…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Each year the fall semester design intern is given the opportunity to design a holiday invitation for the Addison Whitney Holiday Party. The intern works directly with the planning committee, who is considered to be the “client,” to create an invite that is relevant to the party’s theme. Invite designs from years past include […]
Continue ReadingThe Holiday Hierarchy
November 26, 2008
Is it me, or are we transitioning immediately from Halloween to Christmas? Just when the last Trick-or-Treater of the night walks away from my door step, K-mart busts out the 15 foot inflatable snow globe. Are we skipping something? Yes, I think it is called Thanksgiving. According to a recent study by the CDC, 34% […]
Continue ReadingAW’s Pumpkin Carving Contest Begins!
October 24, 2008
Tensions are high around the office, as the AW team is gearing up for the annual pumpkin carving contest! Teams have been assigned, and this year there will only be three days given to carve. Stay tuned for more details and may the best pumpkin win! {View pictures of the last two years of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Sweetest Day
October 17, 2008
It’s that time of year again! Have you stood in line to dig through all of the picked-over cards to find just the right one for this week’s special holiday? If you’re thinking to yourself “It’s not Christmas or Valentine’s Day, or even Halloween yet” then you’re right. This Saturday is actually “Sweetest Day.” Sweetest […]
Continue ReadingOktoberfest Fakts
October 03, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. So we’ve all heard of this wild sixteen day festival, but do we really know the history behind it? What once began as a royal wedding celebration has overtime transformed into millions of beer-drinking, pretzel-eating friends pouring into Munich and places all around the world for the time of their lives. Below are some […]
Continue ReadingNo more rain …
July 15, 2008
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. “St. Swithun’s day, if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain; St. Swithun’s day, if thou be fair, For forty days ’twill rain na mair.” The outlook for today: sunny with a high of 90. Too bad for our lawns and water restrictions, since today is Saint Swithun’s Day, which forecasts 40 […]
Continue ReadingFather’s Day Gifts
June 13, 2008
In search of the perfect Father’s Day gift, I’ve decided that there are really only four types of gifts: Utility—Something he’ll actually use Wish List—Something he really wants Quality Time—Spending time with you Appreciation—Showing that you care Many gift ideas quality for more than one category; but the ever-illusive “perfect gift” would satisfy all four. […]
Continue ReadingThe Gratitude Campaign
May 27, 2008
A friend recently told me about The Gratitude Campaign. It encourages people to say thank you to soldiers by using sign language. I think anything that helps us show our gratitude to the troops is a great idea, especially since this week began with Memorial Day. More than once I’ve seen a soldier in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Meaning of a Day: Memorial Day
May 26, 2008
For many of us, Memorial Day has come to represent just an extra day off work. It signals the end of the school year and the beginning of summer (and higher gas prices). It’s a chance for us to go to the beach, have a picnic, visit family or take advantage of a huge sale […]
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