be loved issue no. 2

Beloved

“There is beauty in simplicity”

Issue no. 2

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As one who drinks in design like some swallow coffee, I am always falling for something new. I loved our last issue of Be loved;

the photography was breathtaking. Personally, I was left wanting my magazine to be more of a marriage between all-things-wedding and good design. Since its launch in October, I’ve poured over design blogs, books, webinars and queried some of my design heros and have come up with a new look for Be loved. I hope you will welcome it into your hearts and onto your desk top with joy!

Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many new friends all over the world, and invited a few of them to share themselves with you in this issue. Please enjoy their beautiful ideas and be as inspired by them as I am.

One of my favorite new additions is in our Real Wedding features. Instead of sharing the couples stories written by the bride, groom or wedding planner, I’ve enlisted creative writers to write beautiful essays based loosely upon a day or two (or more) in the lives of our couples.

May you again find beauty and feel love as you spend time in these pages.

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Dream WeDDIng InspIratIon | Industry pro’s re-imagine their weddings

the great affair | glam art deco shoot styled by michelle Cousins, Utah events by Design

CallIgraphy & hanD letterIng pICks

Soul food | Warm the soul and feed the belly

midnight Sun | love shoot in the midnight sun of sweden by axel & Berg photography

stylIsh stUDIo essentIals + Work tIme playlIsts

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mckenzie + alex photography by miesh photography

JeneSSa + mike photography by Chantel marie photography

rachel + John photography by sara k. Byrne photography

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lacielle roSelle handmade bridal headpieces

my wedding re-designed | nikkol, peter loves jane

I don’t even have to think about it. My dress is the number one thing I would do differently. Even when I got married, I didn’t like my dress. A roommates mom made it for me, and it just wasn’t me. It was close, but...well, no cigar. I was too nice to say any-thing besides, “Thanks!” Today, the gowns are gor-geous, and it is hard to pick a favorite. The one thing I do know is that it would have layers and layers and layers and maybe a few more layers in the skirt. photo credit: ida sjostedt

I remember the very day I was introduced to a peony. It has remained my fa-vorite flower over all of the years since. Even with all of the thousands of brides using them at their weddings, I will never tire of this bloom. Ever.photo credit: raya carlisle photography, bouquet by toast

B eing in the wedding industry, it’s prac-tically impossible not to re-design your own wedding repeatedly. Especially when it seems that designers create more stunning gowns and artisans

come up with more creative pieces every year. Com-bined with the consuming nature of Pinterest, the re-planning becomes the inevitable product of wedding creatives.

Since everything is more fun with friends, I asked a few of my industry friends to share what they would do if plannning their own weddings again using Pin-terest as their planning resource.

Starting with mine: My real wedding was a garden wedding with way too many guests! If I were to plan my own wedding again...today...this is what I would do:

my wedding re-designed | nikkol, peter loves jane

These invitations by Hazel Wonderland make me weak in the knees. A lush, green country-side is, to me, the most beautiful sight. That and the downtown sidewalks of a city. Does that make me complicated?photo credit: hazel wonderland

A garland made of greenery would be found in all the right places. These chairs remind me of a cafe in my home-city, and are a must. I particularly love the soft, rich color of the wood.photo credit: erin hearts court, florals by bash please

I simply adore organically shapedcenterpieces. The gentle pops of color and the ancient compote rank high on my list of beautiful things.I attempted this sort of arrange-ment as a DIY project at my wedding. I’m not a florist and was not successful. I’d leave it to a pro if I had a do-over!photo credit: rylee hitchner photography

my wedding re-designed | mona, birds and honey

Let me set the stage: My hunny and I would elope to some gorgeous little spot, probably somewhere in Paris. Just the two of us without a care in the world! Elizabeth Messina would capture all of the gorgeous-ness and I would have the amazing Julie Song Ink create some gorgeous paper for us. Without further ado here is what I would do:

Ceremony Spot: I would love to do something secluded and oh - so - romantic with some darling chandaliers hanging out of no where! photo credit: jose villa

The Dress: This time around I think I would want to be a tad more covered up. No more sweetheart neckline or strapless. I have fallen in love with the idea of being a bit more cov-ered up. photo credit: elizabeth messina

Mona Abo Said Owner & Creative DirectorBirds & Honey Events

my wedding re-designed | mona, birds and honey

The Cake: I was such a ball of nerves on my wedding day that I didnt even get to enjoy some cake so this time around I would combine all things pretty + gold with all things tasty...maybe even some kind of vanilla bean concoction! photo credit: vicky starz photography

The Bouquet: First time around I had no idea anything besides peonies even existed so this time around I would want a variety of peonies, garden roses, anomies and all the gorgeous little bits of greenery you could imagine! photo credit: melanie duerkopp

The Paper: Julie Song Ink is my hero when it comes to all things pretty and paper so in my dream world she would help me create something that oozes romance and color all into one! photo credit: julie song ink

my wedding re-designed | sara, burnett’s boards

If I were to plan my wedding right now I’d probably do a desti-nation wedding to Barcelona, Spain.

