Local Halloween Activities

Here are some ideas for everyone in the family, including the dog!

First Annual Doggie Halloween Parade. Le Posh Pup located in PGA Commons West will be having a parade Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 2 o'clock. There will be treats for everyone and costumes are not required. This is a free event.

Pumpkin Dive. Saturday October 30, 2010 at 2:30p.m. Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Center is having the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Dive. $6 for non-residents and $5 for residents you will be able to jump into the pool find your perfect pumpkin, decorate it then take it home. Only 100 pumpkins available for event.

Fall Festival. Saturday October 30, 2010 at 6-8p.m. Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Center 4404 Burns Road. There will be trick or treating for the kids, music, flashlight egg haunt, candy corn count, and a costume contest. This is a free event to attend, there will be food and drinks for purchase.

Spookyville. South Florida Fairgrounds, Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33411. A Safe place to trick or treat for children 12 ad under. Loaded with fun and treats in a safe, family-friendly environment. On Saturday, October 30, participate in costume contests and children fun games, face painting and pass the pumpkin and many more. Hours/dates of Operation: October 30th and 31st 3-9p.m. Rides and food Pavilion open until 11p.m. Admission is $5; age 2 and younger are free. Ride wristbands are $10.

Moonfest 2010. Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, FL. The largest single night street party in Palm Beach County is back! Moonfest will be held on October, 30th from 7p.m. until 1a.m. on Clematis Street with the festivities continuing at the local bars until 4a.m. There will be a R.I.P. (V.I.P.) area for $30 ($40 on the night) where you can eat and drink all night. Carnival rides, two stages with 10 local bands, a costume contest with the winners receiving $1000 in cash and prizes, DJ booths on the street, a laster light show, food vendors and merchandise vendors.

Boo Bash Block Party. Saturday, October 30th Abacoa Town Center from 4-11p.m. will be having a block party for all. The kids can trick or treat at the local businesses and for $10 you can buy a bracelet for all you can bounce, slide, climb and drink sodas. All proceeds will go to the Kids Cancer Foundation. For adults $15 all you can drink beer wrist bands will be sold along with live music acts and costume contests.

Coral Themed Shower for Baby Elsa

Inspired by a friend’s necklace with coral, seahorse and starfish hanging, Baby Elsa’s shower décor began. We started with a custom invite featuring the coral pattern, graphics of the crib, mobile with a seahorse, starfish, shellfish and the baby Elsa’s name

An “E” made out of starfish was the backdrop of the bar with specialty mimosas and bellinis called “Momosas” and “Babyllinis.” The drink names were on custom coral tent cards and sliced star fruit topped the glasses to resemble starfish.

The dessert table featured red and blue treats with cake pops by Southern Belle’s Cakery, custom cookies from Gumdrop Cookie Shop had the coral pattern and her monogram, seahorse lollipops from SweetLeslie540 on etsy.com and cupcakes topped with starfish from DD’s cupcakes.

A “Baby Elsa” banner from Party Starters hung above the dessert table. Paper poms from Party Poms on etsy.com hung above the bar, dessert table and as part of the coral and shells centerpiece. We had a “make a wish” custom frame with tealight candles to float in the pool after making a wish for the mom-to-be.

Seahorse and coral napkins from Pineapples, Palms, Etc. were displayed in a coral piece on the food table. Custom coral patterned picks were in the mini quiche along with other delicious appetizers made by the mom-to-be’s friend.

This was a special day with friends and family to celebrate my sister and soon to be niece.

Photos provided by Alana Harris Photography.

Cookies for a Cause

From western boots and beehives to football and farm animals, Baking for Good donates 15% of cookie sales to the charity of your choice.

Baking for Good is dedicated to providing high quality, irresistible treats that are perfect for any occasion. They are committed to helping great causes raise money for things that matter. That’s It’s simple: shop their Bakery, choose your cause, and check out!

They use the finest all-natural, organic, local, and seasonal ingredients to make your delicious treats. Every purchase is baked fresh for your order and wrapped in beautiful, eco-friendly, secure packaging before it’s shipped overnight or priority (2 days to most locations) right to your door.

Vendor Feature: SweetLeslie540 on Etsy

For a recent coral, seahorse and starfish baby shower, I used these white chocolate with edible pearl seahorse lollipops. They were a huge hit! Check out SweetLeslie540's profile on esty.com. She also does assorted shells, sand dollar and shell lollipops, starfish and lobsters and many more creations.

Jessica Ricci Jewelry Featured on Apartment Therapy Blog

Jessica Ricci Jewelry's new boutique in Providence, RI featured on one of our favorite blogs, http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/.

