Seated from left to right are:
Katie @ Preppy Empty Nester
(Me) at Mountain Breaths
Jenna @ The Painted Apron and Rita @ Panoply
were definitely with us in spirit. 
"For over eighty years, New York’s defining cultural moments have taken place at Russian Tea Room. Ever since members of the Russian Imperial Ballet founded the restaurant in 1927, it has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite—an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and businessmen planned their next deals and feted their friends’ latest Carnegie Hall performances. The lively tradition and legacy of the Russian Tea Room is alive and well!"
We were invited to the upper floor of the restaurant where we were rewarded with the 9-foot-tall acrylic bear-shaped aquarium in the bear lounge. Of course we felt the bear would look even more handsome surrounded by our totes.
Our next stop was MacKenzie-Childs where we were warmly welcomed. We notified them in advance that we would be visiting, and they let us "party" on their mezzanine where we enjoyed cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery, champagne, wine and some delicious brownies that Patti from "Pandora's Box" brought from a bakery in central New York.
Until next time,
xoxo
Debbie
So fab. Love the RTR history, too!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to meeting you at the next meetup Rita :-) Not sure when or where, but hoping it will happen sometime.
DeleteYes, eager to do this again so Rita and Jenna can join in the fun. Best time!
DeleteYou all look so happy, especially the totes! What wonderful poses you created both with the girls and the bags! I am sorry I couldn't be there, of course, but I love seeing all the pictures and trying to imagine! Thank you so much for asking me to design the card for this special occasion, at least a little part of me made the trip!
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We missed you Jenna, but you were there in spirit! I'm going to share a photo of your card design in my December post.
DeleteYes, Jenna, you and Rita were missed. Eager to do this again to meet you two ladies.
DeleteIt was fun. wasn't it.....I see Joe has a new tote? LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL, Joe has a variety of totes. He was carrying that for his sister, because he's that kind of guy.
DeleteCharming post! How fun all your totes..and this meeting..how did it all come about?Perfect perfect outing.
ReplyDeleteMonique, our meeting came about when Sarah decided to plan a trip to the East Coast including the Cape and then NYC. From there it blossomed into others planning a trip to NYC, and we met Friday night for happy hour at Fonda and then again on Saturday at the RTR and MKC. It was so much fun, and we're glad it all came together.
DeleteDebbie, you and Joe are a adorable couple. I can't thank you enough for inviting me into the group. Paul had a great time with Joe at the deli. It was a pleasure meeting all of you gals. A fun trip for all. I shall see if I can grab the video.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, love your clever title! I loved every moment of our NY adventure. It was a treat to meet you and Joe and to have the opportunity to really chat and visit. I hope you two will find yourselves visiting TX sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip to meet some of the Traveling Tote girls, Debbie! You and Joe are so cute together, and I loved seeing pictures of all you special ladies.
ReplyDeleteDebbie... you and your hubby are TOO cute!!! It was wonderful meeting you two and I look forward to my reunions to come. Enjoy your week!
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