A Claire Pettibone dress with a tan-ish gold sash and lots of detailing reminds of the all the details on the buildings in Spain. I’m loving the sunset hued bouquet with fresh spring greens, as well.

Claire Pettibone dress and Flower Wild bouquet via Style Me Pretty photography by jose villa

Blue skies and Spanish influence seem like the right touches for the ceremony!

photography by elizabeth messina

Sara Burnett Owner & Creative DirectorBurnett’s Boards Wedding Blog

my wedding re-designed | sara, burnett’s boards

As a counterpoint to the super embellished dress I’m really liking the clean lines on this cake by Erica O’Brien.photography by brooke allison photography

Fun tassel garlands for the reception and ceremony

chairs will party it all up a bit.

Table settings with a Moorish influence!photography by jose villa

mckenzie & alex

It was a typical cold and dreary January when the seed of a not-so-typical love was planted. The crisp, colorful leaves of fall had given way to the white décor of winter, mean-ing that winter semester was beginning. Alex was running late, as had been and would be, the case of his academic career. After darting into his classroom, Alex slipped into an aisle seat and settled in for what looked to be another uneventful day of schoolwork, homework, wash, rinse, and repeat. Glanc-ing casually to his left he was instantly taken aback by what he saw. Sitting across the aisle was McKenzie, existing in perfect, unannounced beauty. Her beautiful dark brown hair and delicate, porcelain face seemed to glow effervescently in the simple classroom setting in which she sat. Alex struggled to maintain his composure as he was sure he was sitting next to an angel. He knew that he would never forgive himself if he didn’t attempt to talk to the gor-geous girl who was making his heart pound so erratically. The rest of the class time consisted of Alex making small talk, trying to form a connection that would ensure a rendezvous. McKenzie sweetly, yet carefully, returned his friendly advances, making

it clear that she was currently in a relationship. The cautious flirtatious banter and friendly back and forth continued as they each went about their scholarly pursuits. Time continued to pass as it so seamlessly does and eventually the end of the school year loomed near. Although the seasons had changed, the errant relationship between Alex and McKenzie still hung in an undefined space of acquaintancy. Alex had still not given up hope in the potential for something to transpire between himself and the stunning girl in his biology class. He had been valiant in his effort to maintain a cordial relationship with McKenzie and had been given enough encour-agement to continue cultivating the seed of hope inside of his heart. Acknowledging the fact that summer break was close at hand, Alex extended an invita-tion to McKenzie to see him perform at a local music café. She graciously accepted. As Alex took the stage, the cute brunette sat smiling in the audi-ence, but with an unexpected guest: her boyfriend. Though at first, and understandably, less than enthused to see the woman of his desire bring her current beau to his performance, he became increasingly aware of the ample space between

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McKenzie and her partner. As the performance continued on, the eyes thrown toward the stage had become unmistakable. The seed that Alex had been nurtur-ing all this time had officially taken root. He had successfully captured the attention of his long time crush. McKenzie had realized her feelings for her handsome classmate, and the boyfriend soon received a farewell handshake. With this newfound realization of their budding feelings, they made the most of the last three days before the great interrupter, that is summer, would put a great distance between them. Now hundreds of miles away, with a seed that had taken root, a love was destined to grow in the summer sun. The proceed-ing months were filled with all day text messages starting with good morning and ending with good night, supplemented by exchanges of tambourine ballads, typewriters, handwritten senti-ments, and mix CD’s. These bits of love watered the seeds inside their hearts and enabled a steady, deep growth. Despite the unde-sired distance between them, no amount of mileage could shrivel the exciting sparks of attraction, the pair fell in love over envel-oped letters and 3 hour phone calls.

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“I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything.”

