little bit magazine - holiday issue
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Little Bit Magazine is a quarterly digital magazine filled to the brim with children's design inspiration. We’ll be highlighting the most inspiring children spaces, amazing birthday parties, modern stationery, gorgeous cake designs, stylish baby showers, lifestyle photography and trendy children's fashion.TRANSCRIPT
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holiday issue
&holiday gift guide
thepower flowersof
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Hello from little bit,
At Little Bit Magaizne we are very excited about our first holiday
issue. Inside you'll find great gift ideas, holiday fashion, decorat-
ing tips and a few surprises. It's been a great ending to 2011 and
we have trully enjoyed meeting new people, the enormous sup-
port from friends, family and industry peeps across the globe.
We look forward to what 2012 has in store for Little Bit.
We are working on fantastic features for our Winter issue which
will launch late January, We want to hear your ideas, sugges-
tions and feedback for future issues, please email us at hello@
littlebitmag.com.
Hope you enjoy this issue and happy holidays!
xoxo,
Aisha Holly
Founder + Art Director
next issue - january - winter issue
advertise with us!To advertise, please contact [email protected] or 734.786.1620
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in every issue
holiday issue 2011
16 hauliflower debut
A collection of paper art
26 holiday entertaining
Simple ways to plan a party
38 pale cloud
Great holiday fashion
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Lifestyle holiday
56 i love candy
Holiday birthday celebration
66 snow sprinkle
Winter Glam baby shower
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&holiday gift guide
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on the cover
Gapkids sequin top $34.95; Paper
flowers, Dooby Design Group
Hauliflower Collection $7 - $95.
Photography by West Park (Pg.16)
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medley lane paperiehandmade paper goods for special occasions
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MedleyLane
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nicole haley
nicole haley photographyphotographer
alli mcwhinney
alli mcwhinney photographyphotographer
rachael tibbits sadoff
stylistaisha holly
dooby design groupart director
contributors
vanessa scott
hair stylist
andy schwartz
west park photographyphotographer
lynn bernardi
west park photographyphotographer
gray benko
gray benko photographyphotographer
megan norman
megan norman photographyphotographer
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1. Coocoo concepts Said What? $20.00 2. Little Choux Yoyo $20.00 3. Rikrak Eco stocking $18.00 4. Little Choux
Flower Tea Set $82.00 5. teapea Emily Snugglie $32.00 6. Playpants “laundry day” dressed bloomer $24.95 7. Zuzii
Joli Petal Baby Shoe $26.50 8. Lebibble Le Lucie $9.99
Holiday baby gift guide
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Holiday girls gift guide
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1. Popatu 'Trolley' Rolling Backpack 30.00 2. Gapkids Tulle flower earmuffs $14.95 3. UGG® Australia 'Bailey' But-
ton Boot $99.95 4. Roxy 'Hot Chocolate' Hat (Girls)$39.50 5. Juicy Couture Velour Tote (Girls) $98.00 6. Gapkids
Rosette shoulder bag $26.95 7. MUD PIE Tiara Piggy Bank $24.95
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1. Popatu 'Trolley' Rolling Backpack$30.00 2. Charm Co. 'Airplane' Tricycle $165.00 3. Titanium Metal Bracelet Chro-
nograph Watch (Boys)$16.00 4. Nike 'Shox Turbo 12' Running Shoe (Big Kid)$95.00 5. Spyder 'Web' Hat (Big Boys)
$25.00 6. Wing skull scarf Regular Price $16.95 7. Alex® Toys Parking Garage $99.00
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1. Luola Five Vintage Ben Seibel Mikasa Duplex Cups and Saucers - Yellow and White $30.00 2. black and silver
metallic floral brocade pillow cover $49 3. Ayi Rug $299.95 4. Charlotte candleholders $4.95 - $16.95 5. LC Vintage
Jewelry Constance Vintage Brooch Bracelet - Grey Pearls $195.00 6. Bagatelle Sand Co Orchid Lali clutch $95.00 7.
Marcia animal print scarf $59.50
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hauliflowerPhotography By West Park Photography
Hauliflower is a line of luxury paper flowers. Hauliflower offers
a personalized design aesthetic, working closely with clients
from concept to creation. Our flowers are handcrafted with
premium papers, fabrics and jeweled embellishments. We work
with clients to create installations to compliment their product,
brand, event or interior design. Our signature flowers include
the anemone, garden rose, cymbidium orchid, succulent, pop-
pie and are diverse in colors. We create custom flower design
whether an interior space, flower wall, sweetheart table, cake
table, ceremony or sweets table backdrop at your event.
