Remember that new reality TV show we told you about a few months ago? The one casting families in the Franklin Lakes area who were planning a party for a new HGTV series? Well, the producers have finally announced the host of the show will be no other than Franklin Lakes' own Dina Manzo.
Fans of Real Housewives of New Jersey should remember the fabulous events Dina puts on (such attention to detail!), so when we first heard about the HGTV show back in December we were hoping she would be named the host. And this weekend, we received confirmation that our hunch was right.
According to the producers, the show will be called Dina's Party and each episode will feature a party thrown in someone's home, such as a graduation, surprise, wedding, bon voyage, sweet sixteen, tailgate parties, etc.
"Dina and the staff of her event company Design Affairs will create magnificent events in their clients' homes," according to the official press release "Whether it's a posh baby shower, an over-the-top fantasy wedding or a grand graduation party, Dina will transform any space into something breathtakingly beautiful and unique. With her extraordinary talents, Dina will make every occasion a perfect celebration for the important moments in a family's life."
"Dina is an accomplished interior designer and also runs a thriving event planning business — her Real Housewives fans will be very surprised to see this side of her," said Kathleen Finch, general manager, HGTV. (Patch says: What? Fans will be surprised? Did Finch not watch Season 1?) "Dina brings a unique set of skills to HGTV and I'm thrilled to have her join our growing team of expert talent."
"Each week she will throw one fun and fabulous party in homes across New Jersey and New York City areas," Avelino Pombo, director of development of JOHLT productions, told Patch.
The show is still casting local families. To be considered for the show, email apombo@JOHLT.com with a photo of the party throwers, a photo of your home, information about the party including theme and key players, and your contact information. (And if you get cast, be sure to let us know!)
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Dina isn't the only Manzo sister in the news this week. According to WWD, Caroline has plans to make a handbag collection in collaboration with Kristino handbags. She is also planning to release two lines of dog accessories, one of which is "cruelty-free with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Best Friends Animal Society," WWD reports.
In her weekly glo.msn.com column this week, she talks about her infamous "Iron Hand" technique for raising children.
"My children were never allowed to talk back, raise their voice or even look at us crooked. If they did, there were consequences, and when there was punishment we didn't waiver: We stuck to it and made them 'serve their time.'" Caroline writes in response to a single mother of three, who is struggling with discipline. "Giving out a punishment and not seeing it through only shows them that they can do the crime but not the time. Bad, bad, bad. Also, when giving out punishment explain to your children why you're angry and why they're getting punished. Follow with an 'I love you, but you're still in trouble!'"
For more of Caroline's sage advice, read her weekly column Caroline's Rules.
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