Boutiques are always excellent sources for home inspiration — and this bright shop in Rhode Island's Hope Artiste Village is no exception. Jessica Ricci creates decorative treasures and delicate jewelry inspired by her world travels and displays them in re-purposed furniture, modernized with coats of white and silver paint.

The space is full of clever ideas from window shutters used as hanging shelving to a vintage mirror transformed into a dramatic coffee table. The sparkling jewelry — much of which is based on vintage home goods such as keys and linens — and dainty miniature spoons and forks are displayed humbly in hanging lanterns and on a bed of black beans. The mostly-windowless shop is opened up with loosely painted silver lines around Jessica's travel photographs, that serve as both informal frames for the artwork and give the impression of a glimpse outdoors. See some "before" photographs of the space on Jessica Ricci's blog and visit her website, jessicariccijewelry.com, to see more of her work.

Click here to view the feature.

Jessica Ricci Jewelry on Fox Providence's The Rhode Show

(FOX Providence) - Traveler, treasure hunter, and jewelry designer Jessica Ricci has been translating her wanderlust into stunningly creative necklaces, earrings and bracelets from her studio home in Pawtucket for years. She creates one of a kind jewelry pieces that you can love for their aesthetics and their history. Local jewelry designed Jessica Ricci joined the Rhode Show to show off some of her beautiful pieces.

To see Ricci's entire collection, visit jessicariccijewelry.com

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Sweetslips featured on Los Angeles’ Examiner.com “Holiday Lookbook's early bird Christmas shoppers guide to hot gifts”

Sweetslips featured on Los Angeles’ Examiner.com “Holiday Lookbook's early bird Christmas shoppers guide to hot gifts.” Click here to view.

Beth Beattie Featured in The Palm Beach Post “Three (and a half) Generations of Fitness”

“Spook”tacular Cookies for Halloween from Eleni’s and Flour Pot Cookies

Whether you’re looking for some sweet treats yourself or to send to someone special, these festive cookies from Eleni’s and Flour Pot Cookies are perfect. How cute are these witches and ghosts?!

B. Inspired,
Beth

TIPSY SALON AND SPA TO HOST “GET TIPSY FOR THE CURE” TO BENEFIT THE SOUTH FLORIDA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE® OCTOBER 22nd FROM 3-11 P.M

Tipsy Salon and Spa is hosting "Get Tipsy for the Cure" to benefit The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® on October 22, 2010 from 3-11 p.m. at the Jupiter location, 4601 Military Trail, Suite 108. Fifteen percent of Pink of Hearts manicures and pedicures will be donated to The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and breast cancer survivors receive free manicures the day of the event and throughout the month of October. Food for the event will be provided by Costello's Trattoria and Pizzeria, music by DJ JAYR with Get Rocked Entertainment and mStyle Photography has donated its services. Looking Sharp Eyewear, Stella and Dot Jewelry and Wachovia Bank will be in store. Raffle prizes from local retailers include Boca Tanning Club, Gentle Dental, Jupiter Boxing Club, Jupiter Kite Shop, Lilly Pulitzer, Sephora, The Body Shop and many more. Call Tipsy today to book your appointment at 561-626-6074. About Tipsy Salon and Spa Tipsy Salon and Spa provides its guests with a range of services and therapeutic techniques performed with a superior level of consistency, quality and hygiene. From manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing to massages, hair cuts, color and styles, clients enjoy their services in a high quality facility with equipment, furniture and decoration that ensure a relaxed, calm and welcoming atmosphere. For more information visit www.tipsyjupiter.com or call 561-626-6074. About The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. The South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community, joining more than 1 million breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through events like the Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®, the Komen South Florida Affiliate has invested over $10 million in community breast health programs in the tri-county service area of Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stay in the tri-county South Florida service area. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Grants Program to fund research. For more information, call 561-514-3020 or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.

B. Inspired,
Beth

Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens 2010 Key To The Cure Event Wednesday, October 20th

To help raise both money and awareness for women’s cancers, Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens will partner with Jupiter Medical Center and host the 2010 Key To The Cure, a charity shopping weekend taking place Thursday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 24.

To launch this year’s event, Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens will host a KEY TO THE CURE kick-off celebration on Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., featuring more than 30 local restaurants serving hors d’oeuvres and desserts; live entertainment and, of course, shopping. The cost to attend the exciting event is $40 per person or $75 per couple. All proceeds from the ticket sales of the evening’s event will be donated to Jupiter Medical Center’s Foshay Cancer Center. Saks will also offer a limited-edition Key To The Cure T-shirt designed by Donna Karan available beginning October 1 and retailing for $35 in Saks stores, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and on saks.com. 100 percent of the purchase price of each shirt sold will be donated to local charity partners.

