delightedISSUE SIX | FALL 2013

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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

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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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Photos and Text by Katie Brightbill of StyleSmaller Blog | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

Maggie Turns Two

KIDS

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Evas Sweet NurseryDesign amp Photography by Marianne Brown of White + Gold Design

rsquo

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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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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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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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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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