Location, Location, Location!

Hi there! It has thawed out a bit in NYC and I enjoyed a nice day outside. More on that later. The road to Super Bowl XLIX heats up with all four games complete. Next week's line up will be:

Colts vs. Patriots

Packers vs. Seahawks

I've started posting wedding ideas on Pinterest, which will include everything from dresses to locations to favors. Once the wedding timetable has been set, the most important thing is to figure out the type of wedding your would like to have and the venue where you want it to take place. There are many things to consider. Do you want a big wedding or an intimate gathering with family and a few close friends? Your wedding should be compatible with your style, whether it be classic, modern, vintage, funky, offbeat, or romantic. There are so many choices of venues from botanical gardens to the beach to exotic destinations. My wedding was the typical "temple package," but if I had a larger budget, I would have liked to been married at either a historical landmark or a museum. For inspiration, check out bridal magazines and websites, but there may be unusual places, too. Do you have an absolute favorite color, movie, era in history, or style of music? You may like typography and monograms--I'm a sucker for them! Check out home decor magazines for pattern trends, too. The possibilities are endless! This picture of some offbeat weddings made me laugh (well, except for the gun). I love the couple getting married under the Golden Arches (source: onewed.com).

When choosing a location, you also have to consider the number of people and your budget. One of the biggest headaches is drafting a guest list, but it must be done. You will probably be limited to the number of people you can invite, and nobody wants to be left out. This is where your gift for tact and charm comes in!

Now it's time to unveil another party game from our shop. This is a simple matching game featuring famous celebrity couples, which would be great for a movie-themed wedding. For this design, a white gel pen or white pencil is recommended.

This is another design variation on a star-studded background. Once again, you have the flexibility to customize it for bridal showers, engagement parties, weddings, and Valentine's Day (which I will also begin discussing this week).

Listmania (new lists coming soon):

Party Idea of the Day: At the Super Bowl party, it's very important to get the kids involved and keep them occupied. I like these treat favors by Live Laugh Rowe.


Super Bowl Fun Fact of the Day: The cost of a commercial for Super Bowl XLVIII was $4 million. For Super Bowl I, the average cost of an ad was $42,000.

Today's Birthdays: Cody Simpson (18), Aja Naomi King (30), Amanda Peet (43), Tom Rowlands (44), Mary J. Bilge (44), Tom Dumont (47), Kim Coles (53), Vicki Peterson (57), Phyllis Logan (59), Naomi Judd (69), Joel Zwick (74), Felix Silla (78), and Rod Taylor (85).

Holidaze: Got Milk? We are celebrating the most popular beverage in the U.S. today. On a more serious note, it's also National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Finally, the last one is rather silly: National Step in the Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day. In the middle of January? C'mon!

RIP to comedian and character actor Taylor Negron (57), as well as actress Anita Ekberg ("La Dolce Vita"), who was 83.

I went to to the monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Postcard Club this morning. This is an organization to which I belong. A number of dealers sell and talk about vintage postcards. I found an old postcard of my high school and had to buy it. I also bought three ham radio cards with dogs. Then I took a stroll to the Upper West Side.

Mepham High School in Bellmore, NY. My alma mater.

The Golden Globes are on soon, so I will be signing off for the night.

Have a PRINTASTIC evening!

Kathy