flutter - full spring ahead - april, 2013
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Ffull spring
ahead2013
for the love of bakingELIZABETH COLLING
blossoming shoot with
elizabethmessina
contents
8 a farmhouse fête
24 bohemian rhapsody
42 you take the cake
52 all that glitters diy
56 for the love of baking with elizabeth colling
78 we found it on etsy
80 a grand mex-italian wedding
92 spring (a la) bar cart
94 when life hands you lemons
asher market alpaca blanketswww.ashermarket.com
64 a secret garden party
40 green scene
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editor letter
Spring is nature's way of saying, Let's Party!”
And that's what we do best, right? Play host to a wide variety of pretty parties that we hope will inspire you to
celebrate in one way or another (Oh how I love what I get to do!!).
We had a lot of fun putting together this issue. We invite you to flip through the season's freshest ideas from
our hometown of Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, all the way to New Zealand and beyond. A common thread?
Color. Everywhere we look: an abundance of bright, cheery, bold color. The gamut explodes in this issue and it
leaves us doing the happy dance. We hope you experience this same excitement.
Spring fever is about to hit, friends! Flip through the pages already and fall in love.
”- Robin Williams
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fullspringahead
2013
editor’spicks
such a studIt's o�cial. I'm obsessing over everything Kate Spade and their fabulously fun and bold new line "Saturday". �ese vibrant studs will make your ears sparkle. �anks Kate!
“HELLO SUNSHINE" IPHONE CASEWhy? Because it's Spring and your phone
deserves a new look too.www.katespade.com
bride and groom wineWhat a great engagement/shower gift! Help the happy couple
start their wine collection with these appropriately named bottles from Saarloos and Sons Vineyard in Santa Ynez, CA.
www.saarloosandsons.com
vega patent perforated sandalsEvery season I like to splurge on a "staple shoe". �is is a
great Spring and Summer (possibly even Fall) sandal that's �tting for any upcoming bash you've been invited to.
www.jcrew.com
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do it yourself no plants succulent monogrammed planter box Typically I kill anything I try to plant
but this is something even I can handle.www.etsy.com/shop/RootedInSucculents
PRINTSTAGRAM!Print your wedding, birthday party, etc.. on one of
these tear-o� calendars and relive the happy memories daily for a full year. My favorite part - aside from the
entire thing - it's only $40! What a picture perfect steal!www.printstagr.am/calendar
madewell arm candyI'm loving this arm candy from Madewell. �e
price point is perfect - allowing you to grab a few and not break the bank. Go ahead, stack'em up!
www.madewell.com
love posters and custom wedding printsExpress your love through a work of wall art.
www.madebygirl.com
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aFARMHOUSE
fête
KT MERRYphotography
Event designer, Joy de Vivre fashions a wildly romantic wedding retreat at the
Figueroa Mountain Farmhousein Los Olivos, California.
To highlight the neutral colors of the landscape, Joy chose
pops of yellow, pink and orange
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silver and rustic woodwere used to blend the colors with highlights
Last years harvest made for the perfect Spring
menu! The result was an ensemble of chive
and goat cheese tea sandwiches, spring pea
and mint soup, and apricot hand tarts.
As a nod to the farm location, Joy styled the
whimsical invitations on an old cutting board.
To continue with the natural yet elegant
look, Joy chose a set of silver flatware that
resembled tree branches and matched them
with hand-molded ceramic plates and vintage
champagne coupes, which felt so much more
sweet than traditional flutes.
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credits
Concept & DesignJoy de Vivre - www.joydevivre.net
PhotographyKT Merry - www.ktmerry.com
VenueFigueroa Mountain Farmhouse
www.figueroamountainfarmhouse.com
FloristKelly Kaufman Design
www.kellykaufmandesign.com
SilverwareClassic Party Rentals
www.classicpartyrentals.com
StationeryLinea Carta - www.linea-carta.com
VideoLola Film & Video - www.lolavideo.net
DressesEver After Miami
www.everaftermiami.com
Hair & MakeupLuna Bella Makeup Art
www.lunabellamakeupart.com
PlatesChristiane Sutherland
www.etsy.com/shop/christianesutherland
Wooden RentalsFound Vintage Rentalswww.foundrentals.com
FoodSBB Gourmet Catering - www.sbbgcg.com
clickHERE to
see a VIDEOfrom the
shoot
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Salvatore FerragamoCaesy Lace Up Shoe
Paul Smith Shoes Diamond-Patterned Socks
Mr. Porter Stainless Steel and Leather
Automatic Watch
AesopMR PORTER
Dapper Gentleman Grooming Kit
e Art of Shaving After-Shave Gel Unscented
Molton BrownFresh Bushukan Citrus Body Wash
Dolce & GabbanaSatin and Leather Belt
Burberry LondonTrefyorth Solid Dress Shirt
Burberry Round EnamelCheck Cuff Links
TURNBULL & ASSERMr. Porter
Contrast-Edge Silk Pocket Square
The Strapping ManMake Smith Leather Goods
Bi-FoldCredit Card
Wallet
Business / Credit Card
Sleeve
CustomFlask Cover
Work Belt
We love everything about Santa Barbara craftsman Steven Soria's
leather goods. Nothing says "thanks for being by my side" better
than a rugged smelling leathery skin that's actually useful. Want
to get personal? Everything is completely customizable.
