Mission Accomplished in NYC

Mission Accomplished in NYC

I scored in the Big Apple...

As I mentioned in my Bday blog post here, I was on a quest to see the Broadway

musical, Wicked, for the fourth time in nine months!  Yes, you can call me a groupie...

I don't deny it. 

London in December, San Francisco in April, Dallas in June

and NYC in September!

There was no stopping me!

 NYC Mission One...accomplished!

I do have to say that I had a smile on my face the entire show.  There's something

about the music that just "gets" me... not sure, but I do love it~  I have to say

that I am satisfied with my Wicked quota this year:).

The real reason for my jaunt to NYC last week was to attend the

2010 Business of Design Conference offered by David Shepherd. 

Creating beautiful design work is only half of running my business! 

Now to the next best part of my trip-

NYC Mission Two... accomplished!

I met my Interior Design Mentor... Idol?... Icon?...

(or all of the above!)

Tobi Fairley!

She is an Interior Design superstar who not only creates stunning spaces but

has a widely recognized design blog... and now a product line, soon a web based tv show,

art gallery... and more!

Her sense of style and use of color and pattern where the first things that caught my eye

and I'm ready to infuse some of Fun with Color in your home. 

Hey~ if they can do it in Arkansas, we can do it in Dallas!

Here are a few pics of her fabulous work:

Crisp!

I've shown this to several of you for inspiration- love the stripes on the cocktail ottoman

Here I go again with the turquoise and orange- fabulous space!

More on my trip in posts to come, but for now...

Cheers to the vibrant city of New York...

Until next time,

Traci

Images via*  Moi, Tobi Fairley,

Sunday, September 12, 2010 Comments: 0

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Birthday Love-

Birthday Love-

Since it is my birthday:), I thought I'd share with you one of the things "I" love....

It all started with this...

at this little unknown department store...

mainly because of this!

Drum roll pleasssseeee.....

Not what you expected????

You see, I could be called a "Wicked Groupie" by now, because I seem a bit

obsessed with this Broadway show!  Ashley and I first saw it

when we were in London in December and were both blown away by the

music and performance... but it didn't stop there-

Fast Forward to a trip to San Francisco in the Spring... would you, Mike, please?

Yes!

It was also fabulous in San Fran!

Now, who could resist seeing her favorite show right in her own backyard

(especially with the urging of a jealous 12 year old?)

Fair Park in Dallas!

Here's Avery the day of the show in June...

Excited or what?!

More composed for photo opp!

We met volleyball friends for dinner and the show - which didn't disappoint

(however, I would have to say that I was a bit spoiled in my seating assignment at the smaller theaters... I should have brought my glasses to the Dallas production. 

 Eyes getting old... guess that is what birthdays are for:).

Now, here is the kicker.  I have a work trip planned for New York City at the end of August and Mike and I are headed up a few days early to see the sights.  He's already told me he wants to see a show every night, but perhaps we could skip Wicked this time????

Can I?  I don't know? Miss Wicked in the Big Apple?  I really don't know-

Perhaps if I ask for tickets on my birthday, there will be no reason to discuss it further!!!!

GERSHWIN THEATER

222 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019 SHOWS SEATING

(Can I be more bold?)


I will let you know:)
 

Until next time,

Traci

 

Images via: Moi, Wicked the Musical

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