'Thanksgiving Feast'
Air Date: November 26, 2009
For more than 30 years Kathie Lenihan has helped take care of foster kids in her home. She has dedicated most of her life to helping special needs girls. And now, one of her closest friends wanted to make sure she got a special "thank you" this Thanksgiving.
Kathie's close friend Kurt decided it was time to give something to her this year. He nominated her for a contest for a free Thanksiving dinner, fully catered by Russel Morin Fine Catering, Rentals by Ocean State Rentals, Linens by The Perfect Setting and Designed by KM Design Studio lead designer Ken Maccarone.
While some of Kathie's foster children have grown up and moved out.. She still has several special needs girls living with her and her sister. And says this truly a great gift for her whole family!
'Valentino Brunch'
Air Date: October 19, 2009
The Rhode Show asked event producer Ken Maccarone to design a party for us, and found that a few tips make anything achievable.
If you're looking to take your party up a notch, event planner Ken Maccarone has a few ideas to take your gathering from good to gorgeous.
"You walk in, and everything here is the Valentino Red, and then we go downstairs and the theater, and the lights are red and the popcorn and the candy. The movie, the stadium seating. Everything was themed but not forced, and really relaxing and nice." described The Rhode Show's Producer, Ashley Erling.
Ken insists it's not impossible for anyone to pull off. His advice? Get organized. Get a head count, and then figure out how to get everyone involved.
'Halloween Party Tips'
Air Date: October 30, 2009
'4th of July Firecracker Cracker'
Air Date: July 3, 2009
'How-To' Make A Kid-Safe Fire Cracker
Materials:
Cardboard Tube (Papertowel Tube in Half)Clear Tape or StickerCandy, Confetti, & Asst. Rubber Toys(3) - 10"x5" Colored Tissue Paper (2) - 4" Pieces of String Directions:
Take a cardboard tube, like a toilet paper tube or kitchen tube. Then cut 3 pieces of colored tissue paper to about 10 inches by 5 inches, and then start rolling the paper around the cardboard tube until the edges are matched. Then take a piece of clear scotch tape or a sticker to secure the tissue paper. Then twist one end so that you can fill it with candy. You could also use toys or confetti. Shake it so everything moves down and tie it off. Finally to give it that fire cracker look, take a pair of scissors and start fringing the ends.
'How-To' Make A Halloween Tablescape
Since Halloween is on a Saturday this year, many people are having parties.
Designer Ken Maccarone from KM Design Studio joined The Rhode Show to explain some simple projects that will pack a big punch at your party.
1. Pumpkin Patch Lantern
2. Glitter Skull and Cross Bones
3. Jack-O Lantern Ice Sculpture and Bottle Chiller
4. Poisoned Apples
5. Eye of Newt
'Gift Wrapping'
Air Date: December 24, 2009
'How-To' Wrap Last Minute Gifts
Custom Paper – As computers in the home are pretty much the norm and with more professional quality printers being found in the home it has expanded your options.
Green Wrapping – 1.8 billion dollars was spent on wrapping paper, ribbon, and gift tags last year, these are all non-biodegradable products. As many companies are now creating green alternatives for wrapping paper there are still some ideas you can use with stuff from around the home.
Packing Alternatives – We all want our gifts to get to our loved ones safely, though Styrofoam can do this for you there are alternatives that do not harm the environment and at the same time add personality to a gift.
'Valentine's Day Picnic'
Air Date: Feburary 12, 2010
A Sensational Valentine Picnic at Home
Pulling off a truly memorable and non-cliché Valentines Day is a feat for anyone.
Ken Maccarone, of KM Design Studio joined The Rhode Show with some simple guidelines to help you create a romantic evening at home by following nothing but your senses.
We all love the idea of a candle light dinner with roses and champagne but trying something different like taking the dinner to the floor and turning that candle light into a glowing fire can create a memorable Valentines evening-in-picnic.
Using our five senses; sight, sound, scent, touch and taste we are able to create an evening that we will always remember.
'Egg-stravagant Easter Brunch'
Air Date: April 2, 2010
An Egg-stravagant Easter Brunch
Planning for an Easter Brunch can be hectic, getting the kids dressed, cooking the dinner, having the Easter egg hunt, all while trying to plan the perfect day right down to the dinner table.
After the linens and plates are set there are a couple ways to make your Easter dinner a little something more which are easy, fast, and sure to impress your guests
Ken Maccarone of KM Design Studio joined The Rhode Show with creative table display ideas.
'Home Made Spa Basket for Mom'
Air Date: May 6, 2010
'How To' Mothers Day Spa Basket
Mother's Day is this weekend and if you're trying to find the right personal gift for your mother, try creating your own homemade spa basket.
Whether it is a long soak in a hot bath that your mother craves or an hour alone, treat mom to the spa experience without the several hundred dollar price tag!
Ken Maccarone of KM Design Studio joined The Rhode Show to demonstrate how to create a spa basket.
'Throwing a Sex and the City 2 Party'
Get out your Manolo's because things are about to get SEXY! Impress your friends by throwing a bash based on the TV series.
A Sex and the City party is the ultimate girlie night in. Whether you are watching the old episodes or getting the girls together to revisit the first movie, or just a random blow out in the middle of the week, it's going to be fun.
'Sex and the City 2 Party'
Air Date: May 28, 2010
