Bethany Lowe Halloween Party!
It’s a 20th anniversary for Bethany Lowe! Artists, family and staff wear costumes to celebrate the line’s impressive collection. Here are Bethany (left) with daughter Erin. Four artists signed ornaments, pins and a special 20th Anniversary collector’s bag. Add a lavish array of food & beverages and you KNOW there was an appreciative crowd! The BLD staffers estimated a crowd of a bit over 350 at this year’s Halloween bash.
Artistry of Poland
The “two Sues” (Sprunk & Myal) from Artistry of Poland exhibited in Atlanta for the first time. They reported lots of interest in their ornaments. Of course, we talked about the fact that they are sponsoring the “Second Annual” Design Like a Star contest. David Blair’s winning design is now part of the 2008 AOP collection and orders are coming in. Wow! So, put YOUR thinking caps on and send in your entries. You, too, could be a STAR designer!
CHRISTOPHER RADKO
It takes many trips to the Christopher Radko showroom to absorb it all. But, here’s an early favorite … the drummer from The Monkeys. It’s a De Carlini Italian, one of four, for those of us who remember that pop-rock group with its own TV show. Each ornament is about 4″ high and sells for $115. (Yes, sticker shock is definitely here for all of the 2008 lines!)
Tannenbaum Treasure (6″, $75) is another favorite. It reminds me of the gorgeous peacock reflector from the anniversary collection several years ago. With its jeweled ornaments, it would be perfect companion … and destined for a spinner on my holiday tree. Very nicely done!
INGE-GLAS OF GERMANY
Klaus Muller-Blech flew in from Germany to attend the premiere of the 2008 line in Atlanta. He graciously signed this year’s dated reflector from Sharon & I as well as the family’s new book, due to arrive in stores later this year.
DEBBEE THIBAULT
Ms Debbee was a bit under the weather today but she and Carolyn did take time to show us the six new ornaments in the 2008 line. Love them!
I had planned to give you a preview here since Carolyn gave me a CD of images. You might know that technology failed up this evening … the darned thing won’t open! I promise to take some close-up shots before I return to Ohio.
That’s it for today’s report … more tomorrow evening.
Connie … from the the Atlanta “America’s Mart” show