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delightedISSUE FOUR | SPRING 2013
SPRING 2013
copy Delighted Magazine 2012 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styled by Amanda Gomes | Photo by Pictilio
Ruff lewoodhandmade boutique
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TABLE OF CONTENTSdelighted
Spring 2013
HOME
Seasonal Home Finds
DIY Watercolor Art
pages 10-29
ENTERTAIN
May Day Blooms
Spring Wraps
pages 30-53
Home Tour
SPRING 2013
FASHION
What to Wear
Spring Accessories
pages 56-67
KIDS
DIY Flower Box
A Motherrsquos Story
pages 68-83
Sophiersquos Picks
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WEDDING
Great Gatsby
Wedding Invites
Love Story
pages 84-107
Farmhouse Wedding
Cover photo by Amanda Gomes Delighted is published in the San Francisco Bay Area copy 2013 | Amanda Gomes | Delighted
For inquiries and submissions contact Amanda at hidelightedgmailcom
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
SPRING 2013
Spring is the time of plans and projectsldquo
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
SPRING 2013
CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
SPRING 2013
Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
SPRING 2013
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
SPRING 2013By Amanda Gomes
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HOME
WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
SPRING 2013
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HOME
HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
SPRING 2013
How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
ldquordquo
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HOME
SPRING 2013
you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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HOME
SPRING 2013
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HOME
SPRING 2013
Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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SPRING 2013
May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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SPRING 2013
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
SPRING 2013
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
SPRING 2013
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
SPRING 2013
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
SPRING 2013
Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
SPRING 2013
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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copy Delighted Magazine 2012 Published in the San Francisco Bay Area delightedmagcom | hidelightedmagcom
Cover Styled by Amanda Gomes | Photo by Pictilio
Ruff lewoodhandmade boutique
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TABLE OF CONTENTSdelighted
Spring 2013
HOME
Seasonal Home Finds
DIY Watercolor Art
pages 10-29
ENTERTAIN
May Day Blooms
Spring Wraps
pages 30-53
Home Tour
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FASHION
What to Wear
Spring Accessories
pages 56-67
KIDS
DIY Flower Box
A Motherrsquos Story
pages 68-83
Sophiersquos Picks
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WEDDING
Great Gatsby
Wedding Invites
Love Story
pages 84-107
Farmhouse Wedding
Cover photo by Amanda Gomes Delighted is published in the San Francisco Bay Area copy 2013 | Amanda Gomes | Delighted
For inquiries and submissions contact Amanda at hidelightedgmailcom
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
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Spring is the time of plans and projectsldquo
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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HOME
WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME
HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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TABLE OF CONTENTSdelighted
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HOME
Seasonal Home Finds
DIY Watercolor Art
pages 10-29
ENTERTAIN
May Day Blooms
Spring Wraps
pages 30-53
Home Tour
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FASHION
What to Wear
Spring Accessories
pages 56-67
KIDS
DIY Flower Box
A Motherrsquos Story
pages 68-83
Sophiersquos Picks
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Great Gatsby
Wedding Invites
Love Story
pages 84-107
Farmhouse Wedding
Cover photo by Amanda Gomes Delighted is published in the San Francisco Bay Area copy 2013 | Amanda Gomes | Delighted
For inquiries and submissions contact Amanda at hidelightedgmailcom
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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FASHION
What to Wear
Spring Accessories
pages 56-67
KIDS
DIY Flower Box
A Motherrsquos Story
pages 68-83
Sophiersquos Picks
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Great Gatsby
Wedding Invites
Love Story
pages 84-107
Farmhouse Wedding
Cover photo by Amanda Gomes Delighted is published in the San Francisco Bay Area copy 2013 | Amanda Gomes | Delighted
For inquiries and submissions contact Amanda at hidelightedgmailcom
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Spring is the time of plans and projectsldquo
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Great Gatsby
Wedding Invites
Love Story
pages 84-107
Farmhouse Wedding
Cover photo by Amanda Gomes Delighted is published in the San Francisco Bay Area copy 2013 | Amanda Gomes | Delighted
For inquiries and submissions contact Amanda at hidelightedgmailcom
FOLLOW DELIGHTED
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Spring is the time of plans and projectsldquo
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
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BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Spring is the time of plans and projectsldquo
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
ldquo
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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HOME
WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME
HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
ldquordquo
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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ana
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anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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Classic Wedding Invites
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Spring is the time of plans and projects
- Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
SPRING 2013
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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CONTRIBUTORS amp PHOTOGRAPHERS
Ainhoa Vega BayoA Little Bite of Everything
Alex Yeskedreams + jeans
Aurora MeneghelloLocally Grown Weddings
Britt and WhitBritt + Whit
Brynn Reneeacutechartreuse amp a twist
Camila PavoneEffortless Style Interiors
Caroline WinataMilou + Olin Photography
Claythe Cano
Emma BlomfieldNest Designs
Erin TaylorBustle amp Pocket Stylist
Gaby BurgerThe Vault Files
Kat TanitaWith Love From Kat
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
Katie BrightbillStyleSmaller
Kiana UnderwoodTulipina
Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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HOME
WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
SPRING 2013
How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
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MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HOUSE OF FRASER
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NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Kathryn WestmoreLondon Bakess
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Levente NagyLevente Photography
Madeline TraitBy Madeline Trait
Liz ClaymanLiz Clayman Photography
Nancy MarcusMarcus Design Inc
Nicole AlesiHappy Pretty Things
Rachael WatsonSuffering By Grace
Shaleah SolivenThe Gold Jellybean
Sadie WaddingtonLocally Grown Weddings
Viviana NordenFashion Truffles
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Floral
FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
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HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME
HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
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JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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Classic Wedding Invites
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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FLORAL HOME FINDSEmma Blomfield NEST DESIGNS
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
HOME
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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Classic Wedding Invites
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Berry Fleur Pillow Caitlin Wilson Textiles $65 Carved Bouquet Vase Anthropologie $24
The French Pear Candle Ada amp Darcy $34 Veronica Turned Leg Chair West Elm $549
Mercedita Chandelier Anthropologie $1998 Ebba Linen Pillow bluebellgray $82
Matte Porcelain Bowls Leif $32
THE GOODS
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
Erin
Silv
ana
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anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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GEOMETRIC HOME FINDSCamila Pavone EFFORTLESS STYLE INTERIORS
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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THE GOODSAbstract Print Poster angelaferrara on Etsy $18
Wood Decahederon Pendant Steven Shell $205 Linen Black Pillow Case Ideccor on Etsy $22 Garden Gate Blue Fabric Lark Cottons $10
Jonathan Adler Duvet Cover Set JCPenney $160 Colorblock Pillow KissenStudio on Etsy $55
Accent Lamp Euro Style Lighting $198
GEOMETRIC HOME FINDS
HOME
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
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ana
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anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
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MATOU EN PELUCHE
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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WatercolorArtworkDIY
SUPPLIES Watercolors Watercolor paper Paintbrush round 12 Small bowl of water Rag or paper towels
DIRECTIONS Assemble supplies on a clean work surface If necessary cut paper to the correct size for your frame Start at the top of the paper and paint lines from one side of the page to the other Let dry 1-2 hours Frame and display
I was recently reminded how fun painting can be while watching my four-year-old neice create some delightful works of art with her watercolor set I hadnrsquot used watercolors in years and Irsquom no talent in the painting realm so I just created a super simple piece It might be basic but itrsquos cheerful enough to frame You should try it
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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HOME TOURA YOUNG-TRADITIONAL REMODEL
Interview with Nancy Marcus of Marcus Design IncPhotos by Nancy Marcus
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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How would you describe your design style Ive really em-braced the term Young Traditional I adore the traditional look with a modern twist a room that has been curated over time a good mix of old and new with a touch of Hollywood glamour
What do you love most about decorat-ing I think my favorite part is visiting the wall-paper amp fabric stores Im like a kid in a candy shop and it gets my wheels turning about the direction of a space
Where do you look for design inspiration Nowadays its so easy to find inspiration I subscribe to several print magazines I read countless online mags and blogs and Im constantly re-visiting my favorite designersrsquo websites for updated projects in their port-folios Oh and lets not forget Pinterest inspi-ration abounds
What room in your home is your favor-ite My current favor-ite room is the living room the place where my husband and I relax after work entertain our guests and snuggle
up with a throw and a good movie on week-ends I love that its a calming space with a bit of color thrown in to spice things up
What is your favorite piece of furniture or artwork My favor-ite piece in my home is a white mirrored cabinet I found for a great price Its pretty to look at and its cur-rently housing many stacks of magazines that I cant bare to part with - storage is always a bonus
What pieces do you splurge on Save on Splurge on items that
Name NANCY MARCUS Age 30 City VANCOUVER BC Profession BIOLOGY PROFESSOR Blog MARCUS DESIGN INC
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
ldquordquo
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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ITS AMAZING WHAT THE ADDITION OF ARTWORK FABRICS BOOKS AND OTHER INEXPENSIVE ITEMS CAN DO FOR A ROOM
