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At last...
With textbooks and online courses in Photography,
Photoshop, and Illustrator, helps
you build that skill set you always wished you had.
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table of contentsWhats up, Sweet Paul?5
Contributors7
Recipe Monday10Keep Your Eye On12
My Happy Dish16Gorg-wanna Baby18
Baby, Theyre Yours20Crafty Friday22
Gorg-wanna Handmade24Greening Your Home28
Wills Picks31From Mormors Kitchen34
Gorg-wanna Design36Woof38
One for the Season40Cupcake
47
Well Opener49Come & Get It50Easter60My Favorite Food68In the Box78Freeze It88Play with Your Food98Under a Blanket108Baby Food118Pantry Confections126Next Time128
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Whats up,
Sweet Paul?Welcome to the very first Kids Special Issue of Sweet Paul Magazine.
You have no idea how much fun this has beenfrom the planning stages to the photo shoots.
Its kinda like going back in time and revisiting my childhood.
I had a very happy and idyllic childhood growing up just outside of Oslo with a big garden
and two little old ladies who looked after me. My grandmother and great aunt catered to my
every whim, from playing shop, running around in the garden admiring the soon to be
delicious fruits and veggies, to creating great home cooked meals. They taught me the true
meaning of enjoymentcrafting and cooking. They were both amazing cooks, and could turn
a scrap of fabric into anything. You might say I had the perfect upbringing for a future
foodie and crafter.
But as a child, the only thing I dreamed about was becoming an airline
steward. When I was 5 years old, my parents took me to Paris for the first
time. I can still remember boarding the Air France Caravel aircraftsuch
glamour. The staff was so beautiful serving trays of canaps, petit
fours and champagne. I was in heaven. This was a time when flying
was still kind of glamourous, not the horror it is today.
Oh well, I didnt become a steward on Air France. Guess thats a
good thing, otherwise you would not be reading these lines.
Enjoy!
Stay sweet,
PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANCES JANISCH
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ANDREW PURCELL
Photographer, New YorkWhen I was a kid, all I wanted to bewas a pro-basketball or baseball
player...I kind of still do!
ANDREW STEWART
Stylist, New York
When I was young, I wanted nothingmore than to be an artist andoccasionally play dress-up. Why? Imassuming it was to support myexpensive taste in mascara. Nothingmuch has changed.
CARRIE PURCELL
Food Stylist, New YorkWhen I was a kid I wanted to bea veterinarian because I lovedanimalsmy poor dog was verypatient as I listened to her
heartbeat and gave her check- ups
WILL TAYLOR
Stylist/Writer, LondonI was utterly transxed with themagic of theater, and dreamed ofbeing a set designer for many ofmy childhood years. I would spendhours building miniature sets touse a little wooden theater.
ASHLEY NORTON
Stylist and Designer,
New YorkIn chronological order: ballerina,gymnast, model, writer, vet,horseback rider, artist, andpersonal fashion designer toMadonna.
CAROLINE ROGERS
Illustrator, New York
As a kid I always wanted to beeither an astronaut or a fashiondesigner. I gave up on being anastronaut after a failed attempt togo to space camp though. Probablyfor the best, I think.
LINDA PUGLIESE
Photographer, New YorkWhen I was young, on a standardday, I was sure Id grow up to be anattorney, just like my father. Andon more glamorous days, I hadplans of becoming a singer anddancer on Broadway.
SUSANNE SCHANZ
Photographer, Cologne
When I was about 5 years old, Iwanted to become a baby nurse. Inevery useable area of space I had, mydolls had a bed made of bed sheets,some blankets or cushions; givennames, birth dates, milk and kisses.
ELLEN SILVERMAN
Photographer, New York
When I was little I wanted to beEloise at The Plaza. Due to somemischievous behavior my dadnicknamed me Eloise. My otherdesire was to become a member of
the Peace Corps.
TATYANNA WRIGHT
Writer, New YorkI wanted to be Don Johnson. ILOVED Miami Vice and LOVED thestyling, the look, the entire feel ofDon Johnsons character SonnyCrockett.
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recipe monday
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FOOD AND STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI
Strawberry Shake withMarshmallowsServes 2
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup pitted strawberries
6 marshmallows, cut in half
Place milk, ice cream and strawberries
in a blender and blend until smooth.
Press the cut part of the marshmallows
onto the inside of the glass.
Pour and serve.
NOTHING SAYS FUN LIKE A POLKA DOT SHAKE.
Shake it baby,
shake it!
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crafty-fridaykeep your eye on
TEXT BY KIM MOREAU
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NOLAN
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Tell me how the store came about?
My partner Diane Crespo and I had been sourc-
ing beautiful toys from all over the world for her
son Kaya, and we felt like there werent really
that many toy stores in New York that carried
handcrafted toys. I grew up in Europe, and I just
knew this tradition of beautifully handmade
toys that didnt have all the crazy bells and
whistles, but actually engaged childrens imagi-
nation in a more open-ended way, and encour-aged creative thinking. So [the store] just
organically came out of having conversations
about how itd be fun to do a business of things
were interested in. We moved to Brooklyn a
few years before and felt like there was this real
sense of community here. We kind of thought
about it for a year and then we just jumped off
the cliff and opened the shop. Neither of us had
ever even worked in retail. I think just maybe
because when youre in fields where you have to
self-generate, we didnt know what we should
have been afraid of.
What were some of your favorite memo-
ries of toys you loved? What do you
remember playing with that you brought
to the store?
Every weekend, probably from the time I was
five or so on, my brother and I would go with
my father for a walk. We lived in Holland, and
there was this beautiful pinewood forest that
was sandy, and we would make these fairy
houses. And we would go back the next week-end and see that, of course, the fairies had been
there because everything had moved around. I
also grew up playing with Ostheimer wooden
animals from Germany. Theyre all hand carved,
hand painted. There are a couple of them that I
played with as a kid that are still at my parents
house with the tail still attached. And so I felt
like, it would be fun to have those here because
theyre such an heirloom quality toy.
W h a t
toys are people really respond-
ing to and buying a lot of? Whats really resonating?
Well Kaya played with blocks from one to, you
know, ten, so that was something Diane really
wanted to focus on. We have alphabet blocks
and basic blocks, and then we have sort of morecomplicated block systems and specialized block
systems, and then sets of specific monuments so
youre building the pyramids or Japanese tem-
ples. So blocks are always a cornerstone of what
we sell here. Also art supplies, which links to me
as an artist wanting to have art supplies that are
of an incredible quality. You know how Crayola
kind of flakes off the page? We have a beautiful
soy-based line called Clementine. We have a
real range from young kids art supplies to more
sophisticated crafting projects like felt kits. A lot
of artists buy our art supplies.
And how do you come across these vendors and
products? How did you find someone like stamp
maker Small Object?
We found her on Etsy, but because I still have
friends and designers and artists in Europe
people will sometimes say, Oh did you see
this? I have to say Brooklyns pretty amazing
We have people coming through the shop and
almost all of its great. There are so many amaz-
ing creative people making these beautifuthings on the side that sometimes grows into a
bigger line. One of my favorite lines is Cora
and Tusk, and she does these embroidered pil-
lows and onesies. Her pillows are incredible
Stephanie Housleys a genius! And I just met
her in Brooklyn. We also do select clothing by
mostly local designers. And all the clothes are
fair trade, and thats a core focus for us: finding
products that are not only good for the children
that are playing with them or wearing them, but
are also made using sustainable materials and
Toy LoveSIX YEARS INTO OWNING BROOKLYN TOY SHOP ACORN,
KARIN SCHAEFER AND HER PARTNER DIANE CRESPO ARE
GROWING THEIR BUSINESS, KEEPING ITS ROOTS IN THE
HEIRLOOM TOYS OF THE PAST, AND INSPIRING THE WONDER
OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE.
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where the people making them are receiving a fair wage. Thats just the
kind of business we wanted to have. We didnt want to make money on
the backs of other peoples suffering.
