Work, champagne, and folly

I just had to share! Recently I was on a business trip in New York and then Atlanta. I traveled with Sarah and Katie, both lovely travel mates who I happen to be lucky enough to work with every day in our studio. Needless to say we were on a mission... We were, as I told my husband John, in perpetual motion... We had an agenda that we moved through at light speed! We all knew what we needed to accomplish going into this 7 day trip (which for me and Sarah, both having young children, is a longer trip - I tend to like 3 day trips at the most). I am a big believer that if you do go, then go in style! A nice hotel (we stayed at the W - mind you, The Bowery is my new favorite in NYC)... and good food. At the end of each day we were literally exhausted and exhilarated, inspiration surging through every inch of us! One night we decided to end the day by going to the mecca... Bergdorf Goodman. I LOVE Bergdorf's... it's just good, top to bottom. I never usually go at night after a full day of business, but then... one must squeeze things in when and where they can! We started with the windows outside and they were all TONY DUQUETTE inspired... I had just bought the new book and got all goosebumpy and teary-eyed to see these remarkable works of art. Unbelievable... thought my head would pop off! Then inside... oh, deliciousness! I love the makeup and perfume filled basement... could wander for hours... I adore the shoe floor (always feel the pull)... and I am entirely smitten with the home floor. We usually get truffles upon each visit to nibble on (you know, it's the little things)... After perusing all the floors that drew us in, we ended our evening with a champagne cocktail on the 7th floor. A Kir Royale has never tasted quite so lovely... overlooking the city and all its brilliance. Always good to take a minute and make an extraordinary moment out of it!!