tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87100688115144165552024-03-13T09:30:55.873-04:00Sweet Designs: A Blog by Amy AtlasAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-76069561297039029472010-07-06T08:32:00.013-04:002010-07-20T10:33:00.086-04:00We've Moved!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0ygRjFU3I/AAAAAAAADLQ/0VLB2hHe-pk/s1600/IMG_7771.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0ygRjFU3I/AAAAAAAADLQ/0VLB2hHe-pk/s400/IMG_7771.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480091851627516786" /></a><br /><br />BIG news at Sweet Designs...we've MOVED and can now be found at <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">here</a>. <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">Come take a peek</a> and don't forget to change your RSS feed <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/feed/">here</a> and change your links and bookmarks to the new site! We will not be putting new content on this site so be sure to join the fun at the new <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/">Sweet Designs!</a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-45838118160739041332010-07-02T09:58:00.087-04:002010-07-02T15:33:57.889-04:00Toppings Bar from Kelly Ripa/Electrolux Event!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4cNKSKEkI/AAAAAAAADuw/fyGZ5Xs_ST0/s1600/IMG_8348.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4cNKSKEkI/AAAAAAAADuw/fyGZ5Xs_ST0/s400/IMG_8348.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489356008235602498" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4Fyado9NI/AAAAAAAADto/2pSoK2Y1n34/s1600/1277842143_kelly-ripa-468.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4Fyado9NI/AAAAAAAADto/2pSoK2Y1n34/s400/1277842143_kelly-ripa-468.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489331359466452178" /></a><br />Image above by Dimitrios Kambouris via <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/hotpics/photos/kelly-s-in-the-kitchen-2010296">Us Weekly.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC33d0FEMvI/AAAAAAAADqQ/sEZCwuPvExU/s1600/IMG_8449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC33d0FEMvI/AAAAAAAADqQ/sEZCwuPvExU/s400/IMG_8449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489315612402660082" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC36dJugsHI/AAAAAAAADqw/zgPl6g1rp6o/s1600/IMG_8434.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC36dJugsHI/AAAAAAAADqw/zgPl6g1rp6o/s400/IMG_8434.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489318899568652402" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC381oqHkRI/AAAAAAAADrY/YfaAoR3gVGM/s1600/IMG_8404.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC381oqHkRI/AAAAAAAADrY/YfaAoR3gVGM/s400/IMG_8404.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489321519211843858" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC38bCyIOCI/AAAAAAAADrQ/pZgngz1w_5A/s1600/IMG_8412.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC38bCyIOCI/AAAAAAAADrQ/pZgngz1w_5A/s400/IMG_8412.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489321062368294946" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC3-BNufkkI/AAAAAAAADro/hdjaJGAui6A/s1600/IMG_8388.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC3-BNufkkI/AAAAAAAADro/hdjaJGAui6A/s400/IMG_8388.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489322817652494914" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC328r4tfVI/AAAAAAAADqI/J1yJuSA3Bs4/s1600/IMG_8453.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC328r4tfVI/AAAAAAAADqI/J1yJuSA3Bs4/s400/IMG_8453.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489315043267673426" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4FXLlygnI/AAAAAAAADtY/LO0-jLAQanQ/s1600/IMG_8229.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4FXLlygnI/AAAAAAAADtY/LO0-jLAQanQ/s400/IMG_8229.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489330891617632882" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4BC9N-CxI/AAAAAAAADsY/VJu5RZS0LbI/s1600/IMG_8379.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4BC9N-CxI/AAAAAAAADsY/VJu5RZS0LbI/s400/IMG_8379.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489326146115734290" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4TgnfJVyI/AAAAAAAADuQ/PF6Wb6LnGBQ/s1600/IMG_8433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4TgnfJVyI/AAAAAAAADuQ/PF6Wb6LnGBQ/s400/IMG_8433.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489346446887573282" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC37pKBUoCI/AAAAAAAADrA/rGoYRSWxyqA/s1600/IMG_8417.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC37pKBUoCI/AAAAAAAADrA/rGoYRSWxyqA/s400/IMG_8417.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489320205317611554" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4S4qvqtZI/AAAAAAAADuA/tcMYb1VVfBE/s1600/IMG_8408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4S4qvqtZI/AAAAAAAADuA/tcMYb1VVfBE/s400/IMG_8408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489345760567408018" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4BUnr2PtI/AAAAAAAADsg/AG2CPmnnf6Q/s1600/IMG_8367.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4BUnr2PtI/AAAAAAAADsg/AG2CPmnnf6Q/s400/IMG_8367.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489326449573117650" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC3_P0ZnPWI/AAAAAAAADr4/vqECx2z4fcs/s1600/IMG_8384.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC3_P0ZnPWI/AAAAAAAADr4/vqECx2z4fcs/s400/IMG_8384.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489324168063696226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC32MOXQ3QI/AAAAAAAADp4/QopKtlJU9Fs/s1600/IMG_8582.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC32MOXQ3QI/AAAAAAAADp4/QopKtlJU9Fs/s400/IMG_8582.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489314210709036290" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4Xy1tVqGI/AAAAAAAADuY/N8j0_lmqruw/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC4Xy1tVqGI/AAAAAAAADuY/N8j0_lmqruw/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489351157989353570" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC30AWOnVLI/AAAAAAAADpg/nCiT0QKoAbs/s1600/IMG_8592.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TC30AWOnVLI/AAAAAAAADpg/nCiT0QKoAbs/s400/IMG_8592.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489311807638557874" /></a><br /><br />If you were here <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events-event.html">Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events-kelly.html">Thursday,</a> then you already saw the sneak peeks of the banana split event we worked on with Kelly Ripa and <a href="http://www.electroluxusa.com/welcome/">Electrolux</a> for the <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.</a> Above are pictures of the toppings bar we created for the event. <br /><br />An ice cream/toppings bar is a really fun thing to do for summer entertaining. Since our <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-hope-you-were-all-here-this-morning.html"> ice cream story in InStyle,</a> we're seeing this trend everywhere! If you want to surprise your guests during 4th of July entertaining, this will really make a splash! Simply swap out the color palette for red, white and blue.<br /><br />Here are a few tips for creating a toppings bar...<br />(1) Include lots of toppings (we included nutella, fluff, fruit, crushed cookies, granola, coconut, and sprinkles for this toppings bar);<br />(2) Decant your sauces (we used caramel, hot fudge, and butterscotch) into easily pourable vessels. Keep the sauces towards the front of your toppings bar so they don't drip on other goodies on the table;<br />(3) Include some ice cream-inspired desserts (we used ice cream cupcake cones, ice cream brownies, banana split cookies, and ice cream marshmallows);<br />(4) Dress up your ice cream cones with decorative cone jackets;<br />(5) Include lots of napkins on the table!<br /><br />For more ice cream tips, make sure you see <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-hope-you-were-all-here-this-morning.html">our article in this month's InStyle Magazine.</a><br /><br />Just a couple of other notes...<br />Kelly was so incredibly sweet and cute. She is as bubbly and genuine in person as she is on tv. She totally "got" our work and she insisted that we take a picture to the side of the table because she didn't want to block the table. How sweet is that?<br /><br />Also, the last picture in the post finishes off the behind-the-scenes for this event. It is a picture of me tweeting and blogging at the same time and Eric captured it right after the event. It is what I usually do after every event so I thought you should see how all of the events end! <br />Have a wonderful 4th of July!<br />xoxo-aAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-22220690370102910182010-06-30T23:05:00.039-04:002010-07-01T10:12:36.235-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas Events - Kelly Ripa & Electrolux Event Part III'm back today with Part II of behind-the-scenes at <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">Amy Atlas</a> for the Kelly Ripa and <a href="http://www.electroluxusa.com/welcome/">Electrolux</a> banana splits event. If you weren't here <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events-event.html">yesterday for Part I,</a> we did some styling and a toppings bar for Kelly Ripa's <a href="http://www.kelly-confidential.com/">banana split for a cause campaign</a> for the <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.</a> Here is a sneak peek into the fun part of the event...Kelly and the kids creating their banana splits. I'll be back tomorrow with pictures of our toppings bar. In the meantime, head over <a href="http://www.kelly-confidential.com/">here</a> to create a virtual banana split and <a href="http://www.electroluxusa.com/welcome/">Electrolux</a> will donate $1 to the <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund</a> for every virtual split created. Okay, on to some behind-the-scenes...<br /><br />Ice cream brownies on a cone with whipped cream...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyKvoyW9qI/AAAAAAAADn4/u3HcmHPOc74/s1600/IMG_8508.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyKvoyW9qI/AAAAAAAADn4/u3HcmHPOc74/s400/IMG_8508.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488914596864915106" /></a><br /><br />The Serendipity guys...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyKQpLFhXI/AAAAAAAADnw/LiofKyT_rgg/s1600/IMG_8510.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyKQpLFhXI/AAAAAAAADnw/LiofKyT_rgg/s400/IMG_8510.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488914064392684914" /></a><br /><br />Kelly and Serendipity Owner Stephen Bruce building their banana splits...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyH5r2EtEI/AAAAAAAADnI/tuL2Ib8rvQk/s1600/IMG_8528.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyH5r2EtEI/AAAAAAAADnI/tuL2Ib8rvQk/s400/IMG_8528.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488911470949610562" /></a><br /><br />This was Kelly's banana split!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyGlBwL98I/AAAAAAAADmo/Gq-GXZuwfdw/s1600/IMG_8539.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyGlBwL98I/AAAAAAAADmo/Gq-GXZuwfdw/s400/IMG_8539.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488910016541620162" /></a><br /><br />Kelly and the kids. The kids were so happy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQyYKx7bI/AAAAAAAADow/io3KxF5fV8c/s1600/IMG_8568.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQyYKx7bI/AAAAAAAADow/io3KxF5fV8c/s400/IMG_8568.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488921241013317042" /></a><br /><br />Here they are again...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQhnbDJRI/AAAAAAAADoo/YIOxZSbVce8/s1600/IMG_8567.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQhnbDJRI/AAAAAAAADoo/YIOxZSbVce8/s400/IMG_8567.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488920953050309906" /></a><br /><br />The kids were ready to make their own splits. Time for ice cream!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyRla76EPI/AAAAAAAADo4/SYzKFhr4ytA/s1600/IMG_8571.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyRla76EPI/AAAAAAAADo4/SYzKFhr4ytA/s400/IMG_8571.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488922117929570546" /></a><br /><br />Kelly jumped in and helped the kids make their splits. She is just as bubbly and lovely in person as she is on tv. The kids adored her!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQP0e33CI/AAAAAAAADog/qQSy6luil3c/s1600/IMG_8559.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyQP0e33CI/AAAAAAAADog/qQSy6luil3c/s400/IMG_8559.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488920647318363170" /></a><br /><br />Peek-a-boo...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyP93uKKGI/AAAAAAAADoY/WQF9UV4lU70/s1600/IMG_8550.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyP93uKKGI/AAAAAAAADoY/WQF9UV4lU70/s400/IMG_8550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488920338950137954" /></a><br /><br />One of the kids grilling Kelly on her banana split ingredients...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyMFfJVvNI/AAAAAAAADoQ/kQBlbOvz_3g/s1600/IMG_8503.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyMFfJVvNI/AAAAAAAADoQ/kQBlbOvz_3g/s400/IMG_8503.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488916071745699026" /></a><br /><br />How cute is she? Did I tell you how much we adored her? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCwGTIBnBNI/AAAAAAAADmQ/azOFJC1Jf4Y/s1600/IMG_8548.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCwGTIBnBNI/AAAAAAAADmQ/azOFJC1Jf4Y/s400/IMG_8548.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488768971499308242" /></a><br /><br />Can that little girl be anymore excited? Precious!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyG1Gnj1JI/AAAAAAAADmw/zwHBduzdvNk/s1600/IMG_8538.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyG1Gnj1JI/AAAAAAAADmw/zwHBduzdvNk/s400/IMG_8538.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488910292725519506" /></a><br /><br />Finally diving in to the ice cream...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyHROjc5LI/AAAAAAAADm4/KJjByooYm4g/s1600/IMG_8537.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyHROjc5LI/AAAAAAAADm4/KJjByooYm4g/s400/IMG_8537.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488910775892108466" /></a><br /><br />This tastes good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyHnOo55wI/AAAAAAAADnA/Ymz7_OmvxMc/s1600/IMG_8535.