Baubles and Bling/NYC recap

Wednesday I went into NYC to meet up with Stephanie Rubanio and Pamela Huntington. Stephanie was showing at The One of a Kind Show and we were going to help her set up and then go play. When i finally arrived, they had a good part of the work done, so i didn't really help out too much (I was late due to the clerk not returning my credit card after a purchase made in Grand Central Station so i had to turn around to go back and get it)

We went out for a bite to eat, hit a fun clothing store, called Desigual (i got a super fun skirt there!) and then headed over to Tinsel Trading.

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after parting ways at Tinsel Trading, I was "lost in NYC" for a bit. I couldn't for the life of me get a cab and of course i had no clue where i was or any clue about the location of Grand Central Station. (you know, you just hop in a cab and say "Grand Central Station" - the cabbie knows how to get there!) It was getting pretty dark and cold AND my cell phone was dying, so i had to turn it off (i needed enough juice to call Sallianne when i arrived at the train station in Scarsdale). Finally i wandered upon a vintage clothing store and went inside for refuge and to try and figure out what in the heck i was going to do. The young clerks had no clue how to direct me, but then a gentlemen came in and he told me exactly where i needed to go (i had made the executive decision that i would be walking to GST). So that was fun! (well, not really!) I was so happy to finally arrive at the train station, got a glass of wine and caught my train back to Scarsdale. I took these 2 pics on my walk to the station.

this is a church that i thought looked so lovely with the clouds behind the steeple.

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Back at Sal's we had some dinner and started getting some things organized for Baubles and Bling. Sal told me a funny story of how the wind had kicked up something awful during the day and ripped all the plastic lining they had put up around the outside porch area and how she and the mailman were chasing the plastic down the street. (i actually would have enjoyed watching that!)

Thursday miss Sal, Roseanne and I worked our tails off unpacking, organizing and merchandising all the various artists that were participating.

this is a funny pic as we were making fun of ourselves for playing with our phones and talking to each other on facebook.

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our project for Pam's theater class - fun time!

Miss Queen Bee is dressed for the theater enjoying her tea and crumpets.

progress of my theater

Holiday mode

So since i've gotten home i have unpacked everything, cleaned house and then moved onto holiday stuff. I've got a show coming up next month in New York, Baubles and Bling, so i've been busy working on a few things for that. I've got plenty of jewelry in stock since i am horrible about listing it on etsy (one of these days!), so i've been making a few holiday themed projects. I've been making wreaths using some of the vintage items that i have been collecting for the past few years. So besides that, it's been pretty quiet around here.This weekend, Dillon, his girlfriend, Alana and I are going to the Zombie Walk in Asbury Park. I shall be dressing up as Marilyn Monroe zombie. Cross fingers for warm weather and NO rain! and of course, i shall post pictures of the event, which should be really, really interesting and cool. They are going for the Guiness World Record for the most zombies, so it'll be lots of fun!

after the show is over (Nov. 18th), whatever i didn't sell will be listed in my etsy shoppe.
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also, don't forget about my blog hop that is coming up soon. here are the details from the original post which can be found here:





I wasn't going to introduce the hop til Nov. 1, but decided to do it now for a few reasons. first of all, as i said, top hats are hard to find. if you do come across one that fits you and it is under $60 then snatch it up! (if you see one antiquing, flea market, etc.) But what i was thinking, with Halloween right around the corner, costume top hats are going to be plentiful and using one for the hop is totally acceptable. i've been looking at stores the last few days just to get an idea and i've seen some super inexpensive plastic ones for a few bucks, to a nicer one that was $20. so by letting you know about it now, the better chances you have of finding something to use.

you can also look online, ebay, etsy, costume shops, etc. i've been researching online as well and they are out there. i saw one just yesterday on etsy for $35 (gone today though!) there are some newer ones on ebay for "buy it now" at not so bad prices ($45 ish)- but again, you are welcome to use a costume top hat.

The unveiling, or actual hop, will be Friday, Dec. 3rd ; that gives you 2 months to get ready! i will have a linky set up that morning where you can come to my blog and add your link to your post. i'm doing it that way because it'll be easier not to have to remember if i've emailed you that you are signed up, etc. so the responsibility is up to you to remember to come back and link up. i've told so many people about this hop, so i am hoping it will be a good one and fun! feel free to leave a comment here though, so i can gauge the interest.

Now, the best part! I will be picking a winner for the best in show (prize to be announced later) - so decorate your hats, go over the top, use your imagination and have fun. on your post, i'd really, really like it you also showed us a picture of you in your hats, which is going to help me in the judging. Please ladies, don't be shy, be proud and model your hat! i too will be playing along and decorating another hat - the ideas are flying! think feathers, think fou fou, think dolls, think outlandish!

I will keep posting reminders about the hop and there is a button you can grab for your blog to help remind you. feel free to blog about the hop and get the interest going!