New York City, here we come!

We're just about ready to head to the big time - the NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR!

And boy-oh-boy are we running with a pack of winners!

JOIN: Design Seattle has an entire booth (#3912), in the Accent on Design section of the show - and we (lucky-ducks that we are) - are showing with a power posse of Seattle designers.

Roll call! (photos by the talented Kyle Johnson)

R&L Goods (formerly Chikabird Inc.) - who are those happy gals in that vibrant space? Well that's us - Jean on the Left, and Chika on the Right. We'll be showing a new line of notebooks and wallets - featuring some magnificent prints by Piano Nobile.

Ladies&Gentlemen Studio - well look who it is again! Jean and her fella, Dylan (a part-time model for R&L Goods) will be showing some vintage inspired originals that are totally on my wish list.

Iacoli&McAllister - organizers and designers extraordinaire! And makers of a certain coffee table that Jared and I are heavily coveting. I'd love to stub my pinky toe on one of those legs. Because that's what I do - all the time.

Grain - fellow RISD alums, and idyllic island dwellers! Their super clever and ecologically sound shower curtain hangs in my very own bathroom. With a well inked, but incredibly incorrect map of the world drawn from memory on it!

BlkPineWorkshop - these guys have their hands in so many great projects - I really don't know how they do it. Their clothing line and cafe are both stellar, and I know that's the tip of the iceberg with them. Makes me wonder if one of their projects is a time stopping device....

And PlainMade - I wonder if Jean would be mad at me if I ALSO got one of her gorgeous silk scarves... oooooh but they're so GOOD!

Urbancase - Nicest guy you'll ever meet! And one heck of a designer. His lovely pillows will be at the show... and will probably tempt me into a test run nap.... just kidding.

Free Time Industries - look at those fun loving gals! Their jewelry is sure to be a hit! I might have to borrow a piece to properly accessorize. I really need help in that department...

OK! There's still laundry to do, promotional materials to organize, and some business-chic outfits to coordinate!