IMTA's Regine Nehy in Death at a Funeral!

Regine Neghy plays Martine in the hit comedy Death at a Funeral in theaters now! According to Fandago: "A day in the life of an American family who come together to put a beloved husband and father to rest. As mourners gather at the family home, shocking revelations, festering resentments, ugly threats, blackmail and a misdirected corpse unleash lethal mayhem."
Regine competed at IMTA in New York of 2000. She starred as Samuel L. Jackson's daughter, Celia Turner, in the suspenseful thriller film Lakeview Terrace. Regine played Jacquie in the MTV film Super Sweet Sixteen: The Movie and starred in the the film Pride!

Be sure to get to theaters today and see Regine Nehy in Death at a Funeral!

Tyson Ballou in D&G's new Anthology Ad Campaign!

Check out this amazing video of IMTA's Tyson Ballou in a video for D&G's new Anthology fragrance line. After competing at IMTA in 1996 he signed with Ford Models and is now with Wilhelmina New York. He has appeared on runways and in ad campaigns for every top designer, including Jil Sander, Emporio Armani, Moschino, Perry Ellis, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Byblos, BCBG, Valentino Roma and Hugo Boss. He has also appeared internationally on the covers and in editorials of major fashion magazines including L'uomo Vogue, Perry Ellis, Fila, Jalouse, The Face, Harper's Bazaar, Arena Homme Plus, Visionaire, Numero and W. According to models.com: "The eminent Mr Ballou goes to prove that a spectacular model will log a spectacular career, no matter how much the industry changes or shifts. Tyson's unique brand of beauty, flawless professionalism and long-lasting charisma has won him a long catalog of clients. This Texan was discovered at age 15 and has been modeling non-stop since. That kind of career performance is so rare it moves into the territory of awe-inspiring."!

RED!!!

"If one says "Red" and there are 50 people listening, it can be expected that there will be 50 reds in their minds.  And one can be sure that all these reds will be very different."  Josef Albers

As I mentioned in a previous post I will be doing several posts on different colours and how they make us feel.  So for my second installment it's RED!!!!

 

I have a love/hate relationship with red, as a redhead I was teased so much as a child that I came to dislike red, but now as an adult I love my red hair and I can certainly appreciate all red has to offer. 

Red is a primary colour and it's complimentary colour is green.  This is fun to try at home  -  stare at a red circle for a few minutes then look away onto a white paper and you'll immediately see a green circle.  Your eyes crave balance so after looking at red they want to see green so they'll make it for themselves. 
Cool, eh!

Red's power comes from it's heat - the warmer the red the more red it is thought to be.  As a colour it advances and it draws attention to itself, so it's great to use for a focal point or where you want the attention to be - think of the lady in the red dress or the red carpet.....

Red can make people feel many emotions but those that are most closely associated with it are passion, danger, boldness, anger, aggression, sexiness and excitment.  People who like red are usually extroverts and associate red with the positive attributes of red. 

 

Those who dislike red associate it with the negative attributes noted above.  Physically, red increases blood pressure, appetite, respiratory rates, adrenaline and also can increase physical strength.  The colour red can also cause us to be courageous, aggressive, sensuous, impulsive, overbearing and impatient.  Sports teams often use red to show they are strong and aggressive.

GO SENS GO!!!

And red is a very common colour that countries use in their flags - take Canada's for example red with the red maple leaf.

 

Okay enough about feelings here's how to use red in your world.  First off red exterior doors are fantastic and draw people to your home.

Blue-based reds are dramatic and go great with dark woods like mahogany which are often in dining rooms and therefore it is often used there.   Soft reds can help to neutralize the cooler colours such as blue and green and with give some warmth to the room.  Brown reds look great in kitchens as there is usually a small amount of wall to cover and it encourages lively conversations and appetites. 

Here's some red inspiration:

This red is what the experts say is the closest match to Diana Vreeland's Red Room - it's Benjamin Moore Red 2000-10.  If this is too much red for you try it in smaller doses here's some accessories that will pop in your room.

