HD Expo 2014 Tips

So it's everybody's favorite time of the year -- HD Expo Vegas time! I thought I would impart some pointers for the first time attendees...

1) Don't wear stilettos to the show. No matter how tempting it is, wear them to the parties and dinners only. Bring several different pairs of shoes with different heel heights, and change them often.

2) Don't get a pedicure before the show. Trust me from personal experience -- your feet will get a working over walking the five miles of booths and dragging the 20 extra pounds of brochures, magazines, bags, and stuffed animals.

3) Dress professionally. Yes we are in Vegas, but dresses that show off your crotch are not kosher for the show or business events. My staff doesn't wear jeans either...

4) Do plan your show stops. Utilize the map online provided by HD Expo to plan your days ahead of time. You want to make it through the whole show to see what everyone's exhibiting.

5) Don't spend more than 10 minutes in one booth -- the people that you regularly work with will bring their stuff to your office after the show is over. The goal is to take in as much as you can and to inspire you for the next year.

6) Drink lots of water. There will be plenty of adult beverages to go around. Bottled water is expensive, but we try to make a stop at Walgreens to get a case of it. There is a Walgreens at the Venetian, or for slightly less expensive prices, try the Walgreens at Las Vegas Blvd & Harmon... Or you could always ask for a cup of water.

7) If you plan on some pool time, bring sunscreen. Don't get burnt before or during the show -- you will be absolutely miserable.

8) Make sure you eat. Pretty simple concept, but sometimes you are having so much fun, you forget to eat.

9) Get some sleep. Remember, this is still a business trip. You don't need to be in bed by 8, but 4am bedtime only hurts you.

10) Say you party too much... take some Tylenol, a Dramamine tablet, and drink a bottle of water BEFORE going to sleep. You will wake up without the hangover... don't let your mattress end up skewered on a statue at Caesar's Palace. ;)

Viva Las Vegas! See you there!

Connected!

I want to thank all of our vendors that provided amazing product for our vignette at HI Connect 2014! We had a blast! What a great, happy team! We were crazy busy with representatives from brands and franchise companies interested in our lifestyle boutique. Special thanks to: 609 Furnishings, Superior Seating, Stacy Garcia, Braun Brush, Nichiha, Keiser, FOH360, Keurig, Startex, Bose, Samsung, DIRECTV, Cancos Tile, Garnier Thiebaut, Legrand, Premier Mounts, and Simmons! This was once again a great networking event. It was wonderful to see old friends and to make some new ones! We are looking forward to next year's event!

From inspiration...

To realization!

 

 

HI Connect 2014

B6 is our vignette space -- come see us!!!

Houston Design Community!

NEWH Houston chapter is hosting their annual scholarship awards gala this coming Tuesday! Please join us for a night of Razzle Dazzel at the Majestic Metro in downtown Houston!

http://newh.org/events/houston-newh-scholarship-award-event/

Nashville: Round 2

Greetings everyone! We will be headed back to Nashville for HI Connect Design 2014! Be sure to stop by our Boutique Guestroom Vignette! 

HI Connect Design 2014

Spring Savvy

Sensational, savvy design for Spring 2013!

New Year!

We are excited for 2013! Lots of opportunity abound! HI Connect is just around the corner, and we are super excited to be a featured designer for this year's event! Check out their website www.hiconnectdesign.com! We have several projects under construction, so check back for new photos.