Monday, October 21, 2019

Ideas For A Spooktacular Halloween Party!   
Halloween is almost here and if you LOVE throwing parties, then you probably already have some plans in mind for the spookiest
event of the year. We’ve listed a few simple and inexpensive ideas for you to add to your party if you host one, or for you to bring
to a party you might be attending… or hey, even just some ideas for you to keep in mind for the future or pass along to someone
you know who IS hosting one! 

These food, game, and decor ideas are a lot of fun to make and even the kiddos can help out, making for some great family time
together! Though we’ve just listed some of our favorites, you can always check out sites like ‘Pinterest’ to get more ideas and
tutorials for your party! 


Cheers!
— Food — 
* Candy Apples With Gummy Worms
Get the kids to help you when prepping these candy apples by letting dip them in the praline topping.
* Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
You're wearing a costume, so why shouldn't your food too? Transform your cheesy jalapeño poppers into little mummy bites.
* Severed Toes In Bandages
With a few small adjustments, like a slivered-almond toenail, classic pigs in a blanket transform into creepy bandaged-
wrapped toes.
* Deviled Eggs With Spiders On Top
A Halloween deviled eggs recipe topped with spiders is great spooky treat for a Halloween party! 


— Games — 
* Pop Goes the Pumpkin Balloon Halloween Game
This would be so easy to set up- stuff the balloons with slips of paper that have prize names written on them to be claimed
later.
* Marshmallow Toss Game 
Easy and fun- especially with large marshmallows and some of those little tin buckets from the dollar store!
* Pin The Bow On Mr. Bones 
This classic game gets a spooky twist with some bright and classy bow ties and a dapper old skeleton. Draw it yourself
or order one online! 
((There are so many ways to make this game — Pin the: ‘Wart on the Witch/ ‘Tail on the Cat’/ ‘Nose on the Pumpkin’
& more!))


— Decor — 
There are so many great ways to decorate for a Halloween party and if you already decorate your home for the holiday,
you’re almost there! Add in some inexpensive and simple decorations in the party areas and maybe at your front door and
you’re all set! We’re huge fans of streamers and balloons, as you can buy them at the dollar store and use them in a lot of
different ways! 
** Check out these DIY Halloween Decor Ideas: https://crazylittleprojects.com/25-halloween-decoration-ideas/
While it’s always fun to shop for and make some decorations, why not take it up a notch and get your inner-artist involved? 
Enter: A PAINTING CLASS AT PINOT’S PALETTE!

Our calendar is filled with some excellent Fall & Halloween themed classes this month, so you can come in with friends
and family to make a stunning, handmade work of art to use at your party… or anywhere! Have a pre-party celebration
with loved ones as you spend time together, making memories and masterpieces in a fun and creative environment, doing
sometime unique and exciting! 

 Here are some of out upcoming classes:

10/25 ’Starry Nightmare’
10/26 ‘Mysterious Moon Glow’
10/31 ’The Painting That Must Not Be Named’


BONUS:

— Last Minute, DIY Costume Ideas — 
I know we all have these amazing ideas of the perfect costumes in our minds.. but let’s be real… life happens and we don’t
always have time to order, make, or shop for the ideal one.
Here are a few ideas for quick and easy costumes that anyone can do in a pinch: 
* Men In Black
Just a black suit and tie + white shirt + sunglasses and you’ve got yourself an easily-recognizable costume. The best part is
that with the release of the new movie a few months ago, your costume will be super trendy! 
* Queen of Hearts
Pair this easy-to-make custom collar with a red dress and red lipstick for an instant Alice in Wonderland-inspired costume.
To make the collar, wrap a large piece of paper around your neck so you can trim it down to the right size. Then, staple cards
from a deck all around the paper collar, layering them for a fanned-out effect.
* Old Married Couple
There's something fun about being young and trying to age yourself forty (or more) years in the future. Show up to the party
looking like you're ready for bed, so that you can crash as soon as you get home. Best costume ever!