Actress Uma Thurman is the 2010 Ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key To The Cure. In support of this program, Ms. Thurman will appear in a national public service announcement (PSA) wearing the Donna Karan limited edition T-shirt, shot by renowned photographer Fabrizio Ferri.

Saks Fifth Avenue initiated its charity shopping weekend in 1999. Since then, the company has donated over $33 million to women’s cancer research and treatment organizations throughout the United States. Organizations benefiting from these funds include: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, Cleveland Clinic, Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Nevada Cancer Institute and many others.

About Saks Fifth Avenue: Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s pre-eminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and home furnishings, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. Today, Saks operates 53 full-line stores in 25 states, 5 licensed stores in the Middle East and 1 licensed store in Mexico City, 55 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store.

About Jupiter Medical Center: Jupiter Medical Center opened in 1979 and is the area's not-for-profit community medical center - consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care beds. JMC provides a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in orthopedics, long-term care, minimally invasive vascular procedures, cancer care and advanced diagnostics.

2010 Key To The Cure kick-off restaurant and beverage partners: III Forks Prime Steak House Annie's Vintage Gourmet Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Asian Fin Brio Tuscan Grille Cabo Flats Cafe Chardonnay DD's Cupcakes earthandsugar EVO Italian Gallery Gourmet Godiva Chocolatier In The Kitchen Mangrove Bay Mr. Zhang Fine Chinese Cuisine PGA National Resort & Spa - Ironwood Grille Ron Atlantico Sabor Havana Connoisseur Club Sandy James Fine Food and Productions Starbucks Coffee Company Seasons 52 Sobieski Vodka Solu Southern Belle's Cakery Spoto's Oyster Bar The Capital Grille TooJays Original Deli Whole Foods Market Windsor Gardens Hotel - Cocktails and Dreams

Haute Couture Sponsor: Kathy and Charles Simon

Fashion Icon Sponsors: Lickstein Plastic Surgery Palm Health Partners in honor of Marian Fago

Fashion Revolutionary Sponsors: Daniel L. Kapp, MD, P.A. Family Private Care Dari Bowman Amy and Jon Shainman in honor of Dr. Rimmer & Dr. Lickstein

Fashion Diva Sponsors: Mangrove Bay Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhard & Shipley J. Scott Keller in honor of Jill Uccellini Florida Power & Light Company Gunster - Florida's Law Firm For Business Professional Audiology Associates John A. P. Rimmer, M.D.

Fashion Maven Sponsors: Asset Advisory Services, Inc. Gordon & Doner, P.A. Shauna Kranendonk M.D. Enterprise Bank The Rev. Shari Bledsoe Richard Steckler DDS, PA The Manor at Hobe Sound Music Works Talent Denise Nieman in honor of Delores Burke Glazing Consultants Med Tech Services Patti Travis Provident Jewelry David M. Herold, M.D., MBA DeAnn H. Collier, M.D., P.A. Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Berkman

Entertainment Sponsors: The School of Rock Local Recording Artist, Lou Galterio

B. Inspired,
Beth

Halloween Décor from Pottery Barn

Halloween is just around the corner. Loved this display from Pottery Barn for some festive décor ideas. Spider Vase Fillers, Pumpkin Candles and flameless candles to name a few.

B. Inspired,
Beth

Clients Jessica Ricci Jewelry and Sweetslips Participate in the October 2010 Holiday Lookbook Event

Clients Jessica Ricci Jewelry and Sweetslips participated in the October 2010 Holiday Lookbook event in New York City hosted by Jill Martin, TV correspondent on The Today Show, The Insider and more. The Holiday Lookbook is a product to press gift fair held twice a year where the media can stop by and explore the newest and most notable products of the season. This press review is an exclusive opportunity for select brands to present their new products and services to invited media outlets, in time for holiday gift guide coverage as well as opportunities for timely on-air segments. About Jessica Ricci Jewelry Jessica Ricci finds objects with past lives and translates them into jewelry. She draws upon her own experience as a journalist, English teacher, former ex-pat, international volunteer, and jewelry designer to create hand-crafted pieces that are anchored in symbolism, history and sentimentality. A portion of proceeds from various collections goes to Nest, an organization which provides micro-finance loans for women in third world countries.

• Travel Jewelry: Jessica Ricci’s travel collections are created from discarded objects unearthed in the markets, bazaars and out-of-the-way destinations from Paris to Mumbai and Kathmandu to Buenos Aires. Jessica often volunteers in the country she visits for inspiration.
• Raw Jewelry: Jewelry to reflect the myths, magic and mysteries attributed to healing stones. The gems are natural and untreated to highlight their earthy origins. Raw also includes fauna to capture the sense of a time in a place, as much as that is possible, anyway.

