Baby LifestylesLove 2014 Magazine

Baby LifestylesLove 2014 Magazine

Baby LifestylesLAUREN HALPERIN

Publisher, Creative Director

TARA STEINLEManaging Editor

ELLEN FELDMAN, BETH MERANContributing Editors

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CONTENTS FEBRUARY - MARCH 2014

Parisian Pinwheels

Photography by Carrie Holbo

Parisian Pinwheels

Photography by Carrie Holbo

Vintage Love

Flowers By Stylish Stems

Photography By 35 Atlanta

When a floral designer from the Stylish Stems team has

something to celebrate, fellow floral designers tend to go a

little overboard with the festivities, especially the decor and

you know, the flowers. The Stylish Stems team was

delighted to host an elegant winter tea to honor one of their

very own team members, Jacki, who is expecting her first

child, a baby girl to be named Annabelle, in January. Since

Jacki adores all things pretty, her baby’s nursery is

decorated in a vintage mauve and lavender floral theme,

which the hosts carried throughout the shower.Peonies and

garden roses have always been favorites of Jacki’s and were

plentiful along with lush hydrangea and delicate spray roses.

Vessels included ceramic vases with crystal and pearl

adornments, perfectly fitting for the elegant affair.

Linens, provided by Cover Ups, included lavender satin

floor-length linens and mauve cloth napkins. Each place

setting had its own vintage china pattern for guests to

dine from. Baby pictures of the expecting mother and

father were displayed on the window ledges and infant

girl clothes were hanging across the windows as decor.

To complete the look, tissue paper pom poms were

suspended from the ceiling to add dimension behind the

elegant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. A

custom tulle wreath and hand-painted letters spelling the

baby’s name personalized the space for the celebration.

Guests dined on elegant brunch fare carefully made

by the hosts and included petite chicken salad, pimento

cheese and cucumber sandwiches, mixed fruit on a

delicate pink floral skewer and miniature florentine and

cheddar quiches. Hot beverages for the chilly winter

day kept guests warm and included: hot spiked apple

cider and hot peppermint tea complete with miniature

candy cane. A gorgeous ruffled two-tiered pound cake

with raspberry preserve filling was almost too pretty to

eat. The cake served as both decor and dessert and

was designed by Eileen Carter of Eileen Carter Creations.

Each guest was asked to write their sentiments inside a

favorite children’s book instead of a traditional greeting

card in order to start a library collection for baby Annabelle’s

nursery. Books ranged from Dr. Seuss Classics to guests’

favorite Golden Books. At the end of the shower, after

brunch, sharing words of wisdom with the expectant

mother-to-be and opening fabulous gifts, guests received

a favor of “Baby Doll Pink” nail polish with a tag that

said “We’re tickled PINK that it’s a GIRL”. Nobody can

contain their excitement for baby Annabelle’s arrival in

a few weeks!

Luxury Tea

Styling by Fernanda Krumm

Photography by Jessica Ekern

Luxury Tea

Styling by Fernanda Krumm

Photography by Jessica Ekern

Fernanda has always loved Afternoon High Tea at the

Penin”sula Hotel in Chicago. “It's one of the few places in

town where you can get that full experience of luxury - fine

china, decadent sweets and cakes, delicious looseleaf

teas, serenading violins... I knew it was where I wanted

the shower to be.” However, planning it would be tricky

because they only let you have 16 people at a table there,

or they make you hold your event in a private room,

which would take away the whole effect. So she had to

parse her guest list down to her most intimate friends

and family. “It wasn't easy, but in the end we had just

enough.” The end result is a stunning baby shower with

Fernanda’s nearest and dearest surrounded by love.

“The invitations were lovely. I ordered them from Paperless

Post. The delicate watercolor flowers and shades of green

border perfectly complimented the casual luxury of the day.”

Fernanda began her planning inspiration with the cake - that

would be the centerpiece that she could design the color

scheme and decor around. “I knew Alliance Bakery in

Chicago could make just about anything I found online.

Alliance was able to recreate it to a tee - although I had it

knocked down to two layers because I didn't want to go too

overboard.” The beautiful gold and pastels were perfect

colors for an afternoon tea. The cake was an almond

genoise with pistachio buttercream in the top layer, and

chocolate ganache in the bottom layer. Absolutely delicious!

The flower arrangements were inspired by the sugar flowers

on the cake. “I couldn't believe how beautiful they turned out.

They complemented the cake perfectly.” The favors were

each a different vintage teacup, all British bone china

patterns. The teacups were filled with delicious French

dragees (jordan almonds). “Not all jordan almonds are alike -

the sugar coating must be thin and delicate, the almond

inside meaty and tender. The very best are Dragees

Maison Pecou. I selected them in white and pale pink.”

Each cup was filled with yummy almonds and wrapped in

tulle, tied with a delicate pink ribbon with a custom favor tag

Fernanda calls herself “a stationery freak”, which meant the

paper goods for her shower had to be amazing. “The favor

tags were custom designed to my specifications and made

by Little Paper Farmhouse on Etsy. She designed the favor

tags as well as matching wish cards to be filled out by the

guests at the shower. I love Shakespeare, and when

brainstorming something witty/cute to put on the tags, the

line from Midsummer Night's Dream came to mind. I couldn't

think of a better wish for my unborn baby girl. I want her to

be strong and bold like her Mama. The quote was "...and

though she be but little, she is fierce." It was just the bit of

literary prose the party needed.”

Along with tea, each lady got to choose the looseleaf tea of

her preference. Also served were brut champagne, sparkling

rose, and Fernanda’s favorite Martinellis sparkling apple

juice. “Overall, it was absolutely the most perfect day. They

say if you want something done right... do it yourself. I was

so pleased with how everything turned out. And I think all the

ladies had a lovely time as well.”

Fiona Gisele Krumm was born on August 8, 2013.

We Love This and You

Photos by Miss Ann

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Birth Date

Messages of Love

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Crossword Puzzle

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So Much More!

A Mother’s Love

Photos by AMA PhotogrAPhy

& CineMA

A Mother’s Love

Photos by AMA PhotogrAPhy

& CineMA

Parasol Paradise

Photography by Kathy Izaguirre of

Browntography

Parasol Paradise

Photography by Kathy Izaguirre of

Browntography

It’s Raining Love

By Simply Sweet Moments

Photography

It’s Raining Love

By Simply Sweet Moments

Photography

Love is in the Air

Photos by Dawn Lopez Photography

Kissed by an Angel

By Just a Dream Photography

The Queen of Hearts

Photos by Miss Ann

The Queen of Hearts

Photos by Miss Ann

XOXOXOXO

By Jade Pondella of Jade Alayne

Pucker Up

Photos by Bartlett Pair Photography