NYIGF...a newbie's perspective

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDPTRHuNr1WfizLPykiO8EtoRvVoDzk9uBxSGNRJrlBy8-SPRUOgxBOxSnwadkChqL2sWupJmD0vrgfJraJou8seH7dY5C8pSgHT5qbs-nz68tVKWhZBSvvDJdZPdhTwJZYP2C6hewrMG/s1600/DSCF2957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDPTRHuNr1WfizLPykiO8EtoRvVoDzk9uBxSGNRJrlBy8-SPRUOgxBOxSnwadkChqL2sWupJmD0vrgfJraJou8seH7dY5C8pSgHT5qbs-nz68tVKWhZBSvvDJdZPdhTwJZYP2C6hewrMG/s640/DSCF2957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.twoscompany.com/">Two's Company</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">The last time I was at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City was in 1992.  I was sitting for the New York State Bar Exam.  Eighteen years later, I returned again to attend the New York International Gift Fair (as a first time retailer).  I have to tell you, the Bar exam was a cake walk compared to this experience!  I was warned to bring water and wear comfortable shoes...but, each time I was given this sage advice, I privately rolled my eyes...I mean it's a gift fair for goodness sake, I wasn't going off to war!  Now I get it.  Not only were my dehydrated feet killing me, but both my phone and camera batteries gave out, in some sort of weird mutiny.  I plan on returning in the Summer, and seeing some of the booths I missed.  Like <a href="http://www.snapretail.com/vendor.asp?mt_id=2195&Link">Lazy Susan</a>, <a href="http://shop.cococozy.com/">CocoCozy's </a>new line and <a href="http://www.gohomeltd.com/Store/Main.asp">Go Home, Ltd</a>., just to name a few.  In the meantime, here are some of the vendors that really wowed me... (before the camera gave out).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFWWEQa8V4CBadLIusDSzNsWLaJatVOgSEJwnlBi4GkCxTpwBWFOKH58EuO13IgeiuiuGpxwxMrLXLYRfGhkv9vwATgBBOPlvmNYoxwofXZYtYR8G1PzGm4RyAhln5OM5Vu2LgCxL8ATE/s1600/DSCF2971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFWWEQa8V4CBadLIusDSzNsWLaJatVOgSEJwnlBi4GkCxTpwBWFOKH58EuO13IgeiuiuGpxwxMrLXLYRfGhkv9vwATgBBOPlvmNYoxwofXZYtYR8G1PzGm4RyAhln5OM5Vu2LgCxL8ATE/s400/DSCF2971.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/">Jonathan Adler</a> debuted a fabulous new pillow line,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiac3P368uE_NCvI51np8seh6WiGI1UaBj80_aDKm4kL5cTp3HM-GllrCq17Am85rHiIdKYBuxSkJUvcsd0kHtZc5XOG0q7gIq2a4TsM2zg_66SZK1Ju8rm7dOBqlZmfwBk5WTTgkGbjkAi/s1600/DSCF2980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiac3P368uE_NCvI51np8seh6WiGI1UaBj80_aDKm4kL5cTp3HM-GllrCq17Am85rHiIdKYBuxSkJUvcsd0kHtZc5XOG0q7gIq2a4TsM2zg_66SZK1Ju8rm7dOBqlZmfwBk5WTTgkGbjkAi/s640/DSCF2980.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">a dazzling new lamp and ceramic line,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pgI_bBZbTCg0TpbbsCYLIRBeKxMwwF6anXoSqt2LLVgpTv4tHmMjwr0GqjCT-hC0bbl-i60YePXjrPWljU8ARiMYeupK4eqeQRkRjcDsBq_lhHNvCFsaEL6ajvd4v8O1yXvghvSj5GS2/s1600/DSCF2978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pgI_bBZbTCg0TpbbsCYLIRBeKxMwwF6anXoSqt2LLVgpTv4tHmMjwr0GqjCT-hC0bbl-i60YePXjrPWljU8ARiMYeupK4eqeQRkRjcDsBq_lhHNvCFsaEL6ajvd4v8O1yXvghvSj5GS2/s400/DSCF2978.