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We like visiting museums. But not just for the exhibits. As much (perhaps even more) to admire the often interesting architecture and rummage around the obligatory design store. Examples of our growing collection of resulting artifacts can be found in previous posts on New York’s MoMA. I find it almost impossible to leave without buying something. Well, the other [...] I’m no expert, but I enjoy absorbing the architectural diversity of each city we visit (Vegas being one notable exception) and usually lag behind Karen, pointing and clicking as I go. Though I’d read that San Fran skyscrapers weren’t much to speak of, I’ve found plenty here to get excited about. Though it doesn’t take much [...] So far, San Francisco has been perfect for post-Vegas relaxation. Great timing too, with Halloween round the corner and the Giants on the verge of a World Series appearance. Elections are in the offing too, which all makes this place a little crazy. Anyway, as much for my mum as anyone, here are some of the more [...] I knew we’d love San Francisco. All we’d read and seen. All that people had said, just pointed towards it being our kind of place. And it is. There are some negatives though. First-up, the weather. Arriving fresh from sun-soaked 90+ degree Vegas, we were set to embrace this beach-blessed city. But it was cold, wet [...] Right, before I get into the whole San Francisco thing, thought I’d quickly share a couple of media mentions that hit just in time for ABC. In fact, we didn’t see them until the show. Oh, must give a quick explanation for the pebbly backdrop; I had to take these shots in our courtyard garden, as [...] Apologies, couldn’t resist the title. That is what we’ve just done though, after all. Anyway, just thought I’d give my parting thoughts on a city I liked slightly more than anticipated. For all its fakery and blazon copycat architecture, ironically, Vegas doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It’s pure, unadulterated, sometimes sleazy, often tacky, entertainment. Buying a [...] Once we’d decided to exhibit at the ABC show in Las Vegas, one local sightseeing choice was obvious; the Grand Canyon. This may be our only trip to Vegas so it had to be done. Being so busy, we left it ’til the last minute to book. A few frantic web searches and phone calls later, [...] Been meaning to post for days but I’ve just been too busy! Now the show’s almost over, which is making me a bit sad. It’s been great in so many ways but physically exhausting. Bad shoe choices meant my feet suffered both at the booth and in line at Starbucks! So much so, the last two [...] Our second set-up day is over and now we’re (sort of) ready for the action. Tomorrow signals the start of ABC proper and, in all honesty, we really have no idea what’s in store. Our booth (6124) is compact, to say the least. Being UK-based makes shipping out lots of stuff cost-prohibitive, so we’ve kept it [...] We’re finally here. After lots of deliberation, followed by masses of preparation, we’ve made it to Vegas for the biggest event in our industry, the ABC Kids Expo. How exciting. Almost as exciting is the fact that it’s our first trip to Vegas. It may not be our vacation spot of choice, but everyone says you have [...] |
    
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