Is it exciting?
I mean, theres always some joy working in a store and seeing people
come in and be really happy, but is it a little more immediate with kids?
Its really a privilege having the store because the children that come in
here are completely delighted and engaged. Our customers are great
that the customers in general are usually brought to some sort of placethat is kid-like. I have to say, we hadnt factored that response. The
kitchen area is just endlessly entertaining to watch. The younger kids are
just doing some basic cooking or washing things in the sink, and then
older kids do these very elaborate restaurant games and its clear they are
sophisticated diners. Theyll say, I said, I think Id like that blanched.
Or, Oh, I would like some pineapple sorbet.
There are all kinds of toys out there now that kind of do the work for kids
but do you feel like a generation of kids imaginations has gone away?
I think its just a question of how much time we as adults allow chil-
dren to have that kind of open-ended imaginative playtime, becauselife is so evermore scheduled. We werent sure when we opened the
store what the reception would be or if there were other people think-
ing about childhood in that way. Weve been really pleased to find
customers all over the country who are really looking towards
these kinds of toys again, and realizing the onslaught of sen-
sory overload that has become part of cultural life for kids.
Why Acorn?
We wanted a name that would reflect some kind of a seed or
something that was about growth, and that also maybe reflect-
ed that we were going to be carrying a lot of wooden toys and
toys made from natural materials, so sort of locating it in thatrealm. Oak trees grow in most parts of the world, and acorns are
the seed of the oak tree. Its a very strong tree and so that was in
the running for a while. And then we sort of remembered how
kids love to collect acorns, so that also seemed like a good refer-
ence to have. Weve been happy with the name. Kids love it, and
they always remember it. And children bring us acorns in the fall
which is really sweet.
What do you think is next? What do you hope the store can grow into?
Were pretty committed to growing it as just one location, and grow-
ing the online business and the shop that way. People have asked us
to franchise in other cities, and people have asked us to open other
shops in New York, and, I think for me, part of whats special about
it is that there is only one, and that its very cared for. And we both
do other things. Diane still makes films, and Im a painter, so wel
see.
How old is Kaya now? Is he still interested in toys?Hes 22. Theres
still things he has, like the beautiful National Geographic globe
Hes just graduated from college, but hes a geography major
There are still things that he gets from Acorn. We actually have a
lot of customers that are shopping here that are not just for kids.
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RECIPE BY ALICIA DIRAGO | STYLING BY PAUL LOWEPHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCES JANISCH
my happy dish
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Grandma Johnsons
Applesauce Cake
GRANDMA JOHNSONS
APPLESAUCE CAKE2 cups sugar1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups applesauce
2 tablespoons molasses
3 cups all-purpose four
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
Topping
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 325F.
Mix all ingredients by hand, not mixer, as
per Grandma Johnson.
Pour into a 9-by-13-inch pan sprayed with
cooking spray.
For topping: Mix together all ingredients
and sprinkle over the batter.
Bake or 1 hour.
Cool on a wire rack and cut into squares.
THIS ISSUES WINNER, ALICIA DIRAGO, SHARES HER
GRANDMA JOHNSONS APPLESAUCE CAKE RECIPE.
WE FOUND IT EASY, TASTY AND OH-SO MOIST.
Alicia says
This dish mademe happy as a
kid because it
was the only
cake we were
allowed to eat
for breakfast! It
has a crunchy
sugar toppingand taste thats similar to a coffee
cake. My mom enjoyed eating it
with her coffee, so we were allowed
to have it with our Kool-Aid. The
recipe has been passed down from
my great grandmother, and I
expect well continue to enjoy it for
generations to come.
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Baby
gorg-wannababy
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARINE C .KONG
THESE ARE OUR BEST PICS FOR THOSE
LITTLE BUNDLES OF JOY.
Baby angel onesie from Bodieand Fou, $2;
www.bodieandfou.com
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Cat and dog crocheted strollermobile from Shakshuka, $32; www.
shak-shuka.com
Hand-knitted baby top froBieq, $65; www.bieq.nl
Hand-knitted octopus fromSeverina Kids, $47;
www.severinakids.com
Red Riding Hood one-piecefrom Green Thread Shop, $8;
www.etsy.com/shop/greenthreadshop
Nest walnut bassinet fromMod Living, $999;
www.modliving.com
Royal Bird Rocking Chair fromBodie and Fou, $320;
www.bodieandfou.com
Felted wool baby jacket from HutUp, $298; www.hutup.de
Eric the Viking bib fromDanefae, $24;
www.huset-shop.com
Moody the Octopusfrom Binth, $28;www.binth.com
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Baby,theyre
yours
TEXT BY KENDALL MORGAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARCO RICCA
NEW YORK-BASED BESPOKE BABY
PLANNER AND CONCIERGE SERVICE
SISSY + MARLEY HAS SCOURED THE
WORLD FOR EVERYTHING YOUR
LITTLE ONE REQUIRES OR DESIRES.
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Co-founded by sisters Chelsea Reale and
Rachel Geisler, and their mother Diana Rice,
Sissy + Marley is a natural outgrowth of the
trios expansive skills. While expecting her first
child in 2008, former fashion executive Chelsea
found herself faced with the challenge of look-
ing chic. Meanwhile, Rachels background as a
pediatric physical therapist had her on speed
dial when all of their friends began having chil-
dren.Their mother Dianas talent in interior design
and work as a private chef was the final piece
of the puzzle, and together the trio realized
they had both the skill set and the Rolodex to
create a one-stop service for busy moms who
want the best. Sissy + Marley launched in
January 2011, and so far, the future is bright.
Chelsea spoke with Sweet Paul Magazineabout
the conception, gestation and birth of Sissy +
Marley.
How did the idea come about for
starting Sissy+Marley?
Weve been talking about doing something
together forever and we couldnt figure out
what it was going to be. Were all creative in
our own different ways. My mom is a private
chef and interior decorator. My sister is a phys-
ical therapist, but she also has a passion for
social stationery and fonts. She could never
find invitations and announcements she loved,
so she started making them for us.
Im a stylist, so when I was pregnant I wasobsessed with making sure the nursery was
going to work with our existing dcor. Through
all of this, we thought how wonderful it would
be to have an all-inclusive resource to pull
everything together for expectant moms.
We can help
them decorate their nursery, tell them what
products are best, find the best photographers,
plan their showeranything the expectant
mom needs.
What inspired the name?
My sister called me Sissy growing up, so
instead of calling me Aunt Chelsea, her chil-
dren called me Sissy, too. Rachels daughters
name is Ryan Marley and she was the firstgrandchild in our family. So the name came
before the business.
How long did it take from first having
the concept to the launch?
It was a year in the making, long enough to
have a baby! Mainly because we do so many
things, were not just event planners or interi-
or decorators, were also perfectionists. Lucky
for us, we have friends and family who love
what we do so we had clients without havinga website.
How do you divide up all of the services you offer?
My mom and I do the interior decorating.
Shes also handling our food service called
Nourish where she teaches our clients to make
homemade organic baby food.
My sister handles our Play service and teaches
parents creative ways to play and stimulate
their children and edits their toy box. This is so
important to a childs development. She also
oversees the Write service, which is our socialstationery.
I oversee the Spoil and Style services which are
personal shoppingnot just for a child, but
also for women who are expecting. A lot of our
clients have a very big social schedule, and
its hard to dress for that when youre
pregnant.
And what other services do you offer?
Nest is our decorating service and
Celebrate is event planning. If you give
us a budget we can do your invitations,
plan the menu, tell you where to find
the favors or make them for you. Its
for the busy client who has no time to
sit and research.
We can do a lot of services virtually.
If you want us to do your interior
and dont live in New York, we can
speak to you on the phone and get a
sense of your style and budget. You
can send pictures of the room and
measurements and we put together
an inspiration board and shop-
ping list of everything you need to buy, with
links to order it and a floor plan of where
everything can go.
