Many hands make these beautiful things. Knitted toys, and lots of Christmas, buddhas and ganesh.

It's a treat to see so many hand-crafted treasures.