Mr Buster is my fave
October 31, 2008 // 4 Comments
My sister just sent me this photo of my nephew. We like to call him Mr Buster. I’m pretty lucky.
Happy Halloween!
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Top five treats to get in your bag:
1. Peanut Butter M&Ms
2. Junior Mints
3. Full-sized anything
4. Twix
5. Swedish Fish
Top five worst treats to get in your bag:
1. Necco wafers/Smarties
2. Tootsie Rolls
3. Good ‘N Plentys
4. Dum Dums/random hard candy
5. Raisins
*Bonus – toothbrushes or pamphlets
(polaroid by me)
Liz Lemon is my fave
October 30, 2008 // 4 Comments
Please don’t call me tonight. I have important plans that can’t stand to be interrupted. I’m talking to you Barack Obama recorded message.
Inspiration boards are my fave
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Don’t forget to send your inspiration boards to me by the end of next week for your chance to win a very special surprise. Fact is, I’ve only gotten a few entries (which are fantastic!) so there’s actually a good chance that you could win. Statistically speaking.
(images top to bottom – Simply Photo’s photostream; Drew Barrymore’s office from Domino; Simple Lovely; from Vogue Living via Brown Button; Marta writes; Inspiration Boards blog; Apartment Therapy)
Spotted and Hearted
October 29, 2008 // 8 Comments
The Olsen twins are embarrassingly enough kind of my fave
October 28, 2008 // 3 Comments
I have something kind of embarrassing to admit, I like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Actually, I don’t know if I really like them. I’m more just intrigued by them. I don’t know why this is the case. Is it because they are younger than me and already gazillionaires? Is it the fact that Mary Kate was in a rehab facility that Ryan delivered flowers to in Utah? Is it the fact that they John Stamos on an intimate level? The world may never know. All I know is that when they were on Oprah last week promoting their new book Influences (which I’m totally going to Barnes and Noble to check out) I thought to myself, “Man, if I still had a job I would totally be missing this right now. I’m so lucky.”
Night at the museum is my fave
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Have you heard that you can spend the night in the Guggenheim Museum? It’s part of an art installation and it’s only for a mere 3 months but seriously?! I don’t know if I’m slightly creeped out by the idea or super excited that my dream of being in the book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler could actually come true. I would do it in a heartbeat if it was at the Met but I would have to stay completely clear of the Egyptian room.
Celebrate your vote
October 27, 2008 // 12 CommentsInvites:
Create your own ballot invites. This is a really rough draft but you get the drift.
To make them more snazzy package them in a small cardboard box with a slit across the top so it looks like a ballot box. Fill with red and blue M&Ms creating a little something like the above picture.
(image from Oh Happy Day!)
If you don’t have time to do the whole DIY thing, send evites.
Decorations:
Candidate pumpkins fit in with the season nicely. Get all of the carving templates here.
Type in your own catch phrase to this Obama poster and then print it on out and pin to your walls. There’s lots of neat Obama printable posters at Design for Obama too (sorry McCain, artists must not like you as much).
Don’t forget Martha and her 4th of July crafts.
And never underestimate the party staple, balloons.
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Food:
Cook up a big pot of All American Chili and have lots of bowls of fixins for people to individualize their bowl.
Make sugar cookies in the shapes of a donkeys, elephants, stars, flags, or some of the 50 states. Or make cupcakes with little flags that read – I Voted, Obama & Biden, or McCain & Palin.
Buy animal cookie cutters here.
Buy amazing patriotic cookie cutters here (including all 50 states and famous president’s silhouttes).
(above images from Eleni’s Bakery and Oh Happy Day!)
Activities:
Get name tags and have everybody go by the name of a president the entire night.
Go dumpster dive at a local appliance store and get a couple of refrigerator boxes. Turn them upside down and use them as podiums for a mock debate. Choose a moderator to ask questions about the important issues such as – What type of cold cereal is the best? What Tom Cruise movie is the most embarrassing? How will you stop the disturbing trend of wearing a flipped up collar? Have the other party goers pick the winner.
Have everyone create their own presidential silhoutte then have them write their campaign slogan underneath it. There are some DIY details over at Brooklyn Bride.
Get a large map of the US and ceremoniously fill fill it in with blue or red marker when the results pop up.
Watch all of the funniest SNL political sketches coutesy of Hulu. Don’t miss the ones with Tina Fey.
(image from here)
Favors:
Make mini apple pies and decorate the bag with an “I Voted” sticker.
Thanks Kelly!
October 24, 2008 // 1 Comment
Having a guest blogger was so much fun. It was like getting a special surprise in my mailbox everyday. Kelly, you are welcome back anytime.
I have to admit I’ve missed blogging and I’m so excited for some posts I have lined up next week. I hope you’ll join me.
PS Don’t forget to submit your inspiration boards for the giveaway.
(image from here)
Canvas Photos Are My Fave
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I love photography, it is a hobby of mine. So when I saw family photos printed on canvas I fell in love! There are endless options here. You could have baby pictures, family pictures or really cool landscape photos taken over the years made into canvas art. Thank you for entertaining me this week. I might have to guest blog again some time and share a photo tip or two. Have a great weekend!!!
