This past Friday I was lucky enough to be a part of the wonderful Showcase Minnesota. The staff and crew were SO friendly! They were crackin' jokes and putting all the guests at ease and making everything run smoothly.
I got there about an hour before I was to be on air to set up the items I had brought.
I made rainbow cake, and blueberry brownies, and zucchini cupcakes. (I also made some Showcase MN personalized cookies, and they seemed to like them!)
There was even a duo performing… and they sounded amazing. Storyhill was the name of their group, and I truly loved their soulful sound. Seriously. Take a listen if you have a couple seconds. They are hugely successful in MN and are set to take the US by storm.
One a different note…
take a gander at these…
and these…
and these. Wow. I touched a manolo blahnik.
*insert dramatic sigh*
Katie, the gorgeous style expert from Minnesota Monthly was on set showcasing some of early falls hottest trends. She was smart a witty and fabulously dressed and knows. her. style.
At least, I think she did. *I* don't really know style so I am just trusting that she does based on the fact that she is employed as a stylist and looks fabulous.
She mentioned that she is always scouting (her Minnesota Monthly blog is called Scout) new trends and fashions and hot scenes and happening places. (You can imagine how little information I could offer her at that point. Is Walmart trendy? No? I'll be quiet.) So if you ever know about some happening event or style feel free to drop her a line at her blog!
And finally.
If you wanted to see my actual television appearance, here is a link. I gotta warn ya… I was weird.
I dont think I ever really answered a question.. and I kept offering up random information that really didnt have anything to do with what we were talking about.
And totally made Rob, the host, get his hands all dirty and covered with sugar water.
I'm classy like that.
Enjoy! 
hey girl you’re not alone. I’m so not fashionable too. haha i am going to watch you right now…
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YOu are too cute. YOu did fabulous. Sure wish I had your talent. Great job.
YOu are too cute. YOu did fabulous. Sure wish I had your talent. Great job.
I am going to watch now! yay, you!
You are so gorgeous. I’d be so thrilled if I touched a Manolo too!
Again? you are so very popular!!!!! And. You. Are. My. Friend!
I am off to watch it! And I have never even seen a picture of an actual Manolo until now, so you are WAY ahead of me! ;D
Okay, you were really cute! And I think you did a much better job than the guy interviewing you! ;D
You were great as always! Very charming.
I think you did spectacular! (send me an autograph!)
Yay! That was fun!
First of all, anyone who puts the word Fart in their title has my attention. LOL! And second, you were ADORABLE on the show. Great job!!! I’m very proud of you and you did wonderful. I would have been a babbling idiot. But I probably don’t have to worry about it. LOL!
You have a fabulous day Amanda! And if you ever need a co-host. I’m your gal! Ha! Ha!
First of all, anyone who puts the word Fart in their title has my attention. LOL! And second, you were ADORABLE on the show. Great job!!! I’m very proud of you and you did wonderful. I would have been a babbling idiot. But I probably don’t have to worry about it. LOL!
You have a fabulous day Amanda! And if you ever need a co-host. I’m your gal! Ha! Ha!
Amanda
But that pair was the only pair that I even liked. I guess I am not with the height of fashion. The other shoes looked uncomfortable for sure! 
Congrats again!! Hope your summer is going wonderfully!!
So I am SOOOO uncool that I didn’t even know what a manolo blahnik was. Ouch!
You do such a fabulous job and are becoming a super star!
Blessings friend!
Kristin
You did great! I don’t know what you think was wrong with that?!
can you please re-set your posts so that the full post appears in blog readers adn not just the first 50 words. i live vicariously through my google reader because i just dont have time to visit all the blogs i love directly. if i cant read it on GR i just skip it…. and i dont want to skip you amanda!
i thought you came across very comfortable and honest and real…as i would expect…seems like whenever i get too busy to follow your life and check back you are being showcased somewhere!
congrats…look forward to catching up with you…
Oh, those shoes make my feet hurt just by looking at them.
But you were great! Quit being so hard on yourself. *wink*
I think it is so incredibly fun that you are doing these TV spots. Who woulda thought it when you began this blog?
Oh, those shoes make my feet hurt just by looking at them.
But you were great! Quit being so hard on yourself. *wink*
I think it is so incredibly fun that you are doing these TV spots. Who woulda thought it when you began this blog?
You were SO not weird!
That was fun!
“It turns out the my kids have birthdays!” I loved it!
Weird?? WHATever! You were great! I guess it’s like pictures, we are always our own worst critic?
I tried to watch the show, but when i clicked on your “here” it took me to the recipe page. so i tried to view other previous episodes and there are no episodes, just recipes. am i doing something wrong?
You will have your own cooking show soon
and we can say we “knew” you before!
Oh, I think it was a fine interview. I couldn’t ever be on TV. BTW, your last post’s pictures were DIVINE. Simply perfect. I’d love to be there with your kids. I took a couple pictures of Rosebud in an (empty) laundry tub the other day, great prop!
I finally got to watch the video – you did a great job; you were not weird at all!
How exciting – congrats!
You were so NOT weird! You seem very comfortable in front of the camera, you did awesome!
I want that my love to you will turn into bright sunlight so that to warm your heart. Do you like it?
You are so sweet! I love watching you
great job!
Ah, I can’t get the “missing plugin” to load so I can watch you! I’m so bummed! My guess is that you were absolutely clever and charming!
I’m going to keep trying!
As a modern parent, I know that it’s not how much you give children those counts, it’s the love and attention you shower on them. A caring attitude can not only save you a small fortune, but also even make you feel good about being tight-fisted and offering more care than presents.
The good or ill hap of good or ill life, is the good or ill choice of a good or ill wife.
Promises may get thee friends, but nonperformance will turn then into enemies.Do you understand?
You did GREAT!!! That was a long segment…woot! I NEVER would have been able to think of things to say for that long! Amanda…you were awesome!
I can say “I knew you when!”