delighted - issue six | fall 2013
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The fall issue. An online lifestyle magazine about home design, work weddings, kids, and entertaining.TRANSCRIPT
delightedISSUE SIX | FALL 2013
FALL 2013
12 50
CONTENTS
work entertain kids
12 Etsy Success 20 From the Desk of
46 Back to School Style 50 Maggiersquos Birthday Party 57 DIY Finger Puppets 58 Evarsquos Nursery
30 Outdoor Dinner 34 DIY Centerpiece 38 Cinnamon Recipes
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38 08
wedding more
62 Real Wedding 04 From Amanda 06 Contributors 08 Fall Cravings
FALL 2013
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
copy Delighted Magazine 2013 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styling and Photo by Emma Grace Hawtrey
from amanda
In my opinion entrepreneurs are some of the most in-spring and interesting people Their stories of vision and hard work trial and error and failures before success have always intrigued me I love to read about women who have not only dreamed of working for themselves but who are doing so successfully In this issue I am excited to share with you interviews with two such women Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten and Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha They share with us their style and business savvy on pages 10 and 20 Donrsquot miss it
Fall has arrived and this issue is full of great ideas for embracing the season From styling a party (page 30) to cinnamon recipes (page 38) to back-to-school style (page 46) I hope yoursquoll adopt some of the ideas and have a wonderful season
Fondly Amanda Gomes
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Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
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From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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12 50
CONTENTS
work entertain kids
12 Etsy Success 20 From the Desk of
46 Back to School Style 50 Maggiersquos Birthday Party 57 DIY Finger Puppets 58 Evarsquos Nursery
30 Outdoor Dinner 34 DIY Centerpiece 38 Cinnamon Recipes
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wedding more
62 Real Wedding 04 From Amanda 06 Contributors 08 Fall Cravings
FALL 2013
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
copy Delighted Magazine 2013 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styling and Photo by Emma Grace Hawtrey
from amanda
In my opinion entrepreneurs are some of the most in-spring and interesting people Their stories of vision and hard work trial and error and failures before success have always intrigued me I love to read about women who have not only dreamed of working for themselves but who are doing so successfully In this issue I am excited to share with you interviews with two such women Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten and Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha They share with us their style and business savvy on pages 10 and 20 Donrsquot miss it
Fall has arrived and this issue is full of great ideas for embracing the season From styling a party (page 30) to cinnamon recipes (page 38) to back-to-school style (page 46) I hope yoursquoll adopt some of the ideas and have a wonderful season
Fondly Amanda Gomes
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Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
FALL 2013
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
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From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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copy Delighted Magazine 2013 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styling and Photo by Emma Grace Hawtrey
from amanda
In my opinion entrepreneurs are some of the most in-spring and interesting people Their stories of vision and hard work trial and error and failures before success have always intrigued me I love to read about women who have not only dreamed of working for themselves but who are doing so successfully In this issue I am excited to share with you interviews with two such women Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten and Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha They share with us their style and business savvy on pages 10 and 20 Donrsquot miss it
Fall has arrived and this issue is full of great ideas for embracing the season From styling a party (page 30) to cinnamon recipes (page 38) to back-to-school style (page 46) I hope yoursquoll adopt some of the ideas and have a wonderful season
Fondly Amanda Gomes
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Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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copy Delighted Magazine 2013 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styling and Photo by Emma Grace Hawtrey
from amanda
In my opinion entrepreneurs are some of the most in-spring and interesting people Their stories of vision and hard work trial and error and failures before success have always intrigued me I love to read about women who have not only dreamed of working for themselves but who are doing so successfully In this issue I am excited to share with you interviews with two such women Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten and Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha They share with us their style and business savvy on pages 10 and 20 Donrsquot miss it
Fall has arrived and this issue is full of great ideas for embracing the season From styling a party (page 30) to cinnamon recipes (page 38) to back-to-school style (page 46) I hope yoursquoll adopt some of the ideas and have a wonderful season
Fondly Amanda Gomes
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Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
FALL 2013
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
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Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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FALL 2013
Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
FALL 2013
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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WORK
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
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SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
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From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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Elizabeth JohnsonPretty Smitten
Emma Grace HawtreyEmma Grace Hawtrey Stylist
Jenny BrownBAKE
Julia GartlandSassy Kitchen
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Lori MakabeLori Makabe Photography
contributors amp photographers
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
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o Ju
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
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a G
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Mandy Kellogg RyeWaiting on Martha
