RG _ into the studio: NY SOHO SHOWROOM TOUR

I have been absent recently. Not just from my blogs, but in other parts of my life too. I know there are some periods of our lives that we get busy with things, or get in turmoil, or both. I have been in both lately. However, this is not what I want share today. I am moving on and I have started yesterday… I started having some fun, and at the same time educating myself about the options available in my field. It was a really nice afternoon, in the terms of weather: so, I headed to Soho, downtown New York City. I picked one street: Greene Street, and started “zigzagging” it, visiting all the furniture showrooms available on that street. Oh, Man! There were a lot! A lot of them I have visited already at another time, but some of them were new in the area, or new just for me. But, yesterdayt was a new day… even the ones that I had known already became a new experience for me. I saw many beautiful things… I met so many interesting people (who work there). It was fun! I would love to share with you the places that I passrd by, and the people who I met. You might want to have an afternoon like that too.

17 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

FOSCARINI INC.

Here I couldn't speak with the sales associate because she was busy on the phone. But the place was a mix of being in a galery and a lighting showroom. Super fun! The red tubes where playful.

21 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

JACQUES CARCANAGUES

Please, look for Yvonne Chin. She is incredible, super nice and great to chat with.

She has been working there forever...! She knows everything! The place has an amazing quantity of all kinds of exotic pieces from Asia, with moderate prices. And, ask her to take you downstairs.

23-25 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

STUDIO ANISE

Ask for Paul Anis, if he is not busy. He is the owner. He is so helpful. Really knows his products, and he is willing to explain everything about it.

Please, don't forget to go downstairs to see more amazing kitchens and bathrooms.

31 GREEN STREET 10013

NEW YORK

BOFFI-Soho

Contact Saya Hara. Kitchens on the street level, and bathrooms on the ground level.

33 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

DE LA ESPADA

Though I did not met Unha Kim yesterday, I recommend that you speak with her. But you are free to ask for help from any of the girls that work there. They are all nice, and the pieces are beautifully handcrafted.

39 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

KARTELL US

Darinka Chase is a very nice lady who you could ask for help when visiting Kartell in Soho.

52 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

GANDIA BLASCO USA

Look for McCary Smith. He is the manager. Even though I did not speak with him because he was not there, I am sure he would be very helpful.

54 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

BOCA GRANDE

Hank Payne is one of the owners (I think). He would be super helpful to you. Gives you tips and ideas...

They have a great SALE now for their floor samples. Don't miss it!

59 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

RAUL CARRASCO

Vidal A. Chavez (my sales associate contact) told me that I could not take pictures inside the showroom... but he did not say that I couldn't take them outside! Anyway... one of my favorite showrooms in Soho.

MOLTENI & C

60 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

The same thing with Molteni & C... across the street of Raul Carrasco and Cyrus Company. NO pictures!

But if you pass by there ask for Priscilla Bissi, my half-Brazilian-half-American friend.

She is very pretty and has beautiful hair!

57 GREENE STREET 10013

NEW YORK

CYRUS COMPANY

Every time I pass by Cyrus Company I can't resist going inside... Looks like the furniture that you maybe would see in heaven. But talking with Andrew Griffin would not feel in heaven at all. He is an energetic sales person really willing to help you.