ah, sweet mystery...

it was 68 degrees in NYC as I drove to Brooklyn to have dinner with Sarah and Eric and deliver some soap. Down the west side...there were joggers in halter tops, cyclers, roller bladers, and walkers galore. Just enjoying a brief respite. Could spring be around the corner?

Big Apple Gifts.

I'm off to the city this AM for NYIGF at the Javits Center.

We used to exhibit our soap at this show, but haven't for a couple of years.
Now we go as buyers to see if there's something we 'must have' for our little shop in Brooklyn.

This show is SO HUGE that you cannot do it all is a day. Some buyers are here all week.
Between the Javits and 3 of the ship piers, you have to be selective.

We plan to do:

• Handmade
• Extracts
• Pier 90: New York's Newest

Are trade shows what they used to be?

Are buyers finding new ways to scout out new and distictive resources?

How has the internet changed the way we buy?

Hmmm.....

Reporting back later.