Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Lambertson Truex Bag Event At Tiffany

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My gal at Tiffany invited me to peep the new collection of Lambertson Truex designed bags at the SF store. I arrived freakishly early - even though I left terribly late! My timing was such that I was the very first person to arrive at the store - nearly 15 minutes before the listed start time. The staff kindly let me in. Cocktail in hand (blackberry daiquiri) I met John Truex (thanks to the very kind store manager, Giles!). Mr. Truex gave me very kind compliments on my little vintage black bag (from one of the shops down my street, now closed), and walked me through the entire collection.

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I tried on every bag there. They were yummy! I adore the hint of Tiffany Blue in each bag and fell in love with two of them. The main object of my obsession was already sold out - the reversible tote in silver/blue is gone (but, will return).

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(I wish I could have snapped a few more pics but, the place was JUMPING!)

My SA told me that Lambertson Truex is doing ALL the leather goods for Tiffany now so, we let Mr. Truex make his way around the now arriving guests, and perused the rest of the new goods. I promptly discovered the most delicious studded gloves! They came home with me!

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They signed my box!

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Gucci traveling exhibit

Gucci Pommel

Gucci SF Exhibit

Gucci Exhibit

Gucci Hide

I read on The Purse Blog about this fantastic Gucci artisan traveling tour. It was going to be kicking off in my own city! So, I headed out this afternoon to see it. Forgetting, of course, about this dang Volcano in ICELAND that is jacking up travel all over the world. Upon arrival at the store, I found the small display (pictures above), and the machines the artisans would have used (had then been there). The very, very kind staff told me that the event had been cancelled, although if I wanted to get one of the special bags, I could--it would just have to be sent away for finishing. Thinking to myself that sending the bag away kinda defeated the purpose, I thanked them, snagged a few pics (before being told, again very kindly, that photography wasn't allowed), and bounced. Hopefully everything will clear up in time for the other events being held!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe

Next up was the table for Bittersweet Cafe. I found lots of goodies here.

Bittersweet Chocolate cafe tasting
Yummy samples!

Bittersweet Baking

Bittersweet Candies

Bittersweet Chocolate Shop
They were also passing out this chocolate/coconut beverage called the "Coconut Chill". It's their summer specialty and it'll change ya life! It was so good, I went back for seconds!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Michael Mischer Chocolates

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(Michael Mischer Chocolates)

This place had a great piece of yummy goodness; a chocolate barrel filled with root beer infused caramel! Such a great treat!

How I Spent Tax Day...

Bridge Brand Chocolate
(Bridge Brand Chocolate - this one had tasty, moist cake made with vodka!)

Eating CHOCOLATE! The mister's office had a "relief chocolate party" with lots of chocolate companies bringing free samples!

Barlovento Chocolate
(Barlovento Chocolates)

Barlovento Chocolate Tasting
(Barlovento Chocolate samples - full of such yummy flavors as cardamon honey and lemon zest)
Bridge Brand Chocolates
Barlovento Chocolates

Friday, April 16, 2010

Star Trek @ The Tech

After standing in line for over an hour to see the "Bricks by the Bay" show, we zoomed down to San Jose to see the last day of Star Trek: The Exhibition @ The Tech.
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Once we got into the show, you weren't allowed to take pictures. 'HA!' says I. I snapped a few, when no one was looking. I HAD to! They didn't sell an exhibit catalogue, which is just WRONG! If you don't allow photographs of the show, sell me a dang catalogue! I want it!

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They sold us a print from the bridge but, it was only ONE snap - and it cost us $25.00. Insanity.

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This spot SCREAMED for a photographer. As there was none, I took it upon myself to grab a pic of Jeff rocking it with the Donut.

The Colbert Report

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In awesome Lego form!

We sprinted right out of the show in about 10 minutes - as we had another engagement...

The Claw Machine!

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In awesome lego form!

Nerdvana!

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So, after waiting in line for a billion years, we made it inside the "Bricks by the Bay" show! We were hoping to see our pal, Cube Dude- to show our support and see his cool stuff!

He was away from the table at lunch, of course!

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You can peep out more of his awesome on flickr