Style is also virtualif you would love to have
a stylist dress you or your child but dont live in
New York City we put together a look book for
you in line with your style and budget and you
have a seasons worth of looks.
What services are just for the New York
Tri-State area?
Nourishthe baby food preparation classes;
Capturethe photography service. Our Play
dates are also local.
What type of client has gravitated to your services?
Its a mixture of working moms and the mom
who has a full social calendar. Also, the client
who uses concierge services who has the money
to pay someone to do research for her.
What is the ultimate goal for Sissy + Marley?
Its so expansive and so unusual, it really hasnt
been done before.
Weve got so many ideas brewing, we dont
sleep at night! Our plan is to take it as far as
we can and well learn as we go. Our ultimate
goal is to create a beautiful beginning for all of
our clients.
Readers can explore all Sissy + Marley has to
offer at sissyandmarley.com.
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crafty-fridaycrafty friday
Pillow ArtTURN YOUR KIDS ARTWORK INTO SMALL, FUN PILLOWS AND TOYS.
STYLING BY PAUL LOWE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI
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SWEET PAUL . FALL 201
YOU WILL NEED
Kids artwork
azertran paperOne iron
turdy cotton fabric
Cotton filling
Start by choosing your childs artwork. Print selected
image on to Lazertran paper (lazertran.com), cut it out.
. Following the package instructions, iron the motif on to a
sturdy cotton fabric; pull the paper off gently.
. Leaving 1 inch around the motif, cut it out. Cut out the
same shape in fabric as the backing. Sew them together
and fill with cotton.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NOLAN
HandmadeOUR BEST HANDMADE PICKS OF THE SEASON.
gorg-wannahandmade
Petit Fours made of felt by Aileen Leijten fromAcorn, $68, www.acorntoyshop.com
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Printed wool dress from Hut Up,$210, www.hutup.de
Felted cat with silk screprint from Hut Up,
$254,www.hutup.de
Hand knitted-wool cafrom Severina Kids, $5www.severinakids.com
Knitted wool egg cosfrom Emerald+Ella, $emeraldandella.com.a
Printed folding boatsfrom Jurianne Matter,
$15 for 8,www.juriannematter.nl
Wooden skittles game fromWee Waldorf, $49.50,
www.etsy.com/shop/weewaldorf
Felted chicken egg cosy fromEmerald+Ella, $5.50,
emeraldandella.com.au
Storage bag in denimfrom Esthex, $49,www.esthex.com
I love Paris doll kit, you make itourself, comes with all you need, from
Miko Design, $21,www.mikodesign.nl
Handmade stuffed animals fromMaiike Store in Melbourne, online
store to open soon,maiikestore.blogspot.com
Handmade porcelain toy clockfrom Misakomimoko, $25,
www.etsy.com/shop/misakomimoko
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As a parent, thinking about my familys safety
goes beyond the nuances most people experience
once they become a parentit extends to the
home. With a few simple green improvements
you can easily improve your familys health
by greening your home. It should not be an
expensive exercisevery simple and cost-
effective measures can be taken.
You dont need to throw out each and every
regular household cleaning product. As eachone runs out, replace it with an environmentally
friendly product. For automatic dishwashers,
Ecover produces excellent phosphate-free
dishwasher tablets leaving a sparkle rivaling any
Palmolive product.
Seventh Generations concentrated non-toxic
laundry liquid is biodegradable, hypoallergenic,
phosphate free, safe for septic tanks, even
Kosher certied. Just because you cant smell
a laundry scent doesnt mean your clothes
havent been washed properly. It means if you
have sensitive skin you wont react with a rash
or possibly have a hard time breathing as you
sleep face down on your freshly washed sheets
and inhale that clean scent.
For an all-in-one cleaning product, Dr.
Bronners Sal Suds is incredible. Dilute a little
with water and wash your hardwood oors, or
spritz countertops and bathrooms for instant
wipe-off cleanliness. All Dr. Bronner products
are certied organic and fair trade.
When it comes to green home furnishings or
redecorating, think about the items you really
need to replace, where the item will be placed
and what it will be used for. For example, if
youre searching for a new area rug, seek out
natural materials like hemp, jute and sisal,
all rapidly renewable plant materials. Green
Depots sumptuous area rugs are woven by hand
in India, are not chemically treated and only use
low-impact, vegetable dyes.
Organic cotton bedding for your child can be
pricey but worth the investment when you
consider the amount of years your child wil
sleep on the sheets. Keep the cost down and
only buy one or two sets. Q Collection and Q
Collection Junior design both have a line of
bedding and nursery furniture. The company
is committed to manufacturing non-toxic
sustainable bedding, textiles and furniture with
the highest environmental standards.
Storage can be both an eyesore and a problem
solver. Thankfully, the wonderful storage baskets
at Serena & Lily offer colorful, sustainable and
practical options youre sure to love. The baskets
are handmade by artisans in Africa and Bali
and are a fabulous way to store everything from
toys and craft supplies, to linens and laundry.
Environmentally friendly toys have developed
beyond traditional hand-crafted wooden
blocks. Tegu magnetic blocks are made from
sustainably harvested FSC wood in Honduras
WHERE DOES ONE START WHEN CONSIDERING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOME
MAKE-OVER - AND DOES IT NEED TO BE EXPENSIVE? TATYANNA WRIGHT EXPLAINS THAT
GOING ECO CAN BE BOTH ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL
Greening Your Home
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by local artisans. The company is named for
the community that manufactures their blocks:
Tegucigalpa. The magnets are safely embedded
into the wood and will never fall out. Tegu
Blocks are essentially blocks that click instead
of stack and increase your childs creative play.
There is also eco-toy manufacturer Apple Park
that has a gorgeous collection of plush organic
stuffed animals, rattles, teething toys and softblocks that are simply divine. All products are
made with certied organic cotton and are
completely safe for children to gnaw on and
snuggle up toeven the most sensitive.
Buying gifts for children can be challenging
but Jades Toy Box is a great go-to company
that offers educational and eco-friendly
toys in one gift box. Boxes like The Moody
Foodie contains books, toys, colorful pots and
dishware made of recycled milk jugs, sensory
dough, food puzzles, cooking/art apron, games
sliceable wooden fruit and veggies and more.
The collection is focused on toys and resourcesthat parents can use with their child to reinforce
learning opportunities from routine, everyday
events, like going to the post ofce or doing
laundry. Its a whole new world of exploration
and learning.
SHOPPING LINKS
Cleaning products
www.drbronner.com
www.seventhgeneration.com/products
www.ecover.com
Toys
live.tegu.com
www.applepark.com
www.jadestoybox.com
Home furnishings
www.greendepot.com
www.qcollectionjunior.com
smilingplanet.net
www.serenaandlily.com
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BY WI LL TAYLOR
Wills PicksMARKET EXPERT AND STYLIST, WILL TAYLOR,
SHARES HIS DECORATING TIPS AND STYLISH
BUYS THAT WILL TURN CHILDRENS
BEDROOMS INTO IMAGINATIVE SPACES
FOR WORK, REST AND PLAY.
BLACKBOARD WALLS
Lets face it, kids love drawing where theyre not meant to. So, why not embrace this seemingly
homogeneous quality in children across the world and paint a whole wall with blackboard paint?
STYLING BY KATE DIXON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
CHAD JACKSON
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Top three stores
for kid-friendly
home wares
SERENA & LILY
serenaandlily.com
An ethically sound company
carrying stylish buys for babies,
boys and beyond.
JENNIFER DELONGE
jenniferdelonge.com
Expect to find pint-size sofas that
will charm you in an instant.
Jennifer stocks a range of
childrens sofas, like the Parker
Child Sofa shown, which adds a
dash of adult style into a kids
space.
GIGGLEgiggle.com
Be sure to check out their range
of child-friendly furniture,
especially if youre on the hunt
for a contemporary crib in time
for a newborn.
Wills top three
tips for decorating
a childs bedroom
1. Start by evaluating the uses
and needs of the roomdo you
have a playroom, or will the
bedroom double as a space for
sleeping and playing? This will
help you narrow down the
furniture requirements of the
space.