Marianne BrownWhite + Gold Design
Robert amp Tiffany PetersonRustic White Photography
For submission and contribution inquiries email hidelightedgmailcom
FALL 2013
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
FALL 2013
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
FALL 2013
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
KAYLIN SATCHEL SOLESOCIETY
TELLURIDE THROW SERENA amp LILY
SQUARE JEWEL RING BRIGHTHOUSE BAUBLES
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
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SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
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From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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FUN
BY AMANDA GOMES
FALL CRAVINGS
POCKET NOTEBOOK ASOS
GOURD TABLE LAMP TARGET
BAZAAR POUF WEST ELM
KEBAYA MUG ANTHROPOLOGIE
FALL 2013
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
FALL 2013
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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WORK
FALL 2013
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
WORK
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Interview with Elizabeth Johnson of Pretty Smitten Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Johnson
Etsy Success
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
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SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
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o Ju
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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a G
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When did you open your Etsy shop and what inspired you to do so
I opened my Etsy shop in 2009 after the birth of my first child I have always known that I wanted to do something cre-ative and I realized that it was the perfect time to take the plunge Etsy makes it very easy to start a business I was able to start slowly and really develop my brand into what it is today
How would you describe your design aesthetic
We offer designs that take traditional elements such as the polka dot and Greek key pattern and add a modern preppy twist with design op-tions like our signature rugby stripe We love to incorporate chic new color combinations to reflect current trends
What most inspires your designs
I find the most inspiration from interior design and fashion I love seeing a pattern or color combo on a pillow painting or dress and then bringing to life again in my own designs A simple stripe pattern can inspire a new design
What is unique about Pretty Smitten
Pretty Smitten is unique because we offer customers a truly customized experience Our Pretty Smitten Design Staples allow the customers to build their own unique design by choosing colors design elements and monogram style We also offer some of our favorite color and pattern combinations on each product which is great for the customer who wants a quick buying experience by relying on our
design expertise
What was the greatest chal-lenge you faced during your first year in business
My greatest challenge in my first year of business was simply figuring out how to run a real business I started designing and listed items on Etsy almost immediately As sales increased and I got busier and busier I realized I still needed to set up the back end of the business Therersquos a lot of accounting and paperwork that goes along with starting your own business and it took time to wrap my head around that part
What has been your most exciting sale or learning experience since starting your business
I think some of my most excit-ing sales come during the holi-day season I have families that have come back year after year
VISITING ELIZABETH JOHNSONrsquoS SHOP PRETTY SMITTEN WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ADD MORE COLOR TO YOUR LIFE FROM NOTECARDS TO ENTERTAINING PIECES TO IPHONE COVERS EACH ITEM IS NOT ONLY BRIGHT AND WELL-
DESIGNED BUT CAN BE PERSONALIZED FOR EXTRA FUN
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
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FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
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Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
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Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
delighted 19
WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
delighted 25
FALL 2013
Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
delighted 27
WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 17
for their Christmas cards and gifts Itrsquos so fun to hear from them again and itrsquos awesome to know that they trust Pretty Smitten to make their holi-days special
What is the best business advice yoursquove received
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself Trust my design aesthetic trust my abilities and trust that I know what is best for my business
Can you share about a business risk you took since starting Pretty Smitten What came of it
One of the biggest risks I took was discontinuing my party line It consisted of hand assembled party items like cupcake toppers favor tags and bag toppers It was ador-able and well loved by both myself and customers but as we added two more babies
to our family I quickly realized it took more time than I was able to give I was afraid to lose the loyal customer base and took a risk to do what is best for my own life balance But you never know maybe someday I will decide to add it back into the line
What does a typical work day look like for you
With three children under the age of five there is rarely a typical day Irsquom mostly a stay at home mommy and I work during nap times and at night Two days a week I have help and those are the days I can really focus on Pretty Smitten One of these days is devoted to packing and shipping orders The other I try to reserve for new design work photographing products and new business Of course every day Irsquom responding to customers and fulfilling new orders Itrsquos a little hectic but
definitely worth it
How do you stay connected to your customers
I try to respond to my customers inquiries as quickly as possible I think customer service is the number one thing responsible for building trust and loyalty for my brand And my favorite social media tool is by far Instagram Photos are just fun and I love being able to lsquomeetrsquo customers and share glimpses into my life
How do you balance home life with work life (Especially being a mom)
It can be a challenge But the one thing I always try to do is to separate work and mommy time When Irsquom playing with my kiddos and taking care of them I donrsquot want them to feel like Irsquom always checking my email And when Irsquom work-ing I want to be as efficient as possible Separating the two
Some of the best advice Irsquove ever received is to simply trust myself
ldquo ldquo
FALL 2013
as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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a G
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as much as possible keeps me feeling less scattered more fo-cused like a better mom and a better business owner
What has been the most re-warding part of owning a small business
The most rewarding part by far is getting to do what I love without sacrificing time with my family My interaction with cus-tomers is also incredibly reward-ing I have customers that come back again and againfor gifts for themselves for holidaysand theyrsquove become friends To see their names pop up in my orders or inbox always makes me smile
Can you recommend any books or resources to aspiring entrepreneurs
The team over at Launch Her is great They have consultants available to speak on multiple business topics Irsquove spoken with consultants for both marketing and wholesale advice and have gotten some really great tips Sometimes itrsquos also just great to talk out your plan as it really helps to organize your ideas and get focused
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start their own Etsy shop
Take time in the beginning to plan Get your product line in order know what you want to
start with and even where you can expand to in the future And start managing accounting and finances right away Trust me itrsquos no fun to play catch up
What are some of your favorite Etsy shops
A Little Lady Shop Adorable hair bows and headbands for girls Parima Creative Studio Art prints and originals at great prices The Caramel Jar Super yummy caramels
follow Pretty SmittenTwitter
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
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WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
delighted 25
FALL 2013
Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
delighted 27
WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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WORK
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
delighted 25
FALL 2013
Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
delighted 27
WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 21
Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog
Waiting On Martha is the ulti-mate online source for creating a beautiful everyday I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-ness
That itrsquos my business It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder
than I ever have in my life I just canrsquot find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment
What does a typical work day look like for you
As an entrepreneur each day is totally different A ldquotypicalrdquo work day for me begins at 730 am and comes to a close around 2 am Monday through Saturday Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop inventory customer service writing posts order ful-fillment and shipping partner-ships with brands editorial styl-ing sourcing new brands and products photo sessions with Rustic White forecasting media
activities with my publicist to recipe development Somedays Irsquoll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours somedays Irsquoll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays Irsquom busy mixing cocktails at 8 am If therersquos one thing thatrsquos consistent every day itrsquos dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog Addison
When setting-up your work-space what was most impor-tant
That it had to be functional When I started I had big plans for a particular area of the office but when it came down to it it turned into shelving for inventory
Mandy Kellogg Ryeof Waiting on Martha
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday Mandy launched the blog and online boutique to share her obsessions in home deacutecor entertaining food and drink and fashion
FROM THE DESK OF
Interview with Mandy Kellogg Rye Photos by Rustic White Photography
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
delighted 25
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 23
FALL 2013
What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
delighted 25
FALL 2013
Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
delighted 27
WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
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o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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What items did you splurge on Save on
I splurged on the big pieces My chandelier wallpaper and custom spindle chairs I saved on the artprints and my shelves (all from Ikea)
What is your favorite thing about your workspace
Itrsquos all minemdashand completely me Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didnrsquot need input on its design for anyone else Hence the wallpaperwhich I adore
Is there anything you would change about your workspace If so what
So many things Irsquove already begun plotting my next office
space In my next space Irsquoll need a lot more room for inventory and I wouldnrsquot do black as it shows every speck of dust knick everything
What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible
Focus on what yoursquore doing and on one thing at a time Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand so if Irsquom focused on something Irsquoll keep my email inboxes and social media pages closed Another tip I have is to just get started Donrsquot procrastinate We all get over-whelmed by our to-do lists but instead of staring at it worrying about how yoursquoll possibly get it all done just start doing
What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life
Balance is definitely something that Irsquom still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didnrsquot own my own business When itrsquos your name on the door it can be consuming But therersquos one thing that I do well when it comes to balance I work hard and I play hard When I dis-connect I really disconnect I live in the moment and donrsquot worry whatrsquos going on in the office Now I just need to work on dis-connecting more often
When not at your desk you can be found
In the kitchen cooking listening to music and drinking wine
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Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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FALL 2013
Follow Waiting on MarthaShop | Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
delighted 27
WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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oto
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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WORK
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
delighted 37
STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
delighted 29
Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
delighted 37
STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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follow delightedPh
oto
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Shop the Look
Hermes Scarf Print Studded Picture Frame Ghost Chair Mint Julep Cup Vase Notecards Storage Boxes Pharmacy Lamp Harry Allen Piggy Bank
