I had to make a trip to New York last week. It was time to present my next line of fabrics to Timeless Treasures. Now mind you, this only takes one day. But, I’d never been to New York in the fall, and it didn’t take much to persuade my mom and sister to fly back and meet me after my work was done! Here they are standing in front of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. The tree is obscured by scaffolding, but you can see the beautiful Swarovski star that’s ready to go on the top.
Our hotel was right across the street from the Museum of Modern Art. I really wanted to bring this Roy Lichtenstein piece home. It would look so cute in my studio.
The purpose of our girl get-together was to eat, shop and see some Broadway plays. I’m happy to report that we were successful on all fronts. When I say liverwurst, I hope you don’t think Oscar Meyer. This is what my liverwurst looked like at The Modern.
On Broadway we saw John Lithgow and Katie Holmes in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. It was riveting. We were in the second row, and we could have leaned forward and touched the actors. As my sister said, “Good thing Katie shaved her legs, as we’d have known if she hadn’t!”
For something lighter, we saw The Little Mermaid. I must admit I didn’t know the story line going in, so the plot was a complete surprise to me. It was fun and it’s always a thrill to see live theater. I loved the sets and the costumes, and the fish and mermaids wore those shoes with a wheel in the heel, so they glided across the stage and appeared to be floating. Again, we were in the second row. As an aside, more men should dress like those princes in fairy tales–very sexy!
But, it was the shopping that took the cake! There’s nothing like the New York stores. The small shops are wonderful, the museum shops are wonderful, but the flagship stores of the big department stores–all decked out for Christmas–were amazing to see. As much as I love shopping, I could have just wandered and looked at all the store windows all over the city. Such creativity! And the Macy’s store was everything I’d hoped a big New York department store would be at the holidays.
Magical, huh?
Thanks for joining me as I relive my adventures in Anna Lena Land – the amusement park in my mind.
8 Responses
November 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
MOMA! I adore the MOMA!!
Liverwurst? People actually ORDER liverwurst? Hmmm…
Thanks for sharing the Macy’s photos. Shopping at the New York Macy’s at Christmastime is on my life list.
Most importantly, congratulations on your newest blog!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:27 am
What a great start to your blogging! Wonderful pics and stories! Can’t wait to see what else is in AnnaLenaLand!!
Have a great Thanksgiving…
November 26th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Congratulations on the new blog! I know Ms. HZ has been after you to start one, and I’m very happy you have. I have never been to New York, but you certainly make me want to visit there with all the beautiful photos. Macy’s looks like a wonderland! I’m not sure about the liverwurst, but I’m happy you enjoyed it!
November 26th, 2008 at 9:21 am
What a magical adventure! And actually… I WAS thinking of Oscar Meyer. But you know me…. it’s all Pâté to me.
I love that last shot… the table setting. It’s got Sal written all over it! And I love your “About” pic too. What a great photo!!!
Welcome to blogland sister-friend!
xoxo,
m
November 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am
What a wonderful time you are having! I enjoyed reading about your trip to New York and seeing the Macy’s pictures. I appreciate your enthusiasm for life…you truly are an inspiration! I look forward to reading future entries in your new blog! Keep having fun as you create new chapters in your life! Sincerely, Joyce Kurtz, Beaverton, Oregon.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Wow, Looks like you had a lot of fun. Glad to visit Anna Lena Land and see its up and running!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Congrats to you girlfriend! You’re a blogger now!
November 26th, 2008 at 11:52 am
What fun!
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