Secret Santas Unite! Many office workers have a special job that’s added to their holiday festivities – becoming a Secret Santa! The particular set of duties for this once-a-year project includes picking a random name, such as drawing a name out of a hat or a Christmas stocking, racking your brain to see if you…
Picture it! A specially built platform runway in the shape of a capital T. Beautifully hung drapes in a deep merlot with special highlighted snowflakes hanging above the audience and stage. Hidden lighting dances off the runway and stage while tiny mirrors on the snowflakes make a sparkling display each time the light touches them….
It’s that time of the year for the annual Christmas toy drive! The Christmas tree is decorated and all lit up with hundreds of tiny sparkling lights and colorful, shining, ornaments. You can hear holiday music playing in the background. The kids are starting to arrive with their parents and guardians. Santa’s helper is getting…
The holidays are here! Are you ready? This is the time of year that a lot of fundraising is done. There are people in need and we all try to find time and money to help. Holidays can be a lonely time for a lot of people. It’s hard to feel like celebrating when you are homeless,…
You heard it folks – puppies can be harvested, too! Much like a farmer grows corn or produces apples, there are places throughout the United States where dogs are bred purely for profit. Only, in this case, fruits and vegetables appear to receive better treatment. Puppy mills are breeding facilities with little or no…
One of the most cherished companions in our homes today is the ever-mysterious, always-entertaining cat. With their mesmerizing eyes, twitchy whiskers, and unpredictable personalities, cats come in all shapes and sizes—fluffy, sleek, or even hairless. Some are quiet and stealthy, while others aren’t afraid to speak (or yowl) their minds. Whether curled up on your…
Did you know… Did you know that Halloween is NOT the only thing that is celebrated on October 31st? Not counting birthdays and anniversaries, there are thirteen significant special events that are celebrated on this very scary day. I’m going to write down the list here, just in case you run out of ideas to celebrate…
The Challenge Is On! Get involved! Help your community become known as the safest and best place to bring your children to celebrate Halloween! It isn’t always easy to make the time to get to know your neighbors. And if you are one of the majority of households who have both parents working full time…
Smile! Click! Beautiful! The month of October is Photographer Appreciation Month! This has got be be one of my favorite ideas to celebrate! With the incredible developments in technology, many people have gotten into taking photos. It is amazing the quality of the images we can capture just on our cell phones. Young and old, experienced…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is the time to participate in raising awareness and funds to help educate and aid those who are searching for a solution to one of the most lethal forms of cancer for women. You don’t have to wait for the breast cancer foundation to…
Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean all work and no play. A great idea for a college event is “Open Mike Night”. The audience is the entertainment at open mike night. Music, poetry, stand-up comedy, improv, acting, or any combination of these can be great fun for all. Set up a location, arrange…
You heard it folks – puppies can be harvested, too! Much like a farmer grows corn or produces apples, there are places throughout the United States where dogs are bred purely for profit. Only, in this case, fruits and vegetables appear to receive better treatment. Puppy mills are breeding facilities with little or no concern…
I am not going to bore you with all of the “supposed to’s” for a spring wedding. I mean we all have some idea in mind of what is expected and what a “regular spring wedding” looks like. Pastels, flowers, you get the idea. So then what could my spring wedding tips be? I will…
3.14 15926… Well March 14th is coming… that’s 314. Do you get it – 3.14. That’s why they chose it to be National Pie Day! 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209… and so on and so on. People do all kinds of crazy things on Pi day. For example: They learned how to calculate the circumference of a circle They…
Fashion! Fanfare! Glitz and Glamour! We love to watch our favorite celebrities wearing the newest and most stylish ensembles whenever we can. When did our obsession with fashion start? Well, I think that’s hard to pinpoint…exactly. One could almost build a case that it started as far back as Adam and Eve when fig leafs…
Order Your Banner Now! This is a good time of the year to update your banners for your church bazaars and bake sales. Every year across this great country of ours, our churches and their affiliations start planning the fundraising activities for the upcoming holidays. This is the time when the public is encouraged to…
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Saint Patrick’s Day is the Friendliest Day of the Year. I guess it just inspires people to be more friendly! Saint Patrick’s Day is filled with celebrations, parades and lots of fun throughout the day and into the evening. For some, the fun lasts into the wee hours…
March 2nd is Read Across America Day and it’s also the birthday of Dr Seuss. Is that a coincidence? Probably not! Read Across America Day is a day to celebrate the joy of reading. It brings awareness to the importance of reading and helps motivate people to read more, especially kids. In schools across the…
At Step and Repeat LA, we’ve had the privilege of printing and installing backdrops for some truly incredible events—from movie premieres and award shows to charity galas and private parties. Over the years, countless celebrities, influencers, and industry pros have posed in front of our step and repeat banners. While our gallery may evolve with…
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