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyHnOo55wI/AAAAAAAADnA/Ymz7_OmvxMc/s400/IMG_8535.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488911153872103170" /></a><br /><br />These kids know good ice cream...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyGTyRssDI/AAAAAAAADmg/LIVb6xWZEXA/s1600/IMG_8544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyGTyRssDI/AAAAAAAADmg/LIVb6xWZEXA/s400/IMG_8544.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488909720329433138" /></a><br /><br />Let's throw some toppings on...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCwGiNJWipI/AAAAAAAADmY/s4oimIMkpB8/s1600/IMG_8546.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCwGiNJWipI/AAAAAAAADmY/s4oimIMkpB8/s400/IMG_8546.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488769230571997842" /></a><br /><br />The adults loved it, too!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyLPyvkecI/AAAAAAAADoA/jTMzd9KN1zE/s1600/IMG_8506.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyLPyvkecI/AAAAAAAADoA/jTMzd9KN1zE/s400/IMG_8506.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488915149293386178" /></a><br /><br />Sugared up and ready to go home...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyR3fWKK3I/AAAAAAAADpA/P0tMfUQ_V4c/s1600/IMG_8573.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyR3fWKK3I/AAAAAAAADpA/P0tMfUQ_V4c/s400/IMG_8573.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488922428351064946" /></a><br /><br />Kelly and the moms...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCySJ741XqI/AAAAAAAADpI/aKfJVo1Kuc4/s1600/IMG_8578.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCySJ741XqI/AAAAAAAADpI/aKfJVo1Kuc4/s400/IMG_8578.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488922745250340514" /></a><br /><br />The President and Vice President of <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.</a> Please go make your <a href="http://www.kelly-confidential.com/">virtual banana split </a> for Ovarian Cancer Research now. It's a cause that is near and dear to us.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyIRsAp_vI/AAAAAAAADnQ/-_3yHVVmkvs/s1600/IMG_8525.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCyIRsAp_vI/AAAAAAAADnQ/-_3yHVVmkvs/s400/IMG_8525.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488911883310857970" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-18502217855749124192010-06-30T09:42:00.070-04:002010-07-02T13:56:05.921-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas Events - Event for Kelly Ripa & ElectroluxI apologize for the delay in posting this week...it's been super busy by us, but this will be well worth it...<br /><br />I'm back again with some behind-the-scenes at <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> Amy Atlas Events.</a> Yesterday, Kelly Ripa, <a href="http://www.electroluxusa.com/welcome/">Electrolux,</a> and <a href="http://www.serendipity3.com/"> Serendipity</a> built banana splits with lots of ecstatic kids at a fabulous banana splits event for the <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund</a>. We were honored to do some styling and create the toppings bar for the event. <br /><br />A little "scoop" about the event...In celebration of the new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer from Electrolux (that's right, the familiar fridge/freezer duo has “split” up!), Kelly Ripa is building banana “splits” for a cause <a href="http://www.kelly-confidential.com/">here</a>. Each day you build your ultimate virtual split, Electrolux will donate $1 to the <a href="http://www.ocrf.org/">Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, </a>and you'll be entered for a chance to win the daily prize — $50 towards sweet summer treats — and the grand prize — the new refrigerator and freezer. How great is that? It was particularly special for us to be involved in this event because my staff and I have friends who have been affected with ovarian cancer. Please visit the <a href="http://www.kelly-confidential.com/">site</a> to donate to this important cause.<br /><br />Okay, below are the behind-the-scenes of us setting up. I'm "splitting" my posts from this event into three posts. Come back tomorrow to see behind-the-scenes of Kelly and the kids building banana splits. I'll also show close-ups of the toppings bar! <br /><br />Here I am checking out the toppings bar...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtMqrA8a3I/AAAAAAAADiI/iVQ6CxBTu3k/s1600/IMG_8146.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtMqrA8a3I/AAAAAAAADiI/iVQ6CxBTu3k/s400/IMG_8146.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488564866865982322" /></a><br /><br />Eric sticking skewers in styrofoam for our ice cream brownies...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtM_kAPAqI/AAAAAAAADiQ/KLb_Exs1FDY/s1600/IMG_8144.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtM_kAPAqI/AAAAAAAADiQ/KLb_Exs1FDY/s400/IMG_8144.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488565225761211042" /></a><br /><br />Our intern Rachael cutting paper for our toppings jars...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtLqkGyEpI/AAAAAAAADh4/TFVYCu88_UQ/s1600/IMG_8168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtLqkGyEpI/AAAAAAAADh4/TFVYCu88_UQ/s400/IMG_8168.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488563765499794066" /></a><br /><br />Eric fixing the bow on a cake plate...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtLQ-MvW5I/AAAAAAAADhw/-7Zv3L9_wBM/s1600/IMG_8169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtLQ-MvW5I/AAAAAAAADhw/-7Zv3L9_wBM/s400/IMG_8169.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488563325827505042" /></a><br /><br />Eric and Rachael getting ready to fill lots of jars with toppings...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtKruef2WI/AAAAAAAADhg/3SoS5In0ac8/s1600/IMG_8172.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtKruef2WI/AAAAAAAADhg/3SoS5In0ac8/s400/IMG_8172.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488562685951859042" /></a><br /><br />Just a peek at some of the goodies...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtmAj9SRMI/AAAAAAAADl4/viryMsL1d3E/s1600/IMG_8198.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtmAj9SRMI/AAAAAAAADl4/viryMsL1d3E/s400/IMG_8198.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488592730719405250" /></a><br /><br />I can't resist...here's another peek (the place was filled with sprinkles from <a href="http://www.nycake.com/">New York Cake and Bake</a>...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtlbKZEpBI/AAAAAAAADlo/xqZbUJ-tZGA/s1600/IMG_8215.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtlbKZEpBI/AAAAAAAADlo/xqZbUJ-tZGA/s400/IMG_8215.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488592088201470994" /></a><br /><br />Here I am on the day of the event frosting ice cream cupcakes...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtlIjuTTOI/AAAAAAAADlg/hTbfrAsqZ_Q/s1600/IMG_8241.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtlIjuTTOI/AAAAAAAADlg/hTbfrAsqZ_Q/s400/IMG_8241.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488591768583884002" /></a><br /><br />The Electrolux new split fridge and freezer...pretty nice!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtKa4c-gvI/AAAAAAAADhY/DfWAXKe3-gI/s1600/IMG_8174.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtKa4c-gvI/AAAAAAAADhY/DfWAXKe3-gI/s400/IMG_8174.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488562396572058354" /></a><br /><br />The kids table...there was lots of fun kid entertainment over here like balloon making, drawing, and face painting...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCthZzJeVGI/AAAAAAAADlA/BycxBxDvYZA/s1600/IMG_8274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCthZzJeVGI/AAAAAAAADlA/BycxBxDvYZA/s400/IMG_8274.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488587666735649890" /></a><br /><br />A peek at the banana splits building stations...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfwnzVjgI/AAAAAAAADkg/yGav5K6VDl8/s1600/IMG_8308.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfwnzVjgI/AAAAAAAADkg/yGav5K6VDl8/s400/IMG_8308.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488585859803745794" /></a><br /><br />Lots of gooey, yummy sauces for the kids!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfCxLeVHI/AAAAAAAADkQ/eKqMDas3lpA/s1600/IMG_8318.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfCxLeVHI/AAAAAAAADkQ/eKqMDas3lpA/s400/IMG_8318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488585072046920818" /></a><br /><br />Sun flooded through the studio. It was really beautiful. Btw, how gorgeous are those hot pink rugs?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfZd98CqI/AAAAAAAADkY/SkZy8KoUKEo/s1600/IMG_8314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtfZd98CqI/AAAAAAAADkY/SkZy8KoUKEo/s400/IMG_8314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488585462026865314" /></a><br /><br />The Electrolux set is ready for banana split making with Kelly!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCteZiX3pXI/AAAAAAAADkA/ZOtuc0Wd2GA/s1600/IMG_8326.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCteZiX3pXI/AAAAAAAADkA/ZOtuc0Wd2GA/s400/IMG_8326.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488584363697743218" /></a><br /><br />Another peek...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtezMl520I/AAAAAAAADkI/d0SmnLWLgh8/s1600/IMG_8322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtezMl520I/AAAAAAAADkI/d0SmnLWLgh8/s400/IMG_8322.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488584804527627074" /></a><br /><br />I loved the ice cream cart...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtagCCSPoI/AAAAAAAADjQ/chV9JiL3BNY/s1600/IMG_8473.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtagCCSPoI/AAAAAAAADjQ/chV9JiL3BNY/s400/IMG_8473.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488580077229850242" /></a><br /><br />The event is almost ready to start. Kids had step stools by their stations so they could make their banana splits comfortably. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtdTvIvqZI/AAAAAAAADj4/Pe_biL0RNzk/s1600/IMG_8337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtdTvIvqZI/AAAAAAAADj4/Pe_biL0RNzk/s400/IMG_8337.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488583164533123474" /></a><br /><br />We styled the catering area also...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtaKRikPDI/AAAAAAAADjI/o0JTIN27n_Q/s1600/IMG_8490.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtaKRikPDI/AAAAAAAADjI/o0JTIN27n_Q/s400/IMG_8490.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488579703434656818" /></a><br /><br />Lisa and I right before the event...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtc90aWx7I/AAAAAAAADjw/TG2-FMlU5Mo/s1600/IMG_8361.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtc90aWx7I/AAAAAAAADjw/TG2-FMlU5Mo/s400/IMG_8361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488582787992045490" /></a><br /><br />The AAE crew right before the event...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZkn7aYWI/AAAAAAAADjA/ZYbUxx_38Kk/s1600/IMG_8492.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZkn7aYWI/AAAAAAAADjA/ZYbUxx_38Kk/s400/IMG_8492.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488579056609419618" /></a><br /><br />Joslyn of <a href="http://simplelovely.blogspot.com/2010/06/scenes-from-new-york-lot-of-lovely-and.html">Simply Lovely </a> was there with her adorable daughter Audrey. I was so happy to finally meet her after knowing her for so long through the blogosphere!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCvPbC4tQSI/AAAAAAAADmI/aLO1Tk2UUzA/s1600/IMG00620-20100629-1224.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCvPbC4tQSI/AAAAAAAADmI/aLO1Tk2UUzA/s400/IMG00620-20100629-1224.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488708634419216674" /></a><br /><br />Kids are starting to come..yay!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZBhx2OTI/AAAAAAAADiw/25SfMXh1wGg/s1600/IMG_8501.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZBhx2OTI/AAAAAAAADiw/25SfMXh1wGg/s400/IMG_8501.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488578453663267122" /></a><br /><br />The kids looked pretty stoked about making banana splits! Wanna see Kelly and the kids making banana splits? Come back tomorrow to get a sneak peek. I'll also show you the toppings bar.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZR1hhn3I/AAAAAAAADi4/0onRwrW8W0g/s1600/IMG_8499.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCtZR1hhn3I/AAAAAAAADi4/0onRwrW8W0g/s400/IMG_8499.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488578733841424242" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-44021339066146590782010-06-25T08:12:00.015-04:002010-06-25T09:48:24.294-04:00Summer Bicycle Inspired Wedding - Guest Feature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSok8rQscI/AAAAAAAADhI/_2kXFK9WX1s/s1600/DONDAVID_094.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSok8rQscI/AAAAAAAADhI/_2kXFK9WX1s/s400/DONDAVID_094.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486695598760440258" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSnrLotS0I/AAAAAAAADgY/Urvnn0niJQ8/s1600/DONDAVID_084.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSnrLotS0I/AAAAAAAADgY/Urvnn0niJQ8/s400/DONDAVID_084.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486694606343850818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSoXkleSCI/AAAAAAAADg4/P86RP7NGwFk/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSoXkleSCI/AAAAAAAADg4/P86RP7NGwFk/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486695368955414562" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSoSmePxkI/AAAAAAAADgw/O66bdFXXbf8/s1600/DONDAVID_008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSoSmePxkI/AAAAAAAADgw/O66bdFXXbf8/s400/DONDAVID_008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486695283562628674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSn9rdSoMI/AAAAAAAADgg/xXY3GrrD4nI/s1600/DONDAVID_003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSn9rdSoMI/AAAAAAAADgg/xXY3GrrD4nI/s400/DONDAVID_003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486694924123545794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSnYEuVogI/AAAAAAAADgI/Te5QAbGBwxQ/s1600/DONDAVID_029.