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
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JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
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DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
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JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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you use daily Things you come in contact with all the time need to hold up to wear and tear like a sofa your bed or an office chair Save on accesso-ries that you know you may grow tired of like tabletop trinkets and pillows trendy items or colors to switch up by season
Youve been redeco-rating your home room by room What room did you start with and how did you decide on it I think we
come back to my fa-vorite space The living room is the largest space in the house its where people quickly gravitate so we knew it needed to be wel-coming and inviting We changed lighting and floors immedi-ately and later added millwork on the walls for an added layer of interest
What tip would you recommend to some-one wanting to update the look of a room without redoing the
whole space I would suggest first trying to re-think the space can the furniture arrange-ment change to better suit your needs Could items from elsewhere in your home be brought it And then of course accessorize Its amazing what the addition of artwork fabrics books and other inexpensive items can do for a room Accessories are like jewelry to an outfit theyll bring added in-terest through color texture and pattern
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
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JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
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PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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HOME
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
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SHOPBOP $160
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HOUSE OF FRASER
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NINE WEST
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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Classic Wedding Invites
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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HOME
SPRING 2013
Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
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BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Home Shop Restoration Hardware
Accessory Shop Kate Spade
Clothing Shop J Crew
Book The Happiness Project
Spring Nail Color Fuschia in a matte finish
City New York
Place to Visit French Polynesia
Ethnic Food Japanese
Spring Treat Caprese salad
Spring Activity Walks outside with my puppy
NANCYS SHORT LIST
FOLLOW NANCY FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
SPRING 2013
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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May Day FlowersIn the spirit of this age-old tradition surprise your neighbor or friend with a bouquet of flowers on their doorstep this May first Here are a few ideas to inspire giving
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
SPRING 2013
Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Gardenia amp Succulent Box
Design Kiana Underwood
Tulipina
Photos Heather Zweig
SPRING 2013
DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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ENTERTAIN
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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DIRECTIONS Begin by placing the mini vases inside
the box and filling them with water then fill them with the geranium
leaves and your other greens
Place the succulents within the vases so that they are randomly and natu-
rally distributed
A 9x9 (or smaller) wooden box layered with plastic insert to avoid
leakage
5-6 floral water tubes
Mini vasesvessels
A pair of scissors
Gardenias on the stem
Succulents
Geranium leaves and other greens of your choosing
SUPPLIES
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Fill the floral water tubes with water and place the gardenias inside Then
add them to the box amongst the vases as space permits
Ensure that the box is filled with flow-ers and greens in each corner as well
as the center and that there are no remaining empty areas
This flowers should last about 7-10 days The gardenias will smell lovely
and the succulents can later be plant-ed in soil and will continue to grow
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Floral Headband amp Necklace
Design Madeline Trait
By Madeline Trait
Photos Caroline Winata
Milou + Olin
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
SPRING 2013
Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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WEDDING
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
SPRING 2013
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
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o of
Erin
Silv
ana
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anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
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HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SUPPLIES Flowers Choose one to two larger blooms and 2 to 3 smaller flowers or foliage Be creative and add dried seed pods feathers etc Glue Oasis Floral Adhesive amp Hot Glue Ribbon Approximately 1 yard Heavy Fabric Canvas or felt should work You want some-thing thatrsquos going to be stiff and hold its shape
On your fabric draw a semi circle shape that is 6 to 7 wide and not taller than 4 This will be the backing Try it around your own neck to be sure it fits well It should sit just under your collarbone
Cut your ribbon into two and tie it to the skinny ends of your fabric (I tied them with a square knot and then cut off the excess) To make sure it holds add a drop of hot glue to the underside of the ribbon where it touches your fabric backing This will be the chain for your necklace
