Showing posts with label Pinterest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pinterest. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Celebrate Christmas with the First Ladies and the Noise Girls

In preparation for the holiday season, which is quickly approaching, we've asked several of the Noise Girls to help us celebrate, decorate and get ready for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

The Noise Girls are a group of dedicated, female bloggers who work together to combine their reach to heighten brand awareness and make some noise!

They're making some noise about our holiday book, Christmas with the First Ladies: The White House Decorating Tradition from Jacqueline Kennedy to Michelle Obama, and we'd love to have you join in the fun and get into the holiday spirit with us.

Author and interior decorator, Coleen Christian Burke, shares the holiday magic in this book that captures the Christmas decorating history and techniques from Jacqueline Kennedy through Michelle Obama.

Each First Lady's design aesthetic is profiled, including Lady Bird Johnson's themes of home and family to help heal the nation after John F. Kennedy's death; Nancy Reagan's interest in renewing a childlike sense of wonder; and Laura Bush's "Red, White, and Blue" Christmas for a nation banding together.

In alignment with the individual aesthetics of each participating Noise Girl, they will be selecting a craft, recipe or decorating idea from the book to create on their own that speaks to them. 

Sarah, from East 9th Street will be creating Betty Ford's Cranberry Tree, Danielle from Simmworks Family Blog is going to bake Nancy Reagan's Monkey Bread, Tiffany from Fabulous Finds will be making Lady Bird's Cranberry Salad Mold, and Kerri, The Maven of Social Media is working on Betty Ford's Clothespin Cardinal.

The Noise Girls will also be hosting a Pinterest contest to help you get in the holiday spirit so keep your eyes out for these bloggers and make sure to follow our Christmas with the First Ladies Pinterest board for more great ideas from the First Ladies and the Noise Girls.

 

Meet the participating Noise Girls!

Formula Mom grew out of Mariah’s experiences as a new mom. They quickly taught her that parenthood is all about figuring out a formula that works for your family! For her family, it takes a village with multiple generations living under the same roof and helping with the little one! Formula Mom features parenting tips from Mariah’s perspective as a mother and an elementary school teacher. Tips for affordable family fun, recipes, craft ideas, and product reviews are also featured. Formula Mom is a PR friendly blog and offers both local and national event and conference coverage.

7 on a Shoestring7 on a Shoestring is the ramblings of a SAHM of 5 from toddlers to teens living vicariously through the internet. We feature product reviews, giveaways, brand ambassadorships, press releases, and posts about families living everyday life. We continue to grow our PR friendly blog through various conferences and events and are always up for more!

Simmworks Family Blog is home to Danielle, an eco-friendly work-at-home mom who enjoys the benefits, and makes the best of the drawbacks, of being at home full time to care for her two beautiful kids. The main focus of Simmworks Family Blog is to document her family’s life in a way that remembers the big and little events that happen to the family, including the places and products they love.


The Maven of Social MediaThe Maven of Social Media creates awareness of great brands and products through personal testimonials, product reviews, and press releases. The Maven actively participates in local events and travels to several conferences nationwide each year.


East9thStreet is about one mom’s transition from the corporate life to a corporate wife. Everyone can find something they can relate to whether is delicious recipes, an easy DIY project or simple ways to entertain the family.

At Fabulous Finds you will find a nice assortment of product reviews for babies, toddlers and children. When Tiffany gets the chance, she reviews products for babies, children, the kitchen, mom, and even dad. She also enjoys sharing her love for fashion, photography and life in general. At Fabulous Finds you’ll also find fun product and cash giveaways. Fabulous Finds is geared toward families with small children looking to shop savvy and get the inside scoop on all the latest products on the market today!

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Happy Birthday Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood turns 82 today. He looks great for his age, but what's even more amazing is the success he's had in the entertainment industry. Eastwood has contributed to over 50 films over his career as actor, director, producer, and composer. He has acted in several television series, most notably starring in Rawhide. He started directing in 1971, and made his debut as a producer in 1982, with Firefox, though he had been functioning as uncredited producer on all of his Malpaso Company films since Hang 'Em High in 1968. Eastwood also has contributed music to his films, either through performing, writing, or composing. He has mainly starred in western, action, and drama films.

Check out this great video review of Clint Eastwood: Icon and make sure to follow all of our Pinterest boards for more great stuff.
Source: amazon.com via Insight on Pinterest


What's your favorite Clint Eastwood film?

Friday, May 25, 2012

2012 US Air Guitar Championship Schedule

Are you guys as excited about this year's US Air Guitar Championship as we are? In just a few weeks, the first Regional Competition begins in Portland. Check out the full schedule to purchase tickets for the regional competition near you, and check out our fun Air Guitar board on Pinterest for fun images and videos!



