Let me start this post by saying, my real life day-to-day routine consists of feeding, dressing, driving, changing, and chasing three sweet little people. And, I love it. But, my three days in New York couldn’t have been better–or more unlike my normal life :) Here’s a (not-so-quick) recap.
We got off the plane Monday night and headed straight to the New York Design Center for the Rue Magazine launch party. Totally glamorous and totally fun! I immediately spotted some of my favorite bloggers and had the best time meeting them. (I kept saying it was like my high school reunion, only better.)
The majority of our second day was spent at the Nate Berkus Show–the main reason for our trip.
We spent a while in the holding room, where I got to meet even more bloggers.
Nate’s guests that day were Emily Henderson, who did a de-cluttering makeover for a military family, and Christian Siriano of Project Runway fame (can you believe I’ve never watched that show?!). I thought the show itself was alot of fun and Nate was even more charming in real life.
After the show, we were invited to a blogger party hosted by The Nest magazine (and graciously organized by Camila of High-Heeled Foot in the Door).
We spent the rest of our time in the city shopping with some other bloggers, eating (several times), and acting like crazy tourists.
And, what better way to end our trip than to sit on the runway at LaGuardia for four hours while waiting for a huge storm to pass. Luckily, I had my partner in crime (Katie) to keep me more than entertained–and a guy from Brooklyn, who might have been really sorry he got stuck next to two giddy girls who wanted to tell him all about Nate Berkus.
Now, back to the real world. . . . .
It was one of the highlights of my evening meeting you, Emily. You and Katie were such a blast to talk to and the whole accent thing was halar!
Glad you are back safe and sound xo
aww the pictures are so lovely! glad you enjoyed NYC (couldn’t be any other way though)
Love your story Emily! Can you believe we didn’t get one picture together? Well, at least I get to say that Emily A. Clark sat in my lap! That just made me laugh:-)
Man what a blast! I think my hightlight was when I was going to the bathroom and your friend was coming out and she said how much she loves my blog. At that very moment, I wanted to figure out a way to take her back to Atlanta with me! She is such a sweetie and so up beat! Its nothing like having southerners together in a BIG city like NYC!
It looks like you had a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing all of this with us.
Oh Emily, what a time you had. Seems like it was so glamorous and you look fantastic in every shot! Must have been fun to meet fellow bloggers. You’ve got me very excited because I’m leaving for NY in just a few hours. No TV shows or big parties – just the Brooklyn flea market tomorrow but who knows what I might find there. Thanks for sharing all this, it was a fun read.
What lovely pictures! It looks like y’all had a fabulous time and I just adore that divine top you have one for the Nate show!
I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip!
You look so chic and stylish in all these pics. I can just imagine the convo between you & Will. Too many accents in 5 square feet!
Have a great weekend!
It’s so nice to read some optimistic reviews about the Nate Show. I know people were sad that he didn’t give a wink and a nod to all the free tweets, blog posts, facebook impressions that we gave him in a public forum – but really, his gift to us was to pull all us design bloggers and tweeters together into one room.
Really a pleasure to meet you Emily.
ABCD
Meeting you was one of the many highlights of my trip! You are a complete doll and also enjoyed meeting your friend Katie…and how much fun to read your post now that I know you! Hope to catch up again in person soon…Janell
Emily…awesome recap! You are so beautiful in all the pictures, that pretty smile says it all! I am just Pea green with envy about all the fun you guys had….and wish I had been there. Bitter party for one :)
Emily, it was so nice to meet one of my blogger favs!!! You are as sweet in person as you come across on your lovely blog. I hope we get a chance to meet again in the future!!
Looks like such a great trip! Really wish I could have made my schedule work to be there.
Happy Friday!!
Emily what a fun post! You had the best pictures of any re-cap I have read. You are so sweet!
wonderful recap! I am so sorry I did not get a chance to meet you; we are practically neighbors in real life (I’m near Greenville, SC). I had to miss some of the other events due to scheduling but I had a blast at The Nate Show! Would love to meet you another time.
All the best, Donna
Sounds like a fun time!!!
What a fun post…LOVE seeing all these pics! I KNOW everyone was totally star-struck to meet you as well!
