Have you been over to the Bloomacious Cafe yet? It’s wonderful -!- I love all the things they write about… food, style, interior design = my heaven!

Last week I was delighted to find that Carrie from Bloomacious did a “Designer Profile” about -ME!- called ‘We HEART ABC DRAGOO’ on the Bloomacious Cafe. Awwww, I heart Bloomacious too!

Not only did she write a sweet little profile about ABCD and my stationery design but there was also a post about my style as an interior designer. Hooray- it’s features like these that make me sooooo excited to get working on a new interior design project!

If you sign up to leave comments at the Cafe you are also offered the opportunity to upload photos and blog within their site. As a member of the Cafe you may import your personal RSS blog feed, write your bio and interact with other Bloomacious members. Interesting concept, isn’t it? It’s almost like a facebook format -only with much, much prettier content.  Don’t worry, you won’t find silly games or baby pictures belonging to old High School friends. You’ll be smothered with wonderful eye candy related to food, style, fashion and design instead. Yummy, no?

Want to know more? Follow Carrie Leber on Twitter, check out her Bloomacious blog or do what couldn’t resist and join the Bloomacious Cafe to interact on a higher level within the Bloomacious community. Bloomacious is full to the rim with very chic content – and I am delighted that Carrie thought enough of ABCD Design to put me in the spotlight!

I look forward to visiting the Bloomacious Cafe on a regular basis. Now … if they only delivered the food that they’ve got featured in the foodie portion of the blog — I’d be set for life!

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You may have noticed - I neglected to write a blog post yesterday. Monday through Friday I wake up between 6 and 7am. I sip my morning espresso and start my day by writing a blog post. WELL … yesterday was a whole different thing. I have lived in NYC for 10 years and I don’t think I have never had such an early curtain call. Don’t get me wrong, I am a morning person. It’s just that when you are working in the design world meetings tend to start a smidge later. I have been blessed not to have to brave the subway during rush hour – EVER – until yesterday.

I hopped on at Wall Street and rode to Herald Square (with all the suits at 8:15 – YOWZA, so crowded!!) to attend Boot Camp with The Smart Planner at 9am. It was so completely worth every minute of pain I felt getting “dressed” and socializing before fully caffinated. Liene Stevens has a wealth of information. In the boot camp she dishes details on all the nitty gritty stuff that I have struggled to teach myself about blogging over the last few years.

What a fun day! Not only did I learn a thing or two about google analytics, tags, categories and labeling my photos but I was able to meet more of my “Twitter friends” in the real world such as @EliteAffairs @RiceInk @FreshLimeEvents and @TribecaYummyMum. I also got to meet new people to follow like event planners @capriesevents and @tammygolson and many, many others who are in the wedding vendor world but I have not had the pleasure of connecting with on Twitter -yet.

Thank you Liene (@TheSmartPlanner) for hosting such an informative and amazing day!

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Hailey Stern Wrote:
Amy,

I just wanted to tell you how IN LOVE I am with our entire invitation suite. You did the most amazing job. To have all of the pieces in hand and to see them all together, I’m so happy with the way they turned out. I’ve never seen anything like it. They are truly a work of art. I’m seriously considering framing some of the pieces. I couldn’t be happier. We are mailing them out in the next day or so, and I can’t wait to hear everyone’s responses.

Thank you, once again, for creating such a beautiful suite for our wedding.
Hailey

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The downside of us moving means that my magazine subscriptions are all messed up. By now I am sure you’ve already seen the June issue of Elle Decor – and for those of you who wonder why I have not completely *drooled* all over my self about it in some lengthy post … I just received my copy in the mail yesterday. Here it is:

It’s perfection. The thoroughly modern country house featured in June’s edition of Elle Decor hit the nail – SQUARE . ON . IT’S . HEAD. If you are wondering, the architect’s name is Steven Harris. He also has the pleasure of working in the City which means that he has this whole “juxtaposition” thing down pat.



Wow-ze-WOW.

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Social networking is a whole separate job all on it’s own. I have been working to update my connections and the websites that I take part in. Hover over the names and click to link to me on specific sites. If there are any you are a fan of - that you don’t see me on - please do make suggestions, thanks!!!

…Twitter…
Follow ABCD Designs on Twitter. FYI: if you follow me and I follow you back and you respond with an auto-DM thanking me for following … it’s likely I will un-follow you. My thought is if you don’t have time to write a real message, it’s better not to send one at all.

…Twibes…
I started a twibe group called nesting. Please join! The key words are #Nesting #Home #Recipe and #Design. Once you’ve joined, when you mention the listed #KEY words you’ll be able to network with other people who have the same interests. Not only that, your tweets that use the words #Nesting #Home #Recipe #Design will also show up on Twibes in the group feed for group members to read.

…facebook…
If you like my stationery designs, please become a fan of Bespoke Stationery on facebook!

You can read ABCD Design on Networked Blogs.

If you know me, request friendship on facebook.

…Bridal Tweet…
See ABC Dragoo on Bridal Tweet. If you are a bride or wedding vendor, this is the newest place to connect. FYI: I am still getting used to this site and I have to admit, I find the design of it a little unattractive to look at … so I rarely check it.

…Linked In…
In the business? Connect with ABC Dragoo on linked in.

…My Delicious…
Wanna know what I like? Check out My Delicious profile.

…Friend Feed…
Prefer to connect on Friend Feed?

…Zoom Info…
ABCD Designs Bespoke Stationery on Zoom Info.

…Stumble Upon…
I joined, but have not *quite* figured out what to do with it! Find me at Stumble Upon.

…Google…
If you have not set up your google profile yet – I suggest you do so! I think given that google is the main search engine – having a profile here is imperative. Check out my Google Profile and then create your own!

There you go. Easy-breezy and all in one place -!- let’s connect.

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