Martha Stewart Dialogues in Design Event

Me and Martha!

There are so many things about blogging that I absolutely love.  What I love most is how blogging has helped me achieve my dreams.  Last week I certainly had a “dream come true” moment when I met a design icon, Martha Stewart.  The opportunity to meet a woman who has built an internationally recognized brand was an absolute honor.

The event, Dialogues in Design, was simply lovely.  Guests were welcomed at the Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia offices.

A walk through the hallway, and we were greeted by inspirational quotes central to the Martha Stewart brand.  The one above is my absolute favorite.  Definitely words to design by.

The event was held in a hall bathed in sunshine on what was an especially warm spring day.

It was exciting to meet our hosts for the evening, Martha Stewart, and Nicolette Naumann, Vice President of Messe Frankfurt/Ambiente.

I also ran into one of my fave blogging buddies, Manvi Drona-Hidalgo of Mochatini.

You could tell that everything at the event was carefully chosen.  The flower arrangements were perfect.  Brightly colored blooms were placed in simple white vases.

Yellow trays were used to present the hors d’oeuvres, and added a pop of color in the mostly white space.

Technology was even infused into the evening event, with iPads set up so that guests could peruse the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living.

When Ms. Stewart and Ms. Naumann took to the podium, guests were introduced to Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s largest trade shows.

I can only hope that AphroChic can present there one day.  The video of the show was truly inspiring.

The hubby and I left the event feeling absolutely inspired.  It was a “dream come true” night in New York City.  One I will never forget.

{Images taken with my iPhone}