Showtime at The Shade Store / image via Kimberly Taylor

The lucky NYC Trip Winners: Danielle David Grinnen with her husband, Bradley and Baby Della / image by Kimberly Taylor

Seating by Tom Dixon / image by Kimberly Taylor

Custom Lighting by Water Pressure / image by Kimberly Taylor

Taking a break with Metropolis Editor, Martin Pedersen and writer, Kristi Cameron

(we loved the pink+brass) lighting and stools by um Project / image by Kimberly Taylor

Greeted at Blu Dot Party with home-made smoked BBQ / image by Kimberly Taylor

Blu Dot Rooster Listens in... / image by Kimberly Taylor

Capree K. (MAIYA), Jamie D. (Design Milk), Dewey T.D, and Mr. Bobby Berk at the Break-Down: Design In Your Hands event / image by Kimberly Taylor

The Shade Store's Contest Winner, Danielle with Baby Della and Capree K. / image by Kimberly Taylor

Ending the evening right with an Interactive Cupcake Bar - best topping = Bacon! / image by Kimberly Taylor

We've spyed each day with a nap in mind: Sedes Regia rocker / image by Kimberly Taylor

Volk Furniture in Brooklyn / image by Kimberly Taylor

Moa Basket Series - Student Design / image by Kimberly Taylor

We love San Francisco-based Council furniture / image by Kimberly Taylor

Our Neighbors, Fort Makers are a lot of fun / image by Kimberly Taylor

Danielle Grinnen meets fellow rug designer, Malene B in her booth / image by Kimberly Taylor

corbel coffee table by Cerca Trova design / image by Kimberly Taylor

Shopping at AREAWARE - always a fave! / image by Kimberly Taylor

The ilio booth was another favorite of the show, and a neighbor / image by Kimberly Taylor