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSnYEuVogI/AAAAAAAADgI/Te5QAbGBwxQ/s400/DONDAVID_029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486694278070903298" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmzk2W1xI/AAAAAAAADf4/kr3iH6Nqe0E/s1600/DONDAVID_065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmzk2W1xI/AAAAAAAADf4/kr3iH6Nqe0E/s400/DONDAVID_065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486693651039311634" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmsL946TI/AAAAAAAADfw/sEsVNXZpCyw/s1600/DONDAVID_050.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmsL946TI/AAAAAAAADfw/sEsVNXZpCyw/s400/DONDAVID_050.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486693524100933938" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmnDuC-DI/AAAAAAAADfo/LnCKPrmWEGs/s1600/DONDAVID_063.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmnDuC-DI/AAAAAAAADfo/LnCKPrmWEGs/s400/DONDAVID_063.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486693435987654706" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmhIjA3tI/AAAAAAAADfg/MznhV1f0XnM/s1600/DONDAVID_023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmhIjA3tI/AAAAAAAADfg/MznhV1f0XnM/s400/DONDAVID_023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486693334204341970" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmbvF8RHI/AAAAAAAADfY/MFX9oWzVCGM/s1600/DONDAVID_075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSmbvF8RHI/AAAAAAAADfY/MFX9oWzVCGM/s400/DONDAVID_075.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486693241472173170" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSofbVX-vI/AAAAAAAADhA/qgEp4MSMZ74/s1600/DONDAVID_089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCSofbVX-vI/AAAAAAAADhA/qgEp4MSMZ74/s400/DONDAVID_089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486695503910927090" /></a><br /><br />Esther of <a href="http://www.mybridestory.blogspot.com/"> My Bride Story </a> sent over these beautiful pictures of a summer bicycle inspired wedding she recently created for a special couple. The styling of this wedding exudes summer, doesn't it? I love the yellow and white check linens, the beautiful floral peony and craspedia arrangements, the lattice fence sundae bar, and of course, all of the bike details! For all of you party hostesses, this summery design need not be limited to weddings. The design would translate well for a mother's day luncheon, a birthday party, or even a lunch with the gals. If these pictures don't unleash your inner party planner, I don't know what will! Simply stunning, Esther!<br /><br />We'll be back next week with behind-the-scenes of an event <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">we're </a>working on. See you then!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-438852158485408692010-06-24T08:41:00.020-04:002010-06-24T13:35:19.897-04:00July 4th Entertaining<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNUjj-H7nI/AAAAAAAADfQ/ZZpDhMfS3vk/s1600/ETSYTABLE.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNUjj-H7nI/AAAAAAAADfQ/ZZpDhMfS3vk/s400/ETSYTABLE.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486321740995358322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNUCJDt8cI/AAAAAAAADfI/0i_guRubtUQ/s1600/BLOG4perpage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNUCJDt8cI/AAAAAAAADfI/0i_guRubtUQ/s400/BLOG4perpage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486321166835380674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNTy1oLw-I/AAAAAAAADfA/NnJ-XTbxcNI/s1600/BLOG4perpage2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCNTy1oLw-I/AAAAAAAADfA/NnJ-XTbxcNI/s400/BLOG4perpage2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486320903921583074" /></a><br /><br />The taste of sweet Long Island corn, the sound of my kids squealing with joy while running barefoot in the grass through the sprinkler, the smell of steaks on the grill, the sight of friends and family delving into homemade apple pie...these are just a few of the things that remind me of July 4th with my family. Whether it is a picnic, barbeque, baseball game, or carnival, I think we all love to entertain on our Independence Day. <br /><br />Many designers sent over diy July 4th printable sets and I thought I would share a few with you so you can get ready for your July 4th entertaining. I am loving the chic July 4th printable set above from <a href="http://andersruff.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-to-our-shop-diy-printable-4th-of.html"> Anders Ruff.</a> I adore the nautical vibe and the mix of the stripe, star, and dot patterns. You can find the package at Anders Ruff's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50113361/printable-4th-of-july-party-package-diy"> Etsy Shop.</a> Her package is 50% off until June 27th so hop over there now!<br /><br />Some other cute July 4th designs are <a href="http://tweedleddesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-printables-4th-of-july-party.html">Tweedle Dee Designs July 4th printables</a> and <a href="http://thepinkorange.com/wordpress/"> The Pink Orange</a> for <a href="http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2010/06/4th-of-july-party-downloads/"> The Sweetest Occasion July 4th Set.</a> Both of these downloadable sets are free on their sites so check them out!<br />xoxoAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-45647963882079313602010-06-23T06:58:00.019-04:002010-06-23T07:59:13.077-04:00Hawaiian Luau Guest Dessert Table<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHwJPCESHI/AAAAAAAADeg/1v4CmLpo4yU/s1600/DSC_0061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHwJPCESHI/AAAAAAAADeg/1v4CmLpo4yU/s400/DSC_0061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485929862558664818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHq478CHUI/AAAAAAAADdo/mVKmAas4dyU/s1600/DSC_0019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHq478CHUI/AAAAAAAADdo/mVKmAas4dyU/s400/DSC_0019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485924084997037378" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHq9YCcJeI/AAAAAAAADdw/7Pb9aSw8fqw/s1600/DSC_0025.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHq9YCcJeI/AAAAAAAADdw/7Pb9aSw8fqw/s400/DSC_0025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485924161259578850" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHre2CL0iI/AAAAAAAADeQ/kjbhwYmBQtI/s1600/DSC_0037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHre2CL0iI/AAAAAAAADeQ/kjbhwYmBQtI/s400/DSC_0037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485924736247255586" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHxeQwqfFI/AAAAAAAADe4/s3pBhr_7O6c/s1600/DSC_0075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHxeQwqfFI/AAAAAAAADe4/s3pBhr_7O6c/s400/DSC_0075.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485931323311422546" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHwiDc-S9I/AAAAAAAADeo/RldJGn9G_mI/s1600/DSC_0066.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHwiDc-S9I/AAAAAAAADeo/RldJGn9G_mI/s400/DSC_0066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485930288947022802" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHrPCAZqYI/AAAAAAAADeA/rfp-7hTP8ys/s1600/DSC_0032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCHrPCAZqYI/AAAAAAAADeA/rfp-7hTP8ys/s400/DSC_0032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485924464583092610" /></a><br /><br />Lindi of <a href="http://www.love-the-day.com/lovetheday/wordpress/">Love the Day</a> recently sent over these beautiful pictures of a farewell Luau she created for her friends who are moving to Hawaii. This setting is so refreshing it makes me want to jump into the screen to be at the party. I love the bright color palette, the use of the net as a backdrop, and the bold patterns. I also love the concept of farewell notes for the departing couple. This could work well for a honeymoon send-off party as well. Check out Lindi's Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovetheday">here.</a> Great job, Lindi!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-33507809185090701442010-06-22T12:29:00.013-04:002010-06-22T13:02:14.428-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas Events - The Design Phase<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlLY5cH-I/AAAAAAAADdI/ReGboE9q09o/s1600/IMG_8095.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlLY5cH-I/AAAAAAAADdI/ReGboE9q09o/s400/IMG_8095.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485636329961955298" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlW5RmJWI/AAAAAAAADdQ/Fjoi7sj_xUE/s1600/IMG_8107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlW5RmJWI/AAAAAAAADdQ/Fjoi7sj_xUE/s400/IMG_8107.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485636527631770978" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlnveI0MI/AAAAAAAADdY/EWzY6yj4-LM/s1600/IMG_8085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TCDlnveI0MI/AAAAAAAADdY/EWzY6yj4-LM/s400/IMG_8085.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485636817057796290" /></a><br /><br />Today <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">we're</a> working on the design for a special client. I thought I'd share some behind-the-scenes with you on how we start our process. When we start designing, our first step is to speak with the client about general aesthetic. Then we start our design process by studying our pantone books to nail the colors right for the design. We then build an inspiration board for the event and then we start to build the table with props. This is the fun part of the project, unless we get hit with a "creative block." If that happens, we'll take a brief break from the project and then regroup with a fresh perspective. What is your process for designing? We would love to hear!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-49526405753683284862010-06-21T08:21:00.016-04:002010-06-21T09:57:38.573-04:00Pea in the Pod Guest Dessert Table + Ask Amy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zw6emaMI/AAAAAAAADcw/8PmJXAjHQMI/s1600/IMG_1098-2-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 369px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zw6emaMI/AAAAAAAADcw/8PmJXAjHQMI/s400/IMG_1098-2-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485201568026749122" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9aRnhMJ1I/AAAAAAAADc4/2WDZwmGUEMI/s1600/dessert+table+15-5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9aRnhMJ1I/AAAAAAAADc4/2WDZwmGUEMI/s400/dessert+table+15-5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485202129873020754" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9ZebjEe5I/AAAAAAAADcQ/fcwQ7A7GLJw/s1600/dessert+table+11-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9ZebjEe5I/AAAAAAAADcQ/fcwQ7A7GLJw/s400/dessert+table+11-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485201250486352786" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zqon7_vI/AAAAAAAADco/LCW6Hb-aLF0/s1600/dessert+table+3-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zqon7_vI/AAAAAAAADco/LCW6Hb-aLF0/s400/dessert+table+3-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485201460154859250" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zm3smDoI/AAAAAAAADcg/k3GcwyVuukY/s1600/dessert+table+4-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9Zm3smDoI/AAAAAAAADcg/k3GcwyVuukY/s400/dessert+table+4-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485201395481448066" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9ZiyJ6iPI/AAAAAAAADcY/Xf8x0CF8LEQ/s1600/dessert+table+8-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9ZiyJ6iPI/AAAAAAAADcY/Xf8x0CF8LEQ/s400/dessert+table+8-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485201325274335474" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9aXwGS6gI/AAAAAAAADdA/hOnOm9yuq7c/s1600/dessert+table+17-6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TB9aXwGS6gI/AAAAAAAADdA/hOnOm9yuq7c/s400/dessert+table+17-6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485202235255351810" /></a><br /><br />How cute is this pea-in-the-pod guest dessert table feature from Whitney of <a href="http://www.whitneyscakes.com/">Sweet Celebrations by Whitney?</a> Whitney is a baker based in Las Vegas and was inspired to do a dessert table after seeing <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">our work.</a> This table is perfect for a kid-themed event (showers, birthday parties, brises/christenings). All of the sweet pea details on the table are adorable and I love the fresh green color palette. I also love how Whitney used the paper lanterns on the table instead of hanging them. I haven't seen them used that way, but it works for this table. <br /><br />A little before the event was supposed to start, Whitney heard a loud crash. It turns out a kid at the event was tempted by all of the goodies, jumped on the table, and broke a few of Whitney's vessels. Whitney was paralyzed with panic. I know exactly what she was feeling. When I first started my business, I did a lot of birthday parties and this happened often. What kid wouldn't be tempted to jump on a table filled with goodies? Believe it or not, I've had adults do this as well at parties! I even had a gorgeous table set up for a very important client and she didn't see it until after all of her guests bombarded it {at least they liked the desserts and she saw pictures!} In Whitney's case, after a brief moment of panic, Whitney quickly called on friends for other vessels and pulled the table together very nicely. Well done, Whitney.<br /><br />Whitney asked about how I have dealt with last minute emergencies so I will give you a few tips below...<br /><br />(1) Make a list before your event of everything that is being packed. This will help you keep track of your items and will remind you if you forgot anything. I am very meticulous about this and while it may drive everyone around me crazy, it keeps me sane. <br /><br />(2) Bring a little bit extra candy, desserts, icing, etc. It is a little tricky because you don't want to over bake/order, but you should give yourself a little room for error. In Whitney's case, the glass bowls broke and she had to throw away the candy that was in that bowl. Luckily, she had extra and none of her guests noticed anything missing. <br /><br />(3)Bring a few extra vessels to your event. No matter how well we pack our items, there is usually one casualty. I always pack a few extra vessels to ensure that we have options in case a vessel breaks. I usually bring extra of the items that can't be easily purchased the day of.