WORK
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
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FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
Before the weather gets too cold consider hosting one last outdoor gathering to welcome the new season Set the table with apples greenery and candles to give the feeling of fall without without missing out on the last few days of warmth
Hello FallStyling amp Photos EMMA GRACE HAWTREY
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 31
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
delighted 33
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
delighted 37
STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
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trey
FALL 2013
Create a rustic greenhouse for a bright centerpiece The simple DIY is on page 35
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 33
FALL 2013
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
delighted 35
greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
delighted 37
STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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oto
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greenhouseDIY
RUSTIC
CENTERPIECE
Concept amp Photos Emma Grace HawtreyA miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece Perfect for fall you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs or even dowels for a more finished look
FOLLOW EMMA Website | Blog | Facebook | Instagram
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse youll need the following Hot glue gun Paint in a color of your choice Five (5) 10 lengths of twig (or dowel) Four (4) 8 lengths of twig Eight (8) 5 lengths of twig Pots any variety (jiffy pots were used here) Plants any variety
STEP TWO
Create the walls by adding four of the 5 lengths to connect the two rectangles
STEP ONE
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10rdquo and 8rdquo lenghts
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STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 37
STEP FOUR
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses (Fun tip from Emma instead of decorative plants consider using herbs that complement your meal Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party)
STEP THREE
Attach the remaining 5 lengths with the last 10 lengths to create the roof
STEP FIVE
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and youre done
ENTERTAIN
FALL 2013
Phot
o Ju
lia G
artla
nd
delighted 39
A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
delighted 41
ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
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a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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o Ju
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artla
nd
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
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Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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A Dash of CinnamonThree sweet recipes to fill your senses with the scent of fall
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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ENTERTAIN
1 cup almonds or 5 ounces blanched almond meal 13 cup sorghum flour 1 teaspoon xanthum 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 13 cup coconut oil 12 cup butter 12 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Spread almonds out on a large baking sheet and place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to smell nutty Set aside to cool While almonds cool melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside to cool (If you have almond meal skip this step and add directly to food processor with pow-dered sugar to combine)
2 Measure powdered sugar Into a large food processor and slowly add in almonds Pulse into a flour Once mixture is
fine and combined well add in sorghum flour xanthum gum cinnamon and nutmeg When mixed wellpour the flour mix-ture to a large mixing bowl
3 Mix 5 egg whites and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar on high in a stand mixer Leave for 5-7 minutes or until mix-ture forms stiff peaks In the meantime add coconut oil butter vanilla and poppyseeds to the flour mixture Use a rubber spatula to mix until well combined
4 Once eggs have reached stiff peaks fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula Mix carefully and fold until well combined Spread batter ontto a large greased cake or pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown rotating the pan half-way through baking Use the toothpick test in the middle of the cake to make sure itrsquos fully cooked Cool for 20 minutes before serving Top cake with powdered sugar and fresh cinnamon and serve
Gluten-Free Roasted Almond Spiced Poppyseed Cake
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Julia Gartland of Sassy KitchenBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
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presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
1 Preheat the oven to 180degC350degF and grease and flour baking dish
2 Roll your pastry about 5mm thick and place in your dish leaving a little pastry hanging over the sides Using a lump of unused pastry push the pastry into the corners of the dish Using pastry to do this will reduce the likeliness of the pastry case ripping
3 Cover the pastry with a layer of parchment paper and fill with baking beads (or uncooked rice) Note After
pastry is baked use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the excess pastry from around the rim of the dish Doing this after the crust is baked allows the pastry to shrink down the sides of the dish during baking
4 Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven then remove the baking beads and parchment and bake another five minutes
5 Mix together the flour sugar and cinnamon Add the butter and rub it into the flour mix-ture until it forms a sandy tex-
ture Stir in the nuts Set aside
6 Peel core and slice the apples and mix with the honey and raisins Pour the sweetened fruit into the baked piecrust and top with the spiced crum-ble topping
7 Bake for 40 minutes in the middle of the oven until the top is golden brown
Serve hot or cold with ice cream whipping cream or on its own Serves 8
Apple Pie with Cinnamon Nut Crumble
1 short crust pastry or frozen pie crust 1 Bramley apple (or other cooking apple) 2 Granny Smith apples 50 grams raisins 2 tablespoons honey 150 grams plain flour (plus a little extra) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 75 grams granulated sugar 75 grams unsalted butter cut into cubes (plus a little extra) 50 grams mixed nuts roughly chopped 5 large egg whites 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Recipe amp Photo by Jenny Brown of BAKEBlog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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INGREDIENTS