If you're all about the Halloween Party but not hosting it at your home, Pinot's Palette DOES offer private parties!
Book your Halloween Party (or any other party) with our studio and you and your friends can come in and paint, drink,
and have a lot of fun! (**Keep these in mind for your holiday party this December, too!) 


HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!


PINOT'S PALETTE - ADDISON


5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 122B
Addison, TX 75254
Get Directions
Addison@pinotspalette.com
469.248.6347
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Friday, October 18, 2019

We Love Fall! What’s Going On In & Around Addison, This Time Of Year?! 


 Fall is here and with this fabulous season, comes some of the best things of the year!

There's gorgeous weather, stunning scenery, bonfires and warm drinks, cute sweaters and booties, cozy blankets, and so much more! While there’s always crockpot meals and watching football with the family at home, there’s plenty going on in and around Addison this time of year. From fairs and festivals, to Halloween events, and even just some lovely local spots to visit and have fun, Fall is a wonderful time of year to spend time with loved ones and spend time together.


 Check out some ideas for things to do this Autumn:
** Addison Circle Park **
The site of popular Addison events like Fork and Cork and Oktoberfest, this 10-acre park sports water features, display fountains, two stages, a pavilion and pergola, and plenty of parking.
*Presenting Addison’s new series, 'Addison After Dark', which brings a fresh perspective on themed entertainment in Addison Circle Park. 
This month’s theme is 'Let's Do the Time Warp’, celebrated on October 19
November’s theme is 'Harvest Hootenanny’ celebrated on Nov. 16.
(More): https://addisontexas.net/actc/addison-circle-park
** American Airlines Center **
From Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars home games to UFC bouts and Miley Cyrus concerts, there is always something exciting going down at the world-class arena in Victory Park, a short drive from Addison. 
(Check out what’s coming up in the next few weeks): http://www.americanairlinescenter.com
** WaterTower Theatre **
One of the most widely praised regional theaters in the country, WaterTower produces five major shows each season at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre. Productions run the gamut of genres, from dramas and comedies to classics and brand new works. Discount tickets are available for students and seniors.  
Don’t miss ’Sister Act’, running from Oct 24 - Nov 10
*(More info and tickets): https://watertowertheatre.org
** Cosmic Yogi Festival **
Come out for this big event in November 2, held at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre. If you’re all about yoga, pilates, belly dancing, and other related activities, this is the place you want to be! 
The Festival is expanding this year with more music, more vendors, and more food trucks
(More about this event): https://dallas.eventful.com/events/cosmic-yogi-festival-fall-2019-/E0-001-129398687-4
** Craft and Art Fairs **
There’s nothing better than walking around, looking at arts and crafts with loved ones! It’s always great to see others' talents displayed before you, inspiring you, and best of all, giving you some great early holiday gifts to buy! There are tons of excellent Fall Festivals and Craft Shows around Addison, including:
Oct. 19-20 St. Michael 39th Annual Craft Fair 

 - 10/19 St. Michael 39th Annual Craft Fair (Bedford)
https://www.evensi.us/amp/st-michael-39th-annual-craft-fair-catholic-church/330425121

 - 10/19 Craft Fair at ’The Branch Connection’ (Farmer’s Branch)
https://farmersbranchtx.gov/741/Craft-Fair

 - 10/26 Dallas Arts Festival
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-festival-of-the-arts-2019-tickets-54055873573
** Vitruvian Park **
On top of being an apartment complex hundreds of Addison residents call home, Vitruvian Park features a 19-acre green space carved by a spring-fed creek. This lovely area hosts visitors and events throughout the year, from crossfit groups to farmers markets to amateur dancers during the Vitruvian Salsa Festival. 

 Talk about a lovely place to spend time, any time of year! Walk your dog, kick a ball around with friends, sit and read in the sun, and just enjoy the beauty all around. 
!! Be on the lookout for the light displays, going up at the end of November. 
(More about this location, including the event calendar): https://www.udr.com/vitruvian-park/
** White Rock Creek Trail **
This trail named for the creek that borders Addison to the east is one of the Dallas area’s most popular spots for joggers, dog walkers, and cyclists. Its 7.6 miles of paved path link almost a dozen local parks, with terrain alternating between open park areas, protected marshes, and shady thickets.
This beautiful 3/4-mile nature trail meanders alongside the west bank of White Rock Creek, with numerous creek overlooks and views. Park benches provide perfect place to stop, rest, and enjoy the view. 
(More): https://addisontexas.net/parksrec/white-rock-creek-trail
** Spooktacular Events **
Halloween Celebrations in and around Addison: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/tx--addison/halloween-event/
((For the rainy, chilly days, or when you just want to stay inside and do something fun)) — 
** Bitter Sisters Brewery **
Kick back and sip on a pint of Texas-made beer at Bitter Sisters Brewery, the only craft brewery in Addison. Stop by the tasting room on Fridays and Saturdays and try one of the brewery’s four signature beers, such as the Busy Body Blonde Lager or the Hissy Fit Marzen Lager. Don’t miss a brewery tour, which gives you a great chance to learn how all the beers are made.
(Visit the webpage): http://www.bittersistersbrewery.com
** Village on the Parkway **
Whether you’re looking for dining, shopping, or entertainment, Village on the Parkway is your best bet in Addison. National retailers and restaurant chains mix with local boutiques amid fountains, gazebos, and Mediterranean-inspired architecture for a welcoming spot to spend an afternoon.
Fall is a great time to get started on your big holiday to-buy-for list! Grab some excellent gifts at the many spots at Village on the Parkway and be ahead of the game when December hits! 
(Learn more and view the directory): https://thevillageontheparkway.com
** Addison Improv **
Catch some of the country’s funniest comics and up-and-coming jokesters at Addison’s premier comedy club. You can get dinner and a show right here, with a burger joint-style menu served up every show night.
*On Oct 26, you and the family can come in and enjoy a special magic show with Mike Williams at the Improv! Enjoy this 80 minute family comedy show where you and other adults will laugh just as much as the little ones! Fun for all! 
(More about his event): https://artandseek.org/calendar/event/99878/family-magic-show-with-mike-williams
(Visit Addison Improv’s website): https://improvtx.com/addison/
** PAINTING AND WINE CLASSES ** 

 Join us for a painting class at Pinot’s Palette in Addison where you’ll paint, drink, and have so much fun! The great thing about out studio is that you and your friends and family get to spend time in a creative environment, making art, EVEN IF you’re not experienced in the area! That’s right… NO prior-painting experience is necessary, as we proudly stand behind the belief that ANYONE can paint! 

 Our classes are meant for first-time painters (though anyone, at any skill level will love the), and we’ll have one od out talented and helpful artist, walking you through the painting, step-by-step. 
Anytime of the year is the perfect time to stop in and make something special, but right now, with the Fall and Halloween season upon us, we’ve really got some fabulous classes on the calendar!

 * Check out some of our upcoming classes, that are sure to put you in the mood for Fall)):
10/20 DIY Chunky Knit Blanket Class https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/362015
10/26 'Sunny Side Up' FAMILY DAY! https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/367494
10/28 'Van Gogh Pumpkins' https://www.pinotspalette.com/addison/event/367491
AND MORE!  (*)View our full calendar, below. 




PINOT'S PALETTE - ADDISON

5290 Belt Line Road, Suite 122B
Addison, TX 75254  Get Directions
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Monday, October 14, 2019

Attack of the holidays - reasons to be hopeful and how to reduce stress


Attack of the holidays at Pinot's Addison

Reasons to be hopeful and how to reduce stress


 I was at the hardware store this weekend and was not at all mystified to see aisles and aisles of holiday decorations stacked up willy nilly. 

We’re not just talking Christmas trees in every imaginable iteration (multiple sizes, pre-lit with white lights, pre-lit with colored lights, pre-tinseled, even pre-decorated), but we saw dozens of inflatable trees, menorahs, dreidels, reindeer, elves, snow men, snow women, snow globes containing all of the above and the wreathes! 

 Who knew there were so many variations of wreathes? There were wreathes made of plastic, wreathes made of yarn, wreathes made out grass and wreathes made out of sticks (also in every imaginable decorative style). We might be praying for fall weather and arguing about whether or not candy corn is gross (it’s not) but that doesn’t mean we aren’t amped up about getting the inflatable Christmas decorations ready to rumble.

Studies show that those who put up their holiday decorations early are actually happier. Check out this article in popsugar which explains “If you were one of those families who had their tree decorated and the Christmas village out and in full swing by Nov. 1, you might be in luck. According to experts, decorating for Christmas early may make you happier, so you might want to consider pulling your garlands and gigantic Santa statues down from the attic a bit sooner.
"In a world full of stress and anxiety, people like to associate to things that make them happy, and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of the childhood," psychoanalyst Steve McKeown told Unilad. "Decorations are simply an anchor or pathway to those old childhood magical emotions of excitement. So putting up those Christmas decorations early extends the excitement!" 

 That seems logical enough. Pyschotherapist Amy Molin agreed, explaining that Christmas decorations can take you back to a simpler time, at least mentally. "Nostalgia helps link people to their personal past, and it helps people understand their identity. For many, putting up Christmas decorations early is a way for them to reconnect with their childhoods." She also says that it can help those who have lost someone feel closer to the loved one in question, adding that "decorating early may help them feel more connected with that individual." Now pour yourself some eggnog (or a pumpkin spice latte, it is October after all) and get down to it.

 While layering your Christmas decorations over your Halloween decorations may be fun we also recognize that while you’re listening to your favorite Christmas music playlists on repeat AND shuffle that you are most likely also starting to agonize about your gift list. This article in Psychology Today explains why: ”For some of us, gift giving is no simple matter. Not just because it’s challenging to find affordable, thoughtful gifts given our limited time or finances, but because we recognize that gifts are often wrapped in symbolic meaning and we obsess about it.

 Especially in complicated or conflicted relationships, gifts are not just gifts. Holiday gifts may be peace-making gestures, or symbols of anger, hurt, indifference, or dislike (or interpreted as such regardless of our motives). Indeed, we have to accept that sometimes there is no right gift we may bestow. A recipient with low self-esteem or depression may have trouble interpreting the gift as the loving gesture intended. When someone has a negative stereotype of us, our gift may be wrong for no other reason than it came from us. Our thoughtful gift will be interpreted as thoughtless, our expensive gift as trying to buy love or show off.

Fearing embarrassment or judgment, self-conscious people worried about what others think may spend ridiculous amounts of time trying to make the right impression and gain others’ approval with their gift giving. Will our gifts make us look like we’re thoughtful or thoughtless? Like spendthrifts or cheapskates? Will they fit with the group’s norms regarding how much effort or money to expend? Will our gifts look paltry or generous in comparison to others’ gifts? Will we be embarrassed that our gift is smaller than the one received?
For empathic people, gift giving can engender all kinds of time-consuming thought and effort as they anticipate what their gifts may mean to others. Recognizing that some people will see their gifts as love yardsticks (“How do you love me? Let me count the gifts!”), they take great pains to choose the right gift. Knowing that some of their children (or friends) are like holiday hounds sniffing for scents of favoritism, they struggle to insure gifts are of equal quantity and quality.
Paint this vintage Santa with us!
For those of us who need to reduce our holiday giving for financial or “energetic” reasons, the threat of disappointing recipients looms large, especially when our generous gift giving is part of a long-standing tradition. The threat of disappointing others and messing with beloved traditions leads some of us to continue giving at levels that strain our finances or our health. Although it might feel like the end of a family era to cut back and adopt new family norms, it might be time for your family to adopt new gift giving traditions to reduce the gift-giving burden. Consolation may found in the knowledge that even if that particular family tradition changes, other less materialistic traditions can remain intact, and new traditions quickly become old ones.
Not everybody experiences such anxiety around holiday gifting. To some, a gift is just a gift, a holiday token rather than a loaded relationship or public image symbol. To those rejecting materialism or rebelling against norms equating love with gifting, gift giving is a social obligation to be rejected or minimized. While these minimalist approaches to holiday gift giving may be misconstrued as uncaring and may violate group norms, some of us can stand to take a page, or at least a few lines, out of this simpler holiday book..”
This is where we come in. We believe that the best way to navigate the minefield of gift giving is to understand that for most people the gift of an experience is going to be more impactful than the gift of a random item found while cruising the mall. We’re not saying that thoughtful, well-curated gifts aren’t impactful (of course they are) but in general people value experiencing new things and doing so with friends and loved ones over a physical item. This article from Fast Company is a few years old but the science is still valid: “Most people are in the pursuit of happiness. There are economists who think happiness is the best indicator of the health of a society. We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn’t make you that much happier. But one of the biggest questions is how to allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource.
There’s a very logical assumption that most people make when spending their money: that because a physical object will last longer, it will make us happier for a longer time than a one-off experience like a concert or vacation. According to recent research, it turns out that assumption is completely wrong.
“One of the enemies of happiness is adaptation,” says Dr. Thomas Gilovich, a psychology professor at Cornell University who has been studying the question of money and happiness for over two decades. “We buy things to make us happy, and we succeed. But only for a while. New things are exciting to us at first, but then we adapt to them.”
So rather than buying the latest iPhone or a new BMW, Gilovich suggests you’ll get more happiness spending money on experiences like going to art exhibits, doing outdoor activities, learning a new skill, or traveling.

Gilovich’s findings are the synthesis of psychological studies conducted by him and others into the Easterlin paradox, which found that money buys happiness, but only up to a point. How adaptation affects happiness, for instance, was measured in a study that asked people to self-report their happiness with major material and experiential purchases. Initially, their happiness with those purchases was ranked about the same. But over time, people’s satisfaction with the things they bought went down, whereas their satisfaction with experiences they spent money on went up.

It’s counterintuitive that something like a physical object that you can keep for a long time doesn’t keep you as happy as long as a once-and-done experience does. Ironically, the fact that a material thing is ever present works against it, making it easier to adapt to. It fades into the background and becomes part of the new normal. But while the happiness from material purchases diminishes over time, experiences become an ingrained part of our identity.
“Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods,” says Gilovich. “You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but nonetheless they remain separate from you. In contrast, your experiences really are part of you. We are the sum total of our experiences.”
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Another reason is that shared experiences connect us more to other people than shared consumption. You’re much more likely to feel connected to someone you took a vacation with in Bogotá than someone who also happens to have bought a 4K TV.
“We consume experiences directly with other people,” says Gilovich. “And after they’re gone, they’re part of the stories that we tell to one another.”
And even if someone wasn’t with you when you had a particular experience, you’re much more likely to bond over both having hiked the Appalachian Trail or seeing the same show than you are over both owning Fitbits.
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Gilovich’s research has implications for individuals who want to maximize their happiness return on their financial investments, for employers who want to have a happier workforce, and policy-makers who want to have a happy citizenry.”

Paint and sip events are an easy and affordable solution to this dilemma. Whether you want to join a public class or plan a private event, we’ve got you covered! Painting is therapeutic, fun and accessible. We can help you with a teambuilder that gets the creative juices flowing while foster increased employee engagement while your team thinks outside the box. 
Gift certificates are always the right size!
Family paint parties are also a great activity for everyone from the kiddos to Gram Gram and Pop Pop. With low minimums and an extensive professional background in event planning Pinot’s Palette Addison will take all the stress out of your event. 
Don’t want to commit to a particular date or specific class? Pinot’s Palette gift cards are an affordable and “one-size fits all” gift that take the stress out of your gift giving while combining the therapeutic value of art with helping your recipient create new memories with the ones they love. They can be purchased in any amount, are valid in every Pinot’s Palette location and never expire. 

 Let us help you spread the joy.

Pinot's Palette of Addison
Address: 5290 Belt Line Rd Suite 122B, Addison, TX 75254
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9PM
Phone: (469) 248-6347


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