<br /><br />(4) Give yourself time to set up. If there is an emergency, then you'll have time to make the adjustments. I'm a stickler about getting things ready early for this reason. <br /><br />(5) If need be, have someone guard the table until your client sees the table. Yes, sounds crazy, but your client should see your work of art before it gets touched. <br /><br />(6) Try not to panic. Okay, maybe you can panic for a minute, but that's it. If you are prepared, you will be able to make adjustments that will look just as good as your initial vision. Even though you will notice the difference, you will be the only one that does. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Whitney!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-63994732468136425132010-06-18T07:41:00.019-04:002010-06-18T08:11:53.637-04:00Father's Day Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbl5EsIsI/AAAAAAAADbY/ZvXIHZaqUWU/s1600/productimage-picture-tool-time-784_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbl5EsIsI/AAAAAAAADbY/ZvXIHZaqUWU/s400/productimage-picture-tool-time-784_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484077677787488962" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbhRklwpI/AAAAAAAADbQ/mlhcCJ3b2PM/s1600/productimage-picture-cookie-cookout-542_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbhRklwpI/AAAAAAAADbQ/mlhcCJ3b2PM/s400/productimage-picture-cookie-cookout-542_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484077598464393874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbdOkVLOI/AAAAAAAADbI/tGn3eL2A_hU/s1600/productimage-picture-best-dressed-dad-781_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbdOkVLOI/AAAAAAAADbI/tGn3eL2A_hU/s400/productimage-picture-best-dressed-dad-781_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484077528938523874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbXi9VOVI/AAAAAAAADbA/X9voBxiO4Xs/s1600/Bdoubles_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtbXi9VOVI/AAAAAAAADbA/X9voBxiO4Xs/s400/Bdoubles_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484077431332878674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtfBeI0n-I/AAAAAAAADcA/gCW36pA8KsY/s1600/productimage-picture-play_ball-207_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtfBeI0n-I/AAAAAAAADcA/gCW36pA8KsY/s400/productimage-picture-play_ball-207_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484081450128285666" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBte7JWLdFI/AAAAAAAADb4/1KiNvrZG02g/s1600/Bstrike_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBte7JWLdFI/AAAAAAAADb4/1KiNvrZG02g/s400/Bstrike_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484081341467948114" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtfFJYlQYI/AAAAAAAADcI/DlnOKUXKRL8/s1600/productimage-picture-world-s-greatest-dad-783_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBtfFJYlQYI/AAAAAAAADcI/DlnOKUXKRL8/s400/productimage-picture-world-s-greatest-dad-783_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484081513276719490" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBte3Hlzk8I/AAAAAAAADbw/iicfNIsBybU/s1600/Bfore_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBte3Hlzk8I/AAAAAAAADbw/iicfNIsBybU/s400/Bfore_jpg_522x340_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484081272277144514" /></a><br /><br />When it comes to Father's Day cookies, there are few people who do it better than <a href="http://elenis.com/">Eleni's New York.</a> I love all of the designs above, but since my husband loves to golf, he'd really appreciate the golf cookies. These would be a sweet ending to a Father's Day Brunch. Check out Eleni's full collection <a href="http://elenis.com/">here.</a> I'll be back next week with behind-the-scenes, guest features, and lots of other fun stuff! Have a wonderful Father's Day!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-25712126640526438492010-06-17T09:43:00.014-04:002010-06-20T14:18:21.317-04:00Ask Amy: Working Out Of Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBoptD-UANI/AAAAAAAADa4/KBqC8XkAVqw/s1600/IMG00508-20100612-1504.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBoptD-UANI/AAAAAAAADa4/KBqC8XkAVqw/s400/IMG00508-20100612-1504.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483741350414516434" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">My older son picking up flowers with me at the flower market for a party.<br /></span><br />I'm working on a magazine article about the balance of work/owning a business and it made me think that it would be good to share a little advice about that here. As most of you know, my husband and I have two kids and our third kid is my business (my husband also happens to have his own successful gig). I get a lot of emails from moms about how to balance work and family, especially if moms are starting their business out of their own home. I wanted a work studio next to my home because it's important for me to be close to my kids during the day. However, because my kids know well how to pop in and out of my work space, it can sometimes be a struggle. For moms out there who are contemplating or doing it, you already know what I'm talking about. <br /><br />It is great for a few reasons...<br />(1) It allows you to be around/available for your kids while you are at work; <br />(2) It keeps overhead low (I'm a big fan of that) and then you can pass off savings to your clients;<br />(3) Your kids can see you as a working parent;<br />(4)You can enlist your kids as extra help (just kidding), but they certainly may gain an interest in what you do (see picture above);<br />(4) The commute isn't so bad:-)<br /><br />BUT, there are some hard parts about it as well..most importantly, # (1) above. Overall, it works for my situation, but there are times when I am tempted to run faaarrr away! My staff jokes with me that I am sometimes like the cartoon "Where's Waldo." They'll find me in bizarre places on important calls. Lisa, who also happens to live in the same building {yes, it is like a reality show}, has found me on calls in the stairwell, in our prop closet, on the floor behind my desk. I amaze them all of the time with my hiding spots! <br /><br />Overall, starting your business out of your home (or close to your home) is smart if you can follow these guidelines:<br />(1) Set very strict deadlines for your day. If your kids are coming home in the afternoon, be very efficient in the morning. Alternatively, if your baby is napping in the afternoon, be efficient at that time. <br />(2) Set specific times that you can meet with clients or make calls. Of course, try to be flexible for your clients, but try to work within your set times. Most clients will not be understanding about screaming kids in the background:-)<br />(3) Take breaks at points throughout your day so you can get away from your neighborhood and space. You would be amazed at how much this helps!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(These tips can apply even if you don't have kids, but are working out of your home)<br /></span><br />I'll talk about the overall balance of family and business in another post since I get lots of those questions as well. I hope this is helpful for all of you starting your own business!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-19858701461019503612010-06-16T09:13:00.008-04:002010-06-16T09:58:33.821-04:00Chicago Inspired Guest Dessert Table Feature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBjOtrh96tI/AAAAAAAADag/D-Oa2h4uS6A/s1600/topview2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBjOtrh96tI/AAAAAAAADag/D-Oa2h4uS6A/s400/topview2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483359830498208466" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBjOOyjt4jI/AAAAAAAADaY/qSbVn8NPfT8/s1600/macaroons.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBjOOyjt4jI/AAAAAAAADaY/qSbVn8NPfT8/s400/macaroons.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483359299808649778" /></a><br /><br />We've been getting SO many amazing guest dessert table submissions. Keep them coming and we'll get them up here. This one comes from Rama of <a href="http://www.whimzicalparties.com/">Whimzicalparties</a> in Omaha, Nebraska. Rama created a chic navy and silver Chicago-inspired dessert table for a high school graduate who is moving to Chicago for college. Rama asked for constructive criticism, but I really think she did a great job with this table. Here's what she did that made it successful...<br /><br />(1) Rama enlisted an artist (who happened to be the client's mom) to create that <span style="font-weight:bold;">FABULOUS</span> Chicago backdrop. The backdrop pulls the whole table together and Rama balanced the height of her vessels and florals well so the items on her table didn't compete with the art.<br />(2) Rama was working with very tough colors, yet she still managed to execute the table in a sophisticated way (In particular, blues are not easy to execute with desserts)<br />(3) I also really love how Rama creatively tied the ribbon around her vessels. Some vessels don't allow for a smooth ribbon trim and the vessels she used are a perfect example. Instead of forcing the ribbon around the side, Rama layered ribbon on top. <br />(4) I also love those floral arrangements and the spray painted vases. <br /><br />A few dessert table designer tips for everyone...<br />(1) If you are working with a color palette that doesn't lend itself to baking, then limit those colors to paper, ribbon, linens, etc. and make your desserts simple by just using white. {Rama pulled it off with this palette, but I've seen many blue dessert tables that are hard on the eyes because there are so many competing shades of blue.} <br />(2) Be careful when using darker colors for desserts because you don't want anything too saturated that will rub off on your guest's teeth/lips at the party. <br /><br />Excellent job, Rama! I look forward to seeing more from you!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-70750640050991860232010-06-15T12:30:00.028-04:002010-06-15T14:05:19.384-04:00Our Ice Cream Story for InStyle MagazineI hope you were all here this morning to see the behind-the-scenes with <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/"> InStyle Magazine.</a> If you didn't, you should definitely check it out <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events-with_15.html">here </a> now! I worked with the editors to develop an ice cream story (including color story, recipe and flavor ideas, tips, products, concepts) and then propped and styled the whole story for the shoot. Be sure to check out our template for the ice cream shoot below. Here is the amazing story...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeq4w2BfnI/AAAAAAAADZY/ZBlI8m2ar0M/s1600/InStyleCover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeq4w2BfnI/AAAAAAAADZY/ZBlI8m2ar0M/s400/InStyleCover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483038963507756658" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBerj0sbcbI/AAAAAAAADZo/3SpxzBhHZ6M/s1600/IceCreamAmyAtlas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBerj0sbcbI/AAAAAAAADZo/3SpxzBhHZ6M/s400/IceCreamAmyAtlas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483039703275631026" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeso45PptI/AAAAAAAADZw/ff-JfjP7e1Y/s1600/AmyAtlasIceCream2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeso45PptI/AAAAAAAADZw/ff-JfjP7e1Y/s400/AmyAtlasIceCream2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483040889814099666" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeuXy2icUI/AAAAAAAADaA/DricXoUpWtc/s1600/AmyAtlasIceCream3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeuXy2icUI/AAAAAAAADaA/DricXoUpWtc/s400/AmyAtlasIceCream3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483042795157614914" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBewI3fWw0I/AAAAAAAADaI/tGy-Mrapf-8/s1600/AmyAtlasIceCream4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBewI3fWw0I/AAAAAAAADaI/tGy-Mrapf-8/s400/AmyAtlasIceCream4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483044737727775554" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeweDbEJ2I/AAAAAAAADaQ/3jnFqRSBusM/s1600/AmyAtlasIceCream5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBeweDbEJ2I/AAAAAAAADaQ/3jnFqRSBusM/s400/AmyAtlasIceCream5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483045101708257122" /></a><br /><br />Here is the <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/33080029/Ice-Cream-Cone-Jacket-by-Amy-Atlas-Events"> ice cream cone template.</a> I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />*I'd like to dedicate this post to my dad, who would have been 72 today. A little over three years ago, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. My dad was my biggest "cheerleader" as he liked to call himself. Anyone who knew him, knew how proud he was of both myself and my brother. I like to think that he is still cheering us on from wherever he is. Somehow I know he is still watching over us and being a cheerleader today. Happy Birthday Dad. Love you and miss you. xoxoAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-76709889217304299992010-06-15T07:39:00.003-04:002010-06-15T09:57:10.624-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas Events with InStyle MagazineThis week seems to be the Magazine behind the scenes week, doesn't it? Yesterday I took you <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events-with.html">behind-the-scenes with The Knot Magazine</a> and today I'm here with a behind-the-scenes of our <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/"> InStyle Magazine </a> shoot. A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of working with the editors at <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/"> InStyle</a> on a fabulous ice cream story. InStyle Magazine (who doesn't love it?) + ice cream! Can this be a girl's dream? Well, the editors sent me over a copy and the <span style="font-weight:bold;">five page spread</span> looks amazing. I'll share the full spread with you here this afternoon!<br /><br />A little bit about the story...the story shows creative ways to serve up ice cream for the summer. An ice cream party is the perfect way to kick off your summer entertaining. I worked with the editors to develop the story (including color story, recipe and flavor ideas, tips, products, concepts) and then propped and styled the whole story for the shoot. <br /><br />Okay, not many can say they get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at an InStyle Magazine shoot. Lucky for you, we photographed the behind-the-scenes so you can get a sneak peek into our shoot. <br /><br />As you'll see this afternoon, this is a very colorful story. It is the summer issue of InStyle so we needed it to really pop. A few days before the shoot, we gathered some colorful props such as vessels, linens and paper. You can get a sense of the powerful palette we were working with.