Comments on: After The National Stationery Show

By: Desiree

Desiree — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:57:21 +0000

I saw the Take Your Time exhibit when it was at the Dallas Museum of Art. It was absolutely breathtaking. Each part was a little bit better than the next. I can’t gush enough about how much I loved it! I always (always, always) tell people that they HAVE to take the time (pun partially intended) to see it if it is in a city close to them. Amazing!

By: MS

MS — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:09:43 +0000

I know this is 2 years late and have no idea if you’re still looking for a solution to this issue, but you need a road case me thinks….not a shipping crate. Years in the concert industry has shown me the genius of those things. Many are colored. Good luck!

By: Jezebella

Jezebella — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:07:01 +0000

Do you know anybody who works in a museum in your city? Call them and ask who builds their crates. Heck, ask them if they have any extra ones hanging around they want to sell. It’s possible – probable even – that you can hire a museum tech to build you a nice sturdy crate. Ask ‘em to line it with a layer of ethafoam so it’s nice & padded.

Highly recommended: big fat casters on the bottom so you can *ROLL* that sucker around instead of hefting it. Yeah.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:37:43 +0000

Oh, does this mean the NSS posts are over? Sad.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:59:39 +0000

Ahhh – it’s so nice to see pictures of my adopted hometown from another person’s perspective. I hope you had fun while you were here – it looks like everything was great!

By: Bathroom Designer

Bathroom Designer — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:10:51 +0000

I have a suggestion on your crate problem. First off balsa is such cheap wood! Many imports from China use balsa and frankly I am surprised the crates make it in one piece. I would contact a lumber company. Take measurements of the crate you have now. Then contact the lumber company and have them precut the crate to your specifications. They can help you get solid, sturdy wood. I have done a few projects in the home like cedar closets shelves and some other shelving with them providing the cut lumber. Hope that helps. P.S. That place was trashed!

By: Elena

Elena — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:23:10 +0000

LOVE your pic of the Flatiron! It’s such a beautiful angle and I like how you included the tree. Now I want to go back so I can take the same pic! lol

By: Leah E.

Leah E. — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:56:20 +0000

I went to a children’s apparel show at Javitts with my best friend’s company back in March. The photos of the tear-down are bringing back some painful memories! Wish I had brought along some fugly-comfy shoes for that part!

After trying several different configurations for trade shows, she has come up with a decent system. They use a pallet with all of the furniture/boxes stored on top and then everything is heavily shrink-wrapped. This system seems to work well for her b/c she has boxy tables and chairs.

By: Cathe

Cathe — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:10:03 +0000

Hi Nicole! I’ve been enjoying your NSS posts… gives me nice perspective on another exhibitor’s experience. Sorry we didn’t get a chance to chat during the show (I got lost a couple of times trying to get to your booth!) Love your MOMA color shots, too!

By: QL girl

QL girl — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:44:33 +0000

I never thought I would EVER say this, but your crocs look cute! lol.

(I too love the cropped picture of you)