Painting out the back of a cabinet or bookcase will make the items on the shelf stand out and become more of a focal point.

This beautiful chair becomes an object to desire in red.  The chair colour is Ralph Lauren Relay Red1B11.

A beautiful crystal red chandelier will certainly make a statement.

This one has an almost chinoiserie feel.

And some beautiful red fabrics.

And my favourite red of all.

Cheers!

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

IMTA's Alum Amy Acker on Happy Town Tonight!

Amy is starring in a new ABC drama called Happy Town premiering tonight in an episode called "In this Home on Ice". The show takes place in a small town where many unsolved crimes have taken place. After five years of peace and order, new crimes start to happen. Amy plays Rachel Conroy in this creepy new show which is getting alot of press.

Amy competed at IMTA in the nineties and industry great Patrick Baca was integral in scouting and launching her at IMTA. She has starred on Ghost Whisperer, How I Met Your Mother, October Road, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Dollhouse. She appeared as Kelly Peyton, the assassin, on the series Alias. Amy recently guest starred on the finale of the action adventure TV show Human Targets.

GIVEAWAY

I'm happy to announce a great giveaway from CSN Stores! One of my blog followers will be the lucky recipient of a $40 gift certificate from them!

In case you are not familiar with CSN Stores they have tons of items, from home décor, track lighting, bedding and so much more. There are over 200 stores so there is sure to be something for everyone, so be sure to check them out!

1st Entry - To get one entry all you need to do is Follow Me!! Leave me a comment to let me know that you are a follower or if you have just started following me - then let me know that. (You must be a follower to be entered in the draw). Just make sure your comment links back to your email address so I can contact you if you’re the lucky winner.

2nd entry – To get a second entry go ahead and blog about this giveaway, just make sure and come back and leave another comment to let me know that you did!

The giveaway will end on Wednesday, May 5th at 12:00 am.

This giveaway is unfortunately only open to US and Canadian residents. To the winner - please remember that there may be shipping charges or international fees for certain products when ordering your item.

Good luck everyone!

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Alyson Stoner's new single!!!

Check out Alyson Stoner's gorgeous new single! Available now on iTunes, it's getting rave reviews! Alyson's vocal talent is so impressive. Here are some of the reviews on iTunes:
"I love this song. Another great song to add to my book of faves."
"...It is so pure and peaceful and has such a fun beat to keep you uplifted, no matter what you are going through."
"Amazing song and very catchy!"

We at IMTA agree and hope you will check out Alyson's great new single!

Alyson competed at IMTA in 2000 and has received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Class—Short-format Animated Programs for Phineas and Ferb. Alyson is the voice of Isabella. Alyson is also starring in the Disney's Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She will be reprising her role as Caitlyn in this exciting project!!! Alyson has starred in many major feature films including Camp Rock, Cheaper By The Dozen movies and Alice Upside Down.

BARBADOS

A couple of winters ago I had the privilege of spending a week in Barbados. What a beautiful island! Here's some shots of the resort (Almond Village Resort) and the island in honour of summer almost being here!
This old sugar mill has been repurposed as a setting for small intimate weddings - how beautiful would that be!







This tree was huge and so cool!I think this is my favourite shot taken on the shores of the Crane Resort - way out of our price range!

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Mackenzie Hannigan on Good Luck Charlie

IMTA alum Mackenzie Hannigan just booked a guest starring role on Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie! Mackenzie competed at IMTA in 2002 where he met and signed with Martin Weiss Management. He quickly landed the role of the Smart & Final spokes kid!

He has also guest-starred on many series such as the Ghost Whisperer, Arrested Development, Stacked, Scrubs and Real Time w/Bill Maher. Mackenzie was a voice talent in the animated feature film Happy Feet, which stars another IMTA alum, Elijah Wood!

Chelsea Harris on the Jonas Show!

IMTA alum '06 Chelsea Harris was just on the hit Disney show Jonas an episode called Beauty and the Beat as the beauty queen, Carrie Sue! (IMTA'04 alum Nicole Gale Anderson has a recurring role on Jonas as Macy Misa.) After competing at IMTA, Chelsea found a a manager and agent and has been working ever since.

She has guest starred on Hannah Montana, Miss Guided which was produced by IMTA alum Ashton Kutcher and had a recurring role on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Just Jordan. She recently wrapped an episode of The Assignment where she portrays Mandy. Look for Chelsea on an encore of Hannah Montana in an episode called My Boyfriend's Jackson and There's Gonna be Trouble on Sunday April 25 on the Disney Channel.

Ashley Greene cast in BUTTER!

IMTA alum Ashley Greene is joining the all-star ensemble cast for the feature film Butter! Hugh Jackman, Alicia Silverstone, Olivia Wilde, Ty Burrell and Rob Corddry have all been announced as stars for the Weinstein Bros. comedy! Ashley has been announced as one of the lead roles! Go Ashley!

According to MTV News:
"Butter is set around a butter-sculpting competition in a small Midwestern town. Garner stars as a woman driven to win the competition, like her husband (Burrell) before her. Those plans are disrupted when a newcomer, a young orphan girl (Yara Shahidi), shows exceptional skill in shaping the dairy product."

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Sounds like an unusual premise and like a lot of fun! Can't wait to see Ashley in her role!

Special thanks to our correspondent Sarah for the tip for today's THAT IMTA BLOG topic!

Desk Participation

Many thanks to Emily A. Clark who posted photos of readers' desk on her blog this week. This is the photo of mine that appears there. Check out the rest of the beautiful offices for some inspiration at http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2010/04/reader-participation-time-your-desks.html .

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

IMTA Alum Lyndsy Fonseca's Kick Ass Dominates!

IMTA alum Lyndsy Fonseca's film Kick Ass dominated at the box office this weekend. According to EW: " Lionsgate’s Kick-Ass grossed an estimated $19.75 million for a second place spot. (With estimates showing spots one and two separated by a remarkably small $250,000, Monday’s final results may give us a different outcome.) In 3,065 theaters, Kick-Ass averaged $6,445, not a bad debut for a film that only cost $28 million to make". Lyndsy plays Katie Deauxman in this funny film about superheros.

Lyndsy competed at IMTA in 2003 where she won 2nd Runner up for Young Miss Dancer of the Year and Honorable Mention Young Miss Talent of the Year. Check out Lyndsy Fonseca in the hysterical new movie Hot Tub Time Machine also in theaters now!

Be sure to get to theaters to see Lynsdy in Kick Ass or Hot Tub Time Machine!

Grab some popcorn it's a double feature with IMTA Alumni!

Two IMTA alum have feature films in wide-release this weekend! If you are looking for a good movie, consider catching Moises Arias' THE PERFECT GAME or Lyndsy Fonseca in KICKASS!

Moises (IMTA 2005) stars in this film which is set 1957 and is about a poor group of kids from Monterrey, Mexico who shocked the world by winning 13 games in a row and the Little League World Series in the only perfect game ever pitched in the Championship. This movie is finally enjoying the much-anticipated release in the United States. You may know Moises from his role as Rico in the Disney hit television series, HANNAH MONTANA. Since competing in IMTA, Moises has been one of young Hollywood's most-sought after young actors.

Check out what fellow IMTA alum Alyson Stoner had to say from the red carpet about Moises' film and her own upcoming projects:



Lyndsy Fonseca's new film, KICKASS has been receiving a lot of press. The Miami Herald states,"This shrewd mixture of slick comic-book mayhem, unmistakable sweetness and ear-splitting profanity is poised to be a popular culture phenomenon because of its exact sense of the fantasies of the young male fanboy population."

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Lyndsy competed at IMTA in 2003 where she won 2nd Runner up for Young Miss Dancer of the Year and Honorable Mention Young Miss Talent of the Year.

Notre Dame

Okay I know I am a little obsessed with Paris and definitely obssessed with Notre Dame but I have been wanting to post the many many pictures I took of it last fall. It was so inspirational!


Here's the best ones!

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.