K.I.D. Collective

In the Brooklyn post yesterday I mentioned a new series that’s in the works. It’s basically all about being in a person’s shoes for a day. I asked a handful of people I find interesting to let us follow them for 24 hours. The intent is to get a glimpse of what their life is like and hopefully be inspired by their creativity, realize that we don’t have to make a living through a traditional 9-5 job and that we can have fun with our careers. Check back over the next few months for the continuation of the series. I’ll have a post up twice a month through the end of the year highlighting a new person. Thanks to Erin for being the first in the series and for making me laugh out loud. I hope you all enjoy as much as I have.

7:59 AM Remove cats from head and drag myself out of bed.

8:32 AM Juice, yogurt, and about 37 vitamin supplements.  Wonder to myself why they haven’t just created one super-huge capsule already?

8:40 AM Realize that this sad shoe selection is the downfall to nearly every outfit I pull together.  This must be amended, and fast. Currently eying these Isabella boots. I could wear them with anything. Or these caged heels. Love all the cut outs! They would be great with bright blue wool tights this fall.

9:01 AM Arrive at the D&D Building for annual “Market Week” which is actually just a two day event.  A series of talks and presentations on all things new in the world of interior design.  There was a whole thing on blogging and how it can be super-effective for marketing a new career!

9:02 AM Regret that I did not bring my own coffee as there is none available here!

11:01 AM Coffee dilemma is averted, and bonus: I’ve just been inspired by the fabric printing process!  So fascinating.  I wish I could set up a Barbie size fabric printing table in my living room.  Imagine the wee couture items that could be created!

Chocolate Milk Mustache Monkey vs. Skittish Lamp Monkeys

1:45  PM Had my palm read by a psychic hired by a carpet showroom. Go figure. According to Madame Sherrie Lynne, I am a silly person who needs to be more silly all the time, especially while working.  Also, there were lots of cards involving celebrating and drinking from huge cups. Apparently, things are looking pretty good for me!  I’m not even making this up.

3:15  PM Reviewed potential “must-bid” items from Tepper Galleries Auction preview of the late designer David Barrett’s estate. Due to estimate price, I “must-not-bid” on this chaise, but I’m thinking that Mr. Barrett has validated my obsession to hand paint cheap-o Parsons chairs into odd masterpieces!

5:12  PM Meet famed designer, Jan Showers, at a book signing.  After looking at her book, I quickly realize that I would like for Jan Showers to adopt me. She signed mine: “To Erin:  May you always have glamour in your life!  All best, Jan”.  Sadly, this will never come to pass.

6:35 PM Upholster this cast-off footstool using a fabulous black calfskin (similar to calfskin in photo), a gift from my B.F.F. upholsterer, Fausto.  Now to reattach the horns so said stool has the ability to support weight of an actual foot. If you are interested in Fausto’s contact info, let me know.

7:15 PM Brooklyn in a chilled glass! Jesse’s special house-made Amer Picon, rye and a splash of blood orange bitters. Perfection on such a blustery evening. Check out the recipe here.

9:10 PM Catch up on the first season of Mad Men.  Yes, I’ve clearly been living under a rock for the past three years.  I love the aesthetic of this show, but all the smoking makes me physically ill.

11:23 PM Email this list of random things I did today to Casey.  (Hopefully she will continue to speak to me.)