Talking Tiger Lily's with Samantha Knapp

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Sam on the Scene at Light A Fire & A Giveaway Gift For Gab….

December 15, 2009 at 7:42 pm by Samantha Knapp

The Talk at Tigerlily’s

The Talk at Tigerlily’s is the internet and the wonderful sites maintained by some of the most creative and inspiring women worldwide. We got a chance to chat with Amy Allen Clark who is the woman-power behind momadvice.com.

Amy Allen Clark is a busy mother of two living in Granger, IN raising her children and helping raise awareness on a variety of lifestyle topics on her website daily. She shared some great tips with us on holiday hosting.

HOST THIS HOLIDAY:

Trim the Table: Create a stunning centerpiece with materials you already have on hand – candy, fruit, greenery or pinecones – and fill small vases with related items. To add holiday cheer, incorporate taller vases with bright ornaments, gingerbread cookies or peppermint sticks.

Subtly Set the Mood: Set a scented candle in the foyer to welcome guests with a unique fragrance and create a friendly first impression. Select a comforting scent, such as the Glade Scented Oil Candle in Apple Cinnamon, which has a soothing blend of spiced cider and homemade apple pie. Personalize each room by featuring a different scent.

Lower the Lights: Dim lighting creates an intimate atmosphere for holiday gatherings. Turn lights low and use candles to create the desired effect. Line candles along the mantelpiece or the living room end table to achieve this look effortlessly.

Here Gift of Gab was not only made for a wonderful interview which you can find on wgch.com (hit the Tigerlily’s icon to connect to past podcasts) but presents a gift for those who loved our gab.

Clark put together a wonderful giveaway for one of our lucky listeners. Be the first to comment on this blog with your email contact and win the below:

Two Glade® Candles from the Holiday Collection, in Apple Cinnamon and Bayberry Spice – to easily turn your home into a holiday haven
Bellagio® Gourmet Cocoa Chocolate Truffle, a true liquid chocolate bar
Home Classics® Fleece Throw
Mineral Bath Soak Stress and Tension by The Village Company, made from natural lemon oil, rosemary and eucalyptus
A Holiday favorite, The Polar Express DVD
Woven Strap Small Shelf Tote, great for both stylish display and storage of accessories

Sam On the Scene

Sam on the Scene at Moffly Media’s Light A Fire. Honorees included legendary basketball star, Allan Houston and his beautiful wife Tamara. I had a chance to ask them what it means to be able to give back to the community and why more people need to get involved. Enjoy the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWqtVMOCB7w

Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!

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