Once you have your backing done start laying out your flow-ers and other items on your backing When you are happy with how it looks start gluing (Note Floral adhesive can get a bit messy so I would use a toothpick or a small applicator to add it to your flowers rather than the tube) As you glue the flowers and pods on the fabric try it on every-once-in-a- while so to ensure it falls correctly on your chest
Give the flowers a quick spray with water wrap and deliver It can also be used as a headband or try making a bracelet instead
Depending on the flowers you use your necklace should last a day If you use flowers that dry nicely the recipient can dry the piece and wear all the time
DIRECTIONS
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
SPRING 2013
Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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Visit Delightedrsquos archives to read more
MISSED AN ISSUE
KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Jar of Blooms
Design amp Photos Amanda Gomes
SPRING 2013
Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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ENTERTAIN
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Fresh flowers (I used ranunculus and freesias)
Glass jar
Ribbon
Scissors
This is a quick and inexpensive arrangement perfect for May Day
Fill your jar with water Cut a few blooms so they sit around the mouth of the jar and hang over The rest of the flowers can be cut to fill the center space and should be slightly taller than those flowers sitting around the edge but not so high that you see the stems Use as many flowers as is necessary to fill the jar
Tie a bow around the jar place the arrangement on your neighborrsquos porch and yoursquore sure to brighten their day
DIRECTIONS
SUPPLIES
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
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an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
Spring WrapsIsnrsquot it true that the best things to eat please both the palate and the eyes This spring try wrapping fresh ingredients together to get the best of both worlds Here are four recipes to get your creativity going
Phot
o L
iz C
laym
an
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
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DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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Visit Delightedrsquos archives to read more
MISSED AN ISSUE
KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
SPRING 2013
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Grilled Peach amp Blue Cheese Wrap
INGREDIENTS2 sliced peaches grilled or sauteed
12 cup blue cheese crumbled
1 cup candied walnuts or pecans (more or less depending on your preference)
2 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
ENTERTAIN
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Liz Clayman PhotographyFollow Liz on Twitter and Tumblr
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 Whisk 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 12 cup olive oil 2 Add salt and pepper to taste
Wraps 1 (Optional) To remove the skin of the peaches dip peaches in boiling water for about 10 seconds and then use
a paring knife to remove skin 2 Grill or sautee peaches until both sides are equally dark 3 Divide ingredients onto the center of the tortillas 4 Drizzle with vinai-grette 5 Roll sides in and wrap in parchment paper 6 Cut in half and serve
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Thai Chicken Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceMakes about 24 Rolls
INGREDIENTSFor the Sauce
14 cup cider vinegar
14 cup dark brown sugar
12 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
For the Rolls
4 whole wheat wraps
4 stalks of romain lettuce
1 lb of grilled chicken
1 red pepper
1 cucumber
1 carrot
cilantro for garnish
Sauce 1 Combine vin-egar brown sugar and coconut milk in a skil-let over medium-high heat 2 Add peanut butter soy sauce ginger curry paste and garlic Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer stirring often about 3 minutes or until the the sauce is thickened and reduced 3 Remove from heat
and stir in lime juice 4 Transfer the sauce into a small bowl gar-nish with chopped scal-lions and set aside
Rolls 1 Slice chicken red peppers carrots and cu-cumbers into thin strips Set aside 2 Spread a tablespoon of peanut sauce evenly on top of a wrap 3 Place one leaf
of lettuce on one end of the wrap On top of the lettuce add two strips of chicken red peppers carrots and cucumbers 4 Carefully roll the wraps starting at the filled end 5 Using a knife slice the wrap into two-inch rolls and secure each with a toothpick or bamboo skewer 6 Serve with peanut sauce
DIRECTIONS
Recipe and Photos by Nicole Alesi of the blog Happy Pretty Things Follow Nicole on Twitter and Facebook
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Recipe and Photo by Tim amp Shannon Mallon of Food Loves Writing
SPRING 2013
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
SPRING 2013
Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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Visit Delightedrsquos archives to read more
MISSED AN ISSUE
KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Buckwheat Crepes with Rhubarb amp Orange CompoteMakes 8 Crepes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTSFor the Compote
34 lb (400 g) rhubarb chopped into frac12 inch pieces
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of frac12 an orange
14 cup unrefined granulated sugar
For the Crepes
1 egg
12 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
12 cup (55 g) buckwheat flour
1 tablespoon of butter
Cregraveme fraicircche to serve
Compote 1 Put all the ingredients in a pan over a medium-low heat and cook for 20-30 minutes until the rhubarb is soft but still has a little bite to it Set aside until needed
Crepes 1 Whisk together the egg and the milk in a large bowl until com-bined 2 Whisk in the flour until you have a smooth batter Leave to stand in the fridge for at
least 2 hours 3 When yoursquore ready to make the crecircpes heat a little of the butter in a small skil-let over a medium heat 4 Give the batter a quick whisk and ladle a spoon-ful of it into the hot pan Quickly roll it around to cover the whole pan and cook until browned (about a minute) Flip the crepe and cook the other side Continue to cook the rest of the
batter You can keep the cooked crecircpes in a slight-ly warm oven to keep them from going cold 5 Spoon a generous tablespoon of the com-potendasheither warm or cold depending on your pref-erencendashinto the middle of a crecircpe and wrap 6 Serve with a dollop of cregraveme fraicircche and a scat-tering of orange zest