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbk0nqNeHI/AAAAAAAADZI/CzrSugls3bk/s1600/IMG_7287.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbk0nqNeHI/AAAAAAAADZI/CzrSugls3bk/s400/IMG_7287.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482821189020514418" /></a><br /><br />Lots of bright linens...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbkX9aVUZI/AAAAAAAADY4/UNIAHdHvtyU/s1600/IMG_7290.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbkX9aVUZI/AAAAAAAADY4/UNIAHdHvtyU/s400/IMG_7290.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482820696643293586" /></a><br /><br />Fabric and oilcloths packed for the shoot...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbkD-qp72I/AAAAAAAADYo/fyDb2S1Ha_8/s1600/IMG_7302.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbkD-qp72I/AAAAAAAADYo/fyDb2S1Ha_8/s400/IMG_7302.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482820353382805346" /></a><br /><br />Here is a peek into the Real Simple Studio, where the shoot took place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbj3qZh_MI/AAAAAAAADYg/NyCfQ-Wq89M/s1600/IMG_7334.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbj3qZh_MI/AAAAAAAADYg/NyCfQ-Wq89M/s400/IMG_7334.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482820141783841986" /></a><br /><br />We propped a lot of paper and ribbon options...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbjeIaJJHI/AAAAAAAADYQ/IGWr0A7Y-ik/s1600/IMG_7343.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbjeIaJJHI/AAAAAAAADYQ/IGWr0A7Y-ik/s400/IMG_7343.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482819703162872946" /></a><br /><br />We also propped colorful plates, trays, and bowls...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbiBTtlgCI/AAAAAAAADXg/9aCp-1gULqw/s1600/IMG_7361.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbiBTtlgCI/AAAAAAAADXg/9aCp-1gULqw/s400/IMG_7361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818108469379106" /></a><br /><br />And we found gorgeous napkins, wax paper, and tissue paper, which we ultimately used for ice cream cone jackets. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgURfLj7I/AAAAAAAADWw/POCalnL9rTk/s1600/IMG_7378.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgURfLj7I/AAAAAAAADWw/POCalnL9rTk/s400/IMG_7378.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482816235266346930" /></a><br /><br />The tables of colorful props were all over the studio...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhewIdW2I/AAAAAAAADXY/60xBIsu2yQ4/s1600/IMG_7362.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhewIdW2I/AAAAAAAADXY/60xBIsu2yQ4/s400/IMG_7362.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482817514802862946" /></a><br /><br />Syrups for the shoot. We decanted these and wrapped decanters with ribbon and tags from Kim <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tomkatstudio?section_id=6862716">The TomKat Studio.</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgDdY8KSI/AAAAAAAADWo/sZ5fWcbDZo4/s1600/IMG_7380.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgDdY8KSI/AAAAAAAADWo/sZ5fWcbDZo4/s400/IMG_7380.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815946403621154" /></a><br /><br />Sauces for the shoot...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfzxnWWnI/AAAAAAAADWg/FWB5bXeuk2s/s1600/IMG_7381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfzxnWWnI/AAAAAAAADWg/FWB5bXeuk2s/s400/IMG_7381.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815676954860146" /></a><br /><br />A peek into the kitchen. It was buzzing in here...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfgl3Q-eI/AAAAAAAADWQ/xtaPbJ0QHxU/s1600/IMG_7386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfgl3Q-eI/AAAAAAAADWQ/xtaPbJ0QHxU/s400/IMG_7386.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815347382876642" /></a><br /><br />Food props...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbinkXB0LI/AAAAAAAADX4/fCifEPHCdQo/s1600/IMG_7356.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbinkXB0LI/AAAAAAAADX4/fCifEPHCdQo/s400/IMG_7356.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818765773197490" /></a><br /><br />The freezer was jam packed with pints of Haagen-Dazs ice cream...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbjBWVN3UI/AAAAAAAADYI/j_LaK6M2-YQ/s1600/IMG_7350.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbjBWVN3UI/AAAAAAAADYI/j_LaK6M2-YQ/s400/IMG_7350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482819208684100930" /></a><br /><br />Caramel simmering on the stove...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbizGQSUvI/AAAAAAAADYA/eBPaGp4ff_Y/s1600/IMG_7352.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbizGQSUvI/AAAAAAAADYA/eBPaGp4ff_Y/s400/IMG_7352.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818963850285810" /></a><br /><br />Warm baked cupcakes for our gelato cupcake shot...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbidQFW31I/AAAAAAAADXw/w0PAdGJTW6Q/s1600/IMG_7359.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbidQFW31I/AAAAAAAADXw/w0PAdGJTW6Q/s400/IMG_7359.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818588531679058" /></a><br /><br />Delicious brioche...these were too big for our cute brioche ice cream sandwiches so I cut out the middle and we used the top and bottom for the sandwiches. The leftover pieces can be used for breakfast. We ate ours on set!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbiR5m8JGI/AAAAAAAADXo/qAkrVqQXaCI/s1600/IMG_7360.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbiR5m8JGI/AAAAAAAADXo/qAkrVqQXaCI/s400/IMG_7360.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818393519957090" /></a><br /><br />Getting our "pre-made sundae" shot ready. This is a mess-free alternative to a make your own sundae bar. Food stylists and hostesses - be careful when using dry ice, as it can burn you if you touch it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhRuW_1oI/AAAAAAAADXQ/3k5jaV9Xhbw/s1600/IMG_7365.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhRuW_1oI/AAAAAAAADXQ/3k5jaV9Xhbw/s400/IMG_7365.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482817290988672642" /></a><br /><br />Getting the ice cream sandwich shot ready. The vibrant fuchsia linen really made this shot pop.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhHVyYgLI/AAAAAAAADXI/vpz6cC_G2yY/s1600/IMG_7373.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbhHVyYgLI/AAAAAAAADXI/vpz6cC_G2yY/s400/IMG_7373.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482817112593957042" /></a><br /><br />We created diy flags for the ice cream sandwiches using scrapbooking paper and lollipop sticks. You can also see a peek of the patterned tissue paper liners and ginger cookies we used for the ice cream sandwiches.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgy_Xy2MI/AAAAAAAADXA/Pc0JMU-9PK0/s1600/IMG_7374.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbgy_Xy2MI/AAAAAAAADXA/Pc0JMU-9PK0/s400/IMG_7374.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482816762979473602" /></a><br /><br />This is a peek into the opening shot. We used a bright sunny yellow wallpaper as a backdrop. You can see the how-to on how we assembled the ice cream cones in the story this afternoon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfp-8Jq0I/AAAAAAAADWY/KpnodzSFetU/s1600/IMG_7383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfp-8Jq0I/AAAAAAAADWY/KpnodzSFetU/s400/IMG_7383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815508733078338" /></a><br /><br />We created diy ice cream cone jackets using the napkins and tissue paper from the pictures at the top of this post. We layered the paper and napkins to make it more eye-catching and functional as well since ice cream can be drippy! I'll share the ice cream cone jacket template with you this afternoon! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfNcToqrI/AAAAAAAADWA/1_TIecjTN3M/s1600/IMG_7388.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfNcToqrI/AAAAAAAADWA/1_TIecjTN3M/s400/IMG_7388.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815018400000690" /></a><br /><br />This gelato cupcake shot was one of my favorites. I love how the lime green cloth worked with the lavender ice cream, the metallic cupcake holders, and the slab of grey granite. The bright pink sweet peas peeking out in the background were also a nice touch. We also found adorable custom ice cream spoons which you will see this afternoon in the article.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfWyiT2ZI/AAAAAAAADWI/EyGdlR8QGkI/s1600/IMG_7387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbfWyiT2ZI/AAAAAAAADWI/EyGdlR8QGkI/s400/IMG_7387.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482815178985953682" /></a><br /><br />We created diy coasters for our milk shake shot by simply cutting decorative gift wrap paper into circles. This can instantly (and inexpensively) bring design into your ice cream party. We paired the decorative coasters with colorful straws.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbghTfqlpI/AAAAAAAADW4/Drc-udhH2Bc/s1600/IMG_7376.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbghTfqlpI/AAAAAAAADW4/Drc-udhH2Bc/s400/IMG_7376.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482816459143550610" /></a><br /><br />Here is a peek of us getting ready for the milk shake shot...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbe-EVhWqI/AAAAAAAADV4/sezKSqTH2WE/s1600/IMG_7390.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBbe-EVhWqI/AAAAAAAADV4/sezKSqTH2WE/s400/IMG_7390.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482814754267421346" /></a><br /><br />It was an absolute pleasure working with the sweet and talented editors at <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/"> InStyle Magazine. </a> Come back later to see the full spread!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-4538177576060355982010-06-14T17:33:00.029-04:002010-06-14T19:18:06.125-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas Events with The Knot MagazineI'm here today with another behind-the-scenes at <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> Amy Atlas Events.</a> Today we had a shoot with <a href="http://www.theknot.com/">The Knot</a> for their magazine issue next year. We took a lot of sneak peek photos, but I can only share a few for now since the story isn't out yet. I'll share the rest of the photos when the issue hits the stands next year. This was a REALLY fun shoot and I was thrilled to have my friend and amazing stylist <a href="http://brookmanharris.com/new/index.php#1"> Randi Brookman Harris</a> on set with me. I have to say...we knocked this one out of the park and you are all going to be thrilled when you see the final product. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek...<br /><br />If you follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/amyatlas">twitter,</a> then you probably knew that we propped all over Manhattan for desserts and props for the shoot. We first hit the west village to visit <a href="http://www.puredark.com/">Pure Dark,</a> a chocolate shop that makes insanely good nature harvested chocolate.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBanIhqZDpI/AAAAAAAADVY/pc6RyKI8GW8/s1600/IMG_7942.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBanIhqZDpI/AAAAAAAADVY/pc6RyKI8GW8/s400/IMG_7942.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482753361287122578" /></a><br /><br />Here I am with our intern Rachael. We were trying to finish up Friday's blog post as we were propping around the city. That mac is attached to my hip. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBane8-fD_I/AAAAAAAADVg/m_vnG2N4kYo/s1600/IMG_7943.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBane8-fD_I/AAAAAAAADVg/m_vnG2N4kYo/s400/IMG_7943.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482753746576281586" /></a><br /><br />Here is a peek at their incredible chocolate bark. The island bark is my personal fave.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBap_zpmWBI/AAAAAAAADVo/u2j55XGTAjs/s1600/IMG_7926.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBap_zpmWBI/AAAAAAAADVo/u2j55XGTAjs/s400/IMG_7926.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482756510031697938" /></a><br /><br />Next stop was the fabric district to pick up some fabric options for the shoot. Here is my gal Carmen cutting some fabric for us.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBamcwXiZRI/AAAAAAAADVI/hjSWLnbM8Ac/s1600/IMG_7949.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBamcwXiZRI/AAAAAAAADVI/hjSWLnbM8Ac/s400/IMG_7949.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482752609320330514" /></a><br /><br />The pooch from the shop. He was too cute not to share with you. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBamKXzoq3I/AAAAAAAADVA/hDcAEYJ-5rs/s1600/IMG_7954.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBamKXzoq3I/AAAAAAAADVA/hDcAEYJ-5rs/s400/IMG_7954.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482752293489650546" /></a><br /><br />Walls of fabric rolls. Oh...so many options!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBalyN_QsjI/AAAAAAAADU4/2MQEUMdxr20/s1600/IMG_7951.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBalyN_QsjI/AAAAAAAADU4/2MQEUMdxr20/s400/IMG_7951.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482751878537196082" /></a><br /><br />Next stop was the Upper East Side to visit one of my fave chocolate shops <a href="http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/">Vosges Haut-Chocolat.</a> Vosges specializes in gourmet exotic chocolate bars like Applewood Bacon Milk Chocolate and Sweet Indian Curry Coconut Chocolate. We left with amazing goodies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaqXa180XI/AAAAAAAADVw/VtlOyfRPKb8/s1600/IMG_7973.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaqXa180XI/AAAAAAAADVw/VtlOyfRPKb8/s400/IMG_7973.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482756915689476466" /></a><br /><br />Here are our bins at the loading dock of the studio this morning. This is the less glamorous part of setting up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaj_86JIhI/AAAAAAAADUY/-bwZDmG9K1w/s1600/IMG_7982.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaj_86JIhI/AAAAAAAADUY/-bwZDmG9K1w/s400/IMG_7982.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482749915447239186" /></a><br /><br />A peek inside the studio as the photographers start setting up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajsarZDvI/AAAAAAAADUQ/ggFNDKb6mAk/s1600/IMG_7990.