Ivette Torres wrote:

Dear Nick - You deserve all those darn parties. If we were having a decent one, we would invite you as well. But... since we are Puerto Rican, you will find that big pig, belly up, on our table also. So we will accept your 'nay' answer without even asking. Have lots of fun! Drink as much as you can! Feliz Navidades and un buen ano neuvo!
Thanks for your blogs.

posted on December 11, 2006 at 7:19 PM

Karen C. wrote:

I've been wondering what the holiday time was like for the industry, i.e. taking time off to conceptualize the next Fall/Winter collection or running around like crazy to get ready for market. Well, now I know what to look forward to, as I'm launching my first line this February.

Have fun at your parties, Nick. P.S. do you give any recommendations to people looking for technical services in the L.A. area?

posted on December 14, 2006 at 4:13 PM

Ann wrote:

Merry Christmas, Nick!
You are a sweetheart so I imagine that you have more invitations than you can possibly fill - and they're all lucky for your company.
Your stories reminded me of my niece. When she was five, we all went to her baby sister's baptism and drove over to San Juan Capistrano for brunch. When we got out of the car Dani looked up at the Mission bell tower with a sigh of relief exclaimed, "Oh good Taco Bell! I thought we were going to some dumb restuarant!" A few months later her parents were moving from their first apartment as a family into a new house. My brother pointed down the hallway and told her that was her room. A few moments later he found her sitting in the closet. She looked up at him and told him how much she liked her new room. He sat down on the floor and explained to her that she was in the closet - she gets to move out into the whole room all by herself.
My point is those lunchroom/workroom parties in my life were the best Christmas's I ever had. I was with people who were all in the same boat and we were all happy to share what we had. I've been to some pretty high end Christmas parties (grew up in Santa Barbara-been to some Montecito mansions for Christmas) but none will ever compare to the fun and honest warmth of those silly story telling moments I will always treasure.

posted on December 15, 2006 at 1:42 PM

Diane wrote:

Holiday parties: Humph

So many times, they are such an illusion. Many holiday parties I have been to have been very small events, especially when working in Alternative Education, they are not glamourous affairs. I know that when my husband's business was struggling during the recession, the parties were very minimal, and even one year when I was working for a bank which usually gave out bonuses and candy along with a special dinner, there were no bonuses, candy or dinner, just Hor Duerves downstairs. I have been to a few wonderful occasions, but really, I think Christmas parties are way overblown until you make it into the part of this glamourous industry of design which opens the door to the soirees you have deserved for so many years. Enjoy! It's way overdue! You have paid your dues and then some. Pig indeed!

I think the reality of the holidays is that they are not a picture print of Currier and Ives, but rather a time where people get together and make the most of what they have, no matter what that is. I think as long as you are with good friends and/or family this is what matters. I will be interested to hear what you think of those glamourous parties once you have been to a few of them.
Have a wonderful holiday.

Diane

posted on December 17, 2006 at 10:53 AM

rosie wrote:

hey Nick,
reading your blogs, with this boring party in particular reminds me of my own work situation. I live in CHina near Shanghai and what I can say is I FEEL YOU MANG!!
i work in textile factory too and since my company strongest product is summer material fabric, so basically, DEC 25th is one of the busiest days at work with a lot of complaints, orders and inspection from the clients.
sigh.
fashion life.
:P

posted on December 20, 2006 at 12:57 PM

Leigh wrote:

Dear Nick: Please be so kind as to post video of your Roger Rabbit dance on YouTube and give us the link! I'm dying of curiosity! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

posted on December 20, 2006 at 5:33 PM

Keshia W. wrote:

Hi Nick!
I just read a few of your blogs - you are hilarious!!
You are always invited to my hoiliday parties.

Your friend!!
Keshia W.

posted on December 21, 2006 at 5:58 PM

Tam wrote:

Oh, Nick. I assure you, something exciting will happen before you go home. You must not have read Daniel V's blog about the two women having a fist fight over a toy! (I''m absolutely positive it was for your Barbie doll.--I just know it!)
I bet you don't see that in L.A.. They just go to their shrinks, cry, and work it through until they get over it.

Anyway, Happy Festivus for the rest of us! And as far as Project Runway goes, you certainly won "Miss Congeniality" putting up with you know who. I would have sewn his mouth shut.

Tam in Boston

posted on December 22, 2006 at 4:14 AM

Elizabeth Puck wrote:

Hi Nick, I think you are a great person and you work wonders with clothing. I know some day you will be as big as any of those big names out there!
And for you to put up with the things you did on project runway, you were outstanding.
There are 2 parts to L.A. just like in fashion. And for you to make it in both you need to be true to yourself and your fashion. Which you are. Keep up the great work and you'll be bigger then that judge Mike .

lis in San francisco

posted on December 23, 2006 at 9:29 AM

Judy wrote:

Hi Nick
My boyfriend bought me your Barbie Doll for my birthday .I have never been so thrilled with a present . it was so exciting . We love the pr show . and we can't wait for the new season

Judy and Dan

posted on December 25, 2006 at 7:46 PM

Margaret Ernsberger wrote:

Dear Nick:

I haven't had a chance to read your blogs in detail yet (I will shortly) but wanted to write because yesterday I received in the mail the My Scene Barbie that you designed that I was able to get on eBay. I was thrilled! When I first saw the Barbie episode, I couldn't get the doll even though there were several for sale because I was out of work and had no money. But now I have been working for three months and one of my first priorities after getting some money in the bank was getting that doll! I am not a fan of My Scene Barbie per se, although I do collect other Barbies, but this one is special because I saw the designer (you) come up with the design, shop for the material, and bring it to life! I will never part with it, no matter how much my adorable niece begs me!

posted on January 5, 2007 at 11:14 AM