Recipe and Photos by Kathryn Westmore of the blog London BakesFollow Kathryn on Twitter and Pinterest
ENTERTAIN
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
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FASHION
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With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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Marinated Salmon WrapsMakes 2 Wraps
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS12 lb (225 g) marinated salmon (see below)
Arugula (or preferred greens)
2 tablespoons cregraveme fraicircche
Salt pepper and olive oil
2 pieces lavash bread
Salmon 1 Cover salmon with the salt sugar lemon and orange zest 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight 3 The next day remove the salt and sugar and rub with a clean damp kitchen towel to remove excess Cut the salmon into thin slices
Wraps 1 On the open lavash bread layer the arugula or preferred greens and thin slices of marinated salmon 2 Add a dab of cregraveme fraicircche on top and finish it off with salt pepper and olive oil Wrap and serve immediately
Recipe and Photos by Ainhoa Vega Bayo of the blog A Little Bite of EverythingFollow Ainhoa on Twitter and Instagram
For the Salmon
1 cup (250g) kosher salt
12 cup (125g) white sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
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Visit Delightedrsquos archives to read more
MISSED AN ISSUE
KEEP IN TOUCHFollow Delighted online
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
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HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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brunch
JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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JCREW $25
AMERICAN RAG $172PIPERLIME $248
KATE SPADE $138
BAUBLEBAR $24
MADEWELL $70
WHAT TO WEAR SPRING 2013By Kate Brightbill of the blog StyleSmaller BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
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FASHION
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
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The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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FASHION
getaway
SUNGLASS HUT $150
MADEWELL $80
BLOOMINGDALES $103MADEWELL $88
DOLCE VITA $109
JCREW $45
SPRING 2013
work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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work
SHOPBOP $160
OLIVER PEOPLES $340
JCREW $98
MADEWELL $108
JCREW $250
BANANA REPUBLIC $45
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work date
TIBI $395
PIPERLIME $58
PIPERLIME $150
TOPSHOP $40
STELLA amp DOT $34
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
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Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
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1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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The Pocket StylistErin Taylor
Hats make a big state-ment and this striped hat is neutral enough to pair with just about anything
JCREW $35
This belt is such an un-expected staple Literally goes with everything and has a bit of an edge
ASOS $25
I love tiny details when accessorizing Adding color to your digits is the perfect way to do this
BAUBLEBAR $28
I have this Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag in brown but how perfect is this green version for a pop of color for spring
SHOPBOP $195
Phot
o of
Erin
Silv
ana
diFr
anco
fashion bloggerrsquos wish listSPRING ACCESSORIES
BLOG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
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Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
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SPRING ACCESSORIES
Britt + WhitBritt and Whit
This bag is the perfect combination of both neutral and bright colors which makes it a great piece to wear everyday
KATE SPADE $348
Adding metallic accents always helps to dress up an outfit
SHOPBOP $150
Spring is the perfect time to play with bright colors like the turquoise in this statement necklace
BAUBLEBAR $42
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
The Vault FilesGaby Burger
I love how these clips can add some flair to your hairstyle without being overly girly
ANTHROPOLOGIE $18I wear a lot of neutrals and simple tops so some-times I like to add a state-ment necklace to elevate the look This necklace will instantly glam up the simplest of all tees
LOREN HOPE $185
Nude sandals are so versatile And when itrsquos a wedge you get that extra height without compromising comfort
SHOPBOP $140
A floral clutch with a modern twist that can easily take you from day to night
SHOPBOP $295
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
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Dreams + JeansAlex Yeske
A structured tote in a neutral is perfect for your spring wardrobe - and yoursquoll definitely have this bag for a long time
MADEWELL $188
These sunglasses are so classic and the tortoise is timeless
WARBY PARKER $95
Irsquom really into cuffs right now and I love how unique this one is
YOUNG FRANKK $72
Tart Deco is one of my favorite shades for spring - it brightens any outfit
ESSIE $8
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FASHION
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
delighted 75
KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
With Love From KatKat Tanita
How fun are these Julie Vos animal cuffs I wear a stack of them - one el-ephant one camel and one rhinoceros
JULIE VOS $85
This JCrew Panama hat is perfect for a weekend outing to the beach
JCREW $58
Theodora and Callum makes the prettiest scarves - I always throw one on when my outfit feels boring
THEODORA ampCALLUM $175
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
delighted 65
FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
delighted 69
KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
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FASHION
Fashion TrufflesViviana Norden
Every outfit needs a pop of color and this patent leather orange mini satchel would be perfect for just that
NET-A-PORTER $990
A ldquosaverdquo version of the must-have drsquoOrsay flats It all started with Jenni Kayne but Jeffrey Campbellrsquos less expen-sive version fits the bill just right