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajsarZDvI/AAAAAAAADUQ/ggFNDKb6mAk/s400/IMG_7990.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482749579841048306" /></a><br /><br />Here I am getting some items ready for the shoot. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajaxEthsI/AAAAAAAADUI/ozH5gX1gxyM/s1600/IMG_7992.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajaxEthsI/AAAAAAAADUI/ozH5gX1gxyM/s400/IMG_7992.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482749276615182018" /></a><br /><br />Some of the props we used for the shoot.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajGK0Y5JI/AAAAAAAADUA/PlEsFlICkSc/s1600/IMG_7995.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBajGK0Y5JI/AAAAAAAADUA/PlEsFlICkSc/s400/IMG_7995.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482748922748789906" /></a><br /><br />Here are some more props. The blow torch and chalkboard paint came in handy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaiV6eTsKI/AAAAAAAADTw/fT6lKl-_irw/s1600/IMG_8033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBaiV6eTsKI/AAAAAAAADTw/fT6lKl-_irw/s400/IMG_8033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482748093727486114" /></a><br /><br />Here I am piping pastry cream onto a dessert. It was pretty delicious!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBah8gx4b7I/AAAAAAAADTo/fpfF3f9nCiA/s1600/IMG_8006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBah8gx4b7I/AAAAAAAADTo/fpfF3f9nCiA/s400/IMG_8006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482747657333534642" /></a><br /><br />Here I am getting some desserts ready.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBahdN1QzfI/AAAAAAAADTg/qbx2DY3QBz0/s1600/IMG_8008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBahdN1QzfI/AAAAAAAADTg/qbx2DY3QBz0/s400/IMG_8008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482747119671496178" /></a><br /><br />Kelly from the Knot, Randi and I checking out the shot on screen.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBahGL-cj_I/AAAAAAAADTY/cpdF4K8BJak/s1600/IMG_8039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBahGL-cj_I/AAAAAAAADTY/cpdF4K8BJak/s400/IMG_8039.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482746724036153330" /></a><br /><br />Randi and I after a long day's work. We were pretty happy with the results!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBagnQIVDkI/AAAAAAAADTQ/NLgI2fmGJMU/s1600/IMG_8007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBagnQIVDkI/AAAAAAAADTQ/NLgI2fmGJMU/s400/IMG_8007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482746192575401538" /></a><br /><br />Here is the Amy Atlas team, Randi's team, and The Knot team. Yes, I am a big cheeseball and forced us all to take the shot. After, we enjoyed lots of treats. Cannot wait for you to see this story next year!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBagXhEIvTI/AAAAAAAADTI/qK6AiLW7mow/s1600/IMG00535-20100614-1520.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBagXhEIvTI/AAAAAAAADTI/qK6AiLW7mow/s400/IMG00535-20100614-1520.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482745922243312946" /></a><br /><br />xoxo-aAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-22628877890393472822010-06-11T14:52:00.024-04:002010-06-12T00:12:12.957-04:00Guest Dessert Table + Ask Amy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGWK2QYqI/AAAAAAAADSo/LxQhQS4a_eg/s1600/IMG_0773e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 303px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGWK2QYqI/AAAAAAAADSo/LxQhQS4a_eg/s400/IMG_0773e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591411890479778" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGcVNZA2I/AAAAAAAADSw/zhZnST62qQw/s1600/IMG_0775e.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGcVNZA2I/AAAAAAAADSw/zhZnST62qQw/s400/IMG_0775e.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591517751083874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGvDGGacI/AAAAAAAADTA/RmNTLwe53hw/s1600/IMG_5461ec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGvDGGacI/AAAAAAAADTA/RmNTLwe53hw/s400/IMG_5461ec.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591839306181058" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKF7QEkjBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/swkNxv61o_c/s1600/candy+and+drinks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKF7QEkjBI/AAAAAAAADSQ/swkNxv61o_c/s400/candy+and+drinks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481590949436230674" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGL25tQ1I/AAAAAAAADSg/Rc41sOh3CI8/s1600/favors.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGL25tQ1I/AAAAAAAADSg/Rc41sOh3CI8/s400/favors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591234737554258" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGkjXjLGI/AAAAAAAADS4/h9kAsE-3feY/s1600/IMG_0794ec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBKGkjXjLGI/AAAAAAAADS4/h9kAsE-3feY/s400/IMG_0794ec.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481591658990742626" /></a><br /><br />I'm loving today's guest dessert table feature from Glory of <a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2010/06/parties-sweet-strawberry-party.html"> Glorious Treats.</a> Glory sent me these pictures early this week and I've been dying to share them with you. Glory created a strawberry theme party for her niece's 9th birthday party. I love the fondant strawberries, the custom cups, and the fresh strawberry favors with strawberry ribbon. Wonderful execution, Glory! Glory was also kind to share her <a href="http://glorioustreats.blogspot.com/2010/02/cream-cheese-frosting-recipe.html">strawberry cream cheese frosting recipe here.</a><br /><br />Speaking of guest dessert tables, a few people have asked me why I promote other people's work on my blog. The truth is, I like to promote small businesses. I've been pretty lucky to have my business take off in just a few short years and I'd love to impart what I've learned along the way. I get a lot of inquiries from people who are starting their own businesses about how I started. I'll have a lot to say about this in my new "Ask Amy" section, which you'll all see on my new blog in a few weeks. <br /><br />In the meantime, I'll give you my first tip. <span style="font-style:italic;">Take the time to evaluate if you really have a business<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span>. I can't tell you how many times my husband said his famous quote "Is it a hobby or a business?" All of you starting a new business know what I'm talking about. He gave me tough love in the beginning, but I'm grateful for it now. He had me present a real business model to him as if he was an outside investor. This forced me to really think about whether I had a business. Thankfully, at one point, things clicked and we both knew it turned from a hobby to a business. Don't think there weren't bumps along the road. There were and still are. I'll get into that another day. <br /><br />In the meantime, here were the first things that I thought about...<br /><br />(1) Who is the customer or market?<br />(2) What is the product or service?<br />(3) Where is the business based and does location matter?<br />(4) How can the business be executed profitably?<br />(5) What's the barrier to entry and why is the business sustainable?<br /><br />Can you answer those questions for your business? Food for thought over the weekend... I'll be back to show you some behind-the-scenes next week (right now I'm blogging in a cab while propping for a magazine shoot and we're off to our next stop!) Have a great weekend everyone!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-89353153894815094672010-06-10T06:20:00.022-04:002010-06-10T12:08:41.571-04:00The Great Fondant Debate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOuyFaFUI/AAAAAAAADRo/E2BPSddf3dk/s1600/2008-11-19-AMY-ATLAS_041%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOuyFaFUI/AAAAAAAADRo/E2BPSddf3dk/s400/2008-11-19-AMY-ATLAS_041%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481108049623651650" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOir4WHrI/AAAAAAAADRY/PmER47UB2rY/s1600/03-PINK-DETAIL-A_005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOir4WHrI/AAAAAAAADRY/PmER47UB2rY/s400/03-PINK-DETAIL-A_005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481107841799823026" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDO4ccPjpI/AAAAAAAADRw/-n_XslYQV9o/s1600/_MG_6969.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDO4ccPjpI/AAAAAAAADRw/-n_XslYQV9o/s400/_MG_6969.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481108215612542610" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDQJ1bmsXI/AAAAAAAADSA/Z_5nRu5FFWs/s1600/08.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDQJ1bmsXI/AAAAAAAADSA/Z_5nRu5FFWs/s400/08.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481109613890154866" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOo_dkuFI/AAAAAAAADRg/ayC_xRicPQM/s1600/119_2_ML_091217_0461.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDOo_dkuFI/AAAAAAAADRg/ayC_xRicPQM/s400/119_2_ML_091217_0461.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481107950135457874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDQ3fRQrEI/AAAAAAAADSI/dTvFJP88nyE/s1600/IMG_6766.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDQ3fRQrEI/AAAAAAAADSI/dTvFJP88nyE/s400/IMG_6766.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481110398215171138" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDPGv0wz7I/AAAAAAAADR4/YncRug9bSbA/s1600/GreenTable_00059.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TBDPGv0wz7I/AAAAAAAADR4/YncRug9bSbA/s400/GreenTable_00059.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481108461333827506" /></a><br />{All cupcakes above are from <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> Amy Atlas's </a> dessert bars.}<br /><br />Everytime I meet with a client, I hold my breath because I know the discussion is coming. Usually it's a battle rather than a discussion. The debate of buttercream vs. fondant. Every client wants buttercream because they have all had a bad experience with the tasteless and often rubbery texture of fondant. We've all had that experience, right? Having styled both buttercream and fondant cakes and cupcakes more times than I can count, I always breathe a sigh of relief when my client picks fondant. I know I'll gain some criticism for this, but I'm sticking to it. Many don't realize it, but good bakers will use better tasting fondant like <a href="http://www.fondarific.com"> Fondarific,</a> a company that makes vanilla, chocolate, and fruit flavored fondant. Now don't misunderstand me...<span style="font-weight:bold;">I adore buttercream</span>. I <span style="font-weight:bold;">make buttercream cupcakes all the time with my kids</span>. <span style="font-weight:bold;">I'll serve buttercream cakes when I'm entertaining in my home</span>. I'm also not saying that fondant tastes better than buttercream. But if the cakes are being transported in any way, you can bet I'm going to lobby for fondant. <br /><br />Here's a few reasons why...<br />(1) Buttercream in the summer is a nightmare. I mean a real nightmare. No matter how much the buttercream is set, it instantly loses it's shape when exposed to heat. If you are transporting anything with buttercream, it makes it that much worse. <br />(2) Everything sticks to buttercream. Once, we were serving buttercream cupcakes and somehow black sweater hair made its way onto the precious vanilla buttercream cupcakes we were serving. That was an interesting lesson in troubleshooting. Thankfully, we had lots of other treats to serve.<br />(3) As I discussed <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/feminine-dessert-table-for-sweet-baby.html">here,</a> all of the adorable cupcake wrappers that are on the market now are better suited for fondant cupcakes. Often buttercream will leave cupcake wrappers looking greasy and messy. <br />(4) We have more flexibility in incorporating our design onto fondant. Take a look above at a few examples of designed fondant cupcakes we've used on our dessert bars {I limited it to cupcakes for this post, I'll save the pictures of fondant cakes for another post}. <br /><br />If you're a huge buttercream lover and can't be convinced to go with fondant, then try these tips...<br />(1) Refrigerate your cake/cupcakes so the buttercream is very cold.<br />(2) Limit the amount of time your buttercream is exposed to heat. Time it very carefully. <br />(3) Stay away from the dressing up buttercream with cupcake wrappers until lined wrappers hit the market (<span style="font-style:italic;">hint, hint to my cupcake wrapper manufacturer friends</span>).<br />(4) Use fondant sparingly and incorporate buttercream in places where it won't get messy or melt. For example, place a fondant chip over a small dollop of buttercream on your cupcakes. Alternatively, infuse buttercream into the center of your cake/cupcakes with a <a href="http://www.kitchenkrafts.com/product.asp?pn=DT0230&bhcd2=1213328100"> bismarck tip.</a><br />(5) Ice the cake or cupcakes on site, if possible. <br /><br />I hope this insight is helpful for all of you bakers, stylists, and planners!<br />xoAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-88572950585839469522010-06-09T11:18:00.014-04:002010-06-09T12:14:43.566-04:00Guest Feature<a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> We're </a> working on a few fun magazine shoots this week so I'll be back with behind-the-scenes on that next week. In the meantime, I've been getting so many guest feature submissions and many are stunning. I know you all want a mix of our behind-the-scenes and guest submissions so I'll try to give you a nice balance. I may have to start posting 2x a day to get all the material out there on the blog, but don't think I'm quite there yet with my schedule:-) <br /><br />Anyway, I squealed with delight when I opened up an email from Kathleen of <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/">Twig & Thistle</a> yesterday. She created a Matryoshka Nesting Doll-inspired party for her sister Allison's baby shower. I love how Kathleen was able to take a Matryoshka nesting doll concept and execute the details so perfectly. Check out more details on the party <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/06/baby-in-blue-part-i/">here </a> and <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/06/baby-in-blue-part-ii/">here.