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creative contributors:

Planning, Styling and Design by Michelle Cousins, Utah Events by Design | Floral Design by Erin Keller, Urban Chateau Floral | Cake by Tasha Mitchell, Cake-a-licious | Invitation and Day-of Paper by Molly Openshaw, Polka Dots & Daisies | Select Rentals and Linens by Diamond Rental | Venue: McCune Mansion | Photography by Amy Lashell Photography | Videography by Kale Fitch Fi lms | Vintage Car from Something Vintage Something Blue | Bridal Gown, “Willow” by Jenny Packham, and Head Piece both fro m Alta Moda Bridal | Groom’s Tux from Tuxedo Junction | Hair and Makeup by Janell Ingram, Versa Artistry | Bridal Jewelry provided by Morgan Jewelers



“He smiled understandingly − much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it , that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced − or seemed to face − the whole eternal world for an instant , and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best , you hoped to convey.”

f. scott fitzgerald, the great gatsby

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love ofAs a little girl, I was always

under the impression that everything beautifully created with love is already a part of one big miracle. Hands

are given to us to create and sculpt, embellish and acces-sorize, and as a result, a pas-sion for bridal accessories and

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an interview with irina francis

photography by evelyn eslava photographyhair and make up by marisol ruiz and jennifer braunersrither, coral beauty

models chelsea horrocks, roxana lucero and emilee hope clark

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If your perfect weekend starts with a wander through an antique store tucked away on

a quaint side street with a hot drink in hand, then we have just found your perfect weekend companion.

Irina Francis, with a love for all things feminie and beautiful, is the design mastermind behind Lacielle Roselle, a bridal hair adornement shop. Based in Oregon, Irina is inspired by her

beautiful surroundings, classical music, the love of family and her two little sweetheart finches.

As a genuine supporter of small studios and artists, her designs are sought after amongst the wedding industry for collaborative op-portunities. Her work has been featured on Ruffled, Magnolia Rouge and Peter Loves Jane. She was kind enough to spend an after-noon sharing her life with us.

What is a typical morning like for you?My typical morning consists of waking up at 5 or 6 in the morning, heading to my little studio, checking my email and responding to everyone. Sometimes I am not fully awake, but yet already up and typing multiple emails. However, I try to be as organized as possible in the mornings. Some good music helps me get focused.

After I am done with emails and updating my Facebook page, I make myself some yoghurt based breakfast and fruit salad, and the fun part of my day starts right away. Cutting fabric, preparing silk to form it into roses, peonies and blossoming buds. Sewing, creating new head-pieces for customers, ordering supplies and send-ing boxes to happy brides. Those are the main ingredients of my morning.

Where did Laceielle Roselle get its start? It all started as a challenge, as a part of finding who I am and what I am capable of. I’ve always been very creative but I could not quite figure out what I really wanted to do. Then I sat down, took my silk threads, velvet ribbons, beads and sequins and started creating. I felt amazing when doing that. Slowly but surely I discovered that making headpieces is what I love doing. It’s a very rewarding job!

What is your most favorite thing about your career? Feeling that I’ve got a gift from God, He made me special and I’m blessed to be able to have discovered my talent to create my headpieces and pay tribute to what I was given. We’re all special in our own way but it takes time to find out who we really are, but once we know the truth, we’re free in every possible aspect of it. I’m happy to know my talent is liter-ally in my hands and I love helping people feel and look beautiful when creating my adorn-ments. Besides, it’s a very rewarding job filled with excitement and its challenges, but every time I succeed, my joy has no limits. It’s worth every sleepless night!


how you would spend an ideal weekend?I love everything colorful, and I try achiev-ing it on a daily basis, but what I always enjoy is waking up early in the morning, getting dressed, leaving the house with a cup of hot chocolate to stand by our huge pines in our garden listening to birds chirping. Sometimes, when I get lucky, I see squirrels jumping on tree branches. I love being connected to na-ture that is so breathtaking. Doing those little things remind me of what my grandmother used to say. She doesn’t say it anymore, but I know she remembers that a long time ago when I was a girl with big dreams, she used to say “You’re the sweetest child of God, nature is your shelter and you are all perfectly safe in it.” I love standing in the mornings look-ing at the blue sky and feel free. And I feel humble and grateful.

On the other hand, my ideal weekend means a lot of walking with my husband, listening to my zebra finches who put a smile on my face, special moments when my husband comes from behind to kiss me and to tell me he loves seeing me so happy when I create my little masterpieces. Just feeling loved and being able to love is my daily cure for anything. Mak-ing my headpieces and enjoying long hours of creating beaded embroideries. As long as I have all those ingredients, I will truly enjoy my weekends and my life in general.

