tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post8715774388812810409..comments2023-09-16T05:45:47.214-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Elizabeth: Visiting The Big-Ass ButtonElizabeth Maxsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-19112576552794025082010-06-02T16:50:20.618-05:002010-06-02T16:50:20.618-05:00Hi Lace Seeker,
I am sorry, but I don't know ...Hi Lace Seeker,<br /><br />I am sorry, but I don't know which store exactly that wall is in. But all that you see in this post is in the Garment District, mostly on39th street. However, almost all the trim shops have big walls of lace like that one. You won't have any trouble finding what you like. Have fun!!<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-20990683518235528402010-06-01T21:55:13.330-05:002010-06-01T21:55:13.330-05:00Hi Elizabeth!
Do you happen to know the name of th...Hi Elizabeth!<br />Do you happen to know the name of the store with that huge wall of white lace? I'm going to NYC for my first time on Friday and would LOVE to get my hands on some of that!<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-44682288251867637942009-11-24T10:49:03.470-06:002009-11-24T10:49:03.470-06:00I agree with Janice Selby--your best post yet! So ...I agree with Janice Selby--your best post yet! So lively, so well-written, so heartfelt. I can feel your joy and your excitement. So full of joie de vivre. I read EVERY WORD (which, I must confess, I don't usually do with a post this long). So lovely, Elizabeth. Reminds me why I love you.<br /><br />Sharonsecretleaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936372418431412749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-90604459266378001752009-11-22T19:22:28.838-06:002009-11-22T19:22:28.838-06:00Loved your tour of the Garment District. My daught...Loved your tour of the Garment District. My daughter works there in the neighborhood of the Big Ass Button. She's an account exec for Jones Apparel Group. Unfortunately she doesn't get out much to wander the neighborhood. They're so busy in the office! But that's a good thing, right?CathyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861430944262877018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-44781788426899065112009-11-18T14:48:27.098-06:002009-11-18T14:48:27.098-06:00Reading this was a blast. I love NY but never get ...Reading this was a blast. I love NY but never get to go as often as I'd like. Going with friends is fun but have made the mistake in the past going along with ones that didn't have the same passion for ribbons,buttons and fabric as I do. I could relate on so many levels with your love for the city. 20 yrs ago we tried finding a hotel room during the marathon..unknowingly and ended up in a real dump. Took my husband yrs before he ever wanted to go back....he loves it now thank god!<br />Ok didn't mean to write you a "book":)))<br />Just so enjoyed reading about your adventure in NYC!!!!<br />Loved the dress too....i'll have to check the place out next time!!! Hope I'm as lucky!<br />xxx.......CCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-6957943707629986032009-11-18T09:57:28.844-06:002009-11-18T09:57:28.844-06:00Hi!
Claudia - You are so funny! Now you know wher...Hi!<br /><br />Claudia - You are so funny! Now you know where to find you "girls"! I always smile when I click on your site seeing you in your blue glasses :-)<br /><br />Tricia! Oh! Only blocks away from each other at the same time! Shoot! Well, how fun it would have been to have seen each other by chance?! Give Rob a hug and thanks for commenting - did you get a chance to visit the district?<br /><br />Merri - thanks for the trivia - how sad to know that only 5% of our clothing is now made there. I had no idea, but not surprised. After seeing my little dress, I know our designers can design, I just wish we could now produce. It would be exciting to see that.<br /><br />"OKay" What a lovely comment - I don't care what people say, but having a "stranger" say "LOVE YOU" over the computer is so nice - thank you for making my day. I just love to write and I am not "just saying this" when I say how amazed I am when I get emails from people I have never met telling me how much they enjoy my posts. I really, really enjoy writing. :-) LOVE YOU too :-)<br /><br />Deb M: You make me laugh with you comment about my settee in my dressing room - I know what you are thinking.... :-) I am so glad you like the pillows. I just got back yesterday from my Florida trip. I will be in touch soon! Miss you!<br /><br />Lula Jean and Angela - thank you for staying so patient between my postings - you both are so wonderful for being so devoted. It is readers like you that make me want to write more often. Actually, I am finally getting at a place in my life where that is about to happen - more on that later:-) But thank you!<br /><br />Anne and Angie - Thank you so much for letting me know that my work as a business owner and troubles I had with it gave you some kind of encouragement in that you aren't alone. Running a business is HARD, but also very exciting.I am very honored to have been a little voice in your very large, exciting life :-) Thank you for sharing that with me.<br /><br />Thank you all for sharing - more to come soon<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-67545653679322044342009-11-15T18:25:18.009-06:002009-11-15T18:25:18.009-06:00E