</a><br />PS - We found out her sister just had the baby today! Congrats!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zUkV-DpI/AAAAAAAADQY/CSk1GxIjkZk/s1600/Baby_Shower_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zUkV-DpI/AAAAAAAADQY/CSk1GxIjkZk/s400/Baby_Shower_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480796437467762322" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zdzVnlaI/AAAAAAAADQg/80S-WnI__Gw/s1600/Baby_Shower_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zdzVnlaI/AAAAAAAADQg/80S-WnI__Gw/s400/Baby_Shower_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480796596111644066" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zBjE5scI/AAAAAAAADQQ/ZJlO-0ZccnU/s1600/DSC_0192.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zBjE5scI/AAAAAAAADQQ/ZJlO-0ZccnU/s400/DSC_0192.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480796110710223298" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-y35TOOZI/AAAAAAAADQI/3pEfdGZH8jk/s1600/Baby_Shower_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-y35TOOZI/AAAAAAAADQI/3pEfdGZH8jk/s400/Baby_Shower_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480795944877177234" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-4FJhnwCI/AAAAAAAADRI/z_c6ztEsUWY/s1600/Baby_Shower_11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-4FJhnwCI/AAAAAAAADRI/z_c6ztEsUWY/s400/Baby_Shower_11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480801670128975906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zq10FiyI/AAAAAAAADQo/1ohKvxnVV-o/s1600/Baby_Shower_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-zq10FiyI/AAAAAAAADQo/1ohKvxnVV-o/s400/Baby_Shower_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480796820114606882" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-4BMZ88jI/AAAAAAAADRA/mQ5yoBTbip4/s1600/Baby_Shower_8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-4BMZ88jI/AAAAAAAADRA/mQ5yoBTbip4/s400/Baby_Shower_8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480801602182640178" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-36s1Q8XI/AAAAAAAADQ4/jgvxxChaDPE/s1600/Baby_Shower_7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA-36s1Q8XI/AAAAAAAADQ4/jgvxxChaDPE/s400/Baby_Shower_7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480801490628047218" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-85310833494806863902010-06-08T11:30:00.048-04:002010-06-08T14:40:10.600-04:00Feminine Dessert Table for a Sweet Baby GirlI'm back with pictures of <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> our</a> dessert table for a darling mom-to-be's shower. Yesterday, I posted some <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events_07.html">behind-the-scenes pics</a> of us getting ready for the event. <a href="http://www.williambrinson.com"> William Brinson</a> stopped by to capture some shots of this lovely party. Want some deets about the event?<br /><br />It was for a first-time mom, who is having....you guessed it a girl! The party took place at <a href="http://www.parkavenyc.com/"> Park Avenue Summer, </a>which is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. If you live in NYC or are visiting, this should be on your list of go-to restaurants. The name and decor of the restaurant changes with each season. In the summer, the restaurant is filled with gorgeous summery yellow decor, which was perfect for our pink and yellow palette. Their food will also satisfy the most discriminating palate. It can be somewhat pricey so save it for a special occasion if you're on a budget. <br /><br />Some sweet details about the event...<br /><br />(1)Since the mom-to-be loved peonies, we found peony-patterned fabric and wrapped the fabric around peony arrangements. Remember when <a href="http://tweetphoto.com/24377890">I twitpic'ed this picture?</a> I was shopping for fabric to wrap up the vases. It is a simple and very inexpensive way to instantly dress up your vases. <br /><br />(2) Since the mom-to-be wanted a feminine vibe for the event, we created a damask pattern. We brought that pattern into a custom backdrop, vessel liners, trail mix wrappers, strawberry mousse shot glass labels, and even the trays that lined the mimosas. We also brought in a striped and cross-hatch pattern to make the table feel a bit more playful since the party was for a baby shower.<br /><br />(3) The desserts on the table varied from gourmet desserts such as raspberry truffles and parisian macaron to homemade treats like chocolate dipped oreo sticks {fun, right?} and trail mix with pink and yellow m & m's.<br /><br />(4) Also, a few lessons I learned from this event...<br />(a)If you triple line your linens, it will make it very hard to steam out those wrinkles, especially of you are working with silk taffeta. <br />(b) If you are using custom cupcake wrappers {like <a href="http://www.cupcakewraptureshop.com/shofyecuwr.html">these </a> that we found on our shopping trip <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events.html">here</a>,} then make sure the frosting of the cupcake is higher than the cupcake wrappers or else your wrappers will be greasy. We couldn't use them for this event, but we'll be sure to use them in the future. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy the peek into the party! 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA5nxvoBExI/AAAAAAAADNA/VdpqFTpQBoM/s400/WBP1006101_AA_069.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480431900852032274" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA55enDMgaI/AAAAAAAADPQ/mSVzJtd3PS8/s1600/WBP1006101_AA_035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA55enDMgaI/AAAAAAAADPQ/mSVzJtd3PS8/s400/WBP1006101_AA_035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480451363341894050" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA5nqaMWXWI/AAAAAAAADM4/z9qEnu8yrbk/s1600/WBP1006101_AA_068.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA5nqaMWXWI/AAAAAAAADM4/z9qEnu8yrbk/s400/WBP1006101_AA_068.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480431774839758178" /></a><br /><br />I know you are all waiting for the winner of the <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-from-event-blossom.html">Event Blossom 100 candy jar giveaway.</a> The winner of the giveaway is <a href="http://paperdolldesignsblog.blogspot.com/">Paper Doll Designs.</a> We'll be in touch with you to arrange your candy jar delivery through <a href="http://www.eventblossom.com/"> Event Blossom.</a> Congrats!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-11552675783562433282010-06-07T13:49:00.041-04:002010-06-07T19:40:16.641-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas EventsI'm back today with some behind-the-scenes pics of <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">us </a> getting ready for an event. If you were <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/behind-scenes-at-amy-atlas-events.html">here on Friday,</a> then you saw us propping around Manhattan for some last minute items we needed for our party. We picked up some great cupcake wrappers, ribbon, and paper for the event. Tomorrow I'll be back with pictures of the finished product {from the very talented <a href="http://www.williambrinson.com/">William Brinson</a>}. If you want to see a sneak peek of the table, check out the twitpic that we shared <a href="http://twitpic.com/1u9wvl">here.</a> <br /><br />A little bit about the party...The event was a baby shower for a darling soon-to-be first time mom. She wanted a pink and yellow feminine vibe for her shower and she loves peonies and damask patterns. The venue was an elegant restaurant on Manhattan's upper east side. You'll get to hear more about that tomorrow. In the meantime, here are the behind-the-scenes of us getting ready in our office and at the venue.<br /><br />This was the inspiration board for the event...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA1ZdDZi4CI/AAAAAAAADMw/AjhuSpzyC9I/s1600/IMG_7922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA1ZdDZi4CI/AAAAAAAADMw/AjhuSpzyC9I/s400/IMG_7922.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480134677243289634" /></a><br /><br />Johanna, who works for me, testing out the design in our office.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xR6ZDicI/AAAAAAAADK4/NcskDzgkYJA/s1600/IMG00327-20100604-0943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xR6ZDicI/AAAAAAAADK4/NcskDzgkYJA/s400/IMG00327-20100604-0943.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480090505381644738" /></a><br /><br />Staff hand-picking out the pink, yellow, and white candy out of the bulk colored candy <span style="font-style:italic;">a la "Amy Atlas Style</span>"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xX1G6LrI/AAAAAAAADLA/732aN5Kjcco/s1600/IMG00409-20100604-1416.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xX1G6LrI/AAAAAAAADLA/732aN5Kjcco/s400/IMG00409-20100604-1416.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480090607042571954" /></a><br /><br />"Sweet Baby Girl" custom favor bags for the guests to take home candy...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xnR2YZEI/AAAAAAAADLI/hA-Q8FFx7ok/s1600/IMG00411-20100604-1417.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0xnR2YZEI/AAAAAAAADLI/hA-Q8FFx7ok/s400/IMG00411-20100604-1417.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480090872455914562" /></a><br /><br />On to the day of the event...we had to pick up an extra table from my home the morning of so the little Atlas boys pitched in for the party {pajamas and all since it was early morning}...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA08Ogd47eI/AAAAAAAADMo/l9xm-EJadTo/s1600/IMG00423-20100605-0806.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA08Ogd47eI/AAAAAAAADMo/l9xm-EJadTo/s400/IMG00423-20100605-0806.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480102541510897122" /></a><br /><br />The boxes arrive safely to the venue - phew! This was a smooth transition, it's not always this easy. More on that another date.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0ygRjFU3I/AAAAAAAADLQ/0VLB2hHe-pk/s1600/IMG_7771.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0ygRjFU3I/AAAAAAAADLQ/0VLB2hHe-pk/s400/IMG_7771.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480091851627516786" /></a><br /><br />Eric, who works for me, getting all of the vessels ready...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0zQ5SQseI/AAAAAAAADLY/z1BB1Nxoc8w/s1600/IMG_7773.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA0zQ5SQseI/AAAAAAAADLY/z1BB1Nxoc8w/s400/IMG_7773.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480092686928097762" /></a><br /><br />Johanna and our intern Rachael placing fondant chips on buttercream cupcakes...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA04fiAKO-I/AAAAAAAADMY/0N6ik1wfc6I/s1600/IMG_7775.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA04fiAKO-I/AAAAAAAADMY/0N6ik1wfc6I/s400/IMG_7775.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480098435934338018" /></a><br /><br />The backdrop is up and the table is starting to take shape...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA00uMbxQeI/AAAAAAAADL4/sQxxuvXAftU/s1600/IMG_7802.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA00uMbxQeI/AAAAAAAADL4/sQxxuvXAftU/s400/IMG_7802.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480094289796088290" /></a><br /><br />We cut circles from construction paper so that the cupcakes don't get the vessel liners greasy. Yes, I am that anal!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA07enlv-EI/AAAAAAAADMg/WIiWT3WibrQ/s1600/IMG_7809.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA07enlv-EI/AAAAAAAADMg/WIiWT3WibrQ/s400/IMG_7809.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480101718789191746" /></a><br /><br />A visit from Ashley of <a href="http://www.dolciodille.com/"> Dolcio Dille</a> all the way from Atlanta with some custom fabric pom poms.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA02B80DIkI/AAAAAAAADMI/XlpYKIEHWuc/s1600/IMG_7845.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA02B80DIkI/AAAAAAAADMI/XlpYKIEHWuc/s400/IMG_7845.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480095728711967298" /></a><br /><br />Me and <a href="http://www.williambrinson.com/"> William Brinson</a>. So excited to share his pictures tomorrow. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA04AJ4IT1I/AAAAAAAADMQ/pz_tOqIRF9w/s1600/IMG_7853.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TA04AJ4IT1I/AAAAAAAADMQ/pz_tOqIRF9w/s400/IMG_7853.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480097896882261842" /></a><br /><br />Come back tomorrow to see the event. Also, we're announcing the winner of the <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-from-event-blossom.html"> Event Blossom giveaway!</a> tomorrow. If you haven't entered the contest, do so now!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-18796290439953123542010-06-04T00:23:00.045-04:002010-06-04T21:26:31.893-04:00Behind the Scenes at Amy Atlas EventsI'm back with a behind-the-scenes peek at <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> Amy Atlas Events.</a> We're getting ready for a few projects and I thought I'd give you a glimpse into our world again. I know I have not shown as many behind the scenes lately. I will do my best to bring more behind-the-scenes posts to you, <span style="font-weight:bold;">I promise</span>! We've been working on some projects that I can't quite reveal yet so it has been hard to share behind-the-scenes shots {which explains why I've been inundating you with guest design tables!} We also have some clients that don't want their parties published. Sorry but that's how some of our clients roll and we have to respect that. Like I said, I'll do my best to show you more when I can. <br /><br />A few exciting things that you'll start seeing on the blog...<br />(1) My blogmaster is finally working on the re-design and the new blog should be up and running in a few weeks {woo-hoo!};<br />(2) I'm going to share video interviews of us out and about propping in NYC - don't expect anything too sophisticated, we're quite tech-challenged here:-)<br />(3) I'm going to share videos/demos of my favorite vendors - you all know who you are so don't go into hiding!<br />(4) We'll try to take you on any of our sweet journeys like our <a href="http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/2010/04/on-road-with-amy-atlas-events.html"> trip to California.