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Contents SPRING 2016
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What’s up Sweet Paul?
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Spring is the season to ...
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Recipe Monday
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Crafty Friday
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Lova's world
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Keep your eye on
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My happy dish
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Books
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Gorg-wanna handmade
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Hops along
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One for the season
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Arm knit bunny
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Gorg-wanna design
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Will's picks
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The secret life of Uncle John
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From Mormor's kitchen
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Gorg-wanna kids
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Woof
Photography by china squirrel
features 48
A fresh spring
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Blue & white Easter crafts
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Ramps
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Paper clay
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Vegan love
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Wild tulip
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Brunette has more fun
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When Paul met Nigella
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Pretty in pink
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Make your own yogurt
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Sif's hygge
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Mumbai in full color
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Pantry confessions
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Next time!
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Paul Lowe Founder & editor in chief paul@sweetpaulmag.com
Paul Vitale Marketing & business development director paulvitale@sweetpaulmag.com Joline Rivera Art director joline@sweetpaulmag.com Nellie Williams Graphic designer nellie@sweetpaulmag.com
Laura Kathleen Maize Copy editor laura@sweetpaulmag.com Andrew Fox Web editor webeditor@sweetpaulmag.com Advertising Inquiries advertising@sweetpaulmag.com General Inquiries info@sweetpaulmag.com
Will Taylor Market editor will@sweetpaulmag.com
Contributors Alexandra Grablewski Anne Weil Brittany Jepsen Cassandra Heneghan china squirrel Dana Van Leeuwen Dietlind Wolf Femke Pastijn Kim Moreau Kristin Buesing Larisa Makow Leela Cyd Lova BlĂĽvarg Michaela Hayes, Crock & Jar Monika Howarth Nigella Lawson Shaila Wunderlich Sif Orellana Susanna BlĂĽvarg
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❘ What’s up Sweet Paul? My dear friends, I’m going to be honest with you… sometimes I hate spring. Let me rephrase—I hate the spring sun. It’s so bright and lets me see everything I should have done around the house last year. The walls needs to be painted, the couch has some bizarre stains (I’m looking at you, Hugo and Lestat!), even the ceilings have stains. What happened this winter!? So I do one of two things. I roll up my sleeves and get cracking: buy paint and start washing and painting. It’s not that hard of a task; I put on some good music, have a glass of wine (I’m a true believer that a glass of wine or a cocktail makes work so much more pleasurable), and just do it. Or I can get a handyman, boss him around while I enjoy my cocktail while munching bon bons, watching some bad TV. Knowing me I will do the former even though I really want to do the latter. So let’s shake up a delicious Bloody Mary, find some Barbara records, and order the paint. Oh wait… I think I still have the unopened cans from last year… Have a happy spring, everyone!
Photography by