Thursday, March 27, 2008

HAPPY DAY

Everything is Cherry



In celebration of Cherry Blossom most area restaurants have created a Cherry Themed haze of drinks. Zengo provides a Cherry Blossom Saketini mixed with tropical fruit lychee and sake cherry syrup. Oya celebrates spring with the Blossomtini a concoction of Cherry Vodka and sparking shiraz. The Henley Park Hotel has The White Cherry Martini which blends cherry flavored schnapps, 7-up, and cherry vodka. Georgia Browns gets exotic with a Cherry Mojito made os sugar, ginger, cilantro and a cinnamon swizzle stick.


Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Laila Ali Expecting a Baby

KNITTED & CROCHET CUPCAKES




Beautiful Cupcakes by Norma Lynn Hood

ANGEL'S CAN'T HELP BUT LAUGH



Actress Terri Vaughn best know for playing Lovita Jenkins on The Steve Harvey Show and the TV show For Your Love. Releases Documentary that deals with the changing perceptions of Black Women.

Actress Terri J. Vaughn sits down with 25 of Hollywood’s African-American actresses to discuss how they deal with being in today’s entertainment industry. While media floods unrealistic ideas to the general public about these women, this documentary allows viewers a candid, unscripted exposure into the minds and hearts of these actresses. Ms. Vaughn sincerely removes these women from the characters we know, and reveals the essence of the real women. These actresses open up to talk about their fears, disappointments, successes, families and careers. They drop pretensions about this industry to unfold basic truths about life. This film is star-studded, yet without hair and make-up, one gets a glimpse of reality and the real people underneath the illusion; a rare thing in Hollywood. The state of “Black Hollywood” is in a serious quandary, and these women hold no tongues when discussing their plights and obvious issues that are often quieted. Yet in that same moment of seriousness, each actress is able to relish in the splendor she brings to our television and film screens.

Angela Bassette gets her Hollywood Star




Funky Soul Singer




For the past 5 years, British singer/emcee, Estelle, has slowly been establishing herself as a formidable presence on the UK music scene, but has remained relatively unknown by mainstream American audiences... that is until now. Recent developments may just transcend the sassy talent to a revered household name--namely signing with John Legend's newly formed Homeschool Records. Her newest project finds Estelle working with producer-heavyweights Will.I.Am, Swizz Beats, Mark Ronson (the dynamo behind Amy Winehouse)and Wyclef Jean. Her first single, "Just a Touch: Wait A Minute," is an upbeat thumper that stays in rotation on our playlist.

click on the title to see the Live version of Just a Touch.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

SPRING IS COMING TIME FOR NEW SHOES




I love shoes I can't get enough of them. I have sandals in different colors and styles. This spring seems to be all about the wedge and bright candy colors.

IT'S A CUPCAKE KIND OF DAY


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CHERRY BLOSSOMS


When Will the Cherry Blossoms Bloom?Washington, DC's cherry blossoms will hit their peak blooming period between March 27 - April 3 this year, according to the National Park Service chief horticulturist Robert DeFeo. They are considered to be at their peak when 70 percent of the blossoms are open and the blooming period can last up to 14 days

VIBRANT COLORS FOR YOUR HOME




Color add sparkle to your home.



SINGING IN THE RAIN

Battle the storm with a bright ECI New York Spring Trench. www.ecinewyork.com


Singing in the Rain

MEET THE BROWNS COMES OUT 3/21/08


Thursday, March 13, 2008

Georgia Brown's Southern Style


Don't miss out on Traditional Southern Cuisine. http://www.gbrowns.com/ number is 202-393-4499.