As always, love your tale - adventure! OMG! The...E<br />As always, love your tale - adventure! OMG! The dress. Good for you. It is beautiful....the color...the detail...the roses! Love. Llori miller vintage design cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13966105636268849680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-34679887165156456992009-11-14T21:29:26.241-06:002009-11-14T21:29:26.241-06:00Such a fun post! I enjoyed each and every bit of ...Such a fun post! I enjoyed each and every bit of it. Really, you should write a book. I laughed out loud. I eagerly read, waiting for each anecdote! Funny Seinfeldian adventure. Just the kind of observations that make my day. I know what you mean about shopping alone when in the Big-Ass Button; never actually been to New York, however, your descriptives and photos were just so "REAL", for lack of a better word. My Mr. is a fisherman as well, and HaPpY is being able to have the time to explore at my own pace, while Mr. is, well, fishin'. Exhilerating! Thank you for such a delightful read. Truly an adventure that's just my cup of tea (or real Coke in the Big-A garment district)! BTW - the lovely frock (couture) is simply a work of art! Should be divine on you! Have a wonderful everything ~ AngelaFILIGREE MOONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908327658306678043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-57411900623177204972009-11-14T19:35:14.012-06:002009-11-14T19:35:14.012-06:00Oh my - this post was worth the wait! I love your...Oh my - this post was worth the wait! I love your blog and your style. Thanks so much for the fun trip to NY! Love the dress!Diane Irvine Armitagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775862142053961191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-49154923818936998032009-11-14T17:31:10.689-06:002009-11-14T17:31:10.689-06:00I am so thrilled to see you back! You are my blogg...I am so thrilled to see you back! You are my blogging inspiration, the biggest reason I started doing all of this in the first place (blog, booth/shop, Warrenton, etc...).<br />Just wanted you to know that!<br />Be well,<br />AnneAnne Loryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586805595011675799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-14762171735733179312009-11-13T12:47:07.930-06:002009-11-13T12:47:07.930-06:00Elizabeth, I discovered your blog and I love it. ...Elizabeth, I discovered your blog and I love it. I own a small bridal salon here in Troy, Mo. Your wedding was beautiful and special. Your trip was so fun, I work night and day here getting this store past these rough times and your post reminds me how much I love weddings and fabrics, fashion, etc. You have wonderful taste and I look forward to more pictures of your work.<br /><br />Angie<br />theweddingshoppetroy.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-29554686391295020592009-11-12T22:47:14.455-06:002009-11-12T22:47:14.455-06:00I've been checking your blog so often waiting ...I've been checking your blog so often waiting and waiting for you to come back! I am so glad you are fine and enjoying life. I adore every word you write and how generous you are sharing your work and loves. Please keep on writing and keeping us up to date on what you are up to! LOVE YOU!rivkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150398160212453582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-29939061362850886622009-11-11T09:05:06.098-06:002009-11-11T09:05:06.098-06:00Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up....Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up. I lived vicariously thru you! ABC store is always a must for me whenever I'm in the Big Ass Button:) but after seeing all those shops I don't know if I'd make it there.<br />Oh and Happy Anniversary, and many more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284840150026521395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-79505009637403502482009-11-11T08:50:22.216-06:002009-11-11T08:50:22.216-06:00Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up....Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up. I lived vicariously thru you! ABC store is always a must for me whenever I'm in the Big Ass Button:) but after seeing all those shops I don't know if I'd make it there.<br />Oh and Happy Anniversary, and many more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284840150026521395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-30058523537001991772009-11-11T08:48:58.037-06:002009-11-11T08:48:58.037-06:00Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up....Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up. I lived vicariously thru you! ABC store is always a must for me whenever I'm in the Big Ass Button:) but after seeing all those shops I don't know if I'd make it there.