First up, I stopped by my fav booth BloemBox! They created cute lil flower filled boxes. Inside they have seeds that blooms into beautiful flowers! They have been featured in Oprah’s Magazine and more. Next I stopped at a kewl booth called, Zippies. They had collectible I.D. Tags that you can place on your kids water bottles or back packs. My kids definitely need that lol. Stretchy Shapes was in the building too. My kids have hundreds of them and their all the craze now!

We then saw my fav gal Joanne from EmersonStreet. They launched a new line of collegiate wear! I tried on the Ga State plush robe and she was wearing the Ga State jammies. We then saw some cool rubber watches by Swagn. The owner Brian said they are all the craze and lots of celebs and kids wear them. I then saw a fun chic booth! Gail is the owner of LA Indulgence. She makes fun bathe and shower hats lol. I loved the Pink Passion shower cap!

Joanne and I in our Ga Stage lounge gear

Stretchy Shapes

Brian owner of Swagn Watches

LA Indulgence shower caps

Next I stopped at Bedheads Pajamas. If you watch my live webshow on Mondays, I always do my show in my pj’s. Beadhead sponsors my pj’s most of the time. Joanne told me that they have a new soft stretch line! I loved soo many of them,it was hard to pick a favorite!  After chatting with them I went over to some of my fav jewelry designers. First John Wind who was wearing my fav color pink!

BedHead Pajamas new line

John showed me his latest line, which looked very red carpet like! He has been featured in InStyle with his jewelry line and soo many other magazines. He said he had to make me a matching necklace for my bracelets that he sent me.  Then I stopped by BittersweetDesigns. Laurie makes the most romantic looking necklaces and earrings. I get a kick out of going to see her booth design.It’s so shabby chic. She has some great new pieces …luv.

John Wind and I

Laurie and I

I also saw friends over at Aroma Home (which I just did a product review for). Nick showed me their new items and I told him I loved the computer screen wipe. They have some new animal pillows and soft scarves. You can see their products in JcPenny and Macy’s too.

Nick and I

Pia having a ball at Aroma Home

While walking around I ran into Jonathan Adler. He is the designer that makes great pottery and a lot of his work is in Barneys. He does interior design too and Pia and I went to hear him speak. He talked about how he got started and his terrible teacher in high school that told him he would not make it in art(J.Akey Rice) lol. He also spoke of getting fired at numerous jobs before finding his true calling.He was fun to listen to and had great design tips.He said be believes in “A dash of hippy and dallup of socialite”.He loves happy chic!

Designer Jonathan Adler

I saw the funnest chic in the mart Tracy who owns Designs by Lolita. She was doing some signings and has a new book coming out! She launded some new tableware and candles. She is soo fun and supports me!

Tracy owner of Designs by Lolita

New Zodiac wine glasses

Lolitas new scented candle line

Mimi Tin owner of Sushiami

I saw Mimi Tin who has a kids line of ottomans and stuffed toys called Sushiami. I was at her launch party several months back.She told me it was her very first show at the mart and that she loved it!

Be Good To People

I met some new friends too with a cool positive company called, BeGoodToPeople. They started the company just because of what it says. Everything is black and white. They were nice to talk with.

By this time Pia and I was exhausted lol. The last stop of the day was the cute company called Moore Moore Moore! She doesnt have her website up yet but Lisa was a hoot.She is all about big and glamour. She had fun blingy jewelry and bracelets,aprons and more! Her booth made me smile!  She has totes,bags, party items, wearables and it just goes on and on. We had fun hanging out with each other. She was very proud of her monogrammed removable stickers that you can place anywhere. Look out for her all new website coming soon.

Well this was day two of the mart and I plan on going back one more day. I just have to fit it in my schedule lol. I would like to thank Americas Mart for allowing me to come down to check out all the new things. If your interested in going down to the mart it will be until next tuesday.

www.americasmart.com

The Americas Mart is soo much fun and while there, I stopped in one of my fav places. It’s called Lifeguard Press. They have licenses to carry Lilly Pulitzer,Susan Branch, Jonathan Adler and they just picked up an account with Dylan’s Candy Bar.

Their permanent showroom is so much fun and full of pink and green! One of the reps gave me a sample of Lilly Pulitzer Pocket Agenda plus the matching pen. I love them and needed a new calendar book too! She also gave Pia the polka dot Jonathan Adler ink pen that was featured in In Style. Jonathan will actually be in the showroom this friday at the gift show. I cant wait to meet him, he is so creative! If you have a gift stop or novelty store, you should check out Lifeguard Press’s website, they have great gift items,stationary and more!

Lilly Pulitzer Pocket Agenda

Cabanarama Ink Pen

Jonathan Adler Chevron Ink Pen

www.lifeguardpress.com

Owner Dianne and I

As you already know I was at the gift show at Americas Mart yesterday in downtown Atlanta. While there, we made several stops to different showrooms and vendors. I spotted another fun place guys! The Sugar Diva was a fun place to visit!  They caught my eye with their fun, bright,vibrant colors. It was candy galore in there and I had a ball looking at all the sweet treats!

I met the owners Bill and Dianne. She showed me around and said that she was the inventor of the Hot Chocolate Mix packaged like an ice cream cone! I was delighted to meet her. She said she came up with the design for the Sugar Diva, with the tiara which I loved!

She makes all the designs and comes up with different treats for party favors, holidays,gifts and more! I’m so happy that I stopped into her store. Please enjoy the pics and visit her site for your next party ideas!

www.thesugardiva.com

Looks who’s coming back to Atlanta to entertain us next month! Thats right my boo Eddie Ross will be at the America’s Mart Saturday,July 17th to show us how to entertain with some style! Im too tickled pink to see my friend! Eddie is the best and we always have a blast when he hits the ATL!

Here is more info:

1 – 2 p.m.
Entertaining Essentials
Presented by Eddie Ross, former Martha Stewart Living and House Beautiful Editor
Lifestyle expert and blogger Eddie Ross shares 15 stylists’ secrets to easy entertaining. From must-have servingware to no-fail flowers, get the insider’s track on how to throw the perfect party.
Building (2), Floor 9, Room 939A

www.americasmart.com

I was at the Americas Mart yesterday and just so happen to stop by this candle store called, SwanCreekCandle that smelled lovely. My friend Lisa and I walked in, and my gosh we had a blast! All the candles they had in their showroom were so pretty and I fell in love with their container candles. They were so gracious to give Lisa and I a couple of samples of some of their top sellers! I have mine already placed in different rooms in my house. My hubby loves candles, he says they make him relaxed lol. I love how they glisten, they are so pretty at night time, when him and I are up watching movies, so romantic.

Vintage Pottery Candles(another fav of mine)

I have quite a few candles now, and I wanted to share with my readers! One lucky reader will win a Decadent Drizzle Candle courtesy of SwanCreekCandles! I’m telling you, they smell o so Pinkalicious! Just leave me a comment below! Here is some info about the candle:

Decadent Drizzles Candle

Decadent Drizzles are made from our 100% all-natural soybean and beeswax blend. Sure to delight your senses, our Drizzle Melts are triple scented and are actually the most fragrant item in our new Decadent Drizzle line.