So I'm heading out to sunny (it better be) LA this weekend for the CHA trade show. If you look up the word 'over-stimulation' in Webster's you will find 'CHA'. I've been to soooo many of these shows BUT this is the first time (i think) that I haven't been tied down at a booth. My husband is going with, and I'm really looking forward to it. Looking forward to a trade show? Wow. Am I the same person? Weird.
Then David has to head back home halfway through because he has what we call around here a 'real job', and I get to hang out and play and shop with some dear friends who are my partners in all things artsy. So we girls are having a valentine party (because we will be away from home on that day of all things love) and we're making 'valentines' for each other. And gosh, mine are just so silly and cheesy (do not let the pretty outer package fool you). In fact, I'm feeling really stupid about what I did but now it's too late. So Teresa, Charlotte, Carolyn, Pam, Suzi and Amy...you'll be good sports right?
[NO!! I'm not telling what they are...no way. There's no chocolate involved, I'll say that much.]
ON ANOTHER NOTE: My next post will be next weekend. I am going to put an interesting challenge out there for you in that post. There's been something tugging at the back of my mind for a while and I want to see if any of you brave souls will join me in this little idea of mine...nothing major, just something I think many of us need to consider...
Stay tuned!! (oh, and Happy Valentines Day to my sweetest-hearts!)
you tease, with that mention of a challenge..I'm all curious now.
have a safe and wonderful time at CHA
Posted by: sharyn (torm) | 08 February 2008 at 13:43
cant wait to hear how it all goes!
keep me in the loop on your "idea"! cant wait!
have fun this weekend
xo
Posted by: paige | 08 February 2008 at 13:47
Excited to hear about what you are thinking about, have a wonderful time at the show!
Posted by: jen davis | 08 February 2008 at 14:36
safe trip! can't wait to see you ...and whatever awesome sweetness is in that adorable little round tin! xo
Posted by: charlotte | 08 February 2008 at 16:31
have a great trip! eagerly awaiting your challenge when you return...cheers...
Posted by: Tammy | 08 February 2008 at 17:14
Hope to see you at the show!
It's so much more fun when you're not tied to a booth. I just have 1.5 hours a day to demo and the rest is play time! Yay!
Posted by: carol wingert | 08 February 2008 at 18:52
Silly and Cheesy are some times wonderfully needed...I can just see them in there very own plastic buck teeth! Have fun. Happy happies
Posted by: joyce | 08 February 2008 at 20:11
oh wowzers...those are some mighty pretty tins I see! Can't wait to see you next week!
Posted by: teresa | 08 February 2008 at 20:16
Have a great time at CHA and with the girls! And don't worry about your Valentine contribution: I'm sure the gals will really appreciate your.......piece of heart-shaped cheese?...LOL....
Looking forward to hearing your news when you get back. Happy Trails :)
Posted by: Lilli | 08 February 2008 at 21:32
Have fun in LA, and be safe! Sounds like a blast of a trip... can I come?! :)
Posted by: Petra Carden | 08 February 2008 at 22:04
Have a wonderful time at the show. You have peeked my curiosity on your challange. Can't wait to see....
Posted by: Sheila R | 09 February 2008 at 05:37
Have a safe trip, Rebecca! Enjoy your time there! Those Valentine's look beautiful! I can't wait to hear about that challenge! Blessings to you!
Posted by: kristina | 09 February 2008 at 07:11
Oh, the intrigue. I'll check back to see what challenge you have on tap.
Posted by: Lisa | 09 February 2008 at 19:38
have fun at CHA. time with husband and then girlfriends - sounds like you have the best of both worlds. can't wait til next weekend - sounds exciting.
Posted by: traci | 10 February 2008 at 11:21
Enjoy your Valentine's Day, those tins are gorgeous!
Posted by: SewDelish | 11 February 2008 at 07:04
The weather out here has been exceptionally beautiful the last few days. I'm sure it'll be lovely while you're here. Have fun!
Posted by: Sarah | 12 February 2008 at 12:57
Hope your trip was lovely and satisfying. Just a quick note to say I picked up the latest Artful Blogging edition mostly to read your contribution (my favorite of the bunch--is it at least partially because we're practically neighbors? Because we both feel supremely blessed to be able to look out from our porches to the sweet rolling fields of middle Tennessee with no houses in sight?). I so admire your gentleness of spirit, and the generosity with which you share it. Thank you.
Posted by: Rhonda Markham | 12 February 2008 at 20:21
Okay, now you have my interest! I will wait patiently! Have a blessed day! Roben-Marie :)
Posted by: Roben-Marie | 13 February 2008 at 08:51
Have a wonderful time Rebecca! Happy Valentine's Day too! I'm excited to hear/see what your challenge will be when you return!... xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | 13 February 2008 at 09:44
Enjoy your time at CHA...can't wait to see whats in store for next week :)
Posted by: carrie | 13 February 2008 at 12:21
Hi there!
I'm popping in to say hello and tell you how much I enjoyed reading your article in the latest Artful Blogging magazine. What you wrote about your style of blogging, for example, not writing about what you had for breakfast was right on! I feel the same way and do my best to keep my blog professional, about art and the things I love but not go too deep. I also loved reading how you are doing your best to bring handmade items in your home and support all the wonderful artisans aroud the world. It's a lovely thing to do.
Have a wonderful time at CHA. I haven't been since it was called HIA!
I'll definitely be back and will look forward to more exciting posts.
Take care,
Holly
Los Angeles, CA
Posted by: Holly | 14 February 2008 at 00:23
this is off of the subject of cha and art and scraping and all of that but i was looking at the old pic on your blog header and i noticed something - who is the cute guy on the back row?
linda
Posted by: linda smith | 15 February 2008 at 12:33
Dear Rebecca,
in the newest "Artful Blogging" I saw your beautiful tags with buttons on circles of coulered paper and adored them. With this idea on my mind, I created an AMC with a button on circles of fabric. When I posted a photo on my blog, I told my readers about your lovely tags, that had inspired me. Thank you for sharing.
Take care
Martina
Posted by: Martina | 16 February 2008 at 10:11
such curiousity I'm feeling!
can't wait to find out.
Posted by: Mary Ann | 16 February 2008 at 12:07
I hope that you had a great time at CHA! i am curious as to what you have in store next week!
Posted by: Alissa Millsap | 16 February 2008 at 17:23