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">and a fresh take on bedding! None of which disappointed.  This man really knows how to merchandise, market and create great products.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCR2QwytKb1L-qaqpSq5eItTbo7nEjQ9SQwnDcgoXFazFQl2tcyzLBwsRa1wE-pdk8iUI-skdksk6WVV6Aa6gIMNcbjh2vtIgF6k3qdRfJu7qwD2ARh7YRBwA2GpJqRL8DZDziKqVDYYT/s1600/DSCF2975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCR2QwytKb1L-qaqpSq5eItTbo7nEjQ9SQwnDcgoXFazFQl2tcyzLBwsRa1wE-pdk8iUI-skdksk6WVV6Aa6gIMNcbjh2vtIgF6k3qdRfJu7qwD2ARh7YRBwA2GpJqRL8DZDziKqVDYYT/s400/DSCF2975.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.straydogdesigns.com/">Stray Dog</a> booth had a fun, Dr. Seuss vibe to it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RzQHOLwLjMq3ObmhzLlv-F4GBlVHqiTKrdCErO1AYWcF894xbp95TVgYxFVe1Bo2K2h7fFeqceG84IT3Qr3lNhOP866ONKu4PHGtB69rEqhexu4A4cZv0VRJbbANfkktYWR1GL0CWn1Y/s1600/DSCF2982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RzQHOLwLjMq3ObmhzLlv-F4GBlVHqiTKrdCErO1AYWcF894xbp95TVgYxFVe1Bo2K2h7fFeqceG84IT3Qr3lNhOP866ONKu4PHGtB69rEqhexu4A4cZv0VRJbbANfkktYWR1GL0CWn1Y/s640/DSCF2982.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">By the time I stumbled downstairs, I was ready to crawl into this amazing <a href="http://johnrobshaw.com/">John Robshaw </a>display.  I got some odd looks from the people working this booth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs9byjZ_pHENCQnevi2RN-oJ15hwKr20UBuOtqDPhc1KU7_y0RjGqY6Wh0iEqT7FG6chQadWcrR-M9KOZsp_L18cfuGHBN-I9BFro-NzoaQOkXEZuRfLyJwB67-CTXmaOUGAt5S8mi2nC/s1600/DSCF2960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs9byjZ_pHENCQnevi2RN-oJ15hwKr20UBuOtqDPhc1KU7_y0RjGqY6Wh0iEqT7FG6chQadWcrR-M9KOZsp_L18cfuGHBN-I9BFro-NzoaQOkXEZuRfLyJwB67-CTXmaOUGAt5S8mi2nC/s400/DSCF2960.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Penguin classics inspired journals and products from <a href="http://www.wildandwolf.com/prodlist.php?cat=82">Wild and Wolf</a>.  The retro book trend continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNRFtTQOfhN8KiOfOjE5Qo6b9C6r7X0kxzobzsxziZWWeg2BEAjYKD4QG6k-j5HSkvrpvnuuJ1ZyvoEeF9_6vtWVG9qQdc07_DtvWPLVkya4h2sN7ucTaDsJTkcGfW7lJDEBF0IEuWbSk/s1600/DSCF2963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNRFtTQOfhN8KiOfOjE5Qo6b9C6r7X0kxzobzsxziZWWeg2BEAjYKD4QG6k-j5HSkvrpvnuuJ1ZyvoEeF9_6vtWVG9qQdc07_DtvWPLVkya4h2sN7ucTaDsJTkcGfW7lJDEBF0IEuWbSk/s400/DSCF2963.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A mini fireplace that can go anywhere, from <a href="http://www.brasafire.com/">Brasa</a>.  Portable atmosphere, cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">My takeaway from the whole experience, (aside from being completely unprepared), is that the bold  color trend reigns supreme... as do prints, especially in a tribal, batik, ikat or chevron motif.  I did manage to find a lot of really fun and special new items for the<a href="http://www.zhush.com/"> store</a>.  I will be sharing these picks in the weeks to come.  Off to put my feet back up and drink some more water!  </div></div>

NYIGF...a newbie's perspective

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