2. Run with your imagination and
dont be afraid to be a little
wacky; this is the one room in thehouse where rules go out the
window, so you can afford to have
a little fun.
3. As children grow older, their
tastes change rapidly, so think
about introducing dcor elements
that can be easily tweaked or
changed as their hobbies or
interests come and go.
STUVA Storage
We love this storage system
from Ikea as you can pick
and choose the elements to
suit your needs, allowing for
endless options to change
up the system as children
grow. Colorful doors and
drawers will brighten up the
room, too. From $110;
www.ikea.com
HEMNES Bench
This simple yet stylish bench is perfect for smaller
spaces as it incorporates storage into the base,
and it even has a slow-closing lid to minimize the
risk of any caught fingers. $99.99; www.ikea.com
Budget busting decor idea
Want to create a dolls house with a
difference but youre on a budget?
Buy a collection of Expedit storage
boxes from Ikea. Use stripes of
wallpaper, backed onto thickcardboard (to line the back of each
section), then stack as required. You
can mix up the shapes and sizes,
and as often as you like.
Parker Child Sofa fromJennifer Delonge, $699,www.jenniferdelonge.com
Rand Rug from IKEA, $19.99,www.ikea.com
Barnslig Rand Duvet Cover and Pillowfrom IKEA, $19.99, www.ikea.com
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STORE AND SPIN
This all-purpose built storage system is a great
example of adding an inventive and playful
element to a childs room, without losing
functionality. The spinning baskets make use
of unused space at the height of the room,
whilst mundane tasks, like putting away toys
or clothes, become enjoyable due to the
simple spinning movement. From the wheel of
a racing car to steering a boat, there are
plenty of ways to use this feature to play on
varied imaginations when decorating.
WEAR AND TEAR
Its no secret that a childs bedroom suffers substantial wear over the years;
from sleepovers to mega Lego builds, the floor of a kids bedroom sees
everythingscraps, giggles and all. Combat this by investing in something
easy to replacea collection of small rugs sewn together to create a
patchwork effect works really well. Covering the floor in this way protects it
from the inevitable spills of daily life, and provides the alternative option for
replacing one damaged rug, rather than a whole carpet.
ROLLUP,RO
LLUP!
Thiscircus-cum-seasidethemed
bedroomisagreatexampleofaspace
thatcangrowandadaptasachild
growsolder.Withitsfunandimaginative
approach,theva
riouslevelsand
platformsprovidetheperfectstagefor
hoursofgameplaying.A
ndwhilstclever
storagesolutionswillalwaysbeuseful,
thecolorschemeandfabricsca
nbe
alteredovertimetosuitachilds
maturingattitude.
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from mormorskitchen
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Coffee
I was a very strange kid growing up. From an
early age my parents understood that I wasnot like other children. When asked what I
wanted for my birthday when I was 3 years
old, my answer was, A coffee pot, please.
I know, its bizarre, but I was totally crazy
about coffee pots; I was preoccupied by them.
They were the rst things Id ask for when
visiting someplace new: Hi, do you have any
coffee pots? And it wasnt even as though I
enjoyed coffee, because at that age I didnt.
My Mormor would later recount stories ofme playing outside in the garden, surrounded
by 12 coffee pots at a time (thank God my
grandmother had a big collection) and having
the time of my life. My all-time favorite was
an old pewter one with a ivory handle (at least
I had good taste!).
But why coffee pots? I think the connection
may have stemmed from my beloved Mormorand her afnity for making very strong coffee
every morning. The house would ll with that
wonderful enveloping aroma, and I think it
made me feel safe somehow, knowing I was
home surrounded by the people I love.
My Mormor was a great baker. She always
had some sort of cake in the oven. One of
my fondest childhood memories is sitting in
the garden under the cherry tree (with my
coffee pots, of course) eating raspberry and
chocolate brownies fresh from the oven.
Mormors recipe is a simple one, but the result
always satises. And it tastes even more delish
with a hot cup of coffee fresh from the pot!
STYLING AND TEXT BY PAUL LOWE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COOKE
Makes 16 squares2 sticks butter
7 ounces dark chocolate, chopp
1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups plain our
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberri
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place the butter and chocolate i
small saucepan and meltover low heat.
Stir until smooth.
Beat sugar and eggs until smoo
add our, cocoa, baking powder
and chocolate.
Stir well.
Pour into a square nonstick cake
tin covered with parchment pap
Sprinkle with raspberries.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or un
just set. Cool and cut into square
MY CHOICE OF TOYS WAS NOT THE CONVENTIONAL ONE. Raspberry andChocolate Brownies
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Lil design
THE LITTLE ONES NEEDS GREAT DESIGN, TOO.
THESE ARE OUR BEST PICS.
gorg-wannadesign
PHOTOGRAPH BY SABRA KROCK
Monster hand tattoos, designed byHector Serrano, $8.00 for a set of 8,
www.aplusrstore.com
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Scented bubbles fromMaison Francis Kurkdjian,
$19.00, www.franciskurkdjian.com
NIDO hideout from Magis,design Javier Mariscal,
$500.00, www.modlvin.com
Lion needlepointpillow and blue apple
wool pillow fromJonathan Adler, both
$98.00, www.jonathanadler.com
Flower tee from Parasols, $36.00,www.parasolsboutique.com
Paradise Tree Coatrack fromMagis, design Oiva Toikka,
$756.00, www.modlivin.com
Moomin Bowl from Iittala Arabia,$42.00, www.huset-shop.comCat chair from Shakshuka,
$47.00, www.shak-shuka.com SWEET PAUL . SPRING 2011 | 37
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Dried GoodnessYOUR DOG OR CAT WILL LOVE THESE DRIED LIVER
TREATS, AND LOVE YOU EVEN MORE!
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FOOD + STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COOKE
Liver treatsMakes 1/2 pound of treats
1 pound beef liver
Water, for boiling
Rinse the liver well in cold water.
In a large pot, bring water to a
boil and add the liver.
Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes
until well done.Drain and cool.
Cut liver into 1/2-inch cubes.
Spread on a foil-lined cookie
sheet and bake at 250F
for at least 2 hours.
The liver is done when its dry
to the touch and has shrunk to
1/4-inch cubes.
Store in a sealed container.
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Ian polo shirt froDoggie Couture Shop,
DoggieCoutureShop.c
Wine crate dog bed fromWhiner & Diner, $225,
whineranddiner.net
Great vegan dog shampoosfrom Scrubyourbutt, $13.49,
www.etsy.com/shop/Scrubyourbutt
Felted wool dog toy fromCattitude Creations, $18,
www.etsy.com/shop/CattitudeCreations
Hand-crocheted casefor pencils or treats fromShak Shuka, $23,
www.shak-shuka.com
Westerly trenchcoat from
Rover Dog, $80,www.etsy.com/shop/
RoverDog
Fuora dog house in birch wood from Bodand Fou, $374, www.bodieandfou.com
Bones, hand-loomed dog bed inwool from Jonathan Adler, $195,
www.jonathanadler.com
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one for the season
FOOD + STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COOKE
I DONT REALLY CARE IF THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG CAME FIRST.
THE ONLY THING I CARE ABOUT IS HOW AMAZING THE EGG IS. EGGS ARE WIDELY USED IN
MANY KINDS OF DISHES, BOTH SWEET AND SAVORY: WHERE WOULD MANKIND BE WITHOUT?
ALWAYS GO FOR FREE-RANGE, ORGANIC EGGSYOU CAN REALLY TASTE THE DIFFERENCE.
Eggs
Which came first?
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EGG SALADA classic. Make a lot, this one is really good.
Serves 4
8 eggs
5 to 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped sprouts
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hard boil the eggs, takes about 6 minutes.Let them cool; peel and coarsely chop.
Place in a bowl and add mayo, mustard and sprouts.
Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Serve on white bread.