3 cups vanilla ice cream 12 cup pureed pumpkin 14 teaspoon pumpin pie spice ground cinnamon for garnish whipped cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Add ice cream pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to a blender Blend until smooth Pour into a glass garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon Serve immediately
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
ENTERTAIN
Recipe amp Photo by Amanda GomesBlog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
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race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL GIRLS STYLE
Floaty Dress Boden
Grosgrain Bow Knee-Highs JCrew
Glitter Ballet Flats JCrew
delighted 47
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
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Haw
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CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Ruffle Raglan Sweatshirt JCrew
Lameacute Sneakers JCrew
Jane Jr Necklace Chewbeads
Printed Jersey Leggings Old Navy
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
Sun-Faded Chino JCrew
Checkered Shirt GapKids
Suede Macalister Boots JCrew
Cotton-Cashmere V-Neck JCrew
DRESS-UP
BACK TO SCHOOL BOYS STYLE
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 49
Woolrich Peacoat Tea Collection
Skinny Fit Jeans GapKids
Ringer Tee JCrew
Chuck Taylor All Star Zappos
CASUAL
BY KATIE BRIGHTBILL OF STYLE SMALLER BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
delighted 51
presenting
Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
delighted 53
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Maggie Turns Two
KIDS
FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
Cake and cupcakes by The Sugar Studio
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
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SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
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FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
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race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
Make finger puppets for the kids See page 57 for DIY
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 55
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
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FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
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oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
delighted 57
SUPPLIES Felt Squares Scissors Hot Glue Gun Marker or Pen
MAKE YOUR OWN
Finger Puppets
1 Cut felt into 5x5-in squares (or size to fit your kids fingers)
2 Trim one side to create a rounded edge
3 Glue the rounded edge and side and press together
4 Cut another piece of felt to create a head be creative
5 Use a marker to draw a face and thatrsquos it
STEPS
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
delighted 65
FALL 2013
delighted 67
FALL 2013
delighted 69
FALL 2013
delighted 71
FALL 2013
delighted 73
FALL 2013
Blog Facebook InstagramMailing List PinterestTwitter
follow delightedPh
oto
Emm
a G
race
Haw
trey
FALL 2013
delighted 59
Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
rsquo
FALL 2013
The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
delighted 63
Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
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When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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The Bunnykins china belonged to Evarsquos
grandmother
delighted 61
FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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FOLLOW WHITE + GOLD DESIGN Website | Blog | Pinterest
When decorating her two-year-oldrsquos room Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design brought
in items that gave a sense of nostalgia and cleanliness Subdued color creates an environ-ment of charm and calm and infusing personal touches adds meaning to the space
Mariannersquos favorite feature of Evarsquos room is the newest feature in her room - her Pottery Barn Everywhere Chair and cute wicker basket that holds her books She created a little read-ing corner for Eva and often finds her in her comfy little chair looking at the pictures in her books and pretending to read the story When Marianne bought the chair she never realized that one of Evarsquos favorite spaces would be a place to sit and read Itrsquos Mariannersquos favorite thing to see
KIDS
FALL 2013
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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Greg amp MicheleJune 15 2013
VENUE Viaggio Estate amp Winery
Acampo California
PHOTOGRAPHER Lori Makabe Photography
FLORAL DESIGNER Bella Bloom
DRESS DESIGNER James Clifford Collection
VIDEOGRAPHER Satostudio
FALL 2013
From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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From the Bride Although we grew up less than three miles apart the internet actually brought us together Greg and I met a couple of weeks after eHarmony matched us and we knew quite quickly we were perfect for each other
On our wedding day it was most important to us that our guests be able to almost tangibly feel the love we have for one another We also wanted to put our own romantic but fun twist on every last detail Viaggio Estate and Winery was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding The cer-emony was held outside under the trees on the Mokelumne River The wedding party was made up of close family and the ceremony seats were set up in such away that there were two aisles so that everyone could sit a bit closer to the action
Instead of lighting a unity candle we wanted to do something we hadnrsquot seen before We got two old pieces of rope and literally ldquotied the knotrdquo We now have it hanging in our home to remind us that once the knot is tied it will only get stronger when pressure is applied Writing our
own vows was important to us but we wanted them to be cohesive We came up with half sentences together that we finished separately and decided not to share with each other until the ceremony For example ldquo Your love has changed me becauserdquo A few humorous questions were mixed in as well Such as ldquoI love you even though yourdquo and ldquoIrsquoll always let you think thatrdquo
The reception was a continuation of fun and romance We placed wedding photos of our par-ents and grandparents on the welcome table to remind us where (and who) we came from Our guestbook was a tree which we invited our guests to ldquoLeaf their Thumbprintrdquo This work of art now hangs in our living room and reminds us of all those who came to share in our special day Our head table was placed in the center of the room and the bridal party (including parents and dates) sat around this table Guest tables were surrounding the head table so everyone felt they had a close seat To finalize the evening our guests were given sparklers to light while we ran through for the final farewell
Their Story
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