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Big Fun in the Big Apple

September 24, 2010

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.)

Alaina of Live Creating Yourself and Managing Editor of Rue Magazine (So warm and personable!)
Marianne of Haven and Home and Cristin of Simplified Bee (Such sweet girls; loved being with them!)
Mackenzie of Design Darling and Will of Bright Bazaar
Between my Southern accent and Will’s British accent, Mackenzie thought this was the funniest conversation she had ever heard.  (We obviously had alot to talk about!)
Oh dear heavens!  I am only posting this picture because I like Emily Henderson (HGTV’s latest Design Star) so much.  Unfortunately, in my excitement, I ended up looking like a complete goob. 
Also a thrill to meet Eddie Ross (I loved his season of Top Design on Bravo). 
I think he was saying something like “Oh, Emily! I think your blog is simply brilliant!”  Well, I can dream, at least! 

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.

Janell of Isabella and Max Rooms
(One of the nicest, most sincere, and talented bloggers I know.  And, she’s going to be on another upcoming Nate episode showcasing one of her designs!)
Fellow Charlotte bloggers Traci and Bryn, along with Kirsten (from Utah).  We all ended up on the front row together.  (Maybe it was the color combo. . . )
Had such fun with Jade.  Her ear might have fallen off from my babbling. . . .

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. 

My friend Katie and me at the taping
After the show, he did a casual Q&A with the design bloggers in the audience.  They asked for questions and my hand shot up.  I didn’t exactly know what my question was, but I figured this was my opportunity to have a conversation (and make eye contact) with Nate Berkus, so I went for it.  I ended up asking him if he had time to read design blogs and if so, which were his favorite ones.  He basically said that that he didn’t have alot of time to read blogs, but had staffers that pulled ideas from them and put them in a binder for him to look over.  I politely refrained from suggesting he personally read mine :)  Maybe he’ll get around to it eventually. . .
That’s me over there on the side, waiting to ask my question.  (Thanks to Jenny for snapping this pic!)

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).

I was a little starstruck to meet Jenny from Little Green Notebook :) 
And, if that weren’t enough, I got to hang out with Stefanie, Ms. Limestone herself, and Amanda of Recycled Consign and Design.

We spent the rest of our time in the city shopping with some other bloggers, eating (several times), and acting like crazy tourists. 

Cristin, Rhoda (one of my sweet roomies, along with Sarah, who I never got pictures with!) and Kate. 

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. . . . .

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  1. Will @ Bright.Bazaar says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    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

    Reply
  2. Ludmila {creamylife.com} says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    aww the pictures are so lovely! glad you enjoyed NYC (couldn’t be any other way though)

    Reply
  3. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Design Esquire says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    It looks like you had a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing all of this with us.

    Reply
  5. jeanette from everton terrace says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. The Consummate Hostess says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  7. Ms. Bright says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. ABC Dragoo says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    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

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  9. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    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

    Reply
  10. sherry says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    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 :)

    Reply
  11. Teresa Meyer says

    September 24, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  12. Connie @ SogniESorrisi says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    Looks like such a great trip! Really wish I could have made my schedule work to be there.

    Happy Friday!!

    Reply
  13. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Emily what a fun post! You had the best pictures of any re-cap I have read. You are so sweet!

    Reply
  14. A Perfect Gray says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    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

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  15. Jaime @ La vie...J'aime says

    September 24, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Sounds like a fun time!!!

    Reply
  16. cassie @ hi sugarplum! says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    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.

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  17. Urbanstems says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
  18. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Such great pictures. Sounds like such a fun trip and how nice to meet so many fellow bloggers. Hugs, marty

    Reply
  19. Cristin @ Simplified Bee says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    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!

    Reply
  20. Robyn says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    It sounds like so much fun! Thanks for sharing your trip.

    http://www.imperfectnest.com

    Reply
  21. Mary @ RoomPolish says

    September 24, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    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!

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    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

    Reply
  23. Centsational Girl says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    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

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  24. Bryant Park Designs says

    September 24, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Great recap. I was so happy to meet you Emily!
    Deb
    Living Livelier

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  25. Mackenzie {Design Darling} says

    September 24, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE the candid of you, me, and Will! It was such a treat to meet you both. What a trip!

    Reply
  26. polka dot skies says

    September 24, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us! Looks like you had a fabulous time!

    Reply
  27. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    September 24, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    Emily, I felt like I was there, this was such a fun post! You are gorgeous!

    Reply
  28. Aubrey says

    September 24, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
  29. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    September 24, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    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!

    Reply
  30. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
  31. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    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

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  32. carlee says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Loved the recap of your trip!

    It was so nice meeting you. You’re seriously the sweetest thing.

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    looks like fun, and you look so lovely!

    Reply
  34. Fran says

    September 24, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
  35. Kathysue says

    September 24, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    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

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  36. Traci@ Beneath My Heart says

    September 24, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures. It looked like so much fun. Wish I could have been there too. :)

    Reply
  37. Carol@SofasandSage.com says

    September 25, 2010 at 1:10 am

    hi Emily, thanks for giving an inside look at the bloggers and the show!

    Reply
  38. Michaela Noelle says

    September 25, 2010 at 4:49 am

    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 (:

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  39. Bonnie @ House of Grace says

    September 25, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    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 :)

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  40. Rachel says

    September 25, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Wow!! What a trip!! I am pretty jealous. Looks like every minute of it was full of fun!

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  41. Dumbwit Tellher says

    September 26, 2010 at 12:21 am

    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

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  42. traci zeller designs says

    September 26, 2010 at 3:20 am

    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

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  43. Hello Lover... says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:26 am

    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?!

    Reply
  44. {Arianna Belle} says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    You look gorgeous in all the photos! Looks like you had a ton of fun!

    Reply
  45. keely @ luxe + lillies says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
  46. Jen of Made By Girl says

    September 28, 2010 at 6:25 am

    I miss my NYC…you looked so pretty in all your pics! :)))))

    Reply
  47. Apt. #34 says

    September 29, 2010 at 7:35 am

    so bummed i missed the nate event and somehow missed meeting you at the Rue launch!

    Reply

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