NORDSTROM $90
I love the classic Ray-Ban aviators but the fun twist in these makes them even better
SAKS $155
Let your jewelry make a statement
MAX amp CHLOE $350
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
delighted 75
KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
Sophiersquos PicksFour-year-old Sophiersquos favorite items for spring Visit StyleSmaller for more kid style
ZARA $17
TEA $30
JCREW $58
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Sophiersquos Picks
GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
GAP $13
ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
delighted 69
KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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follow delighted
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GAP $25
OLD NAVY $8
JCREW $78
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ZAPPOS $38
FASHION
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
The super talented Shaleah Soliven of The Gold Jellybean shows you how to make an adorable spring flower box with your little one
DIY
delighted 69
KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
delighted 75
KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
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2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
1
SUPPLIES
Bright Colored Felt Yarn Glue Small Craft Dowels
Balsa wood Paint Block of foam
The first thing to do is create your flowers The older kids can help with this part and the younger ones can have fun watching the bright blooms come to life There are various methods to making felt flowers and here are just a couple I made You can get creative with it using fringed felt strips rolled around your craft dowels or cutting out individual petals and glueing each to a dowel Heart shaped petals are easy to cutout and make pretty flowers
All available at your local craft store
delighted 71
2
KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
delighted 75
KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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KIDS
I also added a spring bunting to our garden anchored with yarn pompoms To make this I wrapped yarn around a fork about 60+ times then secured it in the center with string Tie the looped yarn tightly at its center Next use scissors to cut all the loops then fluff the yarn to create a ball Trim any long strands and finish off by glueing the pompoms to wooden dowels Add a fun bunting of your choice
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Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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follow delighted
SPRING 2013
Now its time to make the box Starting with the wood cut pieces to size using your foam block as a guide Then paint both sides of each piece Set aside to dry3
While the wood dries paint the top of your foam green The idea is to cover the foam with felt flowers and greens but this paint with camouflage any foam that may peek through Set this aside to dry as well
4
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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When all the paint is dry assemble the box Use glue to adhere each wood side to the foam Be careful with this step especially if yoursquore using hot glue Itrsquos best the kiddos watch this step
5
Once your glue has set itrsquos time to roll up your sleeves and get planting Keep going until you fill your entire planter box with your colorful blooms The little ones can have lots of fun with this They can plant pick and then re-plant their beautiful flowers
6
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
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TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
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KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
Follow The Gold Jellybean Blogmiddot Facebookmiddot Twitter
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KIDS
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A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
delighted 75
KIDS
SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
A Motherrsquos StoryWritten by Rachael Watson Photos by Oana Hogrefe
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WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
delighted 77
WORK
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 105
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
TThis is the story of David Nathaniel Watson the baby boy who changed our lives forever
Tom and I were married in the year 2000 Lucky Tom he got off easy with the wedding anniversaries since itrsquos always really easy to remember how many years that wersquove been married
In 2004 our son Benjamin was born while I was working full-time and in law school at night Yes I am crazy in case you were wondering So I decided to leave my full-time job and ldquojustrdquo do law school I grad-uated and took the bar exam in 2007 just a few months before our second son Caleb was born
Things were moving along pretty smoothly until we got the bright idea that Tom should go to semi-nary full-time in the fall of 2007 Letrsquos just say that the
years 2007 to 2009 were some ldquorefiningrdquo years in our marriage
Just as we began to come out of the storm we were hit with the unexpected news that we were having another baby I walked in and out of the drugstore three times before I could get up the nerve to buy a pregnancy test and much to my surprise the test was instantly positive Since Tom was in a remote part of Kenya at the time I was left to myself to absorb the news ldquoSurelyrdquo I thought ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
On October 12 2009 we went to the doctorrsquos office for a routine ultrasound where we discovered that our baby boy was not growing as he should In fact at twenty weeks his measurements were seven weeks behind schedule I left that appointment with
my head spinning
After driving home in the pouring rain I immediately starting googling the only information that I had small ribcage and short limbs My search returned the dreaded wordhellipLETHALAnd I knew in my heart that it was true
I could scarcely believe what was happening I cried and cried until I could not cry anymore Two days later we went to see a specialist The doctor confirmed our worst fears Our babyrsquos condition was fatal I was completely stoic Our baby would most likely be carried full-term and be stillborn or more likely be born alive only to die within hours of birth I did not understand How could this be Our baby was perfect in every way except that his bones were too small Outside of a miracle he had zero chance of survival
delighted 79
KIDS
ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
SPRING 2013
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
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Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
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Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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ldquoGod must have a very special plan for this babyrsquos liferdquo And He did
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
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WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
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We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
delighted 81
We were given two choic-es terminate the pregnancy or continue on for another twenty weeks with no light at the end of the tunnel We knew that there were no such ldquochoicesrdquo for us We did not choose when this life began and we would not choose when it ended Hopeless or not we would continue on by the grace of God After all the next twenty weeks would prob-ably be the only time that we had to spend with our precious baby boy
Five months later on March 1 2010 just three days before his due date our son David Nathaniel was born at 1100 pm He cried when he was born It was a weak cry but the most beautiful sound I had ever heard He cried and cried until Tom was finally able to calm him Around 330 am David lay on Tomrsquos chest and slept peacefully Even though he was sleeping I could not rest my eyes As he slept I stared intently at him watching Davidrsquos every breath I was afraid that if I took my eyes off of
him for even a second he might stop breathing
Around 400 am the nurse came in to check Davidrsquos vitals His heart was still beating strongly and he was still breathing though his breaths were labored I asked Tom if I could take a turn holding David for a while and he gladly handed him to me After I laid him on my chest I was finally able to close my eyes to rest We fell asleep together in the stillness of the night It was so peaceful I woke up about 600 am and looked down at him I questioned whether or not he was still breathing but I was not sure that I wanted to know the answer so I closed my eyes for a few minutes and tried to go back to sleep I did not want our time to-gether to end It was like waking up from a good dream and trying desper-ately to fall back asleep I did not want it to be over
A few minutes later I woke up Tom and we could not find Davidrsquos breath I started to cry We called
the nurse into the room and she could not find his heartbeat Our hearts broke as we wept togeth-er in those early morning hours We did not want to let our baby go
When it came time to leave the hospital I held David close as the nurse wheeled us toward the exit I could not look up I wept as we moved down the halls and out the door The time had come The funeral director was waiting in his white van to take my baby away
I hugged and kissed him and handed his small frag-ile body over to the funeral director That was the hard-est thing that I have ever done The memory of that moment is still almost too difficult to bear As Tom and I walked to our car and the white van disap-peared into the distance it took every bit of strength that I could muster to hold myself back from chasing after that white van I knew that I could not keep him but the pain of letting go felt unbearable
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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follow delighted
SPRING 2013
Somehow by Godrsquos grace we made it through the next few days weeks and months Our Heavenly Father was faithful to help us endure those grueling hours and sleepless nights God glorified Himself in Davidrsquos life and in his death Davidrsquos little life served a great big purpose He touched so many hearts David was and always will
continue to be an inde-scribable gift to our family We are forever changed
As God would have it the 1st of March is ldquoSt Davidrsquos Dayrdquo As I am reminded of this each year on Davidrsquos birthday I smile at the sov-ereignty of God He never ceases to amaze me with His involvement in the smallest details of our lives
To celebrate Davidrsquos birthday each year Rachael and her family have made March 1 LIFE Day (Leave an Impact For Eternity) They along with friends and loved ones make an effort to do some-thing kind for those around them Read more about Davidrsquos story and LIFE Day on Rachaelrsquos blog Suffering by Grace
delighted 83
Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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follow delighted
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Rachael today with husband Tom sons Benjamin and Caleb and daughter Esther
KIDS
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
SPRING 2013
BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK
HARRODS
HOUSE OF FRASER
BATCAKES COUTURE
NINE WEST
FARFETCH
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
delighted 85
Brynn Reneeacute of the blog Chartreuse amp a Twist
WEDDING
HELLO TENFOLD
ANTHROPOLOGIE
ASOS
MATOU EN PELUCHE
SPRING 2013
ERIN TAYLOR of BUSTLE DESIGNS WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
GATSBY AERIALIST PRESS
SEATTLE SKYLINE HELLOLUCKY
CALLIGRAPHY FINE AND DANDY
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
delighted 87
CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding Invites
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Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
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StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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CHALKBOARD MINTED
Classic Wedding InvitesWEDDING
GRAMERCY AERIALIST PRESS
GOLD CHEVRONS PAPER SOURCE
RANCH CHIC LITTLE MISS PRESS
SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
delighted 89
Story
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
StoryINTERVIEW WITH JAMES LITWIN amp CLAYTHE CANO PHOTOS BY LEVENTE PHOTOGRAPHY
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WEDDING
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Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
Theyrsquore getting marriedBride Claythe 25 Groom James 25 Date Engaged February 13 2012 Wedding Date May 03 2013 Wedding Location Berkeley California Photo Shoot Location Palo Alto California
How did you meet (James) We met at church I walked into Sunday school and saw this girl I had never seen before Knowing I had to talk to her I tried to make conversation so I complimented her outfit Unfortunately it played out differently in each otherrsquos minds I thought I was being smooth she though it was weird
Where was your first date (Claythe)
After finding out what school I went to James asked me to help him find the administration building on campus It happens to be the first building you see and the easiest to find Afterwards he invited me out for a casual lunch but we ended up spending the rest of the day together
How did James propose (Claythe) After spending the day reliving some of our favorite dates from
the past four years we ended with a can-dlelit dinner on a roof in San Francisco over-looking the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts For dessert James said he had something special but it was a surprise so I needed to be blindfolded When I took off the blindfold he was on his knee asking me to be his wife After I said ldquoyesrdquo I turned around to find both our families
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 103
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 105
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 107
Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
TwitterFacebookBlog
follow delighted
delighted 91
SPRING 2013
delighted 93
WEDDING
behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
SPRING 2013
delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 103
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
delighted 105
WEDDING
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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behind me (years before in casual con-versation I had men-tioned that Irsquod love to have our families be part of our engage-ment) It was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really was
How did you choose the location for your engagement shoot Wersquove spent many warm Summer nights watching old Hollywood movies at The Stanford Theater on University Avenue so we thought it would be fun for it to
be the backdrop to some of our engage-ment photos We also went to the Stanford campus which is full of great architecture cre-ating beautiful pictures
Claythe what are three of your favor-ite characteristics of James I love that he genuinely cares for people the extra effort he puts into making me laugh and those gorgeous blue eyes he has
And James what are your favorite things about Claythe Her intellect her caring
heart and her spunk
What are your wedding colors Gold lilac and various shades of purple (based off of Claythersquos great grandmotherrsquos favorite colors)
Will your wedding be indoors or out-doors We are having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception
Where are you going on your honeymoon Hawaii We are doing a little island hopping mdash spending five days on Maui and 10 on Oahu
ldquoIt was perfect I know everyone says that about their own engagements but this one really wasrdquo
SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
HOME SHOP Second hand stores you can find the coolest things
ACCESSORY SHOP For Love
CLOTHING SHOP HampM
BOOK Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
FLOWER Carnations
SPRING NAIL COLOR Pink Baby pink hot pink barbie pink Itrsquos such a girly color I love it
CITY Hands down San Francisco
PLACE TO VISIT I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta
ETHNIC FOOD Latin food Every country has amazing dishes to offer
SPRING TREAT Mitchellrsquos Ice Cream
SPRING ACTIVITY Bringing out the blender for pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris
Claythersquos Short List
delighted 95
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delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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delighted 97
VENUE Farmhouse Mansion San Francisco CA
PHOTOGRAPHER Aurora Meneghello Productions
EVENT COORDINATION TEAM Locally Grown Weddings
EVENT PLANNER Sadie Waddington
FLORAL DESIGNER By Madeline Trait
CATERING Chef Stephanie
DESSERTS Pei-Yee Woo
PAINTER Wedding Live Painting
POETESS The Poetry Store
VIDEOGRAPHY Paperweight Films
DRESS Amy Kuschel
JEWELRY Love amp Luxe
MAKEUP Flame Angel Design
HAIR Hair To Dye For
Farmhouse EclecticSTYLED SHOOT
SPRING 2013
delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
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The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
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SPRING 2013
delighted 103
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delighted 105
WEDDING
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
SPRING 2013
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delighted 99
The Inspiration A funky victorian farmhouse was the perfect backdrop for this eclectic shoot by Locally Grown Weddings The vision was to create a mix of natural and vintage curiosities The private home with its mix of decor eras and colors offered great inspiration The floral color palette worked with the warmth of the mansion and reflected the season with rich tones of reds and browns A mix of seasonal flowers and foliage cre-ated a wild and organic look that matched the rambling garden landscape on the property
SPRING 2013
delighted 101
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SPRING 2013
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WEDDING
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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Extra Touches The Locally Grown Weddings team brought in a live wed-ding painter and poet to add a personalized element to the event The painterrsquos work is done live and on-site to capture the wedding as it hap-pens and the poet creates one-of-a-kind personalized poems for guests to take home with them
Locally Grown Weddings is a team of experienced wedding professionals working together to plan creative events Find out more about them at LocallyGrownWeddingscom
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