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ingredients12 ounces cranberries
1 cup white sugar1 cup orange juice
directions1. in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the
sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove
from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
cranberry sauce
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ingredients1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions1. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). 2. mix
together mashed sweet potatoes, butter or margarine, and eggs. in a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. mix in spices if desired. add to sweet potato mixture and stir
well. 3. mix together buttermilk and baking soda. add to sweet potato mixture and stir well. mix in vanilla extract.
pour filling into pastry shell. 4. bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, untilset in center.
sweet potato pie
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S imple ways to plan a great holiday party. First you want to pick the right
date, schedules fill up fast between Thanksgiving and New Year's, so re-
serve your date early. It's hard to do something on Fridays or Saturdays
in early December since people are booked with office parties. Second, select a theme,
this will set the tone for everything. Do whatever it takes to solidify your vision—make
and update lists, draw diagrams, research food and drink recipes. Advance planning also
gets you psyched, and your guests will catch on.
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the
celebratinghol iday
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N ow it's time to plan your
guest list.Whether you're
mailing or sending an evite
a carefully crafted invite will provide a sneak
peek of your soiree and get guests pumped. If you
decide to email invites, make sure to personalize
them, if you choose to mail allow enough time to
arrive to your guests. Be inspired by nature;
like fashion, holiday decorations cycle through
trends. This year, decorators are turning to real
plants and authentic embellishments to create
natural not gaudy wintertime scenes.
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T he big decision: paper or china. Some
party planners favor disposables over real
dishes, but for eco-conscious entertain-
ers, we suggest party ware made from bamboo or other
plant products. They're hip and you don't have to feel
guilty about tossing them!
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everything you need to host your holiday party:1. Envelope liner 2. Mailing label 3. Invitation 4. Response card 5. Coordinating wrapping paper
6. Gift favor box 7. Gift tag 8. Stemware collar
available at: www.shopdoobydesign.bigcartel.comcustomize to coordinate with your holiday decor
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Merry, Mod & Bright
stationery design & styling jennifer sbrantiphotography by sonny sbranti
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Jennifer Sbranti (Hostess with the Mostess) provides tips for holiday entertaining: “Aside from being a fabulous excuse to use lots of sparkle, shimmer, and twinkle lights, one of the things I love most about holiday entertaining is the wide variety of styles and colors you can choose from to create a festive atmosphere that really makes YOU feel merry! Whether it ’s a crafty, homespun holiday look that you love – or maybe an elegant & glamorous, all-white winter wonderland – the holi-days are all about bringing the magic of the season to life in your own favorite way and sharing that festive atmosphere with your loved ones… while enjoying some fabulous food & drinks, of course!
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Just remember to focus on the
joys of being creative and how
much fun that can be instead of
striving for party perfection…
when all is said and done, some
festive music, good drinks, and
great company are all you re-
ally need for the makings of a
great holiday party (preferably
adorned with a few strands of
white twinkle lights though!).”
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ingredients3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed1/4 cup creole seasoning
1 white onion
directions1. in a large stockpot or turkey fryer, heat oil to 400 de-
grees f (200 degrees c). be sure to leave room for the turkey, or the oil will spill over. layer a large platter with food-safe paper bags. 2. rinse turkey, and thoroughly pat dry
with paper towels. rub creole seasoning over turkey inside and out. make sure the hole at the neck is open at least 2 inches so the oil can flow freely through the bird. 3.
place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. the tur-key should be placed in basket neck end first. slowly lower
basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and
cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes. 4. carefully remove basket from oil, and drain turkey. insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the
internal temperature must be 180 degrees f (80 degrees c). finish draining turkey on the prepared platter.
deep-fried turkey
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ingredients3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons slivered almonds2 tablespoons chopped onion1/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup water1 cube chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon salt2 cornish game hens
salt to taste1/4 cup melted butter
directions1. melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over
medium heat. stir in the almonds, onion, and uncooked wild rice. saute 5 to 10 minutes. mix in the water, chicken bouil-lon cube, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover, and cook 45 minutes until rice is tender and easily
fluffed with a fork. 2. preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). 3. season the cornish game hens inside and out with salt, and stuff with the rice mixture. place the hens breast side up on a rack in a baking pan. brush with 1/4 cup melted butter. 4. cover the baking pan, and cook the hens
30 minutes in the preheated oven. uncover, and continue cooking 1 hour, or until the hens are no longer pink and the
juices run clear. 70 minutes, untilset in center.
cornish hens w/ rice stuffing
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the celine coat is classic double-breasted girls coat with a
beautiful silhouette which oozes sophistica-
tion. A large pleat at the back, small shoulder
straps, double buttons on the cuff and full
lining ensure that a girl who is lucky enough
to receive one of these coats will be warm,
comfortable and very sophisticated. $170
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the dalia blouse is extremely adaptable; dressed up with
a skirt or down with denims it will al-
ways look fantastic. The texture you see
is made up of hundreds of individual
silk clouds, which are hand sewn on
the dress producing an effect that both
looks and feels very luxurious. $85
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the millie jacketThe detailing and design of the
mille jacket is exquisite from the
double-breasted military style but-
ton placement to the leather cloud
patches on the elbow. This fully
lined jacket of Cashmere and Wool
is both wonderful to look at and
feel, yet practical to wear. $145
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the dalia silk dress This wonderful dress is the top end of
our Autumn Winter/Fall 2011 Col-
lection. The texture you see is made up
of hundreds of individual silk clouds,
which are hand sewn on the dress pro-
ducing an effect that both looks
and feels very luxurious. $120
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the damien dress has a classic silhouette with beauti-
ful gathers at sleeve which all comes
together to produce a very feminine
look. This is finished off with a discreet
Pale Cloud logo embroidered in the
same colour as the dress. $60
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ingredients1 (5 pound) ready-to-eat ham
1/4 cup whole cloves1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups honey2/3 cup butter
directions1.preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). 2. score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. place ham in foil lined pan. 3. in the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup,
honey and butter. keep glaze warm while baking ham. 4. brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with
the honey glaze. during the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. remove from oven,
and let sit a few minutes before serving.
honey glazed ham
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ingredients8 medium red potatoes, cubed2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons white sugar1/4 teaspoon steak seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
directions1. place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. add 1 teaspoon of the crushed garlic to the water for flavor. bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 min-utes, or until easily pierced with a fork. 2. drain the pota-toes, and add the butter. mash until the butter is melted.
mix in the half-and-half, sugar, steak seasoning, garlic powder and remaining garlic. mix potatoes with an electric
mixer until smooth.
red garlic mashed potatoes
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photography by megan norman photography
Tis' the seasonto be jolly
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ingredients1 3/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon cold water2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 eggs1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
directions1. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). 2. in a me-dium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and cornstarch. bring to a full boil, and remove from heat. 3. in a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. gradually beat in cooked syrup mixture. stir in salt, vanilla, and pecans. pour into pie shell. 4. bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 min-
utes, or until filling is set.
pecan pie
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ingredients3.5 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder1 cup butter, room temperature
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature3 cups of sugar1 tsp vanilla
6 eggs, room temperature1 cup milk, room temperature
directions1. preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. sift flower and baking
powder in a medium bowl and set aside. using a mixer, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar for about 6 minutes. add eggs
one at a time, mixing well after each addition. add vanilla and milk combined. add flour mixture until completely com-bined. 3. pour into two greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pans. stir in 2-cups hulled and diced starwberries for each loaf if
desired. 4. bake for about 60 minutes or until done.
strawberrycream cheese cake
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h o l i d a y b i r t h d a y c e l e b r a t i o n
photography by alli mcwhinney
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while visions of sugar plumsdanced in her head...
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It's always exciting designing children birthday par-
ties; but this particular one is dear to my heart. It is the
sixth birthday of my little Kimora. I've been in love
with GapKids since my oldest son who is now in col-
lege was a baby; so when I saw the "I WANT CAN-
DY" collection I nearly lost it. Inspired by the vibrant
colors, textures and of course the candy; I decided to
create a design reflective of our love for the collection.
From creating the custom paper flower wall to the
delicate graphic embellishments on the stationery, I
didn't want to leave a detail un-touched.
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sweet likeCandy...
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Well afterall it is holiday season, so Kimora wanted to include a tree using candy colored ornaments that she
decorated herself.
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alchemy fine events & invitationsphotography by katie neal
baby shower"Snow Sprinkle"
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Vanessa of Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations
created such an elegant & creative Snow Sprinkle
Baby Shower.
“For this wintertime welcome of two little an-
gels we created a flurry of glittering snowflakes
and raindrops for this ‘snow sprinkle’. Guest were
welcomed to a “winter white” outdoor lounge area
sprinkled with white lights and filled with mod-
ern lounge chairs draped with soft white netting
& plush fur pillows. Soft white baby’s breath and
snowflake-like spider mums danced throughout
the lounge in a mixture of modern and vintage
glassware, while a framed sign reminded guests
that “snowflakes & raindrops aren’t the only things
falling from heaven…”! To keep guests cozy on the
inside, we featured a Cocoa Bar complete with
gourmet hot cocoa, homemade marshmallows and
crystal decanters full of various liquors to spice
up their drink. A sign reading ‘Sips & Nips to Keep
You Warm’ was displayed on the cocoa bar next
to the elegant silver urn." What a great way to
celebrate such a joyous occasion.
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