Visit www.makesmith.com and gift your groomsmen with something good.
Key Chainwith Clip
Bohemian RhapsodyCBS Life Stylist, Catherine Bachelier Smith, inspires us with
a tropical affair on the bluffsL'Auberge Del Mar Resort
Del Mar, California
braedon photography
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CreditsWedding Coordinator & Wardrobe StylistCBSLifestylistwww.cbslifestylist.com VenueL'Auberge Del Mar Resortwww.laubergedelmar.com OfficiantJohn Stein FloristIsari Flower [email protected]
PhotographerBraedon Flynn Photographywww.braedonphotography.com
RENTALS
Classic Party Rentalswww.classicpartyrentals.com Pow Wow Vintage Rentalswww.powwowvintagerentals.com DJAndy [email protected] BandRey Fresco Bandwww.reyfresco.com LightingDJ Reywww.reyfresco.com Cakewww.breadandcie.comwww.tartinebakery.com
Hair/MakeupEvelyn Sanabriawww.makeupbyevelyn.com
green sceneFLUTTERPICKS
FLUTTERPICKS
FLUTTERPICKS
FOREVER GREEN+ MINTY FRESH
moonlit peep-toeswww.bhldn.com
milly'addison facile' patent
leather clutch
dv by dolce vitasloane' bootie
west elmveronica turned leg chair
steven alan mismatched triangle studs
free peoplelimited edition
printed skateboard
essie nail polishgreens
kate spade new york'circe' 63mm metal
aviator sunglasses
bocce's bakerydog biscuits
green remedy tin
fishs eddyjade pitcher
free people ombre hair chalk
free epople dipped phoenix boot
deborah lippmannspring 2013
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showering our
FLUTTER BRIDEwith chic confections
You take the Cake!
Jacqueline Pilar Photography
Flutter Bride, Samantha Hutchinson, and her two girlfriends (Sydne Summer of the fashion blog, Sydne Style & Shauna Miller of the fashion blog, Penny Chic), cruised over to Duff's Cakemix in Los Angeles for an afternoon
of cake decorating filled with frosting, sprinkles and fun!If you've never been to Duff's Cakemix, this place will give you a sugar high! Floor to ceiling--Duff's is packed with absolutely everything a girl could want to make her own chic confection.
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From the type of cake, to the filling, to the fondant, to the plethora of decorations from the 'goodie bar', to the
professional help if you need it, you will undoubtedly walk away with a little something sweet. We think Duff's takes
the cake and makes for the perfect bridal shower, birthday party, or afternoon treat with your friends.
Pop some bubbly and let's make a toast to our bride-to-be! Cheers, Sam!
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FLUTTER D.I.Y.
All that GlittersWe were inspired by our Flutter Bride for this DIY. It's so simple and if you're any-thing like us, you probably already have all of the necessary materials in your craft cabinet.
What You'll Need- Blank card stock of your choice- A fine tip glue pen - Glitter- Envelope (optional)
Take a glue pen and draw a design or write your message on the card. Cover the glue-area in glitter, shake off the ex-cess, and let dry. It's really that simple.
For the shower invitation we painted glue on the top border and dipped it in pink glitter!
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CAKE
TOPPER
Ever think of making your own cake topper? We are kind of obsessing over these playful elephants that we picked
up from Michael's. To make, cover your toy with a solid coat of paint. Let dry. Using your spray adhesive, cover the
toy with a thin coat of glue. Immediately following, cover in glitter. Repeat the glue/glitter step if necessary. We
decided to take it one step further and top it off with a little sign that says "You Take the Cake!"
