It was sweltering
hot in New York this week. I arrived last weekend and planned on settling into the office to get some work done.
But after lugging my
BIG BAG 60 lbs! art is not only messy it's heavy! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JC4Nu05VkLTMr9sXUxlU65XbFR5w4ji8fWmYYsKZoBmBfLxogY-GaOCDm3jmQO91SW0TuCEtzrP4LQXPEWFr7kwnVt_hzlTqUZ5y1BAu3brORhNAM9UmejKTCoFjF4EXlY0YQ5z1Kw/s200/orange-bag.jpg)
only to find a power outage (that means no elevator, much less air conditioning) on our block. I gladly accepted our superintendents' offer to hold the bag for me and come back Monday.
Free to wander, I found my way to
The Conran Shop. Check this out; the lampshade and lacy curtain panels are made from
velcro!
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Love this concept: Imagine sitting under a patio umbrella made of
yards and yards of hula skirting. Considering the weather, I got totally carried away envisioning a breeze and listening to the gentle swish of the hula-brella as I sipped my margaritta on the beach. They call it a
frou frou parasol for a wowser $4000!
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While waiting in the checkout line at
Urban Outfitters I had time to admire the ingenious lighting . The cords and bulbs hang from a metal grid, sort of like a metal matress frame. Would love to do this at Quilt Market if only we weren't restricted to an 8 ft.(special cases 10ft) height restriction. The assemblage art is pretty cool too, very
Louise Nevelson .
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Next stop; my all time favorite inspiration retailer
ABC Carpet and Home. An incredible landmark building with stunning displays taking advantage of it's HIGH ceilings.
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rough cut work with sequin stitched accents.
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this was actually upholstered in a cotton knit with the muslin flowers loosely stitched on.
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Beautiful metal sculpted branch chandelier. Hmmmmm..... I see lots of branches in our next booth.........
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fantasy dreamland
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Don't know where or what I'd do with these opalized glass balls but I might have to splurge and find out.
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That's it for now, gotta get some work done. stay tuned though, next stop the
Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn!