Jan/Feb 2013 Art, Music, Entertainment Issue

2 TASTEMAKER | JanuaryFebruary 2013






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Tiffini Gatlin

The world witnessed the second inauguration of President Barack Obama and whatever your political beliefs are the one critical piece of information I took away from President Obama was that we canrsquot do anything alone We were never designed to tackle anything by ourselves People come in and out of our lives to sometimes help us get to our next step in life and others come to teach us lessons This year I resolve to become more open to the fact that I canrsquot do everything by myself and itrsquos okay to either ask for help or accept that someone else is more qualified and or a bit more capable than I to complete a task Contributing writing Ruksana Hussain helps us once and for all reach our resolutions in 10 easy steps on page 32 Although not a part of my resolution for 2012 on Christmas I found out Irsquom having my third child and Irsquom

excited Irsquom feeling blessed to have been chosen to be the mommy to this baby I always admire women like myself who seemingly appear as a modern day superwoman and Irsquom always curious on how they do it all--or maybe not Contributing writer Bernetta Knighten takes us behind the brands of a couple of pretty (pun intended) amazing women on page 34 who give us a sneak peek of their budding empires In addition to learning about superwomen I love the stories of my supermen too I had an awesome experience interviewing Marlon Wayans and he has a hysterically raunchy movie out so yoursquoll want to check out that exclusive interview on page 22 I hope yoursquoll enjoy this issue itrsquos filled with lots of great content Be sure to tell me what you think about this issue by emailing me or sending me a tweet Irsquoll tweet you back Canrsquot wait to hear from you Enjoy-




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FASHION TRENDS

From Jackie Kennedy The Beatles to Michelle Obama theyrsquove all inspired fashion that has helped us to bridge the gap between decades of impressionable styles -By Taeacute Chivon

[Style Buys ]


[Style Buys ]

[Style Watch ]


Guest Style Blogger

Trina Small

wwwthebabyshopaholiccom

Trina Small is an Atlanta style blogger sharing all things fabulous for both stylish youth and moms who refuse to forego fashion for hideous ldquomom jeansrdquo

Trina is known to have a mean shoe game so we asked her to show us how she works her pumps overtime by styling them for two separate looks

ldquoThe Mireillerdquo






Couch PotatoAfter a long day of work sometimes you just want to watch good TV Check out the shows wersquoll be watching this season-By Tiffini Gatlin

Kimora Lee Simmons is backMs Fabulousity herself returns to the Style Network for an hour long series taking viewers inside the trendsetting offices of JustFab Follow Fashion Icon Kimora Lee Simmons and her fab friends as they show you what it takes for a thriving young company to succeed Tuesday nights 98c on the Style Network

Meet the Bellersquos Follow this Atlanta family as they manage the ups and downs of operating an upscale soul-food restaurant while keeping their personal relationships in tact

Bellersquos premiers on TV One February 1 at 109 c Now in its 3rd season

Downton Abbey is a British period drama television series set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey and depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the Edwardian era

Downton Abbey is now showing on PBS Sunday 98 c



Marlon WayansIn control and seriously funnyBy Tiffini Gatlin


offend anyone We always do things with kid gloves on We are equal opportunity offenders I wanted to go there We live in the You Tube generation these kids see everything They see death they show people getting shot in the face on You Tube [They] are so desensitized that you need to go somewhere and hit some kind of nerve to make them go see the movie People are gravitating to R-rated films because the PG-13 laugh is just not the same R-rated laughter is just some guttural make your abs hurt kind of laughter and I wanted to evoke that type of laughter Either you are going to laugh or walk out of the theater and if you stayed you liked it---or you tolerated itrdquo Itrsquos likely you wonrsquot walk out of the theater but there will definitely be times that you question your reasoning for laughing hysterically at Marlon and his interesting mix of notable comedic co-stars like Cedric the Entertainer and Essence Atkins known for her role as Dee Dee Thorne on UPNrsquos Half amp Half and who had given birth only three weeks prior to her being casted Marlon said his cast was the perfect choice and

With projects like Super Bad James Dynomite a movie based on a comic book series of the same name Pretty Ugly with Dream Works The Year of the Living Biblically an animated series for TBS entitled The Black Family the release of his new movie A Haunted Housemdasha gumbo of paranormal activity and horror comedy with parody moments and whispers of a film that could cause Oscar buzz 2013 could be shaping up to be the best year yet for comedic actor Marlon Wayans who got his start in Hollywood on the Emmy award-winning comedy series In Living Color

My brother always told me you canrsquot just be a black actor if you want your black actor to work you have to learn to be a writer director producer and be a force of nature

Tastemaker caught up with Marlon in Atlanta while previewing his new movie A Haunted House If you were a fan of Little Man White Chicks Norbit or even Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2 multiply all that by three and you still may not be ready for what Marlon has in store for you in the movie that he calls ldquoa classic love storyrdquo A Haunted House is anything short of raunchy and Marlon is not apologizing one bit for scenes that depict a Ghost raping him from behind a scene he calls mild compared to what was actually filmed but cut from final productionldquoLook we never do anything to

ldquordquo


was put together by God ldquoEverybody got casted the day of We had people in mind but a lot of actors schedules didnrsquot work out because they were working on television shows Cedric gave me a taste of some of the things he wanted to add to the film and I immediately knew hersquod lsquokill itrsquordquo Marlon says he purposely set out to write and direct a low budget found footage comedy which was produced for under $10 million dollars because no one had ever done a found footage comedy and wanted to be the first ldquoI felt like Janet Jackson when she did the control album This movie was a necessity Hollywood is making less movies these days and if they are making less movies chances are there are going to be less roles for Black actors My brother always told me you canrsquot just be a black actor if you want your black actor to work you have to learn to be a writer director producer and be a force of nature just so you can write and create material for your black actor or you are not going to work Hollywood is only giving big budgets for superhero movies---and Irsquom not a superherordquo Most actors who make their first directorial debut write films that can be respectfully honored by a group of their peers but not Marlon Writing a film that gets recognized for an Oscar is far from his mind in fact he says his greatest satisfaction of his work doesnrsquot come from a gold statue ldquoI just wanted to put out some funny shit My Oscars are laughs Yarsquoll laugh--Irsquom thanking God I donrsquot do it for statues statues are all subjective When [they] give you statues itrsquos yoursquove done what [they] want you to do in their criteria and what [they] deem is good work Sorry I do what I feel my audience wants to see I donrsquot make beautiful movies I hit a nerve in comedy To make thousands of people laugh across movie theaters at the same time is a math---a science now thatrsquos good workrdquo Marlon may not purposefully set out to make or star in an Oscar worthy film but his upcoming plans to play Richard Pryor in a biopic which has reportedly been in production since 2012 has started some chatter about his ability to potentially walk away from this film with an Oscar nomination Still Marlon is not overly motivated by the thought ldquoPlaying Richard Pryor would be great and if I actually get the opportunity to do so it would be great to get an Oscar for playing a comedian but I never go into a role thinking lsquoIrsquom going to win an Oscarrsquo I say lsquoI feel good about this and itrsquos

going to make people laughrsquordquo Meeting Marlon the youngest of 10 siblings you expect him to be in comedy mode at hi but hersquos refreshingly mature He has those moments when you forget that yoursquore talking to a college educated man but then you realize itrsquos part of his DNA that he interject a laugh here and there ldquoI donrsquot give a shit about everything I do have a serious side everybody expects you to be a fool and wear a smile People think that because yoursquore so silly you are a fool not understanding that sometimes the fool is the smartest person in the room The scarecrow has a brain---I see it allrdquo When he discusses his family his demeanor quickly changes and you can immediately tell yoursquove hit on a topic that hersquos not only passionate about but strategically private in letting everyone in Romantically speaking you canrsquot really pinpoint him to any young lady other than Chilli one third of the group TLC who says hersquos the one who got away and although he wonrsquot get into the schematics of their brief relationship

he did tell us hersquos in no hurry to get married ldquoIrsquom not difficult to be in a relationship with but I am simply complex I have never been married because I donrsquot want to cheat on my wife Maturity is knowing when you are too immature for something For me you can love without having perfection I donrsquot claim to be perfect because Irsquom not and even when I am itrsquos not for me to tell my significant other that I am Irsquom respectful responsible and sweet as all hellrdquo When we asked Marlon if all that meant he was single or dating multiple people he cleared it all up humorously ldquoAm I single Nothatrsquos a tricky question right there---Irsquom not dating multiple people I do have a girlfriend and kids and Irsquom very faithful to them I just donrsquot get all into it because honestly I donrsquot want to be that dude thatrsquos on the news on the cover of Jet Magazine and walking red carpets---thatrsquos when the media goes to tear you down I like my shit nice and quiet My family is my family and my work is my workrdquo Marlon has certainly put in work over the past two and a half


decades and turning 40 last year has made him that much more excited about the years ahead Marlon says itrsquos by far not over and hersquos just in his alpha and plans on developing more content that his fans will love over the next 20 years and says if he somehow doesnrsquot do it the next generation of Wayans will ldquoA Haunted House is a big step for me because I did this one independently Irsquom trying to move towards the business of ownership and the business of not being a work for hire but becoming a studio and really building an actual studio where you are a production company and you own copyright In my eyes I want to build Disney Thatrsquos where I feel our family brand can be Itrsquos an evolutionrdquo Marlon is clearly setting the framework to making his family dream come true and showing off more of his artistic writing skills Marlon is the executive producer for his nephewrsquos Damien Dante Wayans and Craig Wayans new show ldquoSecond Generationrdquo Wayans which premiered on BET January 15 2013 and will run for 10 episodes following Kevin Hartrsquos ldquoThe Real House Husbands of Hollywoodrdquo

Hersquos playing Sandra Bullockrsquos love interest in the movie ldquoThe Heatrdquo writing a script for ABC based on his life and hinted at a reality television series as well as a sketch comedy along the lines of an In Living Color He just returned from the start of his stand-up comedy tour in Las Vegas at the Orleans Hotel with his brother Shawn Wayans and the two will be in Australia throughout the month of May touring Being the youngest has its advantages and Marlon says hersquos learned a lot from his siblings that has helped him and his family sustain in the entertainment businessldquoMost of my lessons have been through failure You want to learn something Fail You want to learn about money Lose some---go broke You want to learn about successful movies Bomb and then re-create Creating is easy re-creating is hard thatrsquos what the legends dordquo

A Haunted House debuted in theaters Friday January 11 2013 Be sure to tell Marlon what you think about the film via twitter MarlonLWayans


fact that Gary Owen was crowned the Funniest Black Comedian in San Diego ought to tell you that hersquos got to be one funny white dude Although having a black wife might have

earned him some brownie points in the black community Owen holds his own and is making his mark in the comedy realm on stage and screen and joined fellow comedians on New Yearrsquos Eve in Atlanta during Shaquille OrsquoNealrsquos All Star Comedy Jam at the Cobb Energy Center And if you enjoyed Owen alongside Kevin Hart in Think Like A Man yoursquore in luck because he just wrapped up a cameo in Hartrsquos upcoming comedy along with Ice Cube in called Ride Along Although hersquos now rolling with comedy big-wigs like Kevin Hart Owen is becoming a household name himself And even though his bank account enables him to buy a big house now it wasnrsquot that long ago that Owen was just a kid from a trailer park in Cincinnati Ohio After high school Owen enlisted into the US Navy where his passion for standup comedy surfaced He never truly understood his calling but knew that he was talented enough to tickle the funny bone of every individual he encountered After completing his serviceman duties it was then that he decided he would take on comedy ldquoEither I would be broke telling jokes or make it big There was no fall back planrdquo Owen said With no Plan B in place Owen went on to win stand-up comedy contests such as ldquoFunniest Serviceman in Americardquo ldquoFunniest Black Comedian in San Diegordquo ldquoBETrsquos ComicView Grandstandrdquo and was proclaimed by Ebony Magazine as ldquoBlack Americarsquos Favorite White Comedianrdquo Since rolling the dice on an entertainment career Gary Owen is now a very familiar face in the entertainment world Owen has starred in his own featured one-hour comedy specials Breakinrsquo Out The Park and True Story both available on DVD and Netflix A side-splitting performance by Owen was delivered on ldquoMartin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendmentrdquo on the Starz Channel He has been seen on the film Daddy Daycare with Eddie Murphy in the films Little Man and Rebound with The Wayans Brothers as a regular guest on the Tom Joyner Morning Show radio show acted as the recurring role of lsquoZachrsquo on Tyler Perryrsquos Sitcom House of Payne and most recently starred in the film Think Like A Man alongside of Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union During a recent interview with Tastemaker Magazine Owen spoke fondly about his love for comedy as a metaphoric drug ldquoWhen yoursquore a comedian and you get your first big laugh it is the best drug you will ever have Like how drug users always want to get their first high comedians want the high of their first big laugh Standup is like a drugrdquo

He explained that similar to drug users comedians want to feel the euphoria of making others laugh When asked rather he prefers standup comedy or being on the silver screen Owen chose standup comedy ldquoStandup comedy was my first love The more movies that I do the better I can do standup There is nothing like having immediate gratification from an audiencerdquoCurrently Owen is touring with Shaquille OrsquoNealrsquos All Star Comedy Jam This is his second year on the comedy tour and is this yearrsquos host and enjoying every minute ldquoGives me more freedom to mess with the audience as the point guard of the showrdquo The conclusion of the tour was on New Yearrsquos Eve in Atlanta GA at the Cobb Energy PAC Owen will also be co-hosting a sketchvideo show working with Shaquille on TruTV Upload which he describes as ldquoA casual show that is a cross between Americarsquos Funniest Home Videos and In Living Colorrdquo Episodes will begin to air in mid-2013 Owen recently finished wrapped filming Ride Along with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube for Universal Pictures The comedic action film is set to release in early 2013 Rumors of Think Like A Man sequel could not be confirmed

Find Gary Owen on Twitter GaryOwenComedy and on

Facebook at wwwfacebookcomGaryOwen


What is it about the Peach State that makes movie production in Atlanta so sweet Could it be the lure of well-connected blacks like Tyler Perry Ludacris and Cee Lo who call Atlanta home that draw movie-makers into the epicenter of the black glitterati

Or could it be that Georgia has figured out that Atlantarsquos A-list and direct economic benefits could generate billions of dollars in revenue for the state

Called the ldquoNew Hollywoodrdquo Atlanta is home to a high concentration of successful actors rappers and entertainment executives But it has also materialized into the new Mecca for large-scale movie and TV production thanks to Georgiarsquos engaging tax incentives

ldquothe new Mecca for large-scale movie and TV production thanks to Georgiarsquos engaging tax incentivesrdquo

Because of the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act production companies can earn up to 30 in tax credits by producing in the state of Georgia Itrsquos broken by down offering a 20 tax incentive for productions made in the state and an extra 10 tax credit if the Georgia promotional logo appears in the finished feature film television series music video or video game project


In 2011 alone economic benefits from film production in Georgia came to nearly $25 billion That means hotels restaurants and grocery stores are seeing a generous influx of business And where job growth has been stagnating in the Peach State it also means more than 25000 real jobs have been available for the picking Hair and makeup stylists caterers electricians painters and the like are gladly stumbling upon gigs on movie sets Georgia is recognized as one of the top five states in the country for film production drawing movies like ldquoFast amp Furiousrdquo ldquoThe Blind Siderdquo and Tyler Perryrsquos comedic catalog through the statersquos corridors Just recently Kevin Hart and Ice Cube wrapped up filming on a movie called Ride Along as well as many other movies

Atlantarsquos prime retail marks the place for filming For instance Jekyll Island was a location transformed into Cuba for the finalersquo of X-Men First Class You wouldnrsquot naturally think of Georgiarsquos Southern countryside as the place where superheroes would be pitted against US and Russian navy ships But it works when you consider large-scale productions like X-Men is strengthening Georgiarsquos economy and providing jobs and economic stability for families all over the state

ldquolarge-scale productions like X-Men is strengthening Georgiarsquos economy and providing jobs and economic stability for families all over the staterdquo

EUEScreen Gems a New York City company that also operates studios in Manhattan and Wilmington NC has invested more than $6 million to convert the 30-acre former Lakewood Fairgrounds site near downtown Atlanta and its Spanish colonial-style exhibition halls into Georgiarsquos biggest studio The studio is the production campus for the BET Network and the home of the hit show ldquoThe Gamerdquo filmed in Stage 4 BET also shoots ldquoLetrsquos Stay Togetherrdquo and ldquoSunday Bestrdquo on the Atlanta lot USA Networkrsquos ldquoNecessary Roughnessrdquo also filmed two seasons on the lot

Seems like now Georgia will not only be known for its peaches but its power in luring major movies to its southern set

Georgia is recognized as one of the top five states in the country for film production drawing movies like ldquoFast amp Furiousrdquo

Reservations for Two Date Night Restaurants in Atlanta

As Valentinersquos Day draws near make plans to treat your loved one to an exceptional date night But before you pick up the phone to make reservations at your usual neighborhood eatery wow them this year with something different Lifestyle Editor Andrea Janise gives tastemakers a round-up of five Atlanta hotspots to check out that have great locations amazing menus and the perfect ambience to create a memorable experience

By Andrea Janise

Del Friscorsquos Grille

[Lifestyle ]


Grab your special someone and head to Del Friscorsquos Grille one of Atlantarsquos newest destination restaurants Fine dining coupled with vibrant nightlife makes this Buckhead gem a fun place to take a date Serving a variety of delicious dishes like the Ahi tuna tacos jumbo lump crab cakes pimento cheese fritters and the highly recommended cheesesteak egg rolls you and your date can nosh on some small bites before mingling at the bar or hanging out on their amazing upstairs patio with a scenic view of the bustling city

Del Friscorsquos Grille3376 Peachtree Road NEAtlanta GA 30326404-537-2828

The Lawrence 905 Juniper StreetAtlanta GA 30309404-961-7177

When planning out a fun day in the ATL start with brunch at The Lawrence This midtown Atlanta hotspot serves a traditional breakfast menu with non-traditional embellishments taking brunch to a whole new level With reasonably priced dishes like the seasonal omelet savory potato hash and fluffy buttermilk pancakes topped with goodies like kumquat syrup and foie gras butter yoursquoll be more than pleased with any menu item you try Couple brunch with a handcrafted cocktail from their full service bar or sip on a warm cappuccino and take in the scenery every seat in the house has a great view of either the open kitchen or the downtown city streets

11th Annual Honda Battle of

the BandsFor over a decade Honda Battle of the Bands invitational showcase has provided the unique opportunity to focus on various styles and excellence exhibited by Historically Black Colleges and University marching bands and through this event Honda has annually awarded more than $205000 in grants to participating marching bands during the program period

This years ldquoHouse Partyrdquo theme further demonstrates Hondarsquos support of music and the impact music has on eduction Grammy Award-winning artist Brandy will be bringing her musical talent during a performance alongside eight of the nationrsquos top HBCU marching bands and an on-the-field fan participation dance contest You donrsquot want to miss itwwwHondaBattleoftheBandscom

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Cook Hall 3377 Peachtree Road NEAtlanta GA 30326404-523-3600

Located inside of the W Hotel in Buckhead Cook Hallrsquos dim lighting cozy seating and gastropub theme provides the ideal relaxed setting for your date night Chef David Gross (formerly of Market Buckhead) continues to wow customers with his attention to detail and preparation of sharable dishes like the Thai-spiced baby back ribs blue crab deviled eggs pork belly sliders and local cheese plates But the cocktails share the spotlight at Cook Hall Order their do-it-yourself cocktail kit that comes to the table complete with everything you need to make your own custom libation and challenge your date in your own personal cocktail competition

Do at the View 955 W Marietta StreetAtlanta GA 30318404-541-9060

Bring some excitement to date night at this technologically-savvy restaurant where you are in complete control of your experience The name Do (dough) represents the musical tone while showcasing their menu of over 12 specialty pizzas offered through a hands-on iPad ordering system Scroll through the menu and click a button to place your customized order and in a few minutes it arrives to your table voila But the fun doesnrsquot stop there download the music app to your smart phone and you instantly become the DJ as you select your favorite tunes and music videos to play on supersized wall projectors

Vino Venue4478 Chamblee Dunwoody RoadChamblee GA 30338770-668-0435

Vino Venue is Dunwoodyrsquos coolest wine school and bistro Start off your date with an interactive wine tasting using their self-service Enomatic Wine Dispensing System where guests can sample from a rotating roster of high-quality wines Then pair your favorite with a few of their tasty menu items like the mushroom flatbread duck confit Panini or the wild Georgia shrimp And donrsquot skip dessertmdashthe apple tart a la mode is perfect for sharing Take home a souvenir of one of more than 200 bottles from the wine shop To add you can even sign up for a wine class taught by some of the cityrsquos top wine instructors

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The Nissan brand has a solid reputation of winning awards for their cars and theyrsquove used all of their savvy to provide an impressive SUV in the Murano Under the hood its 35 liter DOHC V6 engine roars while the interior comes complete with all of the bells and whistles including a rearview camera push button start Bluetooth hands-free phone system and 7-inch color touch screen monitor Getting 24 miles per gallon on the highway the 2013 Nissan Murano is a great buy at roughly $36000 MSRP

The Mazda CX-5 is responsive on the road and comes equipped with the standard 20L engine 6-speed automatic transmission and wheel mounted audio and cruise controls Equipped with Mazdarsquos new SKYACTIV Technology yoursquoll benefit from convenient perks including a sleeker body and better gas mileage at 35 MPG on the highway reportedly the most in any North American SUV The interior boasts an in-dash navigation system and rearview camera push button start blind spot monitor and HD radio technology The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a steal at the base price of $20695

2013 Nissan Murano SV FWD 2013 Mazda CX-5

Car Spotting2013 SUVrsquos To Look Out For

Crossovers are the ideal transportation for sedan owners ready to make the switch to something that drives just as smooth but with enough room to pile in family friends suitcases shopping bags and everything else theyrsquore juggling day to day Here are some of the SUV standouts that yoursquoll see on the highway in 2013By Andrea Janise

2013 Lexus RX 350

The sleek 2013 Lexus RX 350 brought a wave of luxury to the crossover SUV Boasting every feature you could want in a multi-use vehicle and then some the 2013 version surpasses its 2012 model by adding special exterior touches to delight its customers Inside yoursquoll find the Lexus premium audio system with 6 disc CD changer USB iPodmp3 control Sirius XM Satellite radio blind spot monitor and dual auto climate control with heated front seats Retails at $53000


Behind The BrandStarting a business is a labor of love Business owners Adjua Leon Ferguson and Tiffany Krumins

give us a sneak peek behind their budding empires


Behind the Brand with

PJ TuttlesAdjua Leon Ferguson owner of

By Bernetta Knighten

Have you ever searched for something but could not find it Have you ever been inspired to create what you wanted because it was just not available Well you are not alone A huge percentage of people become entrepreneurs because of this very thing Adjua Ferguson is no different creating a stylish party line which celebrates girls of color She is the creator of PJ Tuttles a charming yet trendy little girl who can go from a tutu to a superhero while Adjua plans your party from invitations to cakes Adjua shared with Tastemaker Magazine the inspiration that turned her passion into profit

Where did the name PJ Tuttles come from ldquoThe P and J are actually the first initials of my daughterrsquos first names (Priah amp Jayda) Tuttles is a one of the many nicknames I called them as we played around The more I thought about it the more I wanted to create a name that was fun child-like and recognizable Tuttles is a family name that could easily translate into a TV show a family book and morerdquo

Where did the inspiration to start PJ Tuttles come from ldquoThe idea came when I was shopping for my daughters While looking in major retail stores I saw there was a void of our demographic representation It happened more than once and I was tired of the usual princess fantasy characters I wanted a trendy contemporary character I was looking for another alternative I first created PJ Tuttles for my daughterrsquos birthday party but the response was so overwhelming I thought it might be a need for thisrdquo

How long have you been in businessldquoI have been in business for one year although I originally wanted to do this more as a hobby I started working on it 25 years ago by doing custom things I placed them in a Wal-mart contest and it went all the way to the gifting category The exposure I received made me want to work even harder on PJ Tuttles Although I didnrsquot win the grand prize was $10000 or to work with product development to get the product in-storesrdquo

What are your goals for your business ldquoI want to expand the line I am working on adding a little boy character amp friends I am still debating on culture but the boy is heavy in demand I plan to do more events and partnerships in addition to working on more custom packaging I desire to build stronger relationships with other vendors as wellrdquo

Do you have any major regrets or pitfallsldquoEverything happened so fast that I wish I would have taken more time in strategic development social media knowledge and website design I just wish I had more time to actually develop andor launch the idea initially I am working towards relaunching the PJ Tuttles line in Spring 2013rdquo

How do your daughters feel about Mommies business How do you manage Marriage amp BusinessldquoThey do know what I do and are very supportive although they get territorial sometimes and say lsquoThatrsquos my party stuffrsquo when they see me preparing for a party I think itrsquos so cute when they have their play time - they act like party planners They build and plan their own parties

I have a very supportive husband but there are times when he gets frustrated when I am TOO BUSY But I had to learn to be realistic with schedules and allow one day on the weekend for family time I make my schedule and I stick to it Irsquove learned to turn the business off I do a lot of work at night when my house is totally still

[Careers Behind the Brand]

Visit wwwpjtuttlescom for more information about parties and products


Tiffany Krumins

Since airing on Shark Tank AVA the Elephant is available in more than 10000 retail stores in the US and sold in multiple languages internationally

Behind the Brand Ava The Elephant If your child has ever been sick then yoursquove experienced the dreaded responsibility of trying to give your child medicine only for them to spit it out move their head or just downright refuse to open their mouths

Thatrsquos where Tiffany Krumins comes in Facing the same problems with children she worked with on a daily basis she saw the pain in their face when it came time for medicine and therefore invented ldquoAva the Elephantrdquo Ava is an easy to use medicine dispenser that talks to the child and then says ldquoGood jobrdquo once the child has taken the medicine Tastemaker Magazine talked to Tiffany and learned more about the woman behind the brand

How was Ava the Elephant created Tiffany actually had a day job but the inspiration came while she was volunteering at a childrenrsquos hospital Working with children is also a passion for Tiffany ldquoWhile working with a little boy who had to take medicine often I saw the discomfort in his eyes and it touched my heart I went home and created Ava the Elephant from fabric and a drug store medicine dispenser I took it to work the next day and it worked like a charm That is when I knew I really had a something great on my handsrdquo

The biggest turning point for Tiffany was actually becoming the first contestant on the hit ABC show Shark Tank a few years ago ldquoI was able to secure an initial $50000 investment amp partnership with Barbara Corcoran When I appeared on the show there was no other product like this on the market Meaning I had no real competition I still had a long road ahead of me and a lot to learnrdquo Since airing on Shark Tank years ago AVA the Elephant is available is more than 10000 retail stores in the US and sold inmultiple languages internationally