<br />Oh and Happy Anniversary, and many more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284840150026521395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-14087848567076087742009-11-11T08:47:42.567-06:002009-11-11T08:47:42.567-06:00Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up....Wow reading that was so much fun! You crack me up. I lived vicariously thru you! ABC store is always a must for me whenever I'm in the Big Ass Button:) but after seeing all those shops I don't know if I'd make it there.<br />Oh and Happy Anniversary, and many more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284840150026521395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-40228244301978103892009-11-10T20:23:45.633-06:002009-11-10T20:23:45.633-06:00What a wonderful trip. Here is a bit of history, d...What a wonderful trip. Here is a bit of history, did you know that in 1965 95% of the clothes we purchased were made in New York's garment district now only 5% is made there, the rest is importedDay Dreaming And Decoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07959310161094248744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-29017111705834374662009-11-09T20:05:38.121-06:002009-11-09T20:05:38.121-06:00Elizabeth-
You have been on my mind so much lately...Elizabeth-<br />You have been on my mind so much lately that I thought I'd check in to your blog to see what you were up to. Imagine my surprise to find out that you were in NYC, the same week that I was there! And, we were about 2 blocks from each other. Would have loved to catch up with you, especially in that fabulous city! Thank you for putting in to words everything that I have felt for NYC for the past 16+ years that I've been traveling there. Rob says hello and we miss you!<br />Happy Anniversary!<br />TriciaTricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-90669677147582989712009-11-09T18:19:13.203-06:002009-11-09T18:19:13.203-06:00What a great post! How I miss NY ... nowhere on ea...What a great post! How I miss NY ... nowhere on earth is more exciting or vibrant. I'm glad you had such a good time. And I love, love, love The Dress. Absolutely divine!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010491334343705579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-49301384303601091172009-11-08T21:31:02.726-06:002009-11-08T21:31:02.726-06:00Dear Elizabeth,
I love my pillows, and can no...Dear Elizabeth,<br /><br /> I love my pillows, and can not wait to see the hearth room <br />draperies. I feel so lucky to<br />have you designing my windows and<br />pillows. I feel like I am in<br />a house in France in the 1700's.<br />I sure love the settee you<br />photographed behind your new chiffon dress. Happy Anniversary.<br />Thanks for the fun.<br />Love DebDeb M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-45587727135267880172009-11-08T08:59:45.569-06:002009-11-08T08:59:45.569-06:00So glad to hear your 'voice' again! I love...So glad to hear your 'voice' again! I love NYC - I live just 70 miles NW of Manhattan and I never get tired of it. But usually I am running in for a specific thing and don't have time to roam. I'm so happy you had time to explore. And I feel so silly - I've been wanting a mannequin to 'age' and have in my home - was looking on ebay...duh! Why not get one in the city?<br /><br />I loved your post!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-70425375419995077932009-11-08T01:24:09.761-06:002009-11-08T01:24:09.761-06:00Well, dear Elizabeth, you make the three month wai...Well, dear Elizabeth, you make the three month wait well worth it. Love hearing and seeing NYC thru your eyes and cell phone. You make "dingy streets" look magical. Your couture dress is divine, maybe you can wear it on your trip...Happy Anniversary you two! Oh, and the sight of all "the girls" in a row made my heart skip a beat. perfection!<br />Blessings,<br />Debra in SpringfieldDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-54145230651951663162009-11-07T14:57:50.318-06:002009-11-07T14:57:50.318-06:00Thank you everyone for such lovely comments! I did...Thank you everyone for such lovely comments! I did have a good time and just to let you know....I just posted photos of the chiffon dress I bought - I got several emails requesting it. The photos are at the end of the post. Thank you again and now I am off with my Randy to Marco Island!<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-10549730464996032462009-11-06T22:14:51.127-06:002009-11-06T22:14:51.127-06:00Happy Anniversary to you and Randy. Both of you a...Happy Anniversary to you and Randy. Both of you are blessed and so are the readers...to see NYC/B-ABC through your eyes has been fun, fun, fun! Will you post a picture of your new chiffon babydoll dress with the beautiful brooch? Hope so!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-89164418783395871022009-11-06T17:21:15.147-06:002009-11-06T17:21:15.147-06:00Oh what a weekend...I love big cities. I love peop...Oh what a weekend...I love big cities. I love people watching and its always better with a cup of coffee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com