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Giuliana & Bill

I enjoy watching  Giuliana and Bill  and tonight is the Season Premier of their show. 

Matt { her personal assistant} tickles me.

The Biggest Loser

Helen lost some serious weight.  From a size 22 to a size two.  Way to go.  Click here  to see her interview and here for the article to see how everyone else fared with the competition.  Congratulations!

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Talking With Tami's Girls Nite In at La Ti Da

 

Once a month Tami Reed interviews entrepreneurs and features them on her site and her program is aired on Comcast Cable Channel 25 at 6 pm on Mondays. Tami invited me to to take pictures for the next taping of  "Talking With Tami"  but when I got there,  I was lucky enough that one of the participants was a no show and was asked to serve as a stand in.  Lucky Me.... Thanks Tami Girl!  The taping took place at La Ti Da Boutique in Downtown Suwanee where you can find fabulous Paper Invitations, Gifts and an In House Flower Shop.  This boutique is such an exciting oasis where chic & gorgeous variety of  paper goods are showcased and lots of darling accessories & gifts are available for you to enjoy and to give.  Ladies this is the best place for you and your girlfriends to come out and see.

       

La T i Da's  owner, Becky Vickery smiles as she gets ready to be interviewed by Tami Reed.

   

Dickie G. Sykes and Tami Reed get directions from Kristy as they get ready for the camera. Dickey G. Sykes  company  specializes in polishing your attributes to get you ready to  land a JOB!  The gorgeous Fresh Flower arrangements behind the ladies are by the creative designers of La Ti Da's in house Flower Shop.

   

Lexie Sullivan and Kristy doing last minute discussions before the film started rolling. Behind Lexie are her Lexie Sullivan's Fun Paper Goods available at La Ti Da.

      

Flowers By La Tida and & Talking With Tami's Sponsors Nuvo and Lolita Glasses ( I was helping Tami box up all the Martini Glasses to get her packed up and I accidentally broke one of them!  $$ Yikes)

   

Here we are cheering and smiling for the camera. Maryan Aiken Blogger & Founder of Teacake Martini, Becky Vickery the super friendly host & owner of La Ti Da, Lexie Sullivan Designer & Founder of Lexie Sullivan Designs, Dickie G. Sykes President of DGS Consulting, Tami Reed TV Host of Talking With Tami.

   

Kristy, the Production Manager helping me with my microphone as we get ready for my segment. Right behind me are the Lolita Martini Glasses.   How fitting is that.  Kristy does a fabulous job in making the set "thematic"

 

The interior of La Ti Da and  with Michael Reed ...Producer & Director of Agape Vision Productions. 

     

The Muse of the show... Tami's little cutie pie, Tyra Reed.  Yep she's named after Tyra Banks.

  

Ray's New York Pizza at the Mall of Georgia location provided us with great and satisfying eats after the taping.  Thanks Ray it was delicious.

 

Our Goodie Bag was loaded with a glammed out La Ti Da T Shirt embellished with Swarofski Crystals,La Ti Da Green Shopping Bag, Pacifica Perfume, Lexie Sullivan Fun Paper Goods, Girlfriends Mini Magazine and a celery green polka dotted raw silk make up case from Objects of Desire. Thank you!

 

Husband and wife team of La Ti Da.

  

Friendly owners of La Ti Da Becky Vickery & Margie Wood with Talking With Tami Host Tami Reed. A million thanks to La Ti Da and Talking With Tami for a great Sunday Experience. Cheers! For more photos click here  or check the Photo Album Section under Talking With Tami.

La Ti Da - 425 Buford Hwy. Suite 101
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Dancing With The Stars Season Premier

Can you  say HOT!   I sure can.  The Sex And The City hottie sure knows how to set DWTS on fire.  His form, his moves,the extension, the valor, the strength .....just dreamy. The guy took command of the stage.  It was hard to take my eyes off of him.. LOL. Man he is so getting my vote.  Maybe I'm getting ahead here but if Gilles Marini  continues to get better with his poise and improves on nailing his weekly routines, he should be the man to beat.  His dancing partner Sheryl might have said something true about him not having a strong fan base. But after tonight's performance we both know that the guy is capable of growing his fans....organically.  

Julianne Hough and her cutie patootie's life partner are so sweet together.  Shawn &  Mark's graceful and engaging performance was simply adorable.  She could potentially be the strongest contender for the ladies.  The co-founder of Apple was commendable .  This gazzillionaire knows how to have fun and proved not to take life too seriously.  He is so sweet. I just want to be his friend. You've got to give him some serious points by joining and enjoying the moment. What could he possibly gain from all these.  Just pure enjoyment and adventure.  You go Steve Wozniak.

The most anticipated performance of the night was of Melissa Rycroft.  This girl was gorgeous on the dance floor.  She beamed like a light and she has a radiating smile that is so infectious and she also delivered. Ballet training and cheering for The Dallas Cowboys have really paid off.  Jason eat your heart out.  Alright, the season just started and I'm definitely hooked.  Again : )

Melissa Rycroft is one of the new addition on DWTS

   

Melissa Rycroft                                                       Holly Madison

A new drama has unfolded on the new season of Dancing With The Stars.  The broken hearted bachelorette & the former gilfriend of Hugh Heffner have been tapped to join the new season to replace the injured Jewel & Nancy O'Dell.  Oh this is going to be interesting.  The new additions have just added a new spark and interest.  This will definitely bring a new legion of followers to DWTS and  a new reason for Melissa to be smiling again.  Bravo to the clever marketing of ABC.  Are you going to watch it tonight.  I sure am.