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Do you have a favorite way to unwind and relax? By lighting a lot (literally a lot) of candles in my bathroom, and listening to classic music when soaking in my bath tub. My imagi-nation always takes me back to my childhood. Thanks to my parents, I had an amazing child-hood. I call those years “the golden years of my life.” They made me who I am, and when I am ready to relax, I picture myself running across green fields generously covered in blue bells and I swear I could feel the wind playing with my hair, my feet feel the strength of earth and my heart beats faster. It’s so whimsical and yet so real because when I dream, I re-live my happy moments.


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What is your favorite book and/or who is your favorite author? Ever since I’ve started learning French I discovered how much I am attracted to French culture and history. I simply love how colorful, incredibly passion-ately French people express themselves. One of the most adored authors of mine is, of course, Victor Hugo with the world’s most amazing book “Les Misérables.” However, there’s another author who succeeded in catching my breath. Sylvie Germain with her aston-ishing book “Le Livre Des Nuits” ( “The Book of Nights.”) This is a poetic saga that sweeps its way through a century of French history by following the gen-erations of a symbol-rich family and it takes place in 1870 in France embrac-ing lives of hard working people who treasure family values, who know pas-sionate relationships, madness, sorrow, incestuous and bold love. I’ve never ever been that addicted to any other book than “The Book of Night,” but overall, the book is a gloriously beautiful, gem-studded tapestry of human desire and suffering. It’s truly worth reading!

Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook?Honestly, I am a big fan of Pinterest and Instagram. They both have an incred-ibly huge source of inspiration and ideas. Instagram allows me to pretend to be somewhat a photographer that my fa-ther always wanted me to be. It’s a great place to gather inspiration and share new ideas!


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Jenessa & mike

I don’t remember how long he’d been sitting there, nor when he first walked in, but something about him wouldn’t let me be. As the hostess, I had some liberties, which I rarely used. I didn’t often have reason to give anyone a free drink, but this guy was different. He was simple. He didn’t say much. His eyes were friendly, though, almost inviting.

He gave me a slight wave as he walked out of my restaurant and into the ski shop across the street.

I casually hurried to his table, sweeping up his receipt from underneath his plate. Mike. Mike what? How was I sup-posed to find him again? Yes, this town was small, but ski bums named Mike were a dime a dozen. Waiting for him to crave a thin-crust pizza special with a Coke seemed hopeless.

I did what any reasonable girl would do. I followed him. I watched him outfit a nervous red headed eight year-old with skis. Turns out, Mike is a Free-style kids ski coach - a pretty talented one at that. He loves kids. Loves them. Almost as

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much as he loves working on his motorcycle. The one he spent years saving for; his Triumph.

We exchanged greetings, chat-ted about the snow. We agreed it was a good winter, lots of powder. Mountain biking, as luck would have it, is a favorite past time for both of us. So are road trips. And camping. And baking; me baking, him eating. (My mind begins racing as I’m hearing my heart whisper that it has found its match.)

Suddenly realizing that his shop is void of customers and the boss is locking up, he gives me his number and I scuttle out.

I knew he was mine. From that moment on, I knew it. It took six years for the rest of the world to know it.

We’ve made the mountains our home. Mike spends his days carving up their faces. I spend my days in their shadows below. There is a peaceful tranquility offered in a mountain’s embrace that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. We are proof of it.

photography by chantel marie photography


wedding artisans

photo courtesy of ryan ray

be loved staff favorites

For paper enthusiasts like ourselves, calligraphist and lettering artists have won our hearts. We can think of no better way to add a true personal touch to your

wedding than with custom lettering. Though an age-old art form, beautiful letter-ing remains fresh and welcome. Enjoy some of our favorite calligraphy and lettering artist picks.

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hand lettered custom stamps by lindsay letters

hand lettered envelopes by kristen henderson

Calligraphed place cards by love jenna

photography by kt merry

hand lettered invitation suite by julie song Ink

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rachel & John

I gaze at the hypnotic swish of my wedding dress in the mirror, my stomach tingling with but-terflies, my heart bursting for joy.

But it’s not the first time I’ve seen this sight looking back at me. Four years ago, I stood in a bridal shop not unlike this one, with a similar dress flowing to the floor. But oh, what a differ-ent feeling in my heart.

