I love living close to winter CHA so I can go each year. Lisa Vanderveen spent two days with me walking around, having fun and watching me be an idiot and eat tons of candy. Yeah, I don't get out much. Here are some of my photos:
This is Lisa meeting Kelly Goree for the first time after being close friends on email and over the phone for three years - this was FUN to watch!!!
My only picture of Paris Hilton (not sure where she is though). I saw her - I really did! But as she walked by, I held the camera up and hoped to get a good photo. This was the result. So much for impressing Megan from CK who asked me to get a shot!!! If you look real close, you might be able to see her in the guys camera in front of me.
For some reason (I'm not sure why looking back) I decided to climb up on this girl's high chair and put on one of the fuzzy ear head bands. The worst part was I forgot it was on my head and walked around for a while (thanks Lisa for not telling me!).
Lisa, this is to get you back!!! Hope Sophie liked her ears (my girls want nothing to do with them!).
This guy, I mean CRICKET, looks just thrilled to be getting a kiss from me!
Mr. Crayon didn't seem to mind though (I think it was a mister). I just can't resist pink!
Do you think it will fit? Little beauties at the Melissa Frances booth:
Me and my dear friend Jamie Harper - she seems so happy to get our photo taken together, doesn't she?
And Lisa, thanks so much for spending two days with me and putting your reputation on the line - I WUV you!!!
I know it's hard to believe, but I did actually look at some products at CHA. Here is my assessment:
Hardest Booth To Locate: October Afternoon (but I still LOVE their new releases!)
Least Likely To Succeed: Paris Hilton
Most Impressive New Products: Prima (lots of things that are NOT flowers!)
Coolest Project: Fabric book by Donna Downey at the Prima booth
Best Layouts: Basic Grey and Fancy Pants
Favorite Designer's Layouts: Cindy Tobey and Kelly Goree (Cindy, your camel layout was amazing!)
New Product Theme: Whimsical (with lots of animals and nature)
Out With The Owl, In With The: Monkey!
Most Crowded Make In Take: Teresa Collins
Most Crowded Booth: Maya Road
Most Impressive Booth: MAMBI
Most Obnoxious/Scary Booth: Creative Imaginations (Star Wars creatures everywhere!)
Most Flirting at a Make In Take: Tim Holtz/Ranger
Most Missed Designer: Nic Howard
Most Obnoxious Designer: Suzy Plantamura
Best Candy: Creating Keepsakes Booth (although I ate it all)
Favorite New Person: Wendy from Queen and Company
Best Hair: Boobugbear (Heather)
Ok, that is my overview of CHA! Off to recover! Suzy
LOL. They weren't ears. They were supposed to be PIGTAILS. Sophie has hung hers on the door of the pantry, after putting them on the cat last night... Smooches. Totally fun 24 hours :)
Posted by: Lisa VanderVeen | January 27, 2009 at 04:28 PM
There was only ONE thing missing. Just one thing. It was 5 foot 3 and has a cute NZ accent. dammit.Suzy, come pick me up next time. *sigh* You guys had so much fun!
nic
Posted by: Nic Howard | January 27, 2009 at 04:28 PM
I thought I commented, but it disappeared...
Anyway, they're PIGTAILS darlin', not ears. Sophie hung hers on the pantry doorknob, after trying them on the cat... LOL. I had a fab time. Thanks! See you soon :)
Posted by: Lisa VanderVeen | January 27, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Okay, now I have 2!! Hi Nicola :) We surely did miss you!!! Please come next year. Please??
Posted by: Lisa VanderVeen | January 27, 2009 at 04:36 PM
lol ***and the crowd goes wild!**** most missed designer award goes to Nic Howard who wins a 6 inch pair of heels to wear to the NEXT CHA lol.
I wish. I wish! Crack me up.
love you Suzy!
Posted by: Nic Howard | January 27, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Awww, love seeing the fun pictures, Suzy!! And hearing about the fab time you had. Darn - I know you were wishing so badly to see Paris...{heeeheee}
Seriously, wish I could have gone!
Posted by: Linda Rodriguez | January 27, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Hah! No picture of me in your boobs! :)
Great to see you - even if I didn't let you know I was coming! I promise - next time I make it all the way to California, you'll be the first to know! And you won't have to read it on my blog... ;-P
Posted by: Ally | January 29, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Great pics and love the final assessment (tho I can't agree on the Most Obnoxious Designer nominee).
Posted by: CindyF | January 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM
love love your recap.
it was nice meeting you!!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | January 31, 2009 at 03:45 PM
loool you always look sooo crazy !
***Orion***
Posted by: Orion | February 02, 2009 at 12:31 PM
That looked like a load of fun! You crack me up. Esp. love your photo with Mr. Crayon.
What was Paris Hilton doing there?
And are you talking about Wendy Reed? She cracks me up as well. She was the first person I ever sent Victoria Secret panties to. Sorry, you weren't the first!!! ;)
Posted by: Kristi Smith | February 02, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Dude. you're too much! love you tons!
Posted by: kelly | February 02, 2009 at 01:03 PM
great pics! it was nice to finally meet you!!!!!
Posted by: Account Deleted | February 04, 2009 at 05:44 PM
ahhhhhhhhhhhh!
love love your cha 'awards' and photos....
:)
looks like SO much fun!
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | February 20, 2009 at 09:39 PM