Could I Have That? Mini Holiday 2016

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True story, I believed in Santa Claus far passed most kids. My mom did such an amazing job making it believable and exciting that everyone in our family (I'm the youngest of 4) wanted to keep the magic alive for me as long as they could. Well, it still burns pretty hard in my heart. I think I'm the first person to turn on some good ol' Christmas classics, start decorating a tree and sign up for just about any holiday happening there is. But nothing will ever top our first Christmas with Elin, who arrived just a couple weeks before Thanksgiving. It was all so brand new and suddenly December 25 was looking a whole lot different in my world, the tables had turned. Now, the holidays are all about making it exciting and special for her.

This issue we've rounded up some of our favorite gift ideas, recipes, DIY projects and loads of ways to up the holiday ante with your kiddos. And not to mention a special holiday installment of Cool Moms—a whole new batch of mamas that currently inspiring us.

We hope you love this issue as much as we do! xx,

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MICHAELA TUTOR FAV O R I T E H O L I D AY T R A D I T I O N : I definitely owe my love for fashion and style to my mother, who used to dress my sister and I up like dolls when we were younger, especially during the Holidays. Those were always the most special times - getting to wear that fancy sparkly dress or very oversized velvet bow with curls in our hair. My sister and I loved to be matching, or at least coordinating for our annual Christmas card – a tradition that we still carry on to this day. Even now, dressing for the season is one of my favorite parts of the Holidays.

I am so lucky to have grown up with a true "White Christmas" in Colorado. I would have to say that this is something that I miss most now that I am a California girl – although it certainly makes dressing for those holiday parties a lot simpler not having to factor snow and ice into the equation!

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LORRAINE CARRERA FAV O R I T E M I N I M A G P R O J E C T: It was so much fun being involved with the Holiday Cheer photoshoots for the Holiday Mini Mag. I loved dressing the little ones up in their cozy holiday clothes and watching how excited they were for a premature Christmas celebration. It was pure joy watching them bake sweet treats, dance to Christmas tunes, and read stories by the fireplace. Their joy reminded me of timeless holiday traditions that every family should to get experience during this cheery season.

CHRISTMAS AS A CHILD: When I was younger, my family and I would make the occasional trip to visit to Santa Claus at the mall. It was always such a merry moment that I truly miss from my childhood. At the age of eight, it looks like I was quite fond of Mr. Santa Claus in this throwback shot!

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A R NA B A J R A K TA R E V I Ć FAV O R I T E H O L I D AY T R A D I T I O N : I love the winter holidays for the memories and the rituals.

The early part of my childhood was spent in Germany. My strongest memories are of evenings strolling through the Weihnachtsmarkt, making lanterns out of papier-mâché and gifting handmade ornaments. My favorite activity was gathering chestnuts with my grandpa and delivering them to grandma for roasting.

CHRISTMAS AS A CHILD: The responsibility of 6-year-old me spending an afternoon with Omi, my German neighbor, to set up her nativity scene was taken with great joy. When we moved to the U.S., I looked forward to revisiting the ornaments from past years and opening packages that held treasures from relatives around the globe.

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SARA PRINCE M Y FAV O R I T E M I N I M A G P R O J E C T: We had a blast getting in the Christmas spirit at the end of October to shoot our “Recipe for Holiday Cheer” story.

My kids were thrilled to pull out our favorite holiday decorations and seasonal stories so early and play Christmas with some sweets, friends, festive tunes and cute jammies. It's safe to say the biggest question around my house ever since has been,"Mommy, is it Christmas yet?"

CHRISTMAS AS A CHILD: This photo was taken at Christmas when I was four years old – the same age my daughter, Ayler, is now. She gasped when she saw it and a fancy red Christmas dress and new baby doll in a basket bassinet currently tops her wishlist.

The thing I remember loving the most as a child was the excitment and magic in the air during the holidays and I love getting to experience it all over again through the eyes of my children while they're making magical memories of their own.

