Laura K Style

Empty Bowls Project of Paducah to benefit Community Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:34:00 +0000

Terra Cottage announces the Empty Bowls Project for 2012 to benefit Paducah's Community Kitchen. The Empty Bowls is a grass roots volunteer project that culminates with a luncheon on Saturday, February 25 from noon to 4 pm at the Paducah McCracken County Convention Center. Those purchasing tickets to this event will receive a delicious meal from an area restaurant served in a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl, which is theirs to take home. Participating organizations include Artisan Kitchen, Outback Steakhouse, Pasta House, Texas Road House, Flamingo Road, Panera Bread, Tribeca Mexican Restaurant, Heavenly Cakes & Café, Shandie’s, Whalers Catch, The Star Restaurant & Bar, Etcetera Coffee House, Downtown Coffee Bar, and Pepsi. Proceeds benefit the Community Kitchen in Paducah.

Donations and volunteers are needed leading up to the event. Michael Terra of Terra Cottage is donating 1000 bowls and will be holding “glazing parties” every day from 10 to 6 in which individuals and groups can come and decorate the bowls. Other potters such as those from area schools are asked to donate bowls as well.

“Last year’s Empty Bowls Project resulted in 900 beautiful bowls and over $14,000 raised for our Community Kitchen”. Terra said. “This year, I really think we can go for a gift of $20,000 which means we need to come up with 1200 bowls in the next month…I know Paducah can do it!” The Community Kitchen is a fabulous organization that served 52,000 meals to those in need last year.

Tickets for the lunch are just $15 and include the meal and bowl to take home. For more information on tickets, how to help or to schedule a glazing party, contact Terra Cottage at 270-908-0090.

Stress Free Pet Travel

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:43:00 +0000

New tips from Harrison Forbes on lifegoestrong.com!

Harrison Forbes on the Today Show

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:36:00 +0000

Celebrit Pet Expert Harrison Forbes will be emceeing The Today Show's Cutest Pet Contest this Thursday, January 19 at 10:30 am. Set your Tivo!

Lisa Lost 3.0

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:28:00 +0000

SoCal ladies - lucky you!

Actress and Comedian Lisa Ann Orkin announces her new workshop production, Lisa Lost 3.0, a hybrid of storytelling, comedy and music – “A Stream of Consciousness”. Be the first to experience Lisa’s all new material about a woman of a certain age, empty nesting, the death of a parent, getting lost in Yosemite, love, magic mushrooms and more. This production is for Girls Only – but anyone in a dress and lipstick will be allowed!

Described by the LA Times as a deadpan version of Anne Hathaway and Elaine May, Lisa Orkin is fresh off the national festival circuit with her award winning feature film, Fully Loaded. She has been making a strong name for herself in LA for years with her storytelling abilities, especially those from a woman’s perspective.

Orkin has a strong personal voice…willing to talk about everything. She has distinctive humor and good timing. – Trish Ostroski, The Tolucan Times.

What sets her apart is her charismatic delivery and willingness to plumb her most embarrassing depths, which makes her feel like the insta-best friend you just hugged in the ladies room. – Amy Nicholson, LA Weekly.

Lisa Lost 3.0 is January 28 and 29 at 8 pm. at The Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Boulevard, Culver City, CA with live Music provided by Feeve, Nora Linden and Carol Bliss Sheetz. Cover is just $10.

Spring fashion article

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:41:00 +0000

2012 Spring Fashion trends article I wrote for Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine.

Ad design for Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Just a sampling...

PIR flyer series

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:39:00 +0000

Some of my favorites that I designed this season.

Interview with Shira Piven

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:57:00 +0000

I have been working with Fully Loaded and director Shira Piven in promotion for film festivals, one of which is River's Edge International Film Festival in Paducah, KY. Here's my interview with her, produced by Curt Stewart of EMP:

More Paducah press I procured for her film, Fully Loaded:

live interview on WPSD TV

review in Bazooka alternative newspaper

ilistpaducah.com article

westkentuckystar.com release

ilistpaducah blog follow up

Ad Design for Melissa

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:52:00 +0000

Custom Facebook Graphics

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:21:00 +0000

Harrison Forbes on The Today Show

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:17:00 +0000

The big guy talks pet travel safety.

Promo pieces for Harrison Forbes

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:14:00 +0000

Giveaway-a-Day with Harrison Forbes

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Pup people, head on over to Harrison Forbes Facebook this week where we have some great dog gear and related products up for grabs! I created this contest as an incentive for new fans, to help faciliate the transfer of people from his old friend page to the new fan page, and to highlight his pet industry friends and tour sponsors.

Cue Alanis

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:13:00 +0000

Short vid I created as part of a PR project for Michelson Jewelers! See coverage of Jarrod and Ashleigh's "Silver Lining" Story here and here.

