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Grace Note WORK ON YOUR BUCKET LIST Peru and Machu Picchu have been on my bucket list for years. Last November, I had the good fortune to participate on a tour with former event manager Suzanne Worthley—it was fabulous and gave me the opportunity to visit this ancient culture and reflect on what’s really important. As you can see, I love traveling to new places, so I’m especially excited to add Nashville to my list of fabulous cities to explore. By now, I hope you’ve taken a close look at all of the exciting things to learn, see and do at the International Window Coverings Expo on March 8 to 10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. We want to make this an extra-special year, so we’re adding some new elements to the program. We’re starting the conference part of the program a day early (Friday) so that you have plenty of time to explore the exhibit hall (Saturday and Sunday), where you are certain to find new products and suppliers. Be ready for a jam-packed day of learning on Friday, culminating in a fun panel of Nashville designers.
It’s happening at the end of the day to set the stage for our Grand Opening party on Friday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the exhibit hall. We’ll kick off the party with some great Nashville music, appetizers and beverages. I decided to add a cowboy boot contest because, well, it’s Nashville, and I happen to have some pretty cool ones. Be sure to stay through Sunday because we’re ending the event with a fastpaced idea exchange session featuring most of our fabulous speakers. They’ll help you summarize your experience and give you some immediate goals to work on during your journey home. I guarantee this is going to be one of our best shows and conferences in years. Put Nashville on your bucket list! Hope to see y’all soon. Warm wishes,
Grace McNamera Publisher grace@wf-vision.com. 10 | wf-vision.com | Jan + Feb 2019