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SUGAR THE GIFT EYE SWOON P L UCMO U L D I HGAUVI DEE T H A T ? One mama turns simple PIROUETTES The first annual CIHT craft supplies into

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The latest and greatest finds we've come across, just in time for the holiday season.

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Deck your halls with delicate dancers—a fun, feminine holiday DIY that you can pull off with some paper and a pair of scissors. Easy!

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THE GIFT GUIDE

Our first annual Could I Have That? Mini Holiday Gift Guide. We've searched high and low for the coolest gift ideas around, don't worry mom we didn't forget about you!.

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EYE SWOON

The ever stylish Athena Calderone shares a holiday recipe you can whip up with your kids: Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies. Two words: yes, please.

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MAKING MEMORIES

One mama and her son create a handmade advent calendar – and memories that will last a lifetime.

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MAKING MEMORIES

Kristina Meltzer, one of the founders of 100 Layer Cakelet, spills on how she and her son created a handmade advent calendar, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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H O L I D AY CHEER

Sweet treats, festive tunes and comfy clothes set the tone for cozy holiday fun.

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H O L I D AY CHEER

Sweet treats, festive tunes and comfy clothes set the tone for cozy holiday fun.

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COOL MOMS Seven cool moms share their thoughts on motherhood, career, style, & keeping up with it all in the midst of the busy holiday season.

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COOL MOMS Seven cool moms share their thoughts on motherhood, career, style, & keeping up with it all in the midst of the busy holiday season.

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T I N Y TA L K TIPS & FUN FINDS FOR T H E H O L I D AY S E A S O N

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L O S T M Y. N A M E

A MAGICAL TOUCH

Finding the perfect gifts for your little ones is always an endless battle. I stumbled upon LostMy.Name browsing through the web and was drawn in by the personalized touch they provide through their books. Not only do they provide the technology to create these personalized stories for children but they do so in such a magical way. Each story is based on the letters of a child’s name creating an adventure that is personal and unlike any other. It’s quickly become a favorite around our household. @lostmy.name

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The Great has always been a grand love affair of mine, now more than ever since they have started carrying children’s clothes. Founded by fashionistas and loving mothers, Emily Current and Meritt Elliot (also in our Cool Mom’s section), their take on American classics have me gushing over their ruffle dresses and cotton overalls for little ones. Their collection consists of everything from onesies and gym pants to ruffled tops and dresses, which are all made from 100% cotton and sure to add cool essentials to your little ones’ wardrobes. @thisisthegreat_

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TEES, PLEASE

The designers behind the Santa Barbara Based menswear collection Saltura – think modern, minimal, surf-inspired favorites he'll want to reach for every day – just introduced a range of organic tees for the small set. Cool color combinations, made in Los Angeles of non-GMO cotton.

Stoked.

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SIMONE LEBLANC

LITTLE OF EVERY THING

With Christmas right around the corner it’s time to ponder the ideas of gift giving and how to be creative for this time-around.

Although I do love planning out gifts, this time of the year also comes with the weight of shopping endlessly for the right gifts.

Enter the amazing Simone Le Blanc who makes all of this easier with custom gifts and specially handpicked gift boxes to cater to all of your likings. Working closely with individuals and companies that offer exquisitely created and packaged goods to bring you the finest gifts, their attention to detail is anything but subtle. The wide selection of gift boxes are each handcrafted to tell a different story which makes it hard not to find one for each occasion.

@simoneleblanc POTTERY BARN WOOD TOYS

A G I F T T H AT GIVES BACK

Who doesn’t love a gift that gives back? The St. Jude Collection of wooden toys (available at Pottery Barn) is at the top of my gift list. Their adorable alphabet blocks, musical instruments, and train carts come in subdued metallics that are so pretty you could even display them as holiday decor. All of their holiday wooden toys are designed to help with hand-eye coordination but the best part is that Pottery Barn will donate 30% of the purchase price to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

@potterybarnkids

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ALL WRAPPED UP One of our favorite Santa Barbara gems is a knitwear line handmade by Kate McMahon. Making everything from sweaters and throws to things for baby and pillows, each on of Kate's pieces are beautifully crafted with only the best yarn and her personal attention to fit and quality. We're crazy for just about anything she creates but make sure to get your order in soon for the holidays!