Get Loaded!

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:39:00 +0000

I'm thrilled that I've been tapped as public relations consultant for Fully Loaded - The Film. I adore this movie! (Now watch your step and don't trip on these names I'm about to drop.) Starring the fabulous Paula Killen and hilarious Lisa Ann Orkin, featuring Dweezil Zappa, directed by the talented Shira Piven, executive produced by Adam McKay (Step Brothers, Anchorman, Talledega Nights) with other producers to include Jeremy Piven and that ridiculously goodlooking pagan warrior Tom Burruss. The film has a stellar cast including the one and only Ana Gasteyer, David Koechner (Anchorman, The Office) and Mark C. Boone, Jr. (Bobby from Sons of Anarchy). Have you clicked "like" and "follow" yet?

On the mic for HRN

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:48:00 +0000

Here I am on the mic for the Horsepower Racing Network at PIR. Ed and Billy with HRN do pre-show driver interviews, racing news, and an intermission show with some fun giveaways each week. I help out sometimes...come check it out!

Meet your Admins

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:08:00 +0000

Social media is all about connecting and building relationships and Kim and I are always looking for new and better ways to do this through the Grand Rivers facebook page. It is much easier for visitors to connect with an organization via social media if they know who they are talking to. So, the idea for "Meet the Admins" was born. We're "Pleased To Meet You"!

Harrison Forbes covers Spot Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Check out the big guy with cover and 2 page spread in Oregon's largest pet publication, Spot Magazine.

Press for clients

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:45:00 +0000

Images courtesy of Grand Rivers Tourism grace both the cover (shot of GTB harbor) and inside pages in the latest issue of Lakeland from the Paducah Sun.

In addition, the inside cover story is on Northcorps Outfitters. Many thanks to Dusty Shull for this informative and entertaining article.

See you at the races!

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:44:00 +0000

I'm pleased to now be working with Paducah International Raceway! PIR lost a few races in the flood, but they are now OPEN FOR BUSINESS and the season runs through October. PIR has a great core audience of race fans and we are excited to spread the word about this fun family activity - racing every Friday night! Check out the website and fan them on facebook where we are currently giving away a night in a VIP suite at the track for 14 people. Watch for other new promotions as well including Paducah Parenting and Family Night at the track! Businesses - contact me for info on sponsorship opportunities including track advertising, sponsored race nights, and suites for entertaining clients.

See you at the track this Friday Night for the UMP Summer Nationals - Chris Smith Memorial with $12,000 purse plus HUGE fireworks show after the races! PIR is owned by Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader and promoter Bob Sargent.

Welcome Northcorps Outfitters

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:34:00 +0000

Based out of Land Between the Lakes, Northcorps Outfitters is the only service of it's kind in our area and is certified by the National Forestry Service. They offer outdoor education classes including Survival 101, Land Navigation, and beginner kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and backpacking. They also offer Red Cross First Aid classes and the Leave No Trace program. Interested in adventure travel? Northcorps Outfitters can arrange your custom adventure anywhere around the globe! Check out their website for more info and fan them on facebook, too - both with Laura K designed graphics!

Website redesign for celebrity pet expert Harrison Forbes

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:39:00 +0000

Harrison's old site needed a fresh redo and we also wanted to focus more on his 2011 Toyota Pet Travel Safety Tour. I did all the graphic design as well as create a companion blog so he could give his "Tales from the Tour". Many thanks to Martin at martinigear.com for his technical coding and expertise.

Sights & Scenes - backstage tour

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Tue, 17 May 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Here I am in another Sights & Scenes getting the special backstage tour from Sara at Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, KY.

A facebook giveaway a day from Grand Rivers, KY

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:24:00 +0000

Grand Rivers, Kentucky celebrates National Tourism and Travel Week with a giveaway each day through Friday 5/13 on their facebook page. Great prizes include gift cards, gift items and even a two night stay at Green Turtle Bay Resort! Head over and check it out!

Connect with Harrison Forbes

noreply@blogger.com (Laura K) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:13:00 +0000

I'm in the process of getting the big guy's social media in order! We are talking with Facebook to transfer almost 3,000 people from his old (before my time!) friend page to the new official Harrison Forbes fan page. It's where you can get all the info and appearance dates to see Harrison in person on his Toyota Pet Safety Tour! Plus,

Question of the week - post your pet behavior and training questions under the "discussions" tab for one to be chosen and answered on Friday
Tuesday tip - Harrison offers his expert advice a variety of pet behavior
Web Wednesday - Harrison's fun pet video pick of the week

Harrison is also on Twitter where he provides condensed versions of the above in addition to the best pet related information in the twittersphere! Check it out.