Easter - National Cherry Blossom Festival - Private Dining
Easter with Southern Style
Georgia Brown’s invites you to join us Easter Sunday, March 23 for some down home cooking the Southern way! Chef Dante Folkes will be preparing traditional Southern cuisine for brunch and dinner that is sure to be remembered. Preview the menu and make your reservation today – they won’t last long!
Regular Brunch Menu served from 10:00 – 2:30(last sitting at 2:00)Regular Dinner Menu served from 5:30 – 10:00
Make your reservation now by calling 202.393.4499 or online using OpenTable.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
In honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, we invite you to savor the festivities with Southern cuisine and hospitality, infused with the flavor of cherries. Join us March 29 thru April 8 and enjoy our Southern cuisine at it’s finest with special dishes created by Chef Dante Folkes. Whether it’s for our Sugar and Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Cherry and Balsamic Demi Glace or our favorite Chocolate and Cherry Cobbler with Cinnamon Gelato, we’ll be serving up cuisine to be remembered. A visit isn’t complete without enjoying our signature Cherry Mojito.
Make your reservation now by calling 202.393.4499 or online using OpenTable.


ITS A CUPCAKE KIND OF DAY


Two new shows to watch


DOWN HOME WITH THE NEELYs AND MYLES OF STYLE are two new shows that I like to watch. Down Home with the Neelys airs on www.foodnetwork.com on Saturday mornings at
11 am. Pat and Gina Neely are a fun loving couple who owns 3 restaurants in Memphis, Tenn called Neely's BBQ. Kim Myles is the Design Star 2 winner and she helps homeowners unlock thier imagination. Her show premiers on www.hgtv.com on March 16th at 10pm.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

ALICE SMITH A STAR ON THE RISE


Alice Smith is what I'm loving now. Her CD For Lovers, Dreamers and Me is a lush and poetic throwback to good r&b singing.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Get Ready For Some Drama With E. Lynn Harris

E. LYNN HARRIS' JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IS A STORY ABOUT MOTHER AND SON RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW SOME PEOPLE AREN'T WHAT THEY APPEAR TO BE.

Erykah Badu Releases Daring Album



Erykah graces April cover of Essence magazine in an intimate interview. She discusses motherhood, music and her new album New Amerykah.

Check out her new video honey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9jpkF1ehD8

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Wellness Bliss





Mary J Blige and Jada Pinkett Smith both endorse Carols Daughter. My favorite Carol's daughter is the Ocean and Jamaican Punch Body Butters and Bath Salts. www.carolsdaughter.com








This wonderful Site has beautiful products that are wonderful for your hair and skin.. http://www.indigofera.com/






Coty to Launch New Halle Berry Frangrance

If you are a big Halle Berry Fan. Her Fragrance will debut in Spring 2009 in mid-tier stores like JC Pennys, so look out for her to be appearing in a lot of ad campaigns.

College Trip Red Carpet Pics




IT'S A CUPCAKE KIND OF DAY

Russell Simmons Hip Magazine UPTOWN LIFE




Uptown is a new lifestyle magazine created by media mogul Russell Simmons. You can download the magazine or buy it at selected newstands. This is a beautiful glossy magazine that addresses todays issues of fashion, politics, movers & shakers, music, TV, clothing and film worth a look. www.uptownlife.net

College Road Trip Opens Friday


http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/collegeroadtrip/


Synopsis:
College Road Trip
A high-school student (Raven Symone) with noble dreams of becoming a public defender sets out to visit potential universities in the unwanted company of her father (Martin Lawrence) -- an overprotective cop -- in this road trip comedy produced by Andrew Gunn and directed by Roger Kumble. Melanie (Symone) is about to graduate high school, and she's ready to take her first step toward adulthood by hitting the road to explore her college prospects with a few close female friends. But despite the fact that this trip is strictly "girls only," Melanie's father isn't comfortable with the prospect of his little princess hitting the road without an adult chaperone -- and what better guardian to have while you're out on the open road than the chief of police himself? Of course, while Melanie's father only has the best of intentions, his presence on a trip that was designed to mark his little girl's emergence as a young adult leads to an endless series of comic complications. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Check out College Road Trip Trailers & Clips
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