Custom orders take 4-6 weeks.

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With the ever-growing collection of toys and books, we found

the answer to our unorganized mess in Elin's room—enter Petite Pehr, a collection of playroom storage. The round and square canvas bins come in endless designs and shapes so you can be sure whatever system you come up with will save space and look cute in the process. We recently added some to Elin's shelving unit (found at Ikea) and mixed in these sweet pink pom pom bins, which fit perfectly. They're also perfect as gifts too, pick out a fun bin and fill it with goodies. Less waste and a great little storage tool for all those new toys currently waiting under the tree.

@pehrdesigns

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DO AS THE FRENCH DO

Upon my last trip to New York I discovered this lovely French line of children’s clothes called Emile et Ida, currently carried in Yoya and numerous other boutiques. It’s a line that will stop you in your tracks and immediately give you a sweet dose of baby fever. Filled with adorable retro basics ranging from baby cardigans to printed animal overalls, the line is a feast of playful yet tasteful baby clothes. @emileetida n

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Find the template (and some other holiday crafting ideas!) on our “ Tis the Season” pinterest board

Supplies: Pink paper (8.5x11" – you'll print the template) Paper doilies (we used 5" and 8" sizes) Scissors, Twine, Glitter

How to: Print template, fold in half at center mark, cut out.

Fold doilie in half, then in half again twice more, cut horizontal slit in the center to dress your dancer.

Layer different sized doilies, decorate them with glitter, then thread them onto twine and watch them waltz!

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W h o s a y s h o l i d a y d e c o ra t i o n s h a ve t o b e re d a n d g re e n ? take some pastel paper and some feminine, floaty doilies and deck your halls with delicate dancers

Sugar Plum Pirouettes

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P E R F E C T LY P O L I S H E D timeless treasures for the girliest of girls

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W E B U I LT T H I S C I T Y for uptown, downtown or small town kids

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S U P E R N AT U R A L creamy neutrals, cozy times

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ROCK + STROLL black and white with a side of cool

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SAM'S PICKS for giving – and getting!

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ORANGE CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES with Athena Calderone from EyeSwoon

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f you haven't been tuning into the amazing world of Eye Swoon, by Athena Calderone, now's the time to jump on board for endless home design inspiration, style, recipes, and that perfectly edited lifestyle. We turned to Athena, a mama to 13-year-old son Jivan, for a holidayinspired recipe to make with your kids. We can't wait to get our kitchen messy with this one!

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O R A N G E C R A N B E R RY S H O RT B R E A D C O O K I E S Makes 2 dozen

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3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional) 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest ½ to ¾ cup dried cranberries Additional sugar for sprinkling

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In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar on medium speed until combined. Mix in the vanilla along with two teaspoons of water.

In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, ground ginger and orange zest. With the mixer on low, slowly pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Mix until ingredients are fully incorporated. Pour in the dried cranberries and stir with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Place the dough on a floured surface and form into a log shape. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap the dough and slice it into about ½ inch slices. Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle on a little bit of coarse sugar (such as turbinado). Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!

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Kristina is a designer, blogger, mother, and the co-founder of 100layercake.com and 100layercakelet.com - inspiration for weddings, parties, and celebrations big and small. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children - Dashiell, 6; Forrest, 4; and Louella Moon, newborn.

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ecember has always been a time for busy hands and messy tables in my house. Handmade gifts were such an important part of Christmas as a child (I clearly remember still gluing and taping on Christmas morning!) and it’s one tradition that I hope to pass on to my own children too. I see them take such enormous pride in carefully wrapping a present they’ve made for each other, or a grandparent, on a birthday and I hope this early joy in creativity and industry and giving continues as they grow.

