Congratulations and the Saints and Confett

Congratulations New Orleans Saints!!! Throw some Gold and Black Confetti.

Celebrate the Fleur De Lis. New Orleans deserves a parade of Confetti. I can't decide if it should be pounds and pounds of black and gold confetti or maybe something purple green and gold.

This week they'll get both. Saints win their first Superbowl, Mardi Gras starts February 16 and this will be the biggest post Katrina party that town has seen.

What I wouldn't give to be on Bourbon Street tonight.

Awesome, Awesome Awesome!!

Confetti and the Mugger

Have you ever thought about what you'd do if you were mugged?
Would you cry, fight back or just hand over your wallet?
My favorite story is of the lady who threw confetti in the air.
Apparently she loves confetti as much as I do and has some with her at all times.
This time she had her coat pockets full of gold teeny tiny star shaped confetti.
When the mugger approached her with the order, "Take your hands out of your pockets and put them up", she did exactly that and threw handfuls of these sparkly gold stars high in the air
The mugger doubled over laughing and walked away. I don't know if it happened exactly like this, I wasn't there, but I want to believe it did. I love the image of her tossing those glittering stars up high and throwing that mugger off guard. Maybe, just maybe, she gave him his
first genuine smile in a long time. I hope so. This is part of what I love so much about confetti, it create's smiles. So Smile today, save some of that New Year's Eve Cheer and tomorrow will be another day.

Countdown to New Year's Eve...3 days, 2 hours and 33 minutes.

The best known action is in Times Square but there will be parties everywhere.

I just talked to a lady in Concord, Mass who's having a Twilight themed New Year's Eve Party

Me, personally, I'll be snoozing at midnight. Since I live in a college town the sounds of midnight will rouse me but that's okay...let 'em have fun. Soon enough they'll have jobs and kids and mortgages.

Come to think of it, they're probably praying for at least the jobs and mortgages.

With the economy of 2009 it was a rough year to be starting out in the world.

I fervently believe we'll wake up January 1, 2010 to a brand new year and a brand new attitude.

It's going to be the year of the turnaround. I refuse to think negatively. As I've been telling a really important guy in my life, "when you have a bad year, the next one is super good to make up for it"

Think Glass half full, expect smiles and give smiles. Practice random acts of kindness and pay it forward. Cliche the heck out of 2010. This is my little burst of New Year's Eve Confetti...Pay It Forward!

So what's new in the world of Confetti?

The next biggest thing is New Year's Eve.

Times Square alone will use more than 2000 pounds of Confetti.

Worldwide, incredible amounts of Confetti will be dropped, tossed, thrown and scattered.

Huge venues stick to bulk confetti mostly because of the prohibitive cost of the

fancier shaped confetti.

For the more chi-chi parties, elegant star shaped confetti in embossed gold and silver will

make a lot of people smile this year.

Last year martini confetti was hot but this year it's star confetti and champagne glasses confetti.

For balloon drops, softer mylar confetti is all the rage. It's bright and shiny and mylar confetti comes in pretty much any metallic color.

Have fun, smile and don't forget a designated driver. 2010 is only 10 days away and the optimist in me expects it to be a banner year in health, wealth and wisdom...for all of you.

Good-bye 2009, Welcome 2010

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

It's December and the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has aired.

Proud to say they once again used confetti from www.chicoparty.com

This year's entertainment featured "The Black Eyed Peas" always a show stopper.

I still have fond memories of Usher kicking the silver stage confetti into the air

during last year's show

Confetti is a fabulous way to decorate large areas. It's especially effective on stages and runways. You get the reflection of the light and can play with so many different colors.

Name Confetti for Bar Mitzvah Tables

Name Confetti is one of the newer additions to the fabulous world of confetti

The cool thing is that you can order Confetti in your son's name for his Bar Mitzvah

I love the idea of scattering Name Confetti on the tables.

According to the Social Security Administration the two most popular boys names in 1997 was Michael, followed by Jacob

For boy's turning 13 in 2010 this will be their Bar Mitzvah year. Fortunately Michael is one of the many boy's names you can get in Confetti. So is Jacob...Yay

If you have a daughter turning 12 in 2010, you might want to order name confetti for her Bat Mitzvah. In 1998 the most popular girls name was Emily, followed by Hannah. Both are available as Confetti

While your planning this milestone event for your son or daughter, add special touches that will be meaningful to you and the celebrant.

Having their name on the tables and in the invitations is a great way to do that.

How to Plan A Glitz and Glamour Birthday Party For Girls

This party is a great idea for 8-12 year old girls. Get all their best girlfriends together and be ready for a night of glamour and fun! This party is simple to set up, and it is sure to be a hit!

· Go to a local thrift store and pick out a few dresses for guests to change into when they arrive. You can also ask around, many people have old bridesmaid or prom dresses they would be happy to lend to you for the party. Think bright colors, sequins and sparkle!

· Serve simple snacks and drinks at the party. Finger sandwiches or mini pizzas will be a hit with younger kids, and for a little extra glamour, serve sparkling apple cider in champagne flutes!

Sprinkle Girls Night Out High Heel Shoe Confetti, Diva Confetti and Diamond Ring Confetti on the table around the snacks.

· For this party, instead of sending home small gift bags, send home something a little more unique. Go to a local craft store and pick up some inexpensive cardboard frames. Grab some glue, confetti and glitter and you are good to go! Set up a table at the party where girls can decorate their frames.

· Set up an area for pictures. Use thumbtacks to hang a solid color sheet on a wall. Add a Disco Ball Balloon for some extra flair. Use a digital camera and print the pictures out before the end of the party for guests to take home in their new glitter frames.

After the party is over, don’t forget to send out thank you notes to all the guests who attended. Keeping with the theme of glitz and glamour from the party, add a little of the confetti used in the party into the envelope along with the thank you note.

Thank you guest blogger Emily Clark. Please comment on Emily's post. We'd love to hear your ideas.