Season Premiere
Live Monday, March 9 at 8/7c  on ABC

An all-new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor with the highly anticipated two-hour season premiere!

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Bachelor Finale: Prince Charming Gone Bad

Are you still in shock?  I know I am. I am still walking around shaking my head and asking "What was he thinking"  Jason Mesnick  dropped the big bomb on Melissa!  The reasonable and lovable Jason has turned into one of the most hated dude in the world last night after he dumped the sweet and likable brunette for the blond that he should have chosen in the first place.

Okay, I must admit that during the selection process after the girls met the family and interacted with Ty.....yeah Melissa seemed like the natural choice for his little boy because of the instant connection that the two had.  To me, she presented herself more like a "perfect candidate as a baby sitter".  She just seemed too eager and just a little bit too to gregarious for Jason's personality.  Yeah you can see the sparks in his eyes each time the camera showed him interacting with her but I just did not see them together as a couple in the long run.  Besides, how can anyone proposed to a girl without first meeting her parents?  I guess I'm just too old fashioned but that should have been a red flag. A sign that a potential problem could surface.  After all meshing well with your potential in laws is so critical to have a healthy partnership.

Appearance wise, Molly is not as stunning as Melissa but when she presented herself.  I just thought for being 24 Molly has a great head on her shoulders. The girl took control of the situation.  She planned an incredible evening for the two of them. Gave him a sensuous massage, cooked dinner for him.... a hallmark that she could potentially be a very nurturing partner and a great sign to be a great catch for him and his son. Best of all she made a little scrap book documenting their lives together!  Now you know if you are into scrap booking ....it takes commitment to sit down and invest that time: )  So how could he not pick her!

Even though I did not feel right when he proposed to Melissa, what he did to her on national tv is simply cold and regrettable.  He may have his reasons but if I were Molly I would have dumped his you know what and walked out!  Oh Jason, Jason.  tsk. tsk  I am so disappointed. Who would have thought that the perfect gentleman could go so bad. Poor little Melissa.  I feel her pain.  But you know what, ABC should capitalize on having her as the new Bachellorette for the next season.  What do you think? : )  Don't you just love Reality TV? LOL!

Photo Credit:  ABC

Talking with Tami

 

Tami & Leslie

I was gallivanting a few weeks ago and discovered a fabulous place called La Tida and met the warm & super friendly owner, Becky Vickery.  We got to talking and she said "you have to meet Tami!  She'll be here in March to have  "Girls Nite In" and you should come & meet her." !  Hhhmmm ....Girls Nite In.... that sounds like fun....I must absolutely meet her.  Becky gave me Tami's contact card and I thought I need to call her tomorrow.  Well I went home and checked my email and guess what?  Tami had already sent me an email!  Not just a quick "it's nice to meet you"  kind of intro but a lenghty and engaging one! 

 

MAC's Make Up Artist Leslie

Tami has her own program on Comcast Cable where she features business owners, mommypreneurs and does red carpet interviews with celebrities.  "Talking with Tami" offers a voice for many local businesses in the area.  I'm so glad I got to meet her.  So to Becky, the fabulous owner of La Tida,  thank you very much for the introduction!

 

Tami  & I playing around with MAC make up.  So girly.   So Fun!

Talking with Tami  http://www.talkingwithtami.com/      http://www.talkingwithtami.com/blog/ 

Her Show is available at Comcast channel 25 Mondays at 6pm in Atlanta

Golden Globes 2009 Red Carpet

The Golden Globes award show was on last night but the pre-show is always the highlight of the evening.  Forget about who won I just want to see the stars parade down the red carpet and see who they're wearing. 

Eva Longoria in Reem Acra                                                 

Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra

   

Jennifer Lopez in Marchesa                                                   

 

Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent 

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 Eva Longoria's Photo Credit/Frazier Harrison/Getty Images 

Olivia Wilde's Photo Credit/Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez's Photo Credit/ Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Kate Winslet's Photo Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage

The Bachelor

This past summer I was reeled in to watch the Bachelor with my friends. I watched the finale and was heartbroken when DeAnna Pappas chose the other guy over the cute & super sweet Jason Mesnick.  What was she thinking? 

Well most of us felt the same and I thought wouldn't it be awesome if the producers of The Bachelor bring Jason back for a second chance to meet the right bachellorette and somehow re-introduce DeAnna to stir things up on the show? Well as you all know he is back and I heard that DeAnna will make an appearance and his ex-wife is rumored to be sharing her thoughts on Jason's decision to take part on the series.  Hhhmmm! This is gonna be interesting y'all. 

Click here to see Jason's interview.

Click here to see who got eliminated on the first round.

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Brooke Burke Wins Dancing With The Stars

Brooke and Derek rocked the house and won the well deserved Mirror Trophy last night. 

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