Took a while to begin writing this post... why?
Life's been a bit busy, I'd say! Well, actually, that's a wildly inaccurate understatement, as I've done nothing but push through appointments, lead tours, and pound out piles of work over the past two weeks or so... but I digress...
I led two Speakeasies last week, and, just as an aside, I must mention my obsession with Wasabi, a UK based fast-food sushi place on the corner of 40th and 7th, that does their job so perfectly, I don't even know how to adequately express my fascination with it. The lovely bites are always perfectly fresh (whether vegetable or fish) and beautifully presented in meticulously artful to-go (or stay) arrangements, and wonderfully priced for what is offered. I really enjoy dining in or taking out, and just the speed and efficiency of this place make the whole experience enjoyable. Great energy food, by the way.
So... What happened on the Speakeasies? Frankly, we all saw too many great things to crunch them into one blog post, so I will list the highlights... (Note: I'm mixing the days together, so not everyone saw the same stores... There's only so much time in a day!)
Botani - Have you seen their new fabric space? We (speakeasiers) casually walked past a sign boasting customizeable fabrics, just to take a peek... I asked the question, "What do your mean, customize?" - I got the answer. All of the aspects you weren't even thinking were customizeable. Color? Yup. Your own color? Not a color card they give you? Yup. Fiber content? Yup? Custom blend? Yup. Okay, so they will go pretty far to meet your specifications. When you're done you've got something no one can duplicate, because no one else had it made for them! Totally unique. Others can imitate, of course, but that takes time, research and investment... good luck with that, right?
Pacific Trimmings had a delightful arrangement of clasps and wildly fun things as usual. The rainbow toothed RiRi zipper option was a fun sighting, as it always is!
C&J - wowza. As always. A special look at the prints and specials on the shelves made the visit wildly inspiring.
B&J - Do they ever disappoint? Nope. I don't think so. What a glorious selection of cottons, ponte knits, printed silks, unusual blends, and beautiful colors!
MJ Trimming - While they have reduced some space and inventory, they still have great stuff to offer! The clearance area is also particularly interesting!
NY Elegant - Upstairs always yields surprises, the rack of panels always yields sighs, and the main floor... need I say more?
Fabrics & Fabrics - What a joy. Whoever is pulling out rolls of "special" goods to highlight on the floor is REALLY doing his/her job right!
Okay, while I could list about seven or eight more stores, it was a blast for all of us on both days! Really intense visits in a tight sequence with no wasted time, tired legs, and heads spinning! It was a true fabric lovers' celebration!
Life's been a bit busy, I'd say! Well, actually, that's a wildly inaccurate understatement, as I've done nothing but push through appointments, lead tours, and pound out piles of work over the past two weeks or so... but I digress...
I led two Speakeasies last week, and, just as an aside, I must mention my obsession with Wasabi, a UK based fast-food sushi place on the corner of 40th and 7th, that does their job so perfectly, I don't even know how to adequately express my fascination with it. The lovely bites are always perfectly fresh (whether vegetable or fish) and beautifully presented in meticulously artful to-go (or stay) arrangements, and wonderfully priced for what is offered. I really enjoy dining in or taking out, and just the speed and efficiency of this place make the whole experience enjoyable. Great energy food, by the way.
So... What happened on the Speakeasies? Frankly, we all saw too many great things to crunch them into one blog post, so I will list the highlights... (Note: I'm mixing the days together, so not everyone saw the same stores... There's only so much time in a day!)
Botani - Have you seen their new fabric space? We (speakeasiers) casually walked past a sign boasting customizeable fabrics, just to take a peek... I asked the question, "What do your mean, customize?" - I got the answer. All of the aspects you weren't even thinking were customizeable. Color? Yup. Your own color? Not a color card they give you? Yup. Fiber content? Yup? Custom blend? Yup. Okay, so they will go pretty far to meet your specifications. When you're done you've got something no one can duplicate, because no one else had it made for them! Totally unique. Others can imitate, of course, but that takes time, research and investment... good luck with that, right?
Pacific Trimmings had a delightful arrangement of clasps and wildly fun things as usual. The rainbow toothed RiRi zipper option was a fun sighting, as it always is!
C&J - wowza. As always. A special look at the prints and specials on the shelves made the visit wildly inspiring.
B&J - Do they ever disappoint? Nope. I don't think so. What a glorious selection of cottons, ponte knits, printed silks, unusual blends, and beautiful colors!
MJ Trimming - While they have reduced some space and inventory, they still have great stuff to offer! The clearance area is also particularly interesting!
NY Elegant - Upstairs always yields surprises, the rack of panels always yields sighs, and the main floor... need I say more?
Fabrics & Fabrics - What a joy. Whoever is pulling out rolls of "special" goods to highlight on the floor is REALLY doing his/her job right!
Okay, while I could list about seven or eight more stores, it was a blast for all of us on both days! Really intense visits in a tight sequence with no wasted time, tired legs, and heads spinning! It was a true fabric lovers' celebration!
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