Pink Happy Thoughts Always: NYIGF-Day 1

Saturday, January 26, 2013

NYIGF-Day 1

Had a GREAT learning experience today at NYIGF. I came to this show once before a few years back, but I exhibited so I didn't get a chance to fully walk the show and take it all in. Today started with a trend presentation about how the world of fashion influences home decor. YAY! Keep your eyes peeled for Bohemian Fairytale, Leather, and Futuristic! Colors are still predicting neon with neutrals, primaries and of course gorgeous greens!

After the trend presentation I had a look around the Home Section of the show at Pier 94 and realized that I would absolutely LOVE a home decor makeover! Everything is just SO GORGEOUS! From wall art to furniture to lighting to garden decor, I was pulled in to so many booths to admire the beauty of each piece! YUMMY!

A few of my favorites from the day:

www.design-legacy.com (love the unique way that they mix and match pieces, classic yet VERY playful! ) You cannot see much on their site, because you need access, but you can google "design legacy" and choose images to view. Hope this helps!

http://roostco.com/ (their jewelry-AMAZE!)

Around 2pm I found myself at a social media seminar learning the in's and out's of facebook, blogging and twitter which I definitely need help with! I love blogging and spending time online but always struggle with finding the time to dedicate each day. The gal giving the seminar had a great idea to manage your time by spending 20 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes and lunch and 20 minutes later in the day and ACTUALLY SET A TIMER! I love this idea as we all know that an entire morning can pass by when we get caught up on the internet. ;)

The rest of the show doesn't open until tomorrow so I decided to spend the evening trend shopping in Chelsea at The Chelsea Market. Loved it! Check out some fun inspiration below!