So did you recognize people, or would they just introduce themselves by their blog name, then you’d squeal and say, “I love your blog!!”? :)
xo, c.
Great post. So many new blogs in there I will have to follow now. Love NYC and that is so funny about the guy from Brooklyn. Bet he will tune into Nate’s show now!
Such great pictures. Sounds like such a fun trip and how nice to meet so many fellow bloggers. Hugs, marty
Darling post! Loved meeting you and Katie. Ya’ll made my trip’s highlights. Blogged about it today too.
Hope to see you again soon!
xo,
cristin
ps- so glad you got your phone back from that cab too!
It sounds like so much fun! Thanks for sharing your trip.
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Emily…..looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing all your pictures with us! I’m so glad you were able to go. What an honor!
Emily,
How fantastic. Isn’t NYC the best place on earth?
Thanks for sharing the photos…wow it must have been amazing to meet all of your fellow bloggy friends up close and personal!!! wow – I would have been starstruck, too! YAY for you!
so fun! thanks for sharing.
xxoo
What a wonderful roundup Emily! It was a delight to spend time with you in NYC, I cannot wait until we meet again! You are so lovely, inside and outside, and I am glad to call you my friend. Say hello to Katie for me!
xo
Kate
Great recap. I was so happy to meet you Emily!
Deb
Living Livelier
Oh my gosh, I LOVE the candid of you, me, and Will! It was such a treat to meet you both. What a trip!
Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us! Looks like you had a fabulous time!
Emily, I felt like I was there, this was such a fun post! You are gorgeous!
Good for you for getting away! (c: It’s always so nice to just be able to do something you love for yourself! Sounds awesome!
Hey, Emily, what fun to read your post & see what ya’ll were up too. So much fun to get to know you better. Loved every minute of it!
I loved the pictures you posted. You look gorgeous, by the way! Glad it was a great break from reality:) We all need it sometimes.
Such a cute post!! I started laughing at the last line about the guy frm Brooklyn getting a lesson from you Southern Belles!! I said once and I will say it again…you & Katie are two of my new absolute favorite people in the whole world!!!
xo Jade
Loved the recap of your trip!
It was so nice meeting you. You’re seriously the sweetest thing.
looks like fun, and you look so lovely!
Sounds like a dream come true! I think its great that you stood up and asked Nate a question!! Wonderful pics – it all sounds glorious!
Emily this is a wonderful re-cap. So many pretty ladies and handsome Eddie and Will!!! What a fun time for all of YOU!!! You are a real beauty and it sounds as if you are beautiful inside and out!!! Kathysue
Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures. It looked like so much fun. Wish I could have been there too. :)
hi Emily, thanks for giving an inside look at the bloggers and the show!
Looks like you had so much fun! Great to see all your pictures. I love your pink top with the black flower! I hope to see the day when I’m able to meet all my favorite bloggers, too! What fun (:
Hi there!
I just want to say that I am your newest follower. I am visiting from TDC. I love your blog. Have a great weekend!
Bonnie :)
Wow!! What a trip!! I am pretty jealous. Looks like every minute of it was full of fun!
Hi Emily – I found your blog through Janell & it was such a joy to read about your trip to NYC; you could feel your enthusiasm through the internet! What a fabulous weekend & one to remember always. You met so many wonderful bloggers & my favorite Marianne Strong. I will be back, your blog is tremendous.
Wishing you all a great fall weekend ~ Deborah
LOVED being with you, Emily! You are beautiful and so much fun!! And you do NOT look like a goob in the picture with Emily Henderson. You are adorable!! It was fun living the glam life in NYC! tr
I am glad you are like me and had a wonderful time and enjoyed the whole experience. It was truly such pleasure to meet you – I love your accent and you are just so easy to chat with.
Hopefully we can do this all again soon – Chicago this time?!
You look gorgeous in all the photos! Looks like you had a ton of fun!
Emily, You’re SO gorgeous! It looks like you all had such a wonderful time at the Nate Show! I have loved reading everyone’s posts on it, you’re was great with all the pics!
I miss my NYC…you looked so pretty in all your pics! :)))))
so bummed i missed the nate event and somehow missed meeting you at the Rue launch!