Everyone is so excited about the possible uses of cannabis based “CBD” products.  It is  not THC (the stuff in pot that makes you high…) but it is commonly used for a variety of illnesses, holistic healing, insomnia, muscle pain, doggie uppers and hopefully CANCER cures.  It is now legal in all 50 states so come on down to an expo in your town!  I was afraid to try all of the cool GUMMIES, sodas, balms, etc. that were offered as we wandered down the aisles. Was I going to feel high like I did in 9th grade when the older kids talked me into smoking pot?  I will never forget that awful experience and even though I have tried to partake over the years I just can’t enjoy the feeling and certainly don’t need “the munchies.” I have to admit that I expected a ton more “hippie” types but was pleasantly surprised by the professional vendors, reps, show organizers (Clay Scanlan) and I got to meet ETHAN ZOHN of “Survivor” fame…check out my photos.

CBD-EXPO

Kathy and Ethan Zohn from Survivor Season 3 million dollar winner!!

Yes, have some CBD pop

Jen was loving the samples!

Try some of this delicious sparkling CBD elixir

Beautiful models

WOW, wish I had time to get whiter teeth!

Great samples of CBD

Farmhouse Hemp

For coffee lovers, it tasted good!

CBD Honey is popular

More beautiful models

CBD nasal inhalers BOOM BOOM

colorful CBD products

Most of the trade shows are on the strip – but how fun is it to shuttle/uber/taxi to downtown Vegas for the Las Vegas Market?  Not that fun for me at first because there was no parking (I drove) so I had to, GOD FORBID, park at the Golden Nugget with my frequent gambler card as validation for the free parking…actually this was all just a good excuse for me to check out Fremont Street after the show and the world famous CADILLAC Bar…

So on to the Market which is an incredible display of West Coast Furniture, home decor and gift lines that you can “touch, feel and explore” according to the CEO of International Market Centers, Bob Maricich.  I attended last year’s market and was amazed at the miles  and miles of beautiful interiors that make me want to own a huge house again and move out of this furnished apartment!  Of course I love the CASH AND CARRY part of the pavilion and ended up carting away bagfuls of jewelry, purses, and Chachkies!

Kate Mesta and Sondra Piorek http://www.katemesta.com

Love this jewelry. Lots of celebrities wear these cool necklaces! They are from Laguna Beach, CA

My Cranston Jewelry Reps from Rhode Island…

Super funny slogans on towels

More straws to save the turtles…

Adorable baby gifts, Decker loves his doggie toy tummy time.

The Pink Knight

Chinese style horses

Great rugs everywhere

Straws again, these are straw holders

Glass Straws!

cleaning brush included with the Straws

Consumer Electronic Show

HERE IS LAST YEAR’S POST – I’M READY FOR THIS YEAR’S BIG SHOW!

FROM JANUARY 2019:

I attended the Consumer Electronic Show here in Las Vegas at the convention center.  My head was spinning but I did learn who “NINJA” was, which was critical in my understanding of what kids today are watching, experiencing, and doing day in and day out.  Oh – don’t you know about ESPORTS and the new video gaming industry?  You better invest now if you want to be cool, “in the know”, and way ahead of the game.  Apparently “Ninja” is one of the top rated video gamers (who makes over $500,000 a month playing “Fortnite”) and he was mentioned several times throughout the conference.  I had to text my 23 year old son to find out who he was.  I also attended some very informative workshops about DIGITAL HOLLYWOOD.  We all need to be aware that there are other social media outlets that are coming on fast.  Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are going to be pushed aside by the newcomers.  I was amused by the speakers for the Digital Hollywood symposium who were “old timers” in Hollywood with tons of experience who had to enlist legions of millennials to understand today’s marketing online.  I am scared for the big Hollywood Studios…especially after watching all of my annual Screen Actors Guild movies this season.  Who knew that a superhero movie like “Black Panther” would win best film?   More later on my personal picks for 2018 films…

Overall I felt like a privileged outsider at the CES convention.  The Robots had personality, everyone tried the virtual reality goggles, and I was thrilled with the Victrola old fashioned Turntables making a comeback. Polaroid and Kodak have reinvented the instant camera and have mini printers you carry in your purse! Samsung and Sony have newer, smart LED screens (do they still call them tv’s??) and the rest of the cars, trucks, drones and self driving vehicles were overwhelming.  This from a gal who has attended mostly fashion shows, jewelry, makeup, and self help events this past year. My favorite gadget was a waterproof speaker that holds cocktails… WOW !

Chris Mallory speaks from the Raiders Foundation

Sony VR

WTF could have been the theme after I wandered around checking out all of the cool, new, high tech “state of the art” demos featuring lighting, sound, and visual special effects.  Call me old fashioned (I’m almost 60 yikes) but I can’t get used to the “F” word being thrown about by the younger generation in every other word and now it seems that even companies are using it in their shows!  However, I have to admit that GLP, German Light Products, cracked me up with their presentation of “We give a F*CK” slogan not to mention the free German Beer served on a light up coaster!

Love these battery operated chandeliers for events!

They put a model in this contraption!

Coasters that light up, I took two!

Your own Virtual Reality Christmas Tree

Big kids love to play on this display

More GLP We Give a F*CK