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CUDDLED EGGSCant be much easier than thisa real, one-pot cooking wonder.
Serves 4
Butter, for coating
4 eggs
8 tablespoons heavy cream
16 baby spinach leaves
4 tablespoons crumbled fried bacon
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 350F.
Butter 4 small ramekins.
Break an egg in each and add cream,
spinach leaves, bacon, onion, salt and
pepper.
Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve hot with toast.
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RICOTTA AND PARMESAN FRITTATASFrittatas are so easy to make and have so much avor.
Serve with some really good bread (Italian, French, etc.).
Serves 4
1/2 leek, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
8 eggs
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup ricotta
4 tablespoons gratedParmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 300F.
In a medium-size pan, saut
the leeks in butter until soft.
Beat eggs, cream, ricotta
and Parmesan, salt and
pepper and pour over the
leeks.
Place the pan in the oven
and bake the frittata about10 to 12 minutes, or until
golden and set.
Serve with bread and a
green salad.
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EGGS IN A CUPKids love this: its like a sandwich and an egg all in one.
Serves 4
2 tablespoons butter
8 slices of wheat bread
4 slices prosciutto, cut in half
8 medium eggs
8 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375F.
Butter an 8-cup mufn tin.
Butter the bread and press each
slice, buttered side up, into the cups.
Transfer to oven and bake for 2 to 3
minutes.
Take the tin out and place a slice of
prosciutto in each cup and crack one
egg into each.
Pour a little cream over each egg.
Season with salt and pepper.Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or
until the egg whites are set.
Take them out of the tin and serve.
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PANCETTA AND EGG SALADA simple, but very tasty saladand a great dish to serve for brunch.
(Just be sure the eggs and pancetta are still warm.)
Serves 4
10 ounces pancetta, diced
1 large bag mixed salad greens
4 soft boiled eggs, cut in half
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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Saut pancetta in medium-size pan. (You
dont need to use any oil as the pancetta
will give off enough.) Cook until crispy.
Drain on paper towels until cool.
Place the salad on plates and add the
warm eggs and pancetta.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil,
balsamic and lemon zest.
Serve the salad with the dressing.
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FOOD + STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCIS JANISCH
cupcake
Makes 12 large,
or 24 mini cupcakes
1 stick butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs1 cup plain our
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
1 jar store bought frosting
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, beat butter and
sugar until light and creamy.
Add the eggs and beat well.
Add, our, baking powder, vanilla
and milk; mix well.Fill paper cupcake liners three
quarters full and bake until golden
and rm to the touch, about 12
minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Fill a piping bag with the frosting
and decorate the cupcakes.
Gently stick each one into a
bamboo skewer.
CUPCAKE ON A STICK
The perfect treat for kids of all ages.
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SPRING 2011 ISSUE NO. 4
COME AND GET IT
IN THE BOX
FREEZE IT
EASTER
MY FAVORITE FOOD
UNDER A BLANKET
BABY FOOD
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD
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Kid-approved everydayfood for the whole family!
FOOD + STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN COOKE
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FISH STICKS
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MAC & CHEESE WITH CRUMBLES AND SQUASH
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CUCUMBER SUSHI
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SPAGHETTI CARBONARAFun, easy and very tasty.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 6
6 ounces bacon, sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 pound spaghetti
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
1 cup cream
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, blanched
In a small pan, fry bacon and garlic until
bacon is golden; set aside.Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted
water until al dente, according to
package instructions; for the last minute,
add the carrots.
Drain and return to pot.
Add cream and egg yolks; heat gently.
Add bacon, parmesan and peas.
CARROT MEATBALLSA great way to sneak in some vegetables;
you can also try with spinach.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, nely chopped
1 garlic clove, nely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 pound ground sirloin
1/2 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Heat the oil in a medium-size pan
and fry onion, garlic and carrot
until the onion is soft.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add sirloin, pork, milk, salt and pepper;
mix well.
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1
1/2-inch balls.
Heat more oil in a large pan and add
the meatballs; turning until brown on all
sides, about 10 minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes
and cooked carrots.
FISH STICKSThese become extra crispy and delicious.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 4
2 cups panko crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pound white rm sh llet, such as sole,
cod, etc.
In a large bowl, mix panko, salt and
pepper.
Cut the sh into 1-by-3-inch pieces; dip in
butter, followed by panko.
Place on baking tray covered withparchment paper.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until
golden.
Serve with lemon and steamed bok choy.
MAC & CHEESE WITH
CRUMBLES AND SQUASHSuper easy to make and really yummy.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 6
1 medium squash, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound penne pasta
2 cups milk, warm
1 cup cream, warm
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350F.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry
the squash for 2 minutes on each side;
set aside.Cook the pasta until al dente in a large
pot of salted water, according to package
instructions.
Drain and return to pot.
Add milk, cream and cheese.
Add squash and season with salt and
pepper; mix well.
Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Mix bread crumbs and butter and place
on top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes
or until golden.
FISH TACOSLet the kids ll their own shells.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 4
1 pound boneless, skinless tilapia llets
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 to 12 corn tortillas
1 head of Boston lettuce
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small carrot, shredded
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups sour cream
Heat broiler with rack in the highest
position.Season sh with salt and pepper; coat
with olive oil.
Broil until browned on top and esh is
opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
Place the corn tortillas under the broiler
to get some color.
Flake the sh and add lettuce, avocado,
carrots and tomatoes to the tortillas.
Serve with sour cream.
CUCUMBER SUSHI
This is also sometimes called sushi intraining.
Serves 6 kids, or a family of 4
4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed),
cut in half
4 cups sushi rice, cooked according to
package instructions
1 cucumber, cut into long sticks
Soy sauce, to serve
Place the nori on your work bench.
Spread about 1/2 cup of rice on top.Place cucumber sticks lengthwise on the
rice.
Roll up into a cylinder.
Cut into bite-size pieces.
Serve with soy sauce.
RECIPES
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STYLING BY PAUL LOWE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI
EasterWE LOVE TO PLAY WITH UNEXPECTED COLORS HERE ATSWEET PAUL MAGAZINE.THATS WHY OUR EASTER IS WHITE AND GRAY.
EGGSYou will need
Hard boiled eggs, cooled
Wool yarn
Glue gun
Braid wool yarn and hot
glue it on the eggs.
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FLOWERSYou will need
Bunches of fragrant owers
Vase
Pick simple owers for
spring-like tulips and paper
whites.
Place in a simple vessel; I
used an old pewter pitcher.
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WOOL FLOWERSYou will need
Two kinds of wool yarn
String
White sticks
White construction paper
Wrap wool around 3 ngers 12 times.
Then wrap the other wool 6 times around 2 ngers.
Place the two wool wraps together and tie with a string.Cut all the ends and hot glue on a white stick.
Hot glue paper leaf cut-outs where stems would be.
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LAMP SHADEYou will need
One lamp shade
Wool yarn
Glue gun
Strip the fabric from an old lamp
shade down to the frame.
Take a piece of wool yarn and
wrap it around the lamp shade tocreate a stripe effect.
Then, make about 20 pom-poms,
all the same size, and hot glue
them to the top of the shade.
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CHICKYou will need
Two pom-poms (one
smaller than the other)
Florist wire
Glue gun
Victorian buttons
One piece orange or
pink construction paper
Hot glue two pom-poms
together.
Make legs using orist
wire; hot glue them in
place.
I used Victorian
buttons for the eyes
and paper, hot glued in
place, for the beak.
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WREATHYou will need
Pom-pom maker*
Four different colored wool yarns
Glue gun
Wire wreath
Create about 30 pom-poms in different sizes.
Hot glue the pom-poms to a wire wreath.
*Createforless.com has some great ones at a
good price. Having one will make your life so
much easier if you are a crafter.
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BRANCHES
You will need
3 to 6 branches
One urn
Gray construction paper
Glue gun
Place the branches in a large
vase or bucket of water and
place next to a side table.
Cut out leaf shapes and hot
glue them on the branches.