I had made arrangements, cho-sen a flower, settled on colors, and picked a dress. That dress, while beautiful, it had potential to fit everywhere except my heart. The dress represented to me the relationship with my fiancé. He was a good man – intelligent, kind, caring, and affectionate, still, we didn’t fit. I called off the wedding three weeks prior to the set date.

The next year brought me financial prosperity and inde-pendence. I loved the world in which I lived and the people I was able to surround myself with. I was moving forward in the quest to find myself as a successful, young professional. Still, I felt a void. I felt like I was in a designer dress. It appeared

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to be perfect and glamorous, but felt inadequate and deceptive. I soon found myself moving back to my hometown in Idaho.

Years later, on a night out with my girlfriends of dinner and dancing, I wore my most com-fortable jeans, boots, and a plaid shirt. As we waited in line at a local country bar, I felt someone staring at me. I turned around. John and I dated nearly seven years ago, when we met in Los Angeles. It had been six years since I’d seen him.

In that moment, we locked eyes. A flicker from my past flooded my memory. He treated me like a princess. He knew that he was going to marry me, but I broke John’s heart. At that stage of my life, I had decided that I needed time to myself, time to discover who I was. He couldn’t bear to just be friends. We went our separate ways and I became engaged to another.

Now, in what felt like a lifetime later, I was looking at a striking man, who I only recognized as a grown-up, military version of my dear friend, John.

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After a long pause, we ran to-ward each other and ended in an embrace that felt so warm and real and right.

We talked for hours, catching up on the past six years of our lives. Then it was his turn to break my heart. He told me that the very next day he was being sent to Guam for two months of military training. I was utterly devastated.

That night, we made the first of several commitments to each other. We promised to keep in touch throughout his deploy-ment.

Two months and more than 80 letters later, he returned. We knew after that brief time away from each other, we were never going to be apart again.

Now I stand in the mirror and realize with satisfaction and awe, this is the perfect wedding dress for me – stylish, simple, and authentic – just like John and the future that lies before us. We have found the right fit, perfectly tailored to complete each other.


credits:Photography by Sara K Byrne Photography | Wedding Venue: First Baptist Church, Boise Idaho | Reception Venue and Catering by Crystal Ballroom | Flowers by Boise at its Best Flowers | Cake by Confection Perfection by Shellie Stevens | DJ: David Maxwell, DJ Eleven | Bride’s Dress from Bridal Designs, designer Rivini | Bride’s Shoes by Steve Madden | Groom’s Tuxedo and Shoes from the Vera Wang collection at Men’s Wearhouse

Recipes and styling by Nikkol ChristiansenPhotography by Sami Jo Photography

Flowers by Andi Saxton, Sego

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Nothing beats a lovely brunch with friends, f illing both the belly and the soul. Set a

simple table with vintage f inds, and patterned linens. Complete it with a low, lush and organic seasonal arrangement and you have a recipe for memory making. Whip up our best brunch dishes, sit back and revel in the companionship of good friends.


Sofia, 4, was our official pastry eater!

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Mixed Berry pu ffserves 4-6

ingredients1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten3 teaspoons white sugar⅓ cup light brown sugar1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla bean pastezest of one lime1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed½ cup fresh blackberries, rinsed

Preheat the oven to 350 ˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parch-ment paper.

Allow the pastry to reach room temperature then gently unfold and lay flat on the baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon white sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Let cool then transfer to serving dish.

Meanwhile, mix the sour cream, remaining white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and half of the lime zest. Spread over the cooled pastry and top with the washed berries.

Dust with confectioner’s sugar and remaining lime zest.

r a SpBerry W hite ChoCol ate SCoN eSmakes 12-14 scones

ingredients1 ¾ cup all purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons granulated sugar½ teaspoon salt¼ cup cold unsalted (or salted) butter2 large eggs⅓ cup heavy cream½ cup white chocolate chips ½ cup frozen raspberries

Preheat the oven to 350 ˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (so very essential.)

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter us-ing two knives.

In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the cream and whisk until combined.

Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until fully combined. Add the chocolate chips and raspberries and gently stir just until combined. The mixture will be dry and crumbly and won’t hold to-gether well. You will wonder how these will ever turn out. But they will, and they will be so good!

Find your biggest spoon and scoop up a heap-ing mound of the scone mixture. Press firmly as you slide it off of the spoon and onto the baking sheet. No need to flatten the scones, but you can shape them a bit if you’d like.

If desired (I like to do this,) brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar (or regular granu-lated sugar works, too.)

