Kansas City, MO
Tags:This place, this Kansas City place, is pretty darn cool. Love having CKU's in downtown locations. Love being able to step outside and see something about the city. Love looking out my hotel window and seeing tall buildings and old buildings and the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Speaking of urban, there is a gem store here. Not too far from the hotel - close enough that I have been there twice in the last 24 hours. Urban Arts & Crafts. This store is a must visit. A little bit of scrapbooking, a little bit of paper arts, a little bit fabric (mainly Amy Butler fabric), a little bit beads, and a little bit yarn. Cool stuff that you don't see everywhere. I bought yarn, needles and a book to get me on my way of fulfilling one of my intentions for 2005 (of course I need another hobby). This store is also home of Stephanie McAtee - a super fabulous designer with a very hip, artsy style. Got to pick up some of her cool collage-style papers. Wish I lived here so I could take a class or two from her.
Hanging out today with Elsie and Marianne Madsen who is the Managing Editor at CK. Both have been taking photos for the final night slide show. Both are people I totally enjoy spending time with...
Classes start tomorrow - today people are doing make & takes and attending a mini-class. Lots of happy, friendly faces.
In other news, Sabrina Ward Harrsion updated her website. Lots of inspiration there...and it looks like she has a new book coming out this fall. Love her stuff.
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Totally envying you right now. I looove loooove KC...spent every summer there for 5 or 6 years in a row lovin' every second of it. always on my list of places I'm trying to convice DH to move to. Get yourself some BBQ before you leave and enjoy the last CKU!
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yeah yeah yeah...cute stores...cute stuff to buy. Blah blah blah. *wink*
What I wanna know is HOW do you get pictures of your eyeballs to look so cute?!! HUH? HUH?!?!?
Michell
(OH and I haven't forgotten about sending you your stamps. I'm just lazy. Well I'm not lazy. I'm just...well I'm something. I AM going to do it. Promise! :) )
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kansas city...urban arts and crafts...sabrina ward harrison - some of my very favorite things.
a devoted kansas citian,
g
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I've been reading your blog for awhile now, but this is the first time I've posted. If you love Urban Arts & Crafts (thanks for pointing out another place I must find in this city! :), you would probably love Florilegium (http://www.florilegium.com/index.htm) in Parkville - it's located between downtown and the airport. And I agree with Chasity, if you like BBQ, you must try some before you leave!
Hope you enjoy KC...
Cindy
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cool pic! Sounds like you're having fun :)
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i
love
that
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of
you!
:)
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Have a great week in KC!
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Can you pick up some cool stuff for me? I've been working my butt off on Hurricane stories all week... no time to shop and have fun.
M
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Great minds think alike -- on Tuesday (first day of school here) I picked up the SAME book, some yarn and some cool wooden needles. I am making the garter stitch scarf -- but I'm using smaller needles and a really cool multi-color fibery yarn. It's so much fun! I'm looking forward to hearing all about your knitting adventures!
Colleen
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okay...if you don't see me by next Wednesday...come search me out in Sabrina's sight. oh.my. I'm sunk.
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KC is on my list of must see US cities. Off to check out Sabrina's Site
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Hi, Ali! I just bought Sabrina's book, "Messy Thrilling Life" last night. Can't wait to get that new one! Funny that you posted her link here. I decided I need to break loose a bit with my art, and decided to use Sabrina as my muse.
[LUv tHat pHoto of yOu - so cUte!]
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Welcome to KC...we are thrilled to have you! I am *still* so excited to be a TA on Saturday and cannot imagine how the actual attendees must be feeling! If you like Mexican, there is a place up the street called Los Corales or further up the road, ask at the hotel about Jose Pepper's!
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That photo is sooo cool! I am definitely gonna have to show my fiance that..he is a KC native - he'll love it.
And to think, I was just there last weekend!! Certainly gonna check out that store next visit. For sure!
:0) Becky
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Hey beautiful have fun be you be happy!! Hugs Wanda
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I *heart* KC! But for different reasons besides CKU... all of our family is there, somedays I really wish we were too! As for the BBQ, ya gotta try Gates!
Have fun!
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Hi Ali,
I taught myself how to knit a few weeks ago, I am 31. I always remember my Grandmother sitting with knitting needles and it just looked like she twisted the needles around and around but some how managed to create something.
Anyhow, I LOVE it!! To me it is very relaxing. I have now completed my 5th , yes 5th full scarf! It's crazy, but fun, creative, and relaxing!
Enjoy!
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Wanted to go to CKU-KC so bad, but just not in the budget this year. Probably that it will ever get to me in St. Louis.
Have fun!!!
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How cool you are learning to knit. I taught myself last year and while I enjoyed it, I am a diehard crochet woman. I crochet ten times faster than I knit, but I am not giving up on it entirely. Enjoy KS.
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I love Amy Butler fabric!!! Made me want to make all those cute little totes she has!! Glad you are having fun... And it's fun to live vicariously through you!!
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