Our first Field Trip Show in NYC!

Our First Field Trip!
Hey everyone! Well after many months of video calls, hundreds of emails and lots of new artwork creating, we hosted our first Field Trip show in New York two weeks ago. Deciding to put on our own pattern & illustration event as opposed to the trade show we usually do was a major decision for us but it has turned out to be a decision that we haven't second-guessed even for a minute! We are seriously honored to be involved with this insanely talented group of artists, not to mention, lucky to be able to call them all friends now!
As for the event, It's so amazing to see our clients face to face and get to meet potential new partners in person. We live in a digital world and it's convenient to communicate through emails and calls, but there's nothing quite like having a meeting in person!

The event space was filled with huge windows, making it super light. It set the tone perfectly! We had great music, cocktails (French 75 anyone?) and yummy hors d'ouvres. If you made it to the show, sincere thanks for coming to see all of us! We sure hope you had a great time! If you missed it...here's a little peek into the fun!

All of us together.
Elizabeth Olwen, Kelly Ventura, Kate Zaremba, Bikini sous la Pluie, Lotta Jansdotter, Nottene, Emily Isabella, Victoria Johnson, Ampersand Design Studio (that's us!)

The beautiful photos are taken by Malcolm Brown (with the exception of a few).

Food , music, cocktails and great artwork in a light-filled, relaxing setting.

And beautiful flowers too.

Our table with portfolio books, samples, business cards and just a little bit of confetti!

Both of us, just loving talking to our partners in person!

Victoria Johnson's lovely hand-painted designs!

Victoria Johnson & Kimberly (Nottene) cracking each other up!

Kelly Ventura

Kelly's display - we want to steal that plate!

Emily Isabella

Perfect, nostalgic beauty from Emily Isabella.

Immediately recognizable - Elizabeth Olwen's stunning work.

Elizabeth Olwen.

A fun, bright and charming display from Kate Zaremba - like Kate herself!

Kate Zaremba

Kimberly of Nottene, still laughing with Victoria!

Beautifully designed building blocks and a Field Trip cocktail on Nottene's display.

Lotta Jansdotter

Stacks of Lotta's incredible products.

Carolina from Bikini sous la Pluie.

A hamper of sophisticated loveliness from Bikini sous la Pluie.

Some of the goodies from the Field Trip Goody Bag