This week was the last of ‘major’ trade shows of the season. I tend to go a little picture trigger happy in the city as it there is always something new and interesting going on, here’s the recap :

It’s always nice to run into peeps sporting old school M&N ! This was at COTERIE at Pier 94, pieces from 2007-08

The view from The Eventi Hotel on 6th in midtown. The Kimpton group of hotels are just great, friendly service, complimentary coffee and wine and the most comfortable beds anywhere.

Sri Om Singh was in the city with his sweetheart to celebrate his birthday, that turban color is badass !

Hung out with a young homeless couple who’s medical bills forced them onto the streets. We pass by the homeless everyday, please take a couple of minutes to hear their story, you’ll be surprised at the thin line between our two worlds. A bit of cash or a couple of cups of coffee can go a long way…

I will be out of the office for the next two weeks, looking forward to rapping again springtime, have a great one !

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment “– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Typically when Vegas is mentioned the terms that come to mind are over the top; crazy cocktails and fast Ferraris, what happens in vegas……

I just got back from PROJECT, a trade show that we participate in twice a year and was pleasantly surprised to see that amongst all the craziness going on in sin city, there is a mandate to be more sustainable…

I try to stay at the the Wynn whenever I can, not because their gardens and lobby are absolutely stunning or because they have the largest Ferrari and Rolex showcase in North America but because every one of their exquisite restaurants offers a separate vegetarian menu. At Tableau I had what seemed like a gourmet vegan egg mcmuffin for breakfast yesterday, I have to say that I was very impressed. Was also the best damn freshly squeezed O.J. I’ve had in a long time, no, not all fresh O.J.’s are the same, some places are whimsical enough to blend in clementines, tangerines…

The Mandalay Bay encourages you not to worry about recycling your trash at their property because they physically go through everything to separate recyclables. This all gets topped off by plans to light up the strip with solar power over coming years.

For a city that has always had a reputation for being over the top, seems like some of the hotels can be examples for other properties around the world. I’m happy to report that I no longer have to feel so sinful when heading out there twice a year