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WE LET THESE KIDS CHOOSE THEIR FAVORITE FOOD.
my favorite food
STYLING+RECI PES BY SUSANNE SCHANZ-KROPP
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EILEEN MAES
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TOMATO SAUCE
Serves 4
8 ounces spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh tomatoes or 1 can (28ounces) diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato pasteSalt and fresh ground black pepper, totaste1 tablespoon cane sugar1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar10 leaves fresh basil
For the sauce:
Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan;
add the onions and stir until soft; add
the garlic until almost brown.
Stir in the tomatoes, with juice, andtomato paste. Season with salt, pepper,
sugar and vinegar.
Reduce heat and simmer gently,
uncovered, stirring often for about 30
minutes or until the sauce reduces and
thickens slightly.
Stir in the basil leaves.
MEATBALLS
1 dry whole wheat bun
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to
taste
Lemon juice, to taste
For the meatballs:
Soak the bun in water until completely
soft; squeeze out excess water and
break into pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium-size
saucepan and add the onions; cook
until golden.
In a medium-size bowl, combine the
bun, cooked onions, ground meat, egg,
parsley, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Roll the mixture into small balls.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium-size
saucepan over medium-high heat; fry
meatballs slowly until golden brown,
but not cooked through completely.
Let drain on paper towels and add to
tomato sauce.
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce
for 10 minutes.
Cook pasta until al dente about 15
minutes before serving; serve with
tomato sauce and meatballs.
Paul8 YEARS OLDSPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
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SANDWICHES
Makes 4 triangle sandwiches
8 slices bacon
1 ready-made chicken breast,
cut into slices
6 slices whole grain bread,edges cut off
4 tablespoons ketchup
8 small lettuce leaves, washed and cut
8 to 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced
8 slices of Gouda cheese
Heat a medium-size saucepan and cook
bacon until crispy. Set aside.
Toast the bread, using 3 slices for each
sandwich.
Spread ketchup over bread slices,
covering both sides of the middle slice.
Place bacon, chicken, lettuce, tomato
slices and cheese on 2 slices of bread;
put them together and place the last
slice on top.
Carefully slice the sandwiches on the
diagonal into 4 triangles.
Skewer each with large toothpicks and
serve with the French fries.
Alessandro8 YEARS OLDCLUB SANDWICH WITH HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES
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FRENCH FRIES
3 large potatoes
1 cup vegetable oil
Salt, to taste
Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise.
Rinse with cold water to avoidsticking while frying.
Heat about 1/2-inch of the oil in
a heavy-bottomed skillet over
medium heat; fry potatoes in
batches.
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SWEET PAUL . FALL 201
2 pounds new potatoes
2 boxes, or 17 ounces, chopped spinach, frozen
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of nutmeg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon parsley, nely chopped
4 eggs, preferably organic
In a large pot of salted water, cook potatoes
until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, simmer spinach in a medium-size
saucepan over medium-high heat.
Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1
tablespoon heavy cream; keep warm.
Drain potatoes; peel and cut into quarters.
Over low heat and in a separate saucepan,
slowly melt 1 tablespoon butter.Add the potatoes and cook until golden brown;
sprinkle with the parsley; keep warm.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a
medium-size saucepan over low heat.
Gently crack each egg in pan and cook slowly
until the whites are just about set and the
yolks still runny.
Serve immediately and add the rest of the
cream on top.
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Makes approx. 8 pancakes
PANCAKES
1/2 pound small zucchini, grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup of all-purpose our
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup vegetable oil
MAYONNAISE
2 egg yolks, preferably organic
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the pancakes:
Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini.
In a medium-size bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, our, salt, pepper and
lemon zest.
Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add about 2 tablespoons of mixture to form pancake; cook each side
until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
For the mayonnaise:
Place egg yolks and vinegar in a medium-size bowl and whisk together.
Then start to add the oil bit by bit, always whisking until the oil and the
egg have been combined completely.Continue adding remaining oil until it becomes a uffy cream.
Add the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
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Makes approx. 8 pancakes
APPLESAUCE
8 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
PANCAKES
4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
1 onion, nely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose our
1 cup vegetable oil
For the applesauce:
Combine all ingredients in a large pot; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes,
or until apples are soft. For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher. For smooth
applesauce, blend using a hand-held blender.Let cool.
For the pancakes:
Combine grated potatoes and onion in a bowl; drain excess liquid.
Mix in egg and salt.
Slowly add our in small amounts to thicken mixture.
Heat 1/2-inch oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, drop
potato mixture by tablespoon into skillet; press with a fork to atten.
Cook, turning once, until lightly brown and crisp. (Adjust the heat if the pancakes
brown too quickly or too slowly.) Drain on paper towels.
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in the box
YOU KNOW HOW IT IS, SOMETHING
COMES IN A BIG BOX AND THE KIDS
ARE ALL OVER IT (AND IN IT!).
WELL, WHY NOT TURN THOSE
BOXES INTO SOMETHING PLAYFUL
INTENTIONALLY?
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SNAILSNothing slow about
these snails, they will
run off the plates
THEATER
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ROCKET
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SIMPLE DOLLS HOUSE
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ROCKETYou will need
One garment box, ours was 16 x 21 x 51
Box cutter
Hot glue gun
Water-based paint
Start by measuring the mid-point of the
top of each side of the top aps.
Draw a diagonal line from this point to
the base corners of each ap.
Using a box cutter, cut off the triangles.
Save them as they will become the ns.Using a hot glue gun, glue all the top
triangles together to form a pyramid
shape. (A good tip is to secure it with
some tape.)
Mark where the door and window will be
with a pen; using a box cutter, cut each.
Hot glue the ns in place.
Paint the rocket.
Cut out simple stars, paint them and glue
them to the rocket.
The stripes are made of Washi tapes
(from www.thetintedmint.com).
Ready for liftoff!
THEATERYou will need
One box, ours was 18 x 18 x 16
Box cutter
Hot glue gun
Washi tape in 5 to 6 different colors
Start by cutting off the bottom aps of
the box.
Fold in the two smaller ones and one
large ap on the top; hot glue in place.
Leave one large ap open.
Trace the ap with a pen to make atriangle shape and cut away the excess
with a box cutter.
Measure with a ruler and trace the stage.
Cut out with a box cutter.
Start on one corner and tape from
bottom of box all the way to the top.
Cut off any excess tape with scissors.
Ready to put on a show!
ROBOT HEADYou will need
One medium box, ours was 16 x 12 x 12
Two round silver tube boxes
Hot glue gun
Box cutter
Light bulb
Clear top of a container
Six coffee pods (we used Nespresso pods
but you can use bottle caps)
Water-based red paint
Water-based silver paint
1 yard soft metal wire
Start by hot gluing the top aps of the
box together.
Hot glue the two tube boxes to either
side of the box.
Cut a hole just a little smaller than the
clear top lid of a container and hot glue
it in place.
Cut a small hole on the top of the box
and hot glue the bulb in place.
Hot glue the knobs onto the front of the
robot head.
Cut off the side aps on the bottom of
the box.
Paint the light bulb red and the whole
box silver.
Make a small hole in both tube boxes and
stick the wire in it; hot glue in place.
Bend the wire to create an antenna.
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOUSEYou will need
One large box, ours was 24 x 18 x 18
Box cutter
Hot glue gun
Water-based paint
Fabric scraps for curtains
Stand box upright and start by cutting
off the bottom ap using a box cutter.Open the top aps, trace a triangle on
both side aps; using a box cutter, cut
off the excess so there is a triangle roof
corner.
Hot glue the triangle aps to the large
aps. (A good tip is to secure it with a
little tape.)
Take the two long bottom aps and hot
glue them to the roof, so that you have a
complete roof.
The chimney is a 6 by 18 inch piece of
cardboard folded into a square tube and
hot glued together.
Make two triangle cuts on opposite sides
of the chimney and hot glue in place.
Cut out windows and door using a box
cutter.
