Newly Designed Disney Store, SF

While visiting NYC this past summer, I was very upset to see that Disney's 5th ave location had closed down and was being relocated to some other part of the city. Not to mention their Union Square location had also closed a while back. Well today I am very excited to announce that the SF location is now reopened at a different location: 39 Stockton Street (right where the 3 story Sanrio building use to be in the 90's). Please check out the Business Wire article when you can. Go Disney!!!

Julius Kahn Park

Yesterday four of my performers were requested to attend a large event at Julius Kahn Park in the Presidio for an annual Halloween event organized by the Golden Gate Mother's Club. On hand were Sleeping Beauty (Nicole), Belle (Lacey), Jasmine (Frances) and Anakin (Jason). I ended up attending the event to ensure that my performers had everything needed since this was going to be held outdoors and it was scheduled to rain. Thank goodness the rain held off! The day was wonderful and as usual they impressed the heck out of me.

El Passo Penny

This past year I probably introduced about 30 or so new characters through The Cinderella Company, and I keep saying that I won't add anymore. Then one of my regular clients call and before you know it, I've gone ahead and developed a new costume and character. Such is the case with El Passo Penny. In the past I have received calls about a cowgirl/cowboy character and have always passed on it, but when of my past clients called recently, I just could not pass up on the opportunity. So before you know it, I was consumed with everything cowgirl. My performer Jena was chosen for the role and she totally impressed the heck out of me listening to her speak in her southern twang telling the children about her tale of home life on the range and of course listening to her sing "Blue Shadow Trails". She even brought in Cowboy Kevin to accompany on guitar during the song. This gal has some set of pipes.

True Blood/Twighlight

I am huge True Blood fan, but that show is not exactly for kids so this might be a slash Twighlight character for the youngins. Jessica is featured and I thought these came out great.

My photographer Sam Aslanian worked his magic yet again in shooting these. I was a little disappointed with the fangs though. I think next year I am going to have to go to an actual dentist and invest in having my performer fitted with a retainer that they use in Hollywood.

Rose Dewitt Bukater

With Halloween just around the corner, my CC partner and I are trying to wrap up all of our new characters. One of our latest characters is that of Rose Dewitt Bukater of Titanic fame. I am so excited about this one because I just love that time period. The costume is a vintage sheer Titanic style dress that I recently purchased along with some fabulous props: an R.M.S life preserver, Titanic whistle, tea cup and saucer with the R.M.S logo, and of course the heart of the ocean. My beautiful Mill Valley performer Jena, will have the starring role for this character. Here are some photos of her from her recent photoshoot.

Inexpensive Tiana Ideas

With my Tiana party this weekend in Marin coming up, here are two very inexpensive Tiana ideas. As a gift favor, why not give a Princess Tiana cookbook? Children love to cook and parents will definitely appreciate this one. With Simple instructions and large photos, the book features everything from Tiana's binets to a mud pie. Amazon is selling the book for $7 each. And with all of the parties that I host, cupcakes are so much easier to offer and the kids love them. Take a peak at these cute frog cupcakes.

The Evolution Store

While in NY, I had a chance to visit the King Tut exhibit at the Discovery Museum in Time's Square. I was excited about it because I missed it while it was in San Francisco this past spring. It was of course amazing. I left there stating that next year Jennifer and I need to add an archaelogical character to our cast of characters. For those who know my Just Imagine parties, I try my best to create both informative and fun themes. Anyway, the next day while shopping in Soho, I found this really neat store called Evolution. It's located at 120 Spring Street and they sell replica natural history items such as skulls, fossils and artifacts.