2012 Regional Competitions
Fri June 15: Portland – Dante’s
Sat June 16: Seattle – El Corazón
Wed June 20: Philadelphia – Johnny Brenda’s
Thu June 21: NYC – Bowery Ballroom
Fri June 22: Boston – Brighton Music Hall
Fri June 22: Kansas City – Beaumont Club
Sat June 23: Washington DC – 9:30 Club
Fri June 29: Chicago – Metro
Sat June 30: Minneapolis – Cabooze
Thu July 12: San Diego – Soda Bar
Fri July 13: Los Angeles – Troubadour
Sat July 14: San Francisco – The Independent

2012 Rocky Mountain Regional + Wild Card Competition
Thu July 19: Boulder, CO – Venue TBD

2012 National Finals
Sat July 21: Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater


Stay tuned as we follow along and share photos on our social media channels, and culminating with the US Championship in Denver. 


Are you competing in this compeition? Let us know so we can cheer you on!

Friday, May 4, 2012

Pinterest Contest for "Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife"

Let’s be honest. Your house does not look like the images you’ve recently pinned to your Pinterest Boards. Seriously.

Take a look around your house. Your kitchen, bathroom, home office, bedrooms and living rooms probably look much more like the images found in the book, “Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife.”

"Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife"
by Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel

We dare you to share real photos of your home interiors on Pinterest. We promise you’re not the only ones with messy countertops, cluttered closets or mis-matched furniture.

Follow the instructions below and you could win a copy of  “Goodnight Husband, Goodnight Wife” by Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel PLUS a $100 credit toward other books from Insight Editions (credit to be used on www.insighteditions.com).

UPDATE: The contest is now closed and our winner has been selected.

Charmed by Audrey

Audrey Hepburn remains a recognizable name and face from her roles in Sabrina, An Affair to Remember, and Breakfast at Tiffany's (to name a few).



Born May 4, 1929, Audrey remains one of few entertainers who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

In 1953, Paramount was making a film with a new actress named Audrey Hepburn. LIFE magazine assigned one of their top young photographers, Mark Shaw, to shoot a feature and he spent weeks with Audrey on and round the set. Mark Shaw's access to Audrey Hepburn, unheard of today, resulted in an amazing array of photos and over 60 rolls of film that captured the charm and grace on set and in everyday life. While the handful of photographs published in LIFE for the Sabrina article have lived on as beloved images of Hepburn, the majority of the negatives were misplaced and never published. Rediscovered 50 years later, these numerous never-before-seen photographs complete one of the most intimate looks at Hepburn's youth and rising star, Charmed by Audrey.


Through Mother's Day, you can buy a copy of this and select titles from our Gift & Humor category at a 30% discount. You can find the discount code on the Insight Editions website or on our Facebook page. Discover more Audrey Hepburn images on our Charmed by Audrey Pinterest board.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Batman Day!

Hard to believe that Batman has been a cultural icon for nearly 75 years. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27, published in May 1939.

This summer, Insight Editions will be releasing two books associated with the franchise.

            

Batmobile: The Complete History and The Dark Knight Manual will be available, worldwide, at the end of June. Those who will be attending Comic-Con in San Diego this July will have the opportunity to win a copies or purchase them at our booth.

If you don't want to miss out on any details regarding the promotions surrounding Comic-Con, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter and follow us on all of our social media channels. You just never know which site we'll use to announce details first.

Insight Editions is on Foursquare, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and GetGlue. Check-in, follow and "Like" us.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

New uniforms for the Dallas Cowboys

Yesterday, Nike released photos of the new NFL uniforms for the Dallas Cowboys. We've shared several of these on our Dallas Cowboys Pinterest board and would love to know what you think! If you're a Cowboys fan, you'll want to bookmark this page for Father's Day and make sure you share this with other fans who might want to pick up a copy of America's Team before football season begins in September. 


images from America's Team: The Official History of the Dallas Cowboys

It's really just a few months away but we know you'll need something to keep you busy until then.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

WonderCon Experience 2012

We traveled to Anaheim over St. Patrick's Day weekend to check out the WonderCon convention, which took place on one of the rainiest weekends Southern California has had all year.


While we missed out on Friday's events, there was still a lot to see and share. Check out additional photos on our WonderCon Pinterest board. 




Are you excited for Comic-Con in San Diego this summer? We have a lot to reveal and get ready for but we'd love for you to stop by the Insight Editions Booth #1035 and see what the upcoming books we'll be featuring, including The Dark Knight Manual, Batmobile: The Complete History and The Art of Blizzard.

Monday, February 6, 2012

A Guy's Guide to Pinterest

Pinterest has quickly become a household name, particularly in households with females who like to cook, craft and create.

While there are a few men adding pins to their boards (around 20% of pinterest users are male), it seems as though this number is growing quite rapidly.

Just since we've joined, we've discovered some great guys to follow with some pretty cool imagery to look at. Here's our list of Pinners (is that what Pinterest users are called?) to check out: 


Take a look at some of our recent pins:  

http://pinterest.com/InsightEditions

Don't forget to follow Insight Editions on Pinterest and to share links to your Pinterest pages below.