Part of the curriculum at my eldest’s school focuses on handwork and crafts, and in his kindergarten year he became quite a proficient sewer. I’ve personally been eyeing the beautiful Advent Calendar project from Purl Soho for years and decided this summer, with his love of felt and thread fresh, we would couldihavethat.com

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“The ornaments that he made will be such a sweet reminder that he helped make the calendar that we will use for the rest of his childhood at Christmas time.” tackle the project together. He helped sew the little ornaments and admittedly I did the rest (I can be a little bit perfection-y when it comes to these things), but it was just the right amount of work for his six year old self. The ornaments that he made will be such a sweet reminder that he helped make the calendar that we will use for the rest of his childhood at Christmas time.

And I expect it to be a tear jerker each year when I unpack it in December after he is grown!

We had so much fun making the project that we decided to use the leftover scraps to make even more ornaments as gifts this year. Dash was so excited about the first one he made that he gave it to my parents when they were visiting in September.

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You can order beautiful wool felt in every color imaginable directly from Purl Soho or A Child’s Dream (they also sell big eye needles that are great, and anything else you could need for crafts). We used all different colors and cut our own shapes (two of each per ornament), though you could also purchase the Heirloom Ornament Kit from Purl, if you like following exact instructions. But I think part of the fun for little hands is choosing their own colors and shapes.

The ornaments come together with a simple whip stitch, a bit of stuffing, and a loop of embroidery floss sewn into the top. You can bead using sequins and seed beads (and the more wacky the pattern the better, if you ask me), but they are pretty just plain too. Once you get the hang of the general idea, you can use the same concept to make all sorts of cute seasonal decorations or gifts with your kids. Or by yourself. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to enjoying the whole process even more than them! n

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SERVES: Everyone

A handful of kids Plenty of sweets for baking + gingerbread house making Jammies - matching optional, but encouraged Holiday tunes - recorded or performed live Tall stack of favorite holiday stories A cozy fire DIRECTIONS: Combine and be merry! couldihavethat.com

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Sweet I D E A S

FOR THE SEASON GRAHAM CRACKER GINGERBREAD HOUSES, Trimmed

with colorful candies.

SUGAR COOKIES, Rolled and cut into holiday shapes.

HOT COCOA, Sipped with a special someone.

FRENCH TOAST CASSAROLE, Made ahead to bake on

Christmas morning.

APPLE CIDER DONUTS, Perfectly sweet and spicy.

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ON ELIN:

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ON AYLER:

» » SHERPA DRESS » » LEGGINGS (SIMILAR)

ON DYLAN:

» » LONG SLEEVED THERMAL TEE » » FRENCH ITERRY PANTS HAVE THAT?

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H O L I D AY S T O R I E S JUST RIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS, By Birdie Black THE ANIMALS' MERRY CHRISTMAS, By Richard Scarry AN OTIS CHRISTMAS, By Loren Long THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, By Nancy Tillman THE CHRISTMAS QUIET BOOK, By Debora Underwood MR. WILLOWBY'S CHRISTMAS TREE, By Robert Barry

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T H E H O L I D AY M O O D SHE & HIM, A Very She & Him Christmas WHITE CHRISTMAS, Bing Crosby JAMES TAYLOR AT CHRISTMAS, James Taylor CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, Vince Guaraldi Trio HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Narrated By

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H O L I D AY T R A D I T I O N Gifting a child with an ornament every year builds their A special ornament start's a child's collection collection and will fillevery theiryear hearts with memories of each and will fill their hearts with memories of each Christmas Christmas of their childhood. of their childhood A few we have our eye on this year: SNOWY SWAN MERRY LITTLE SANTA PLYWOOD DOVE VINTAGE FAWN WOODEN LETTER

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Q &A Motherhood is a tribe. We have to stick together, lean on one another, and ask for advice at any given moment.