Paint the house.
The curtains are just small pieces of
scrap fabric hot glued in place.
Ready for moving in.
(The grass and owers are made of
cardboard as well.)
HAT AND FLOWERYou will need
Scraps of cardboard
Box cutter
1 yard of elastic
Hot glue gun
Washi tape in two colors
Leftover paint
Pom-pom
Safety pin
For the hat
Trace the outline of a hat onto the
cardboard. (You can nd free templates
online; simply Google hat templates.)
Cut it out using a box cutter; paint.
Use Washi tape to make a few stripes.
(You can also use ribbon that you hot
glue in place.)
Hot glue an elastic band to the back of
the hat, measure your childs head so
the hat sits snugly on his or her head.
For the ower
Trace the outline of a ower onto
cardboard. (You can nd free templates
online; simply Google ower
templates.)
Cut it out using a box cutter; paint.
Hot glue the pom-pom in place and hot
glue a safety pin on the back.
Your child will be the cutest kid on the
block!
SIMPLE DOLLS HOUSEYou will need
Scraps of cardboard
Craft glue
Colorful wrapping or craft paper
Hot glue gun
Box cutter
Start by tracing the walls onto the
cardboard (you will need 3).
Assess the size of your childs toys
beforehand, to create the right size.
Cut out the walls using a box cutter.Trace a door and windows and cut them
out.
Cover the walls with craft glue and add
colorful paper. Let it dry and cut off any
excess paper.
Hot glue the 3 walls together with a hot
glue gun.
Ready for play.
DOGYou will need
One box, shoe-box size
A little extra cardboard
Hot glue gun
Two 10-inch-long thin wood rods
One 12-inch-thin wood rod
Box cutter
Sharpies
Wool pom-pom1 yard of ribbon
Start by hot gluing all the aps in place
so that the box is closed.
Cut out 4 cardboard wheels.
Make two holes on each side of the box
and run the rods through it.
Hot glue the wheels on the end of the
rods.
Cut out a shape of a dogs head and hot
glue it to the 12-inch rod.
Make a hole in the front of the box and
stick the rod in; hot glue in place.
Hot glue the pom-pom to the back of the
box as a tail and the ribbon underneath
the box in front.
Your child can now take his or her very
own dog for a walk.
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FREEZE IT!FROZEN TREATS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
FRESH CLEMENTIN
SNOW CON
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WATERMELON,
STRAWBERRY & FROZEN
LEMONADE POPS
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FISH STICKS
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE
CREAM SANDWICHES SWEET PAUL . SPRING 2011 | 9
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CHOCOLATE SPRINKLE ICE CREAM BITES
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FRESH CLEMENTINE
SNOW CONESServes 6
2 cups Clementine juice1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon zest
1/4 cup water
In a large saucepan, combine juice, sugar,
zest and water.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and
simmer just until sugar is dissolved.
Transfer mixture to a square glass baking
dish and freeze for 30 minutes.
Using a fork, stir and crush large lumps
to create an icy but not solid frozentexture.
Stir every 30 minutes; freeze for 3 to 4
hours total.
WATERMELON,
STRAWBERRY & FROZEN
LEMONADE POPSMakes 10
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water3 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup sliced strawberries
3/4 cup lemon juice
In a medium-size saucepan, combine
sugar and water and bring to a boil.
Simmer just until sugar is dissolved and
set aside this simple syrup.
In a food processor, combine watermelon
and strawberries until smooth.
Stir in 1/2 cup of simple syrup and pour
into ice pop molds. Combine remaining
simple syrup with lemon juice and pour
into molds.
Insert sticks 1 hour into freezing.
Freeze 4 hours, or overnight.
NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM
CAKEServes 8
1 box vanilla cake mix, baked according topackage directions and cooled
1 pint milk chocolate ice cream
1 pint strawberry ice cream
Trim cooled cake to t just inside a
9-inch bowl; cut top to level.
Line bowl with plastic wrap, with more to
hang over all sides.
Let chocolate ice cream sit out, about 5
minutes until softened and pliable, but
not liquid.
Spread with a spatula to make an evenlayer and freeze for 2 hours.
Repeat with strawberry ice cream and
freeze for another 2 hours.
Top ice cream with cake layer and press
tightly.
Cover with plastic wrap, with more to
hang over all sides, and freeze for at
least 1 hour before serving.
Invert bowl on a cake plate and remove
plastic wrap; cut into slices to serve.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
ICE CREAM SANDWICHESMakes 10 sandwiches
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/3 cups all-purpose our
1/2 cup whole wheat our
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 pints strawberry ice cream
In an electric mixer tted with a paddleattachment, cream butter, sugars and
honey until light and uffy.
Add vanilla and egg and mix until
combined.
Add ours, salt and baking soda and mix
until dough comes together.
Roll out the dough between two pieces
of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thick and
chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Cut cookies into 3-inch rounds using a
cookie cutter; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. If dough becomes
too soft to work with, return it to the
refrigerator for a few minutes.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden
brown. Cool completely on a wire rack
before assembling sandwiches.
Place one scoop of ice cream between
two cookies and freeze on a sheet pan
for 2 hours, or overnight.
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BLUEBERRY SEMIFREDDOServes 8
Water to ll a medium saucepan
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, with
more to hang over all sides and set
aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a
boil over high heat.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk togethereggs, egg yolks, vanilla and sugar.
Set bowl on pot of boiling water, making
sure bottom of bowl does not touch the
water.
Whisk constantly for 5 minutes, or until
pale and thick.
Set aside to cool completely.
Fold in blueberries.
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold half of the whipped cream into the
egg mixture; gently fold in remainingcream until just combined.
Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan.
Fold plastic wrap over the sides of pan to
cover the semifreddo.
Freeze overnight.
Invert onto a platter and remove plastic
wrap.
Cut into slices with a large knife dipped
in warm water.
MINT CHIP FROZEN
YOGURTServes 8
1 cup granulated sugar4 tablespoons honey
1 bunch fresh mint, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
Green food coloring (optional)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Combine sugar, honey, mint and water in
a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Simmer 2 minutes, or until sugar is
dissolved, and remove from heat; set
aside to infuse for 1 hour.
Strain mint syrup and transfer to a large
bowl.
Whisk in yogurt, buttermilk and a few
drops of food coloring, if using, until
smooth.
Process in an ice cream maker according
to directions, adding chocolate chips
toward the end of processing.
Transfer to an airtight container and
freeze overnight.
ICE BOX SHAKEN MILKServes 1
4 ounces milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in a jar and tightly
seal lid.
Shake for 30 seconds, or until
ingredients are combined.
Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.Remove and shake vigorously again.
Drink out of jar or transfer to a chilled
glass.
CHOCOLATE SPRINKLE ICE
CREAM BITESServes 8
1 pint vanilla ice cream (or your favoriteavor)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons colored sprinkles
Using a tablespoon-size ice cream scoop
and working quickly, make ice cream
balls and place on a wire rack that ts
inside a sheet pan; freeze for 1 hour or
until solid.
In a small saucepan over low heat,
melt chocolate chips with oil, stirring
constantly, until smooth.
Let sit until cool but not set.
Working quickly, drizzle a large
tablespoon of chocolate over each ice
cream ball, letting extra drip down to
sheet pan.
Garnish with sprinkles and freeze for
at least one hour, or overnight, before
serving.
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SNAILSNothing slow about
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BREAD AND TOMATO NECKLACEFor the little ashionistas in your house.
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FRIED RICE BOATSAll kids love ried rice, and this
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P&J STICKSGreat ater school snack.
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PUZZLE SANDWICHMakes 1 sandwich
2 slices o bread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices white cheddar
1 slice o ham
2 pieces o Boston lettuce
Spread mayonnaise on both slices o
bread; add cheddar, ham and lettuce.
Use a cookie cutter and cut out the
middle o the sandwich.Cut the rest into pieces and arrange like
a puzzle on a plate.
