What I did for summer break - Part 1

This summer has been a busy one! However, all work and no play, is no fun. So we coordinated a little fun with our trunk show schedule...

It's been years since I've visited the Children's Museum in Indianapolis. However, the second you enter the doors, you are a kid again! The hours I spent there as a child, came right back to me as I shared the experience with my children...truly, a magical place! From dinosaurs, to King Tut, to Indy race cars, to the carousel, to "choo-choos", to sand & water tables, to a hands on Chihuly exhibit, to ScienceWorks, the list goes on! It's a must-do trip for any family.

A Giveaway Everyday

Two La Plates Placemats are up for grabs over at A Giveaway Everyday! Check it out and sign up before 8.31.09 to win!

Summer Soiree

We received an invitation to our friends wedding earlier this summer. We were thrilled to be included in their celebration, but also looked forward to all the details sure to be part of this special occasion. While the bride has fabulous taste, it's the groom that would be pulling out all the tricks to make it the perfect day for them both. In true style, we arrived to the groom modeling his monogrammed pants. Think J Crew "critter" pants, but replaced with his monogram. I'm so mad I didn't snap a photo of them!

The gorgeous table

Placecards listed all the nicknames of friends & family. Flowers by Chuck Matney

Dancing the night away, after a fabulous ceremony & delicious dinner!

A photo of me & the hubs, since my Nana reads this blog and wanted to see what we wore! I found red seersucker pants for him at Brooks Brothers this summer, love them!

ShelterPop Giveaway

When Josie over at AOL's ShelterPop got in touch with us, we were so excited! We had just started visiting their blog & knew it was a great place for a La Plates giveaway. Here's a little ditty about the new AOL home blog:

"AOL's ShelterPop is a go-to destination for people passionate about all things home. As the newsy home design blog of AOL Home, the site provides users with timely decorating ideas, stylish inspirations, practical solutions, accessible approaches, celebrity home content, great new products, and much more."
Now, head over to ShelterPop and win yourself a set of 8 La Plates! The giveaway ends Friday, August 21st. Tell all your friends about it too!

Contest for Templeton Silver

In the last year, we've learned that mom entrepreneurs really join together to support one and other. Recently, we heard of a company that needed our help. Now you can help too and WIN some great prizes!

Templeton Silver needs to change the name of their Heirloom Binky Bracelet since Playtex owns the trademark on the word “binky.” At first this appeared to be a setback, but now they feel it’s a blessing for them and hopefully many others.

“What we need from you is a new product name and QUICK! Please visit our website and click on “Contest” under the “Blog Topics” to see all of the rules and guidelines, as well as the enormous Grand Prize Gift Basket that will be awarded to the ONE person that creates a name that we like!” says Rhett Templeton.

Get those creative juices flowing and come up with a fabulous name for Templeton Silver. They are great moms with a fabulous product...and you could get over $1500 worth of loot! You can see one of the items is a La Plates Happy Birthday Plate - perfect for boys & girls of all ages!

Contest ends Monday, August 31st.