Emily A. Clark

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Big Fun in the Big Apple

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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.

(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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  3. [email protected] says

    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!

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  5. jeanette from everton terrace says

    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.

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  7. Ms. Bright says

    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!

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  8. ABC Dragoo says

    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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  10. sherry says

    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 :)

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  14. A Perfect Gray says

    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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  16. cassie @ hi sugarplum! says

    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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  22. Heather says

    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

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  23. Centsational Girl says

    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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  35. Kathysue says

    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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  38. Michaela Noelle says

    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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  41. Dumbwit Tellher says

    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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  43. Hello Lover... says

    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?!

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