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let sit a few minutes before serving.

These are best eaten within two days. Store any extras in an airtight container.


th e per feCt Bru NCh Sa l adserves 4-6

ingredients1 bunch watercress1 small grapefruit1 small ripe avocado3 slices prosciuttoa few slices of romanoa handful of chopped parsley

dressing2 tablespoons red wine vinegar3 tablespoons blood-orange infused olive oil

Combine the olive oil and vinegar in a small jar with a lid (I use an old jam jar) and shake well.

For the salad, wash the watercress and parsley, and set on a paper towel to dry.

Slice the skin and pith from the grapefruit,

being careful to not cut away too much of the pulp. Then slice the grapefruit in half and care-fully remove the flesh slices. I like to do this over a bowl so that I don’t waste any bits that fall out of my hands.

Half, pit and slice the avocado, then slide an avocado peeler (or spoon handle if you don’t have one) between the skin and flesh to gently remove the slices.

Chop a handful of fresh parsley and slice wafer thin sheets of romano for garnish. I always go a little heavy on the garnish, but it is all per-sonal taste.

Toss the watercress, grapefruit, avocado and prosciutto together. Top with the parsley and romano and drizzle the dressing to your liking.

Enjoy!


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Str ata f roM th e f r idgeserves 4-6must be refrigerated for 8-12 hours prior to baking

ingredients3 english muffins4 slices canadian bacon or ham, cubed8-10 stalks young asparagus14-16 ounces chicken broth1 cup whole milk 3 eggs1 tablespoon whole grain mustard½ teaspoon salt1½ cups grated cheddar cheese (any variety)softened butter for the baking dish

Butter a small (roughly 9” x 7” x 2”) baking dish.

Wash and chop the asparagus then add to a pot of boiling chicken broth. Boil for 2 minutes then transfer to a collander and immediately rinse with cold water. (Vegetables can be sub-stituted.)

Break apart the english muffins by hand into a medium sized bowl. Add the ham and aspara-gus; toss. Spread into the prepared dish.

Whisk the milk, eggs, mustard and salt to-gether and pour over bread mixture. Press the bread into the egg mixture with the back of a wooden spoon so that it soaks up the liquid.

Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake uncovered at 350 ° for 30-35 minutes, until set and browned around the edges. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

gr aN N y k arreN’S MiN t SluShcourtesy of my friend, robin karrenserves lotsneeds time to freeze

ingredients1 cup sugar3 cups water2 handfuls of washed mint leaves2 - 12 ounce cans orange juice concentrate1 - 12 ounce can lemonade concentrate1 - 46 ounce can pineapple juice2 cups apricot nectar

Bring the sugar and water to a boil. Add the mint leaves and bring back to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to steep until cool.

Strain mint syrup into a large bowl or pot. Add the juices and apricot nectar, mix well. Freeze overnight.

Thaw a bit to make slush. Add lemon-lime soda and toast your friendships!


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i love strata because i can quite literally use up those seemingly useless extra vegetables that seem to hang about my refrigerator.

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Photography and styling by Axel & Berg photography

MIDNIGHT SUNLOVE IN THE


MIDNIGHT SUN


NIGHT IS PURER THAN DAY.

IT IS BETTER FOR THINKING

AND LOVING

AND DREAMING.

AT NIGHT,

EVERYTHING IS MORE INTENSE;

MORE TRUE.

THE ECHO OF WORDS

THAT HAVE BEEN SPOKEN DURING THE DAY

TAKES ON A NEW

AND DEEPER MEANING.

ELIE WIESEL

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what I listen to when I work:

“Video Games” by Lana Del Ray

“Poison and Wine” by The Civil Wars

“The Storm” by The Airborne Toxic Event

“Hazy” by Rosi Golan

“Twilight” by Florence and The Machine

“It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons

guilded notes ii assorted setbesottedbrand.com

boomerang chairtruckfurniture.com

tea lovers to-go cupurbanoutfitters.com

15-minute hour glasscb2.com

chantel trippchantel marie photography


studio essentials

“Sorrow” by The National

“Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens

“Rivers and Roads” by The Head and The Heart

“Michigan” by Milk Carton Kids

“Walking By” by Something Corporate

what I listen to when I work:

diy tape dispenservia smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com

selena rug in orangejossandmain.com

scented candle by dayparallelportland.com

multi-pattern pencil box with pencilstopshop.com

go-cart yellow deskcb2.com


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July!

be loved issue no. 2

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