I arrived in NY to very gloomy skies but fortunately, it did not rain THAT day. I flew in for Surtex (Surface and Textile Design Show) and had only a few hours on my first day for my play time so I was especially glad that it didn’t rain. So as soon as I checked in my hotel and left my luggage, I took off to some of my favorite places (most rhyme with shopping).
I saw an article in a magazine recently about an art show on Park Avenue that consisted of rose sculptures in the grassy areas between lanes. I put seeing the exhibit at the top of my to-do list. The exhibit started further up Park Avenue than I anticipated so I only walked a few blocks of it, since I had already walked a bunch getting there. It was pretty special to see – giant roses at each cross street intersection. It was especially colorful with the cloudiness, although I know it would have enjoyed it equally with sunshine! The details were great and each sculpture also had a bug of some kind on it which added both realism and whimsy.
One of the many things I love about NY is all the restaurant choices. I met friends for dinner after my play time. With a combination of greats – friends, friends and wine, it was a wonderful evening. I highly recommend this restuarant – “44 & X”, located on 8th Avenue in the Hell’s Kitchen area. The food was delicious!
Well, back to unpacking and more pictures to follow with information about Surtex.
Bye for now,
Phyllis
