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Traveling home from the New York international gift fair with Super Bowl fans

It is the Friday before Super Bowl Sunday…and the fans are on the move.  I was caught completely by surprize by the outpouring of support visible at La Guardia Airport.  True, The New York Giants are the home team here…but … Continue reading

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Studio Daedre’s booth is open at the California gift show

The drop cloths are off, the lights are on and we’re ready to go! Come see us at the California gift show Booth 2301.

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The California gift show opens today

Driving to the California gift show the weather is perfect… let’s hope everything else is!

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Anamosa, Stone City

Anamosa, Iowa;  the home of Grant Woods, best known for his painting, “American Gothic.”  It is a tiny town, one main street cuts through the business district. Two story brick buildings from an era gone by.  Antique shops and the … Continue reading

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John’s Grocery, Iowa City, Iowa

I have been visiting Iowa City for 4 years now and I have made it my personal mission to visit all of the “institutions” associated with the area.  No, not just the many universities here, but the one of a … Continue reading

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The Quieter Side of 911

This morning as I sat in my office, the sound of military aircraft flying over head caught my attention.  Since that day almost 10 years ago, life has changed.  The gorgeous formation of fighters arced over the Southern California Coastline. … Continue reading

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Day 3 of the NYIGF. Good Traffic, Great Buyers and all goes well so far. Customization is still our strongest suit. You can still come see our beautiful display in Booth 2349.

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Studio Daedre and Day Two of the NYIGF

Day Two.  The rain stopped and the temperature here in NY is wonderful.  The traffic today here at the show was good, better than it has been in several years.  The word amongst the exhibitors is guarded and delighted optimism. … Continue reading

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Last day of set-up for the NYIGF and Studio Daedre

It is now the evening before the NYIGF opens and surprisingly all is still well.  No booth collapse, fire or other disaster this time.  All or our freight has arrived…so far so good.  We even had a chance to enjoy … Continue reading

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The Staten Island Ferry, Studio Daedre and the NYIGF

August in New York, not always the best weather, but this year it is perfect.  Temperature in the 80′s a cooling breeze and The City is looking good. Yesterday we took some time off during set-up of Studio Daedre’s Booth … Continue reading

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