Kansas City, MO

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.