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    September 23

    We Blogged Live At The Martha Stewart Show!




    Partybluprints.com & Martha Stewart Live – Partybluprints.com is invited to blog live while Martha’s Big Blog Show is being shot live.

    Well, today was certainly an experience. Gather 150+ bloggers for a Martha Stewart show all about blogging and you can only imagine the energy and clicking of the keys! Between blogging for Partybluprints’ Blog “The Partyline” and Posh Mama (we’re weekly contributors on this all female online community see this post: GO) we had over 1oo comments during the airing of the show and they’re still coming in. Pretty cool.

    The studio is conveniently located on 26th between 7th and 8th. Instructions are to arrive by 8:30 and wait in line. It was a gorgeous day so the 1 hour wait outside wasn’t bad. We had a chance to meet and briefly chat with Laura, Audience PA - thumbs up, first experience with Martha Show is nothing but warm, welcoming and kind.

    Dawn, Laura and Elizabeth



    We spent our time catching up with some of our fellow Posh Mama bloggers, all you ladies are fabulous, bright spirits - special shout out to Catherine – your joy and excitement was contagious, we loved meeting you. About 8:40 the line started moving slowly. In small groups you’re escorted inside to check in and receive your tickets, then asked to wait in a holding room – the whole atmosphere is very calm and orderly, just like Martha! While waiting in the holding room, we met up with Deb who blogs Jerseybites.com (we just love another Jersey girl!) knew her only virtually, so it was nice to meet in person!

    From the holding room, you’re called to enter the studio by the code on your ticket. Oh, that’s us, into the studio we go. Yes, when we entered the studio, there was a bit of an “aaaah” moment. Sometimes studios look so much better on television than in person – not in this case. Of course, Martha’s set is crisp, well organized and just plain spectacular. High energy, hip music is playing loud enough to get you moving, but not loud enough to give you a headache. Although Martha’s “stage” staff is large, they move calmly and methodically to get everything (including audience, guests, props, etc.) in proper position. Getting your bags/purses under your seat is a big thing – otherwise they’d be a bit unsightly…



    As the clock ticks closer to 10am, Joey Kola warms up the crowd. He’s high energy, engaging and entertaining. Everyone’s cued and then the big “drum roll” as Martha emerges from the kitchen. She exudes a metered radiance as her presence fills the entire studio – always the gracious host. Have to admit, Martha looks great. Casually, but crisply dressed in perfectly pressed blue and white striped button down shirt and jeans paired with a pair of pumps – wow her legs are long! With her great haircut and signature smile, away she goes. The show begins and strikes an easy and relaxed pace as guest after guest graces the stage. Martha’s exchange with the guests seem very real, it’s more like a conversation than an interview. Nothing is hurried or frantic – completely under control and well managed every detail of the show is executed just as planned. Another wow! Ps. We loved Matt from Mattbites.com he was not only a great guest, but a nice guy (we had the chance to chat with him after the show)!

    Dawn, Matt and Elizabeth and Matt with Martha (picture from mattbites.com)


    We were very impressed with everyone we encountered with the show, professional and courteous and friendly – what more could you ask for? Hats off to The Martha Stewart Show and the many hands responsible for its seamless production. Well done, well done.

    Here are some shots when we were not on air - the set is beautiful but busy.



    September 15

    Peace Of Cake




    We just love it! So simple and so much fun. This is perfect for the holidays, teen birthday parties and so much more. As if you needed another reason to want this product, Fred is donating a portion of the proceeds to organizations dedicated to peaceful resolutions of conflict, justice for all, and respect for human rights.

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    September 08

    Remembering A Hero

    We take pause this week to remember all the Real Heroes of September 11th.




    Our Hero, Joseph A. Mascali, a firefighter with Rescue 5 of the New York City Fire Department, did not come home September 11th but because of his bravery many other men and women did that day.



    Last known picture of the Rescue 5 Heroes on the way to the World Trade Center September 11th, 2001

    Pay Tribute to Joseph A. Mascali and all the Heroes of September 11th by being a "Real Hero" to those in your community.




    September 03

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