The Gift Show was this week in New York. Â Snow decided to mess things up for everyone Monday, but I was there with bells on Tuesday morning.
I wore my cute black boots so I would look “good” at the gift show. Â I clearly had amnesia about the amount of WALKING I did there last year, up and down the aisles. Â Plus, the ankle deep puddles I was jumping over were clearly more suited for my Sorel Boots…
I met my college roommate in the Javits lobby. Â There should be a reality show about how long somebody can last at the gift show, because if there was, Ivy would win! Â She gets there early and leaves at 6pm every day. Â Impressive.
I cannot believe she can browse for that long. Â Usually after thirty minutes, I am making friends with people in different booths so I can sit in one of their chairs and take a break.
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Lots of color this year. Â In fabrics, rugs, bedding and accessories.
I saw Blake Lively as I was limping through the home section. Â I heard a recognizable voice and turned to see her ~ stunning in black leggings, chic sneakers (she was smart!) and a killer dark green Chanel tote.
So much to see! Â I took notes like crazy.
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There was a fabulous vintage poster booth that I didn’t see last year.
Basically, I wanted to go home and redecorate all of my rooms. Â Tim?
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I was nearing my gift show expiration date. Â I ran into a few other college friends (see, glad I wore the nice black boots) and a few work colleagues. Â I was eyeballing the taxi situation out of the corner of my eye, so it was time to go.
I am starting basic training for next year. Â The goal is to last one whole day, from the time Ivy arrives until the time she leaves.
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My definition of a “whole day” is having frequent coffee breaks, lunch and testing out (sitting on) a lot of furniture at the same time.
And then relax and maybe leave a little early…..