For more information visit www.jessicariccijewelry.com

About Sweetslips

Sweetslips is truly an idea and company born of necessity. Educated as an architect its founder, Cinder Trout, stumbled (literally) onto the idea in South Beach Miami’s lively night scene in 2009. Their yummy little street safe slippers are the perfect solution to those not-so-blissful high heel moments. You don’t have to choose between looking fabulous and being comfortable…Sweetslips lets you have both! Keep your feet happy and your look classy with Sweetslips foldable ballet flats you can stash in even the smallest of clutches for those times when your tootsies need a little extra TLC.

B. Inspired,
Beth

Under the Sea - Captain Colson's 1st Birthday

When guests entered the party they were greeted with photos of Captain Colson throughout his first year hung on fishing net with scattered starfish. The dessert table with a custom backdrop with whale art from Michaels featured shark cupcakes and sea life cookies from Cake Kingdom, assorted Under the Sea candy from The Bulk Candy Store and whale suckers from Oriental Trading. The buffet included Peanut Butter and “Jellyfish” Sandwiches, Spinach Dip as “Seaweed” Dip, “Chicken of the Sea” Tenders, Seashell Pasta Salad and other assorted sea-related food on custom tent cards. The tables were lined with octopus placements by Dabney Lee at Home from The Back Porch and centerpieces of floating fish with shells, sand and a shark fin above water. The signature non-alcoholic drink was “Captain Colson’s Ocean Potion” which was a mixture of pineapple, ginger ale, apple cider and white grape juice. There were also custom “Captain Colson’s First Birthday” koozies and napkins. Photography by Alana Harris Photography.

Enter the Mocktail contest inspired by Kate Spade and win a hostess gift from Pineapples, Palms, etc.

I recently saw the Mocktails at Kate Spade feature and with so many friends and of course my sister (very proud Auntie) pregnant, I thought this would be a fun contest. We’ve been in baby shower land over here at Beth Beattie Branding, PR and Events and it’s your turn to choose the signature drink for our next baby shower. The winner will receive a hostess gift from Pineapples, Palms, etc.

To enter:

1. Join Beth Beattie Branding, PR and Events on facebook if you’re not already a friend. Also be sure to “like” Pineapples, Palms, Etc.

2. Either submit your recipe on the Beth Beattie Branding, PR and Events page or you can email it to beth@bethbeattie.com. All submitted recipes will be included in the competition.

3. We will post the winner next Wednesday, October 20^th.

B. Inspired,

Beth

Monogrammed Toilet Paper at Pioneer Linens

Pioneer Linens has everything…even monogrammed toilet paper. I would put a monogram on everything if I could. Great gift for a new bride, housewarming or hostess gift to spruce up the bathroom.

Pumpkin and Carving Ideas from Martha Stewart

Photo credit by Martha Stewart

Halloween is right around the corner! Visit Martha Stewart for Pumpkin and Carving Ideas from Martha Stewart. Love the "Pumpkin Cooler" - It's the perfect added touch to a Halloween party!

New Holiday Photo Ornament Cards Exclusively from Lena Hyde Photography

Holiday cards are so lovely these days....but so short lived. Imagine is you could send a photo keepsake that you know would be enjoyed for years to come. Photographer Lena Hyde dreamed up this original concept, of holiday cards as Christmas ornaments, and is now offering them to her lucky clients from their fall portrait sessions. The cards are completely customizable in design and fit perfectly in 5×5 inch envelopes. For more information, see lenahyde.com or call Lena's CityPlace Lofts Studio at 561.366.1206. Session fees are $550-1650 and ornament cards begin at $4 each.

mStyle Photography and Bobbi Brown Makeup Artists Present Glitz & Glam to Benefit the H.O.P.E. Project October 10th from 12-4 p.m.

mStyle Photography & Bobbi Brown Make-up Artists Present Glitz & Glam on October 10^th from 12-4 p.m. This event will benefit the H.O.P.E. Foundation which provides free mammograms and breast health information to women.

Mothers and daughters come together and enjoy a complimentary Mini Portrait Session from mStyle and get glammed up by the make-up artists from Bobbi Brown.

A portion of your portrait sales will be donated to H.O.P.E. Contact mStyle today to book your time slot.

561-748-6474
mStylePhotography@gmail.com
mStylePhotography.com

150 US Hwy. 1 Suite #16
Tequesta, FL 33469

Vintage Decor and Jewelry at Pineapples, Palms, Etc.

Check out these beautiful vintage European bottles with real coral tops. Also, one-of-a-kind bracelets with leather straps and vintage detail now available at Pineapples, Palms, Etc. Click here to join Pineapples, Palms, Etc.’s facebook page or visit their website at www.pineapplespalmsetc.com