So we asked 7 of our favorite cool moms to share what makes celebrating the holiday season with children most – and least! –magical.

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SIMONE LeBLANC OCCUPATION & LOCATION:

Founder and Creative Director of Simone LeBlanc Gifts AGE: Respectfully pass NUMBER OF KIDS:

Lilian, 2 FAVORITE BRAND:

Currently loving A piece Apart, Celine, Ulla.

FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

Bon Ton, Makie, Nico Nico FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION:

The thing I absolutely love to do with Lil is to create. For

us right now that's playing with Sculpey and Play-doh as well as painting and drawing. There is nothing more fulfilling

to me than seeing her develop with such creative freedom

and take notice of me creating representational images and objects. She becomes transfixed. We're currently making a miniature clay tea set.

HOLIDAY WOES:

I am not always as rested and relaxed as I would like to be!

FAVORITE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY MEMORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD:

The holidays last year were unbelievable - comedic, in fact!

Let's just say it involved an insane and constant stream of

deliveries from my custom box maker in London, thousands of gift box orders, toppers and crafting galore and it was

so exciting and so hectic at the same time. And then me, somehow managing/attempting to keep the holidays at home feeling easy, casual and simple so Lilian could be

immersed in the feelings of togetherness and joy. Now that was comedic!

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

A trip to San Ysidro Ranch with my family for some

beautiful down time would be perfect right about now.

I'm also coveting the marbelized Astier de Villatte tea pot

(in collaboration with Jon Derian), Kathleen Whitaker

jewelry and basically, a million coffee table books.

OCCUPATION:

Designer, Stylist, Co-Founder of THE GREAT. AGE: 39 NUMBER OF KIDS:

Lyric, 11; Wolfe, 3; Boone, 2 months.

FAVORITE BRAND:

THE GREAT. FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

THE GREAT, Little, Vans, Cotton On., Tutu de monde.

FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION:

Decorating the tree, making homemade gifts, watching classic holiday movies.

HOLIDAY WOES:

A messy house and too much sugar!

FAVORITE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY MEMORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD:

When I was a kid, I used to throw carrots on the roof for Santa’s reindeers!

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

Sleep!

AND FOR THE MINIS?

Lyric wants Doc Martins, Wolfe wants a pirate ship, and Boone wants his mommy’s snuggles.

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Designer, Stylist, Co-Founder of THE GREAT. AGE: 31 NUMBER OF KIDS:

Wallis, 3 and Lyle, 9 months FAVORITE BRAND:

THE GREAT.

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THE GREAT. Little, Zara kids, Bon Ton. FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION:

Trimming the tree with Christmas records playing, wrapping presents, and Elf on the Shelf.

HOLIDAY WOES:

Messy, messy christmas morning and finding a place for MORE toys.

FAVORITE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY MEMORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD:

I was so excited one Christmas morning that I ran right past my first bicycle from Santa (which was unwrapped in front of the tree) to get to my

stocking. It’s the little things! I loved that bike, but I would have been just as happy with the stocking.

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

A massage!

AND FOR THE MINIS?

Wallis wants a pet monarch butterfly!?!? And Lyle wants to walk for Christmas!

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ARIEL GORDON OCCUPATION:

Designer and CEO, of Ariel Gordon Jewelry AGE: 33 NUMBER OF KIDS:

Luca Valentino Maffei, 22 months FAVORITE BRAND:

Ulla Johnson FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

I don't think anything is cuter than mini Chuck

Taylors or Stan Smiths. That's all us moms of boys get (no ruffled bloomer or pin-tucked romper equivalents for us).

FAVORITE TRADITION:

However many new toys Luca will get, we'll

donate the same amount to a local charity.

1 comes in 1 goes out. It teaches him the

importance of giving back from an early age plus it keeps things less cluttered.

