Category: home_entertainment

by Allison

Oscars drama 101 + my favorite dresses

I’m no drama geek, but oh-my-eff, there was some serious crazy drama at last night’s Oscars.  I don’t love watching the actual show as much as the red carpet and the sweet acceptance speeches, but only the very few genuine ones.  And of course my favorite part is the eye language (it’s a thing, I just made it up) between couples on the carpet, and the dialogue (lip reading only) between the assistants and actors/actresses.  Whoo, there was some drama there last night!  Jennifer Lawrence’s assistant alone looked like she was two seconds from flop sweat the whole way down the runway carpet.

Eddie Redmayne girlfriend

Alright, let’s jump right in.

Eddie Redmayne can do no wrong.  I’m sorry, I just don’t even care about the weird slippers he’s wearing, or the fact that his hair is as immovable as that of a Ken doll.  His follicular giftedness will come in handy when we pack our bags to run away together – we will totally share hair products.

Plus: his girlfriend is beautiful, he’s adorable (AND HE SINGS, ladies), smart, and generally humble and fantastic.  And a little hot.  Shut up, whatever. I love him.

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games

The world is exploding right now with The Hunger Games.  Okay, maybe not the whole world, but definitely my corner of it.  Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy?  Suzanne Collins, the author of the series has written what are arguably some of the best novels ever written.  If you haven’t read them, go do it now.  I’ll wait.

Done?  Good.  That’s about how long it took me to devour the set.

Hunger Games - Katniss
The first book, The Hunger Games, was turned into a movie which was released in theaters over the weekend.  I thought I was strong enough to wait until the crowds died down before I ventured into theaters, but I was wrong. 

I am no Katniss Everdeen.

This is the first time, maybe ever, I haven’t been disappointed in a movie adaptation of a favorite book.  The movie was SO good and the 2 1/2 hours {seriously.} flew by so fast I was ready for the next one on the spot.  That never happens.  I’m all kinds of invested and dying a little that the next movie isn’t slated to come out until November 2013.  I’m just not that patient.

I’ll spend the next FOREVER re-reading the original

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

Double dream feet Thursday

Remember the fabulous Double Dream Hands fellow? He’s back better, brighter and smile-yer than ever in Double Dream Feet.

Help me Rhonda, I’m so happy.

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

What’s in your purse series week 72

This week’s What’s in Your Purse Series purse is from Kelly.  Thank you.

If you love this series and want more of it, submit your purse. Take two photos of your purse {NICE, CLEAR, NOT-BLURRY ONES} one of the outside, one of the inside, along with a listing of the contents to allisonATpetitelefantDOTcom

what's in your duffel bag
what's in your purse series

  • A bottle of Ibuprofen
  • A bottle of Benadryl; I have allergies, I never know when I’ll need it!
  • Eleven condoms (Don’t judge me!)
  • Degree Sexy Intrigue Deodorant (My favorite scent ever!)
  • Case for my glasses
  • Hairbrush
  • Eyelash curler
  • Two Bath & Body Works lotions- one is Peach Citrus and the other is Pomegranate Citrus
  • Five coupons…
  • 10 dollars off of a bra good (Victoria’s Secret)
  • Two Always Infinity pads
  • Change case, the kind you put quarters in for arcades.  I don’t have a change purse.
  • A zippered purse (It’s not a change purse! I didn’t lie!) Filled with bobby pins.
  • Clear Nail polish by LA Colors.
  • A Travel Toothbrush (me and my friends have spur of the moment slumber parties. I hate morning breath.)
  • One pen (broken), one Sharpie, an eraser and two Mechanical Pencils
  • USB Charger for my Blackberry (Broken); USB Charger for my Zune HD;

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

great new year’s eve playlist

new years eve

Have you got some hopping plans for New Year’s Eve?  I do.  Mine include: chamomile tea with honey, a book on my new Nook reader, a heating pad, and lots of painkillers.

I know, I know, I like it a little crazy.

If you’re in need of some tunes for a shindig you’re hosting tonight, here’s a New Year’s Eve playlist from last year:

Fly Me to the Moon–Frank Sinatra
The Best is Yet to Come–Frank Sinatra
Save the Last Dance–Michael Buble
Everything–Michael Buble
Come Fly With Me–MIchael Buble
Be Ok–Ingrid Michaelson
It Had to be You–Harry Connick, Jr.
We Are in Love–Harry Connick, Jr.
Better Together–Jack Johnson
Melody–Kate Earl
Moondance–Van Morrison
The Show–Lenka
Auld Lang Syne–Bare Naked Ladies
Auld Lang Syne–Straight No Chaser

all available at iTunes

Happy New Year!

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

Double dream hands Friday

My friend just tweeted out this video of Double Dream Hands, and I learned all kinds of new dance phrases such as:

  • double dream hands
  • crank it
  • reach for the audience
  • burst
  • rain hands

I’m so happy right now, I don’t know what to do with myself.

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

harvard sailing team video.

This video is hysterical.  Harvard Sailing team {a comedy troupe?} did a video of guys pretending to be a group of girls, and I almost wet myself watching.  Great time waster.

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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

thrifted monopoly!

I am really skilled at Monopoly, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  Really skilled.  Remember how my parents are kind of hippies?  My family camped every summer for two weeks in random places along the west coast of the United States and I spent a lot of rainy days in Northern California inside our tent trailer wiping the floor with my siblings.  I’m what you call a Monopoly savant.  Girl’s got strategy.

I’ve been on the prowl for quite some time for an old Monopoly game.  None of this new techie stuff, but an old school Monopoly board.  I want to pass my skills onto my kids while I can.  So naturally when I found a Monopoly game for $2 at a thrift store a month ago, and it was only missing a few property pieces, I was thrilled.

I can whip up properties on 3″ x 5″ index cards in my sleep.  I eat properties for dinner.

In case you’re wondering? the closest side of the board in the photo belongs to mama.  I show no mercy when playing with my children.  It’s my gift to them: real life experience.  In the form of a … >> find out more…

Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

how to: magazine swap.

Are you slightly obsessed with magazines *cough, cough, cough* but feel like buying or subscribing to magazines is

A} Completely crazy! I Can’t afford to buy magazines, they’re pricey!

or

B} I love buying magazines! I deserve a little something happy in my day don’t I?  I just don’t know what to do with them when once I’m done gleaning out the bits about Reese Witherspoon and her newest hottie.

Well, I have an idea for you:  set up a magazine swap with friends.

1. Gather together a group of friends and friends of friends who can get their paws on a few magazines a month to trade.

2. Decide how to set up the magazine swap.

There are a lot of different options, depending on your group of friends and whether or not you’ll be swapping in person once in a while, shipping magazines back and forth across the continent, or having one main swap location at someone’s house.  A few things to consider:

  • Is this something you’ll do in person monthly, throw in a play date with the kids and some dessert for the moms?

Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.