The Crafty Reporter: 2013

11 December 2013

Constance Jones Host Deliano Charity Fashion Show

Constance Jones host Charity Fashion Show

I had an amazing time hosting Touch Boutique's Deliano Charity Fashion Show! Portions of the proceeds benefit Children's Home Society of Florida.

Constance Jones with Adrianna Hopkins, Jessica Campbell and Aubrey Aquino

If you are in the Miami area check out this fabulous shop at 7231 Biscayne Blvd or online at http://www.touchdolls.com/!

Deliano New Fashion Line in Miami

Deliano New Fashion Line-- "Into the Wild Collection"

Yummy Treats!

09 December 2013

Overtown Youth Center Toy Drive 2013

It's that time of year again! The Overtown Youth Center needs toys this holiday season.If you would like to donate a toy please email me at CJones @wplg.com! I'm collecting toys until December 16th!

Puzzles, board games, dolls and action figures are preferred!

Thanks for your donation!

02 December 2013

Baby Gone Wild: Katia's First Birthday Party!

Baby Gone Wild Birthday Theme

Forget about pretty pink bows and pastel flowers—it’s “Baby Gone Wild.” I love this birthday party theme--complete with tons of bright colors and plush animals. My dear friend WFOR-CBS Miami News Anchor Natalia Zea hosted an amazing party that was nothing short of fabulous!

Natalia Zea with her daughter Katia

Amazing Animal Print Letters

Stuffed Animal Table Centerpieces

What's a Party with out a Pinata?!?! Love this!

Adorable Wild Birthday Cake

Fun Animal Cookies

Katia's Animal Outfit! Very cute!

Stuffed Animals hanging all over the place!! Perfect Decorations

Yummy Animal Treats!!

26 November 2013

Vote for Troy Simmons!!


Constance Jones and Kristi Krueger Voted for Troy Simmons!

My Husband Troy Simmons was selected to participate in the Bombay Artisan Art Basel Competition. Part of the judging including online voting for your favorite artist. Well-- to encourage people to vote I went on a aggressive marketing campaign-- sharing images of friends and colleges to encourage people to vote!
We hope he wins!! We find out the results next week!

Kids Voted for Troy Simmons

Betty Davis WPLG Local 10 Meteorologist voted for Troy Simmons

Carl "Pinc Gator" voted for Troy Simmons

Art Curator and Consultant Rochi Llaneza Voted for Troy Simmons

This Little Dancing Diva voted for Troy!

Julie Durda from WPLG Local 10 News

Santa even voted for Troy Simmons

Jessica Campbell Voted for Troy Simmons

Vivian Gonzalez from WSVN Voted for Troy

Diana Diaz & Adrianna Hopkins from WSVN Voted for Troy

WFOR-TV Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez

25 November 2013

Mashed Potatoes Yummy Surprise Recipe

We all need easy recipes for the holidays, so I thought it would be great to share this one!

My amazing executive producer Amanda Stanley from WPLG Local10 brought this yummy dish into work--And it was a GREAT hit!

Check out this SUPER EASY recipe!

Ingredients

2 Pounds of potatoes

1 pkg of Velveeta Cheese

½ cup of butter

1 green pepper chopped

2 green onions chopped

½ cup of cheddar cheese

1. Place potatoes into a big pot--Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover & cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and mix in the butter & cheese! Then stir in the green peppers & onions! Also top with some cheddar cheese!

3. Cook for about 20-25 minutes in the oven at 350°! Serve warm!

21 November 2013

Constance Jones Heads Back Home-- Back to Germany!

Constance Jones with her Husband Troy Simmons

We had an amazing time visiting family in Deutschland! These are a few images from Stuttgart, Albstadt, Freiburg Germany! There are also a few pictures from Basel, Switzerland & Strasbourg, France!