Wednesday, April 29

New York

Off to the Big Apple for three very packed, fun filled days. I cannot wait to fill you in on all of the details and post photos. It is all very exciting! The planning of this trip started months ago when Eddie Ross and I discovered that we share the same birthday. The wheels of planning went into motion when our mutual friends Michael Devine and Thomas Burak decided to host a joint birthday dinner party in their home.

During the course of organizing this excursion, I began talking with Vicente Wolf about an exclusive partnership. The timing of my trip proved to be quite fortuitous. We are withholding the fine points of the partnership until Friday May 1, 2009 when there will be breakfast at VW Home to announce the details. I wish we could have opened it to the public and invited everyone, but the space it limited! I promise to tell you everything on Saturday and post a ton of photos!

Judging from the early response to our ‘hold the date’ invitations, it should be a great turnout. A few acceptances include: Philip Gorrivan, Robert Passal, Rita Konig, Thomas Burak, Michael Devine, Scott McBee, Tobi Fairley, Nick Olsen, Amanda Nisbet, Mary Alice Sherrill, Sara Story, Patricia van Essche, Newell Turner, Tori Mellott, Ashley Whittaker, Thomas Paul, Christopher Spitzmiller and James Andrew.

Also on the agenda, a meeting with Thad Hayes, drinks and dinner with Tobi Fairley, lunch with Peter Pennoyer, Melissa Morris and Luke Ponitfell, a cocktail party hosted by Amanda Nisbet and dinner with James Andrew and Scott McBee. I will be doing a review of Union Prime, a new steak and sushi house from Andrew Silverman, designed by Carleton Varney who was inspired by decorating’s grande dame, Dorothy Draper. Can't wait to take photos of the interior!!

Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun...off to catch a plane...
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15 comments:

  1. TopShiksaApril 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Have fun! I miss the city at times, I grew up there. No place else like it.

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  2. Eddie RossApril 29, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Can't wait to see you! Safe travels!

    xo
    Eddie + Jaithan

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  3. KwanaApril 29, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Fun, Fun, Fun!

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  4. ShaniApril 29, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    That sounds like SO much fun. I love Manhattan. And that is quite a fun agenda you have! Happy travels!

    Best,

    Shani

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  5. High-Heeled Foot in the doorApril 29, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Wow sounds like you have a jam packed trip. Take lots of pictures. We are suppose to continue having nice Spring weather this week so you are in for a treat.

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  6. KarenaApril 29, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Ronda, Have a fun, fun time! That is a super RSVP list!

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  7. red tickingApril 29, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    have a lovely time... i love nyc... and this will be such a wonderful time for you... say hello to sweet rita!

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  8. How very April 29, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    wow, that's quite a guest list! you're going to have a blast.

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  9. Rebecca CorveseApril 29, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Boy Ronda, it sounds like you have a LOT going on and it's all good! I'm very happy for you. Sounds like you'll be surrounded by very talented designers and people of the trade, but if you need an extra hand and designer, give me a shout! :)

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  10. MEADE DESIGN GROUPApril 30, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Sweet! That trip is going to be a blast - I can see that :)

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  11. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    Welcome to NYC! Hope you have a great time and take some great photos!

    Betsy

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  12. DebraApril 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    What a full-of-excitement trip. Looking forward to hearing and seeing all about it.

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  13. VicenteApril 30, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    So excited about seeing you in New York, Ronda!

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  14. jlcMay 1, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Yayyyy!! You will LOVE it!!

    Adorable blog you've got here! I can't wait to hear what you think!

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  15. ABC DragooMay 1, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Ronda - what a pleasure to meet you "in the flesh" today. Those photographs Vicente took are so amazing in person. I think this venture is very, very exciting.

    Congratulations on your new relationship with VW, and have a wonderful birthday in New York!
    Warmest Regards,
    ABC Dragoo
    ABCD Designs Bespoke Stationery, inc.

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All the best,
Ronda