I spent the first weekend in January walking the Gift Show in Atlanta – boy was I tired when I got home! 3 tall buildings, tons of things to see, people to talk to, trends to look for, a product signing and more… FUN!
A few of the new products I was able to see for the first time were designs licensed to kitchen textile manufacturer Kay Dee Designs. I have a set of two flour sack towels featuring my “Fashion Forward” art and humor as well as a line of 8 western motif products now available.
It is always exciting to see the art finally on the products – this process can take 6-12 months on average. The next excitement will hopefully be to see them in stores! (If you see them, snap a pic and shoot me an email, ok? Always makes my day!)
As well as working, the Atlanta Show is always a great place to meet and see celebrities as well. 
I met Meredith Baxter (remember her from Family Ties?) – she has a skin care line and was as nice as she seemed on TV.
During my signing with Thirstystone, where I was giving away “Walk on the Wild Side” coasters, I had the pleasure of meeting author Patricia Cornwell – who was surprised that I recognized her. (She looks just like her photo on the books and we had been talking about enjoying her Kay Scarpetta books at dinner the night before, so she was on my mind.) When I asked why she was at the show I learned that she not only has a gift store, but a turkey farm as well!
Marie Osmond was there but I didn’t see her and Mary Engelbreit had a ‘meet and greet’ for the launch of her Christmas ornament line with Katherine’s Creations. I didn’t get to meet her either, as I had to get 10 flights up to my signing with Thirstystone.
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