Last week, I ventured out to Sin City for my first Coverings 2011 promotional trip. Next year, the tile + stone show will make its first appearance there, and I’m tasked with working with the A+D associations in the area. I know….. such a rough life! Anyhow, enough about my fabulosity. Here are a few fun out takes from the trip.

Things started a little rocky. After my plane got a flat tire (I kid you not) and my baggage was temporarily misplaced, I missed my lunchtime meeting. Thankfully, I stumbled across one of my favorite restaurants– which I first discovered in South Beach — Sushi Samba! After a couple of amazing rolls, I was ready to rock!

Sushi Samba Rocks!

In the balmy 106-degree weather, we first set our sights on the Las Vegas Design Center at the World Market Center, where the furniture, fabric, accessory and fabric companies were preparing for the August Market, which is happening this week. (Our friend Susanna Salk is a featured speaker!)

Las Vegas World Market

A few rounds of meetings later, and it was time for dinner at Tao. Delish!

The amazing Asian-inspired decor at Tao.

After a long day, it was time to relax at the beautiful Palazzo, a Coverings “partner” hotel, where I’ll be staying March 14-17 too!

The gorgeous stone entrance to the Palazzo.

The standard size room is a suite! If only my studio was this big!

Two quick days later, it was time to leave again! At least I got a little down time at the ultra-haute Tao Beach Club!

Tao Beach Club. Even the water was hottt!