</a><br /><br />In the meantime, here's a sneak peek of our sweet journey in the city today. We needed to run around the big apple for some last minute items for an event and our first stop was <a href="http://www.nycake.com/">New York Cake & Baking Distributors,</a> the go-to spot for pastry chefs and baking lovers in NYC. {Our dear friends at <a href="http://www.nycake.com/">New York Cake & Baking Distributors</a> will be partnering with us for a giveaway here soon so stay tuned for that!}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlEW2DFslI/AAAAAAAADH4/I0RAiO2MKg0/s1600/IMG00338-20100604-1101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlEW2DFslI/AAAAAAAADH4/I0RAiO2MKg0/s400/IMG00338-20100604-1101.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478985580929200722" /></a><br /><br />Here I am eyeing damask cake stencils..so, so pretty...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlHKykjD-I/AAAAAAAADI4/6_VDdz1IK6E/s1600/IMG00356-20100604-1110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlHKykjD-I/AAAAAAAADI4/6_VDdz1IK6E/s400/IMG00356-20100604-1110.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478988672372248546" /></a><br /><br />Sprinkles galore...they have every single shade and hue! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlEjOwtajI/AAAAAAAADII/jMpfbb_qmcQ/s1600/IMG00340-20100604-1105.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlEjOwtajI/AAAAAAAADII/jMpfbb_qmcQ/s400/IMG00340-20100604-1105.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478985793721428530" /></a><br /><br />Lisa checking out the decorative cupcake wrappers. These wrappers can style up any 'ole cupcake...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlG3w7g6hI/AAAAAAAADIw/08YFe-uQKBA/s1600/IMG00351-20100604-1109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlG3w7g6hI/AAAAAAAADIw/08YFe-uQKBA/s400/IMG00351-20100604-1109.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478988345514191378" /></a><br /><br />They also have every color icing and gel. Dangerous!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJcXPeQyI/AAAAAAAADJQ/Vk8Vm99dSmk/s1600/IMG00363-20100604-1113.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJcXPeQyI/AAAAAAAADJQ/Vk8Vm99dSmk/s400/IMG00363-20100604-1113.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478991173296997154" /></a><br /><br />Edible dusting glitter for dressing up cakes, brownies, cupcakes and cookies. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJjfX9CII/AAAAAAAADJY/t92O2gaojys/s1600/IMG00364-20100604-1120.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJjfX9CII/AAAAAAAADJY/t92O2gaojys/s400/IMG00364-20100604-1120.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478991295739136130" /></a><br /><br />Off to M & J Trimming, but first, a glance at the Empire State Building. It is NYC after all!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJoBWj18I/AAAAAAAADJg/IhDnxrue-pU/s1600/IMG00366-20100604-1129.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJoBWj18I/AAAAAAAADJg/IhDnxrue-pU/s400/IMG00366-20100604-1129.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478991373579573186" /></a><br /><br />We stopped in <a href="http://www.mjtrim.com/"> M & J Trimming </a>, the ribbon mecca of NYC, and a crafter's dream come true! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlMevfKriI/AAAAAAAADKQ/MfkustTA9tM/s1600/IMG00379-20100604-1201.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlMevfKriI/AAAAAAAADKQ/MfkustTA9tM/s400/IMG00379-20100604-1201.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478994512699895330" /></a><br /><br />So many choices. Lisa had to pull me out of here. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJ8UVJPuI/AAAAAAAADJ4/wTyR6VDQvjE/s1600/IMG00374-20100604-1151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlJ8UVJPuI/AAAAAAAADJ4/wTyR6VDQvjE/s400/IMG00374-20100604-1151.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478991722271293154" /></a><br /><br />A quick lunch at Markt, one of my fave NYC lunch spots.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAk7y_PyAdI/AAAAAAAADHo/kWMynvgJS_g/s1600/IMG00336-20100604-1059.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAk7y_PyAdI/AAAAAAAADHo/kWMynvgJS_g/s400/IMG00336-20100604-1059.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478976168830042578" /></a><br /><br />A visit to <a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home"> Michaels</a>. Oh thank goodness Michaels has blessed NYC with its presence. NYC is so much better now that Michaels is in it...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlRYyJAndI/AAAAAAAADKg/pz9gkiqOQDM/s1600/IMG00393-20100604-1227.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlRYyJAndI/AAAAAAAADKg/pz9gkiqOQDM/s400/IMG00393-20100604-1227.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478999907891191250" /></a><br /><br />I love the paper selection at Michaels. I use their paper to line platters, dress up favor boxes, make party hats. The possibilities are endless.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlSAJNlBjI/AAAAAAAADKo/K7ItV6viyiw/s1600/IMG00396-20100604-1230.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlSAJNlBjI/AAAAAAAADKo/K7ItV6viyiw/s400/IMG00396-20100604-1230.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479000584099268146" /></a><br /><br />There wasn't a NYC cab in sight for a while, but we eventually made it back to our office headquarters where the rest of our clan was working away. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlUzt3pm1I/AAAAAAAADKw/DSNpc0RcgJg/s1600/IMG00385-20100604-1203.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAlUzt3pm1I/AAAAAAAADKw/DSNpc0RcgJg/s400/IMG00385-20100604-1203.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479003669135989586" /></a><br /><br />Want to see what we did with the stuff we found? Come back on Monday for a sneak peek.<br />xoxo-aAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-58909648562053818702010-06-03T07:51:00.004-04:002010-06-03T09:14:39.319-04:00Giveaway from Event Blossom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAepb8OWE3I/AAAAAAAADHg/zO7lEPVbEOs/s1600/EB2035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAepb8OWE3I/AAAAAAAADHg/zO7lEPVbEOs/s400/EB2035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478533769207354226" /></a><br /><br />I'm here today with an awesome giveaway from <a href="http://www.eventblossom.com/"> Event Blossom,</a> a wholesale company that specializes in unique gifts and favors. For those event stylists and planners who don't have Event Blossom in their rolodex, get them in there now! For everyone else, consider today a chance to have access to Event Blossom's awesome gifts!<br /><br />Event Blossom has partnered up with us to give <span style="font-weight:bold;">100</span> of their adorable <a href="http://www.eventblossom.com/EB2025.html"> personalized theme candy jars </a> to one lucky winner! These jars come with customized labels and Event Blossom has a big variety of labels to pick from - just look <a href="http://www.eventblossom.com/EB2025.html"> here </a> and be sure to click on all of the icons because there are lots of designs for each category. <br /><br />You can fill these jars with candy {it is National Candy Month after all}, nuts, chocolate, spices, loose tea, or whatever you fancy. Don't feel limited to use these just for party favors...you can give these to clients in a thank you package, use them for decoration at a party, gift them in a cute package when you have overnight guests. There are a ton of creative ways to use them. I'm personally loving the cherry blossom design above since it goes with <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com">our logo </a> and think I'll have to add this item to our "thank you" packages. <br /><br />Okay, here's how to enter...simply tell us in the comment area how you would use these candy jars. We will announce the lucky winner on <span style="font-weight:bold;">Wednesday, June 9th at 12pm EST.</span> <br /><br />A few notes about the contest...<br />(1) Once we announce the giveaway, please allow Event Blossom two weeks to deliver your personalized gifts;<br />(2) This is a national giveaway and is only applicable to legal residents who live in the United States (sorry to all of my international followers!); <br />(3) We will randomly pick one winner for the contest;<br />(4) Amy Atlas Events LLC and Sweet Designs Blog shall not be liable for injury, loss or damage of any kind resulting from participating in this giveaway or from the acceptance of any prize awarded.<br /><br />Ready, set, enter!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com361tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-53768681459210187792010-06-02T10:32:00.004-04:002010-06-02T11:14:41.050-04:00Woodland Guest Dessert Table FeatureKatie Henry of <a href="http://www.passysandparties.com/2010/04/through-woods-to-sawyers-party-we-go.html"> Katie Grace Designs</a> sent over some pictures of a dessert bar she created for a boy's woodland inspired birthday party. After discovering <a href="<a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> our dessert bars,</a> Katie has created dessert bars at all of her events. I am totally loving the s'mores kabobs, tree cupcakes, and the trail mix containers. Maybe we can get Katie on here to do a how to for the s'mores kabobs? I also love the use of the tree stumps for vessels and brown gingham fabric. I think this could be great for both a kids party and adult party. It is also great for a boy's party, something we don't see a lot of around on the blogosphere. Amazing job Katie!
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-60616653950721176762010-06-01T08:45:00.010-04:002010-06-01T09:55:34.316-04:00Bollywood Guest Dessert Table Feature<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCYA4Z2uI/AAAAAAAADHY/Q8MIFKuGATo/s1600/indina+party.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCYA4Z2uI/AAAAAAAADHY/Q8MIFKuGATo/s400/indina+party.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477787133342767842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCTcqEMJI/AAAAAAAADHQ/D_KL5wM49Po/s1600/party+313.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCTcqEMJI/AAAAAAAADHQ/D_KL5wM49Po/s400/party+313.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477787054899474578" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCOgxd3GI/AAAAAAAADHI/pvOKtPyT1k0/s1600/indian+party1+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCOgxd3GI/AAAAAAAADHI/pvOKtPyT1k0/s400/indian+party1+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786970104912994" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCIolbavI/AAAAAAAADHA/LmjdICZk6ac/s1600/indian+party2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCIolbavI/AAAAAAAADHA/LmjdICZk6ac/s400/indian+party2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786869122689778" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCC5FFeII/AAAAAAAADG4/IkNMQgDYwXk/s1600/indian+anniversary+089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUCC5FFeII/AAAAAAAADG4/IkNMQgDYwXk/s400/indian+anniversary+089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786770471221378" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUB-TJRHQI/AAAAAAAADGw/FOBhdPj_1_I/s1600/indian+anniversary+083.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUB-TJRHQI/AAAAAAAADGw/FOBhdPj_1_I/s400/indian+anniversary+083.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786691568737538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUBuPJJy-I/AAAAAAAADGo/ncxbiX7cMqg/s1600/favor+boxes1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUBuPJJy-I/AAAAAAAADGo/ncxbiX7cMqg/s400/favor+boxes1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786415616609250" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUBWtDdB1I/AAAAAAAADGY/dC8i1J0RuHk/s1600/party+favors.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAUBWtDdB1I/AAAAAAAADGY/dC8i1J0RuHk/s400/party+favors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477786011328907090" /></a><br /><br />Bird of <a href="http://birdcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/05/bollywood-bling-party-dessert-table.html"> Bird Crafts</a> from France sent <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com"> us </a> pictures of a Bollywood Bling party she created for her own anniversary. Bird included traditional Indian sweets such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulab_jamun"> gulab jamun </a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalebi"> jalebi.</a> She also filled colorful cups with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassi"> mango lassi</a> {yum!} I love how Bird was not afraid to embrace the bold colors of a Bollywood theme. I also love all of Bird's custom Bollywood favors, which you can find on her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48488637/bollywood-bling-party-collection">Etsy Shop.</a> She also did a good job with bringing in vertical elements like the tissue pom poms and tall apothecary jars. <br /><br />A styling tip from the Dessert Table Designer...if your table is sloping in the middle (I've had this happen a lot with older tables), then place a piece of plywood or foam core on top of your table to even it out. Overall, great job Bird! Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />PS - We're doing a giveaway this week so be sure to come back!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8710068811514416555.post-78529552950564435862010-05-31T10:19:00.002-04:002010-05-31T10:32:10.942-04:00Happy Memorial Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAPFlH7bxRI/AAAAAAAADFE/ffJXq50g5Lw/s1600/flagcupcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_p2wr5bT9nx0/TAPFlH7bxRI/AAAAAAAADFE/ffJXq50g5Lw/s400/flagcupcake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477438813386818834" /></a><br /><br />I'm loving this flag cupcake from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/flag-cupcakes"> Martha Stewart</a> for a Memorial Day barbeque. If you don't have time to bake today, you can pick up vanilla {or any flavor cupcakes} from your local supermarket or bakery and dress up with licorice lace stripes and piped blue buttercream stars. Speaking of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/flag-cupcakes">Martha Stewart,</a> we're featured on <a href="http://thebridesguide.marthastewartweddings.com/"> Martha Stewart Weddings</a> today so be sure to stop by. We'll be back on <a href="http://thebridesguide.marthastewartweddings.com/"> Martha Stewart Weddings</a> on Friday to answer some of your questions. Have a wonderful Memorial Day!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14568351733783860781noreply@blogger.com3