Month: January 2011

‘Ooh, a Piece of Candy!’ Goes From Family Guy Joke to YouTube Meme

Even if you’re not a hardcore Family Guy fan, there’s a good chance you’ll recognize the catchphrase, “Ooh! A piece of candy!” It appeared on the show when an animated version of actor James Woods followed a trail of sweets into a box-and-stick trap, and now it’s appearing in a slew of parody videos on … Continue reading ‘Ooh, a Piece of Candy!’ Goes From Family Guy Joke to YouTube Meme

Sparkles, sweets and surprises

Wedding trends come and go, and sometimes they go—and then come back again. Expect this year’s weddings to be shiny, surprising, sweet and lingering. For sparkle, brides are going metallic — from flowers to cakes to table settings. And forget just one awesome wedding gown—surprise!—some brides are changing dresses as many as three times during … Continue reading Sparkles, sweets and surprises

Party Like It’s 2011

Party Like It’s 2011 with Damask Designs and More! For the past several years, every morning before I walk out of my bedroom and face the world, I confront the following advice: “In matters of grave importance, style is the vital thing.” This is because the Oscar Wilde quotation lingers — quite out of context … Continue reading Party Like It’s 2011