NYIGF time again ...

We've mailed our postcards, sent our Eblast, maxed out our marketing budget.  Just as I was trying to figure out some new, and inexpensive, way to reach new and old buyers, I got an email from Vianza, a social platform + marketplace for designers, indie retailers, & suppliers to buy, sell, source, & profit –free from geographic limits, asking me if they could interview me and include us on their blog.  The media goddess must have sent them to me!

My thanks to Vianza, for the interview and the space on their blog.  Take a look, at our story and their concept.  Very creative and interesting.

GreenwichSt

See you in NY;

Ellen

Creative Women, Booth 6308,
 

How does it happen? Before I even finish writing to all the people who visited our booth at the NY International Gift Fair, the show managers are asking for my (hefty) deposit for the next show.  But no complaints, this NYIGF (1/29-2/2) was an amazing show.

Creative Women had more buyers, first time lookers, media folks, friends, and sales than ever.  And, NY had another big snow storm.  We never lacked something to talk about ... what kind of boots do you wear in this weather (here I am, from VT, and I didn't have the right kind); what's it going to be like tomorrow; the reason it's quiet now is that everyone is afraid to come out in the snow; it's busy because the sun finally came out; you need a kayak to navigate the floods in the intersections.

But while everyone talked about winter, we listened to the oohs and ahs over our new Dotted towels and beach blankets.  More of that fabulous Ethiopian cotton, this time used for beach and picnic ware. 

Our new Dots Beach Blankets.

I found myself day dreaming about the waves at Montauk, the sand on the Vineyard, and the breeze and cliffs at Point Reyes.  I love NY, but ...

Back in VT, more snow, and more shipments to unpack with summer scarves, pillows.  And in just a few weeks, I'll be sending in our deposit for the Summer NYIGF ... where we'll be showing new wool/cotton scarves, cozy winter throws, maybe even some felt containers.  Better take some time to enjoy my summer daydreams.

Gauzy cotton from Ethiopia.

Ellen