I apologize for the delay in posting this week...it's been super busy by us, but this will be well worth it...
I'm back again with some behind-the-scenes at
Amy Atlas Events. Yesterday, Kelly Ripa,
Electrolux, and
Serendipity built banana splits with lots of ecstatic kids at a fabulous banana splits event for the
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. We were honored to do some styling and create the toppings bar for the event.
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
here. Each day you build your ultimate virtual split, Electrolux will donate $1 to the
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 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
site to donate to this important cause.
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!
Here I am checking out the toppings bar...
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Eric sticking skewers in styrofoam for our ice cream brownies...
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Our intern Rachael cutting paper for our toppings jars...
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Eric fixing the bow on a cake plate...
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Eric and Rachael getting ready to fill lots of jars with toppings...
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Just a peek at some of the goodies...
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I can't resist...here's another peek (the place was filled with sprinkles from
New York Cake and Bake...
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Here I am on the day of the event frosting ice cream cupcakes...
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The Electrolux new split fridge and freezer...pretty nice!
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The kids table...there was lots of fun kid entertainment over here like balloon making, drawing, and face painting...
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A peek at the banana splits building stations...
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Lots of gooey, yummy sauces for the kids!
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Sun flooded through the studio. It was really beautiful. Btw, how gorgeous are those hot pink rugs?
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The Electrolux set is ready for banana split making with Kelly!
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Another peek...
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I loved the ice cream cart...
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The event is almost ready to start. Kids had step stools by their stations so they could make their banana splits comfortably.
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We styled the catering area also...
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Lisa and I right before the event...
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The AAE crew right before the event...
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Joslyn of
Simply Lovely was there with her adorable daughter Audrey. I was so happy to finally meet her after knowing her for so long through the blogosphere!
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Kids are starting to come..yay!
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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.