New dates are being added all the time so please visit the book tour site HERE for the latest times, locations, and dates! NASHVILLE, TN - March 10, 2012 @ 3:00pm - Barnes & Noble Cool Springs Come enjoy lots of freebies + lots of sweet push-up pop treats! | RSVP & Invite Friends PHOENIX, AZ - March 17, 2012 @ 1:00pm - Barnes & Noble Tempe Marketplace Celebrate St. Patrick's day { Continue Reading }
It is with tons of excitement that I announce the NATIONWIDE PUSH-UP POP BOOK TOUR! I have been working hard behind the scenes with ConAgra Foods (brands including PAM, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Reddi Whip, Egg Beaters) to organize an 8-city book tour for Push-Up Pops! You have no idea how EXCITED I am to travel across the country to meet lots of sweet party lovers! The cities, dates, and { Continue Reading }
UPDATE: The early release copies are now gone. You may pre-order copies on AMAZON here. { Continue Reading }
Last June, when I announced my engagement, many of you asked if I would regularly update Pizzazzerie with wedding tidbits. Yes, I said! Well, apparently 7 months have gone by and I've yet to update ya'll! I had no idea I'd write two books (2nd releases Aug. 2012), raise a wild puppy, get some more big news (coming soon) all within these 7 months. Sorry, guys! But now I'm here to update you on all { Continue Reading }
Hey Ladies! I'm so excited to share that I'll be speaking at an amazing workshop for those looking to get inspired and grow their creative businesses. Amber Housley is the leading lady and quite the entrepreneur! I'm so lucky to speak at this incredible workshop, and want to tell you a bit more about it should you wish to join me! {all attendees get a signed copy of PUSH-UP POPS too! { Continue Reading }
This coming year will bring lots of excitement for Pizzazzerie! Push-Up Pops (available for pre-order now) will hit shelves and ship to doorsteps on March 1st! Not long after, in August 2012, my second book will be released (stay tuned for more info on it, but it's all about candy). With 2012 around the corner, I thought I'd share another sample page from the book (for previous info on it - see { Continue Reading }
I teamed up with Tiny Prints for Christmas cards this year, and I'm so happy with how they turned out! Black + white stripes is a fave of mine (in fact, black/white stripes appear somewhere in both my books - and will be a signature pattern in my wedding next June). I love how we were able to get Henry in there too! I'll be mailing these in vibrant red envelopes with a custom return address { Continue Reading }
A short note to say hello from NYC where I judged the Sterling Vineyard's 1st annual Ultimate Host Challenge along with 3 other fabulous writers/bloggers + Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi! It was an amazing event with four fabulously decorated wine parties that all deserved to win. We could only choose one however, and congratulations to Julie Hesson for her WINNING tablescape/party and $40,000! We are { Continue Reading }
Hi everyone! I'm very excited to announce my book topic + share the cover! I have been working on this since last summer, and I'm so very thrilled to share more information with ya'll! The book is off to print and will be released in the spring, so stay tuned for pre-order info! PRAISE FOR PUSH-UP POPS by COURTNEY DIAL WHITMORE (Gibbs-Smith, 2012) "Push-Up Pops are the perfect treat { Continue Reading }
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I'm knee-deep in planning my wedding and of course, loving every minute! I should be spending *more* minutes on it, however, but the book deal and other projects have me pretty slammed. That's where my love for Custom Paper Works comes in. Kate is a design genius. I first worked with Kate on my "Midnight" Themed New Years Eve shoot last year, and my jaw dropped when she sent me the paper goods { Continue Reading }
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