Merry Xmas To Me! Fa-La-La...

Way back in August of this year, Winnie obtained tickets to The Nate Berkus Show. It turned out to be his first taping so it was filled with problems and was unorganized as "first time" things tend to get. Kathy, Liz, Winnie & I were in the studio for over 5 hours! And it was Liz's first experience at a show or taping so we were pretty disappointed. Also...Nate wasn't doing alot of what he is an expert in - which is interior decorating.

Because of the bad feedback, the show contacted Winnie for us to return as VIP audience members to give the show a second chance. Winnie waited. We weren't in a hurry to return and I thought a holiday time show would be more fun. Sure enough Winnie was able to get tickets for today.

Unfortunately, Kathy & Connie passed on attending and it was only Winnie & I. We got the VIP treatment - allowing us to enter the waiting areas before the non-VIP's. Which was a good thing since it was so cold outside.

We had coffee and bagels and more importantly, seats & warmth. Since it is a taped show and not a live show, we still had to wait longer than normal. But we were comfortable so it didn't bother us.

The show is better these days with Nate doing more of his decorating hints and ideas. Today's show was a "holiday" show and everything was centered around that theme. Including a segment on gift giving. 8 ideas. OMG...Winnie & I had a taste of what it might feel like if we attended an Oprah show! Wheeeee....:-)

* "City Slips" - Fold-up ballet slippers to change into from heels (not pictured)
* "Rumba" watch - a new style of wrist watch
* "Brookstone" - Motion-activated Candy dispenser
with a 2 lb bag of Jelly Belly candy
* "Splendid" circle scarf
* "Kiehl's" - various beauty products
* "Oster" Electric wine opener and chiller
& a big box of Godiva Truffles
* "Colby" Digital camera & camcorder
* "Barnes & Nobles" The Nook with WiFi !!!




Close up of my Rumba Watch