What has been the biggest challenge With any new endeavor there is a learning curve and that was no different with Tiffany ldquoThe biggest challenge for me was learning a whole new industry I knew absolutely nothing aboutrdquo Retail is a scary business when you are green Working with so many retailers she had to learn FDA rules and regulations for each one Since appearing on Shark Tank Tiffany still doesnrsquot have a full staff ldquoI am still the only one along with Barbararsquos help running my business hands onrdquo

Tiffany has been married for 8 years with a lovely 4 year old daughter After talking about what itrsquos like to run a business and home at the same time ndash I think we both agreed the answer would be lsquoMommy Guiltrsquo You want to be all things to everyone especially your child Tiffany says ldquoI understand that I have to do both and have learned how to split the time between the twordquo She hopes to home-school her daughter when itrsquos time for kindergarten next year and she has hopes to expand her family with a new bundle of joy

In addition to expanding her family Tiffany is also expanding the Ava product line with Thermometer Stickers The stickers are Latex Free amp Hypo allergenic and great for all ages infants to adulthood They will work for up to 24 hours

Since her first mock-up of Ava the elephant to television debut on Shark Tank life for Tiffany has been a whirlwind and non-stop ever since ldquoI am always busy I get many requests to speak at all types of engagements hundreds of emails a day from budding entrepreneurs wanting to know how I did it and even people trying to pitch me ideasrdquo




Alicia QuarlesE News Correspondent

At 31-years-old Alicia Quarles is living out her life passion as a journalist so having to fly to Dubai on a whim to interview Jennifer Lopez or sitting down with Brad Pitt for E News never feels like work If yoursquove ever wanted to be a journalist herersquos Aliciarsquos tips on how to do it

Best Advice Seek out mentors and if you want to be a journalist beyond studying the craft just get out there and do it

Career Perks It is fun Working for E beats sitting at a desk any day of the week My career is an adventure and I work with amazing and talented producers and writers Plus there is the glam squad When you come in and have a team doing your hair and makeup and helping you with fashion you canrsquot help but to be happy

Consider this This is not always a stable business You have no control over some decisions that get made The hours are also crazy This is not a 9 to 5 News happens when it happens which means you will work nights mornings weekends If you donrsquot have tough skin this is not the career for you

[How Did You Get That Job]


oving into a house is one of the most exciting times in a persons life and at the same time can be the most exhausting moment especially when it comes to decorating and turning your

house into a comfortable home Atlanta designer Dayka Robinson worked with a young couple to transform their family room into a modern design that consisted of a great highlow mix that didnrsquot skimp on style

Tip 1 How to work with colorDaykarsquos client loves color as you can see from the before pictures To allow for easy transition in the future and simultaneously create a space that was warm and inviting Dayka worked with her client to choose a neutral background for their walls and offered a solution for their love of color--fabric schemes with pops of color

Ikearsquos ldquoKarlstadrdquo Sofa


Tip 2Splurge WiselyGive thought to where and how you want to spend your design dollars Custom pillows are a great way to add personality and a one-of-a-kind look without breaking the bank Paint treatments and wallpaper even if itrsquos only one wall can add a lot of bang for your buck as well

Tip 3 Work within your budgetBudgets help you stay on track Dayka helped her client stay within their modest budget yet meet their demand for spacious seating Dayka recommended one of her favorite go-to sofarsquos from Ikea ldquoThe Karlstadrdquo as a U-shaped sectional with an upgraded slipcover

Tip 4 Shop your home Always always always No matter what your budget always shop your home first to determine the items you wantshouldneed to keep and if yoursquore working with a designer let them take a look as well Whatrsquos trash to you can easily be treasure to them Unless your stuff is just really really ugly (hey it happens) there is sure to always be something that can be re-purposed from your current look

Tip 5 Hire a designer There are many different ways to work with an Interior Designer these days (paint consultations hourly shopping full service) and even if you can only afford E-Design therersquos nothing like having a well thought out plan to achieve the look of your dreams Take for example the drapes Dayka used They are Ikearsquos Ritva drapes Designers have the best secrets to giving you exactly what you want

custom colored pillows give the right amount of color








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