Merry Christmas! From all of us at Guest of a Guest!
We will be back on Monday with all of our New Year’s coverage. If you are looking for something to do in the meantime, browse around, TAG YOURSELF and YOUR FRIENDS in our photo gallery, TIP STANLEY, and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
Remember the good old days when the biggest thing in the world was getting a Hess truck for Christmas? According to wikipedia, in 1964 Hess gas stations started selling toy trucks around Christmas time, changing the model each year. These trucks have become quite the collectors items with 1964 rigs fetching anywhere between $1,400 and $2,000 dollars. More »
Cabela’s Bridger Mountain Man Coyote Fur Hat. Brrrrrrr. This “fur hat” from Cabela’s is an actual item in Cabela’s, a store that is the equivalent of Bergdorf’s in my hometown. Read this very useful user review:
By AlextheEngineer“I have purchased a number of fur hats in my day but this is by far the warmest and most comfortable. Not only does it keep the back of my head warm but you can wrap the legs around your face to block the wind. The only reason this hat did not receive 5 stars is due to the fact that I was attacked by a bird thinking it was wounded prey while I was out for a walk. A rare but unfortunate occurrence when wearing an animal pelt on your head. Also great in the rain. Didn’t smell at all after it was wet and it makes a great present. I’m getting one for my wife.”
“All I want for Christmas is ants on my dishes!” Hey that rhymes! Ants on my Dishes. What Fun!! “This is an ant invasion” alright. With painted on ants swarming your dishes, this is quite the way to make your eating experience more interesting. Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of peeking in on the one sneaky ant that managed to get inside the bowl…
Unfortunately, both etsy items are sold out, though we will keep our eyes open for them when they are back in stock.
[Wendy Diamond and Lucky, Richard Belzer and Willis, Jill Zarin and Ginger. Photos via dearlucky.com]
Animal lovers in New York City came out to Vintage Irving recently to donate toys to homeless dogs and have their pooches take a picture with Santa at Animal Fair Magazine’s 3rd Annual Toys for Dogs Party. Celebrity dog lovers also came out to support Toys for Dogs and shoot a portion of Animal Fair’s upcoming PSA, “We are Dogs United” debuting early next year to help raise awareness for animal rescue and adoption. Celebrities supporting Toys for Dogs and appearing in the “We are Dogs United” PSA included Abigail Breslin, Glenn Close, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Belzer, Piper Perabo, Joy Behar, Sheri Sheppard, John O’Hurley, Al Roker, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, Jill Zarin and many more.
I love this photo. I also love the end of the night, when all of your guests leave your holiday party and you are left with a clean up so big you don’t know where to begin….the sign of a great evening. May all your parties this season leave you this messy! Also, I hope Mr. green jacket is pondering how to help!
Bubble Wrap Calendar. The time to get a new calendar for 2009 is approaching and finding the perfect one to adorn your refrigerator, closet door, or empty wall space can be a tough decision. This bubble wrap calendar not only strays away from the norm, but will also ease your addictive bubble wrap popping tendencies left over from the holidays. Admit it, the sight of bubble wrap inside your Christmas gift is like finding gold. Now, you can make the fun last with one a pop a day all year long.
HP Vivienne Tam Mini. Glam up the geek within this Christmas with this tiny portable computer that is FINALLY available for sale making the perfect gift for every gadget loving gal out there. This 10 inch, 2 pound fashion-conscious electronic accessory features floral designs found in Ms. Tam’s Spring ‘09 collection allowing you to be ever so stylish while computer ready on the go at the same time.
Bedtime Story. Everyone knows that books make the best bedfellows. Now a company (Design & Inredningsbloggen) has combined my two favorite things: my bed, and my books. This is a book that you can literally dive into, as it serves as your bed covers too!
I wish I could read the website and figure out how to order one….
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s Helpers Here! Do you have a holiday party that is too good to miss? Drop us a line (tips@guestofaguest.com) and let us know about it. We can have our staff of Elves there in a jingle to help you plan and document all of the fun.
Let us help you make your holiday party a success!
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.twitter.com/bloodyblack
http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
http://www.facebook.com/bloodisthenewblack
Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
HONEY
243 W 14th Street
Between 7th & 8th Ave
http://www.honeyny.com
Honey's 5-5-5 Happy Hour
$5 Mixed Drinks, Draft Beers, Bottled Beers, Cocktails and Wines
5pm - 9pm EVERY DAY
NO COVER ALL NIGHT
Music By Rotating DJ's Spinning Top 40's, Mashups, Hip Hop
Free Bottle of Champagne For Groups of 20 or More
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
Perfect For Birthday Parties / Large Groups & Dinner Parties
Have Dinner at Honey and Receive A VIP Table & Admission To The Club
(Subject To Availability)
PLEASE ASK FOR RANDOLPH AT THE DOOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE
21 & Over - Proper ID Is Required
To RSVP / Book Your Birthday Party / Large Group or Dinner Reservation
INFO@HONEYNY.COM or call (212) 620-0222
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Remember the good old days when the biggest thing in the world was getting a Hess truck for Christmas? According to wikipedia, in 1964 Hess gas stations started selling toy trucks around Christmas time, changing the model each year. These trucks have become quite the collectors items with 1964 rigs fetching anywhere between $1,400 and $2,000 dollars. More »
Cabela’s Bridger Mountain Man Coyote Fur Hat. Brrrrrrr. This “fur hat” from Cabela’s is an actual item in Cabela’s, a store that is the equivalent of Bergdorf’s in my hometown. Read this very useful user review:
“All I want for Christmas is ants on my dishes!” Hey that rhymes! Ants on my Dishes. What Fun!! “This is an ant invasion” alright. With painted on ants swarming your dishes, this is quite the way to make your eating experience more interesting. Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of peeking in on the one sneaky ant that managed to get inside the bowl…
Bubble Wrap Calendar. The time to get a new calendar for 2009 is approaching and finding the perfect one to adorn your refrigerator, closet door, or empty wall space can be a tough decision. This bubble wrap calendar not only strays away from the norm, but will also ease your addictive bubble wrap popping tendencies left over from the holidays. Admit it, the sight of bubble wrap inside your Christmas gift is like finding gold. Now, you can make the fun last with one a pop a day all year long.
HP Vivienne Tam Mini. Glam up the geek within this Christmas with this tiny portable computer that is FINALLY available for sale making the perfect gift for every gadget loving gal out there. This 10 inch, 2 pound fashion-conscious electronic accessory features floral designs found in Ms. Tam’s Spring ‘09 collection allowing you to be ever so stylish while computer ready on the go at the same time.
Bedtime Story. Everyone knows that books make the best bedfellows. Now a company (Design & Inredningsbloggen) has combined my two favorite things: my bed, and my books. This is a book that you can literally dive into, as it serves as your bed covers too!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s Helpers Here! Do you have a holiday party that is too good to miss? Drop us a line (tips@guestofaguest.com) and let us know about it. We can have our staff of Elves there in a jingle to help you plan and document all of the fun.
