wwn: all aboard the train!
my must haves for smooth traveling
As you all know we are headed to NYC for the 2012 National Stationery Show. I am catching a train bright and early Friday to get the Javits Center to help set up our beautiful booth and I am so excited!! But first things firsts, I have to pack! First off, to help my curly hair behave itself I use Moroccan Hair Oil when its wet and usually let air dry to keep my curls frizz free or it helps keep my strands smooth if I put the effort into busting out the flat iron. Second, to keep skin moisturized, I have become addicted to this Coconut Oil. It is solid at room tempt, so no spills during transport! Third, it is always important to stay hydrated! This is my trusty water bottle that I don’t leave home without. Since I am traveling via train, I don’t have to worry about going through security and keep it with me. Fourth is my duffel bag from Vera Bradley (they have discontinued this pattern-sad!). All their bags are bright and cheery but the straps are also super comfortable, as I am sure to over pack and my bag will weigh 40lbs. Fifth are my favorite flats! Any brand will do but a neutral color will match almost every outfit helping you not to bring every shoe you own as I often do. Sixth and seventh make traveling much more comfortable. A nice scarf is very versatile, it can keep you warm, make a pillow, cover your head, etc. And sunglasses keep the sun out so you can take a short snooze to get to your destination refreshed. Last but not least, is my Tide Pen. This comes in handy when you are carrying your coffee cup around the bumpy streets! What are everyone else’s travel must haves?? See you when we get back to Boston! Au revoir!
Why we are pumped for NSS
The National Stationery Show is just a week away! As we are packing up the last of the NYC bound skids, finishing up last minute crafts, presentations and trying to figure out what clothes to pack, (will it rain, will it not, will it be warm will it be cold.. AHH this weather) we here in the studio have been reminiscing about past years show antics and pondering what this year may bring. I thought I would share some of the thoughts on what we are looking forward to… but mostly we look forward to seeing everybody in NYC: JCC Booth 2820!
Fun Link
Just came across this interesting link from Moore Magazine every time I go to the store these days it seems that the cost of goods is going up so this was a fun find- plus I love the shot of Michael Douglas circa wall street….is that a cell phone in your pocket…. ahhh!
It’s the final countdown
It’s almost here! The National Stationery Show is just around the corner! Not too many days left to check off on the calendar before the big event.
Well we are loading up the bus (well not literally, but I am playing off the earlier email post which showed our NSS email blast and I LOVE a theme!) and packing it in, NYC bound.
We have been very busy here- especially our extra special Aimee M-L who has outdone herself once again and Stacy H who has been sweating it down on the Midway front! I just know you will be impressed by what we have planned.
Real-Life Gifting : Mindy’s Bridal Shower
Classy Clematis Vines
Happy Friday! I’m so happy to share another Real-Life Gifting project with you! This time I was invited to a bridal shower for Mindy, one of my book club friends. I chose our Clematis Vines wrap and gussied it up with a pretty purple tissue topper. Read on for the details!
We love you Container store!
Some times emails are not so fun. We all know that, but every once in a while a gem opens up before your very eyes! I have just been blessed with one such gem. This wonderful email from Container Store featuring an array of designs from TGWC just jumped into my in box! Yeah! LOVE IT!