HOLIDAY WOES:

Accumulating more junk.

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

I'm forever on the hunt for a new baby friendly

handbag (I firmly believe that if you have a nice purse and nice jewelry no one can tell how fancy your clothes are... or aren't). I want it to be big

enough for emergency diaper, cross body, but still chic. Givenchy just showed a fun bejeweled

bucket bag in Paris and I'm hoping this could be the answer to my prayers.

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Luca has been obsessed with caterpillars in the yard so we bought him a little butterfly hatching kit so he can start learning about how wild nature is.

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OCCUPATION:

Stylist AGE: 42 NUMBER OF KIDS:

2. Twins Jett and Jade, age 8.

FAVORITE BRAND OF THE MOMENT:

Saint Laurent FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

Zara, Crew Cuts FAVORITE PART OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

Decorating the tree is the best because all our

ornaments have special meaning or are souveniers

from our adventures so share our favorite memories and have so much fun together.

HOLIDAY WOES:

The dishes!!! We often entertain up to 25 people for

holiday dinners so they pile up and that's my least favorite house duty!!!

FAVORITE TRADITION TO SHARE WITH KIDS:

Homemaking the insane Date Cake recipe from

Gjelina! It's fun and easy for kids to help

with and so makes a wonderful gift for others.

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

A crystal encrusted Hail Mary sculpture by Kyle Montgomery.

AND FOR THE MINIS?

A little white fur jacket for Lady Jade and a fully stocked drawing kit for Mr. Jett.

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OCCUPATION & LOCATION:

Interior designer and founder of Sacramento Street AGE: 31 NUMBER OF KIDS:

Jackson, almost 2 FAVORITE BRAND:

Lan Jaenicke for jackets, Freda Salvador for shoes and Everlane for sweaters.

FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

Old Navy, Hannah Andersson FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION:

Baking - no matter how it turns out its the memories that I remember.

HOLIDAY WOES:

Don't have any - each moment whether good or bad brings a new memory.

FAVORITE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY MEMORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD:

When my family moved to Mexico City, the first

holiday we set out to get our very first Christmas tree.

Every tree was wrapped up for your to take straight

home, well when we brought it home it was the

Mexico special - two trees were glued together...let's just say our family has never lived that moment down.

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

Any piece from Metier in SF. AND FOR THE MINI?

More trains and basketballs. Jackson is obsessed!

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Illustrator and designer at Rylee & Cru AGE: 31 NUMBER OF KIDS:

Rylee, 5 and Cru, 2 FAVORITE BRAND:

Ace & Jig FAVORITE KID'S BRAND:

Rylee & Cru of course!

FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION:

Well our favorite time of year around here is

Christmas, and a tradition my family has had since I was a kid is an annual sugar cookie bake. We get all

the generations together and eat too much sugar and

it's total madness...but something we look forward to every year.

HOLIDAY WOES:

The aftermath of present opening. I usually takes me a full day to clean up the wreckage.

FAVORITE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY MEMORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD:

I remember my grandfather dressed up as Santa Claus one year for a Christmas party when I was about 6. When the night was over I remember him

walking out the door and I peeked out of my window

to catch a glimpse of him climbing back up onto the

roof and flying away with his reindeer and sled. To my disbelief, he got in "grandpa's car" and drove

off. I was so sad and confused and it was that night my mom had to tell me the truth about St. Nick.

WHAT'S ON YOUR WISHLIST?

It's so silly, but new kitchen appliances!

The

older I get, the less stuff I want for myself and the more I want for my home!

Freda Salvador mules.

AND FOR THE MINIS?

Oh, and some

I'd love some of those!

Rylee likes anything Princess related and Cru is super into trucks. Quite predictable. n

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Thank you for reading the holiday issue of Could I Have That? Mini!

Happy holidays to you and yours – See you in the new year with a new Spring issue!

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