What You'll Need:- Foam Brush- Coordinating Paint and Glitter- Spray Glue- Animal Toy (of your choice)
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for the love of bakingwith Elizabeth Colling
Elizabeth Messina Photography
We are deliciously excited to be working with renowned Martha Stewart Food Editor and pastry chef, Elizabeth Colling.
Elizabeth is a baker, artist and creative based out of Santa Barbara, California. With a talent for blending beautiful ingredients together to create artisan confections - she graces us with the perfect seasonal cake that’s suiting to serve at any soirée.
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Orange Blossom Cake withHoney Mascarpone Cream Makes 6 cakes
Cake ¾ cup all purpose flour¾ cup cake flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt4 ounces (1 stick) butter1 cup sugar2 teaspoons orange zest 2 large eggs½ cup cream¼ cup orange juice½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the mini bunt pans. Sift to-gether the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside. Cream the butter, sugar and orange zest in a kitchen aid on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Lower speed and add dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the cream, orange juice and vanilla extract, beginning and end-ing with the flour mixture. Evenly divide batter between the 6 molds. Bake until the cakes begin to turn a deep golden brown and the center is dry when pierced with a cake tester, about 20 minutes. As soon as the cake is removed from the oven prick the bottom with about 8-10 holes and brush with about ½ of the orange blossom syrup. Let cool in the pan. Unmold and brush top of cakes with remaining syrup.
Orange Blossom Syrup ½ cup orange juice2 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon orange blossom water
Heat orange juice and sugar in a small pot over a medium flame. Bring to a boil and make sure all sugar is dissolved. Turn down heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the juice has reduced by about half. Add orange blossom syrup and remove from heat. Set aside until ready to use.
Honey Mascarpone Cream 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup mascarpone cheese2 tablespoons orange blossom honey plus more for drizzling
Whisk together cream and mascarpone in a cold bowl until soft peaks form. Add honey and continue to whisk until medium peaks form. Use right away. Dollop on cake and drizzle with honey.
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the Secret Garden Partystyling and design ~ all the frills
photography ~ jel photography
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about all the frills
melanie holt, founder of all the frills,
is a boutique event stylist based out
of auckland, new zealand. one look
at her portfolio and our hearts truly
skipped a beat! her innovative table
designs, use of color and natural ma-
terials make for a really pretty party.
check out melanie at
www.allthefrills.co.nz
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test tube flower vaSefilled with fresh cut flowersworks well with single flowers or even herbs. there’s something
so revealing and pure aboutseeing the stems.
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cakes, cakes by jan ~ treats, richmond larder
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wefound
it on
"ETSY"
click on any image to
check out some of our
favorite etsy shops
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A Grand
Mex-Italian
Fiesta
Santa Barbara Historical MuseumSanta Barbara, California
lavender and twine photography
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Photography: Lavender & Twine / Venue: Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Event Design & Coordination: Maren Parsons Events / Floral Design: Ambient Event Design
Caterer: Scofield Catering / Rentals: Classic Party Rentals / Linens: La Tavola
Dress Designer: Casablanca Bridal / Bridesmaid Dresses: J Crew
This
Spring we're sprucing up our
bar cart with Roxy Owens, founder of
Society Social. If you're not familiar with
Society Social, they are a focused line of frolic-
inducing pieces from colorful bar carts to playful
accent tables and haute hostess attire uniquely
designed for the vivacious Society Social. And,
we're in high spirits over it all! If you are the
hostess with the mostess, Society
Social is your sanctuary.
CAFTANwww.1stdibs.com
COASTERSwww.shopsocietysocial.com
MADISON AVE HUEwww.essie.com
HAYWORTH BAR CARTwww.shopsocietysocial.com
HIGHBALLSwww.anthropologie.com
OSCAR EARRINGSwww.net-a-porter.com
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ElderflowerChampagne Cocktail
Fill a tumbler with ice. Fill three-quarters of the glass with
dry champagne or prosecco. Add thinly sliced cucumber and fresh
mint. Top off with Thatcher’s Elderflower Liqueur.
DON'T FORGET THE SWEETS!www.laduree.fr
BAR TOOLSwww.tableandhome.com
ELDERFLOWER LIQUEUR www.liquorsnob.com
SWIZZLE STICKSwww.shopsocietysocial.com
COCKTAIL NAPKINSwww.shopsocietysocial.com
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WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONSmake
LEMON SUGAR SCRUBLEMON CURD
and
LEMONADEof course!