SNAILSMakes 2 dozen
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup warm water
3 cups plain our
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Flaky salt, to taste
48 extra thin carrot sticks,
about 1-inch long
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and honey
in 1/4 cup o water.
Let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix our, 1 cup o water,
yeast mixture, salt and olive oil.
Mix well until it becomes a smooth
dough.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise or 2
hours.
Knead the dough and cut into 24 pieces.
Roll each piece into a long ball.
Roll together in a snail shape and
transer to a baking sheet.
Spray with a little water and sprinkle
with aky salt.
Bake at 390F until golden, about 15
minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Make two small holes on the head o
the snail and add the carrot sticks as
antennas.
VEGETABLE ON A STICKMakes 36
1 batch o snail dough*
Tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, squash,
carrots (or any other vegetables that
your kids like)
Preheat oven to 390F.
Divide the dough into 36 parts; roll out
each one to a long stick about 10 to
12-inches long.
Spray with water and bake until goldenbrown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cut the vegetables into slices or cubes
and use a small sharp knie to make a
hole on the bottom.
Stick the breadsticks into the holes and
serve.
*See previous recipe or instructions.
RECIPES
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BREAD AND TOMATO
NECKLACE
Makes one necklace
1/8 batch o snail dough
6 cherry or grape tomatoes
Kitchen twine
Preheat oven to 390F.
Cut the dough into 8 pieces; roll each
into a ball.Transer to a baking sheet.
Spray with water and bake until golden
brown, about 12 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Using a bamboo skewer, poke a hole in
each o the bread balls and thread them
on a kitchen string.
Make holes in the tomatoes and string
them on. Use frm tomatoes, otherwise it
will all be a big mess.
Tie and your necklace is ready to be
used and eaten.
FRIED RICE BOATS
Serves 4
2 teaspoons peanut oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, diced
1 cup corn
5 ounces ham, diced
4 cups cooked rice
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
Salt, to taste
1 head o Boston lettuce, or serving
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over
medium heat.
Add scallions and carrot, cook or 1
minute.
Add corn, ham and rice.
Season with salt.
Add eggs and mix until the eggs break
apart into small pieces.
Add vinegar and mix.
Serve in Boston lettuce cups.
COOKIE PIES WITH
STRAWBERRY JAM
Makes about 15 pies
1 stick salted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups plain our
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 lollipop sticks
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar
until light and creamy.
Add the egg and beat it well into the
mixture.
Add our, baking powder and vanilla and
mix until combined.
Wrap in plastic and rerigerate or at
least 2 hours beore use.
Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on a
oured surace.
Cut out 1-inch-round cookies and
transer to a parchment-paper-covered
baking tray.
Place about 1/2 teaspoon jam in the
middle o hal the cookies; place a
lollipop stick in the middle and another
cookie on top.
With a ork, press around all the edges
to seal.
Bake or about 8 to 10 minutes, or until
just golden.
Cool on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container.
P&J STICKS
Serves one child
2 thick slices o whole wheat bread
4 tablespoons strawberry jam
4 tablespoons peanut butter
Cut o the crust o the bread and cut
into thick sticks.
Spread with jam and peanut butter and
serve.
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SOMETIMES A BLANKET OVER A TABLE IS A CASTLE,
WE HAVE TAKEN IT A BIT FURTHER. JUST A BIT!
under ablanket
STYLING BY ANDREW STE WART | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA GR ABLEWSKISTYLING ASSISTANTS: ALYSSA LEWIS AND REED CALD WELL
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MARIE ANTOINETTEON HER
Sleeveless Kana DRESS, $124, by Maki;
www.acorntoyshop.com
Patent Leather Wrap BRACELET in Pink, $39,
by Elaine Turner; www.elaineturner.com
SETTING
Mirasol Flamenco UMBRELLA in Powder Coat
Pink and COVER in Whitecap with Pink binding,
$2,600 as shown; 21 square steel BASE in White,$425; www.sbumbrella.com
Belle rose SHEET SET, $132, twin; Quatrefoil
Blossom SHEET SET, $144, twin; Pointelle Petal
SHEET SET, $132, twin; www.dwellstudio.com
35 x 55 cotton at weave RUG in Hot Pink
Lupe, $325, by Madeline Weinrib;
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PILLOWS in Pink Daphne, Pink Morning Suzani
and Pink Carnation Suzani,
$450 to $900 each, by Madeline Weinrib;
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Riktig CURTAIN RINGS in White,
$2.99 for a pack of ten; www.ikea.com
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COWBOYS AND INDIANSZig Zag SHEET SET in Chocolate, $144, twin, by
Dwell Studio; www.dwellstudio.com (left)
Birgit DUVET COVER, $39.99, twin;
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Riktig CURTAIN RINGS in Black, $2.99 for a pack
of ten; www.ikea.com
ROCKING HORSE in Red, $200, by Playsam;
TOY GUITAR, $30, by Schylling; WOOD
COLORED PENCILS, $38, by Twig Crafts; TOY
HORSE in Black, $8, by Schleich; TOY BULL, $8,by Schleich, all available through
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26 x 9 RUNNER in Chocolate, Ikat, $1,800, by
Madeline Weinrib; www.madelineweinrib.com
Wham-O Classic Hula-Hoop; www.target.com
Rens SHEEPSKIN (converted in chaps), $24.99
each; www.ikea.com
Natural Barred Turkey FEATHERS in 10 to 12,
$9.95 for a dozen; www.crazycrow.com
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PIRATE SHIP55 Taljare CURTAIN ROD in Dark
Brown/Black, $11.99; www.ikea.com
79 Taljare CURTAIN ROD in Dark
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4 15/16 CEILING HOOKS for anchoring,
$2.99 each, and INVISIBLE HANGING
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35 x 55 cotton at weave RUG
in Black Versa, $200, by MadelineWeinrib; 35 x 55 cotton at weave
RUG in Black & White Zig-Zag, $325, by
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STUFFED TIGER, $68, and STUFFED
KANGAROO, $96, both by I Golni;
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INSTRUCTIONS
MARIE ANTOINETTEMARIE ANTOINETTES
PETIT TRIANON
You will need
1 traditional beach or patio umbrella
10 curtain rings clips*
Old costume jewelry
Throw pillows
Put the curtain ring clips on the ribs ofthe umbrella by slipping the rib point out
of where it is tucked into the umbrella
shade at the end. Slip the ring on, and
slip the shade back onto the rib point.
Hang the sheets on the clips; to bunch
up the curtains, slip bracelets onto the
sheets.
Add a bunch of pillows underneath for a
lounge effect.
Youre ready to throw a tea party with
your friends!
*Depending on the size of your umbrella,
we recommend a pack of 10 with two
clips at each rib point.
WIG
You will need
1 empty oatmeal container
2 sheets of 18 x 12 white paper
1 pencil
1 yard of string
Cover the oatmeal container with white
paper.
Create 1-inch-wide strips, about 4 incheslonger than the height of the box.
Attach enough paper around the
perimeter of the bottom and gently
bring up to the top, leaving space around
strips.
Cut and roll more 1-inch-strips around
a pencil; attach on the inside of the
oatmeal box opening with tape or glue
(for curls to fall around your childs
face).
Create a tie with a piece of string or
binding; attach at the mouth with astaple.
FAN
You will need
15-inch square piece of paper, in the
color of your choice, any scale
Elmers glue
Like an accordion, pleat the paper into
1-inch folds (it will look like a thick strip
half way down).
Fold the strip in half.
Where the two halves now touch, dab
with glue, or if you dont want to hold it
and wait for it to dry, use clothespins.
When dry, the fan will naturally unfurl.
COWBOYS AND INDIANSTEEPEE
You will need
5 curtain rods
1 bag of 10 curtain rings
3 zip ties
1 sheet
5 safety pins or clothespins
Group together the curtain rods, with
nials at the oor removed; zip tie
together. Center one rod and move the
other four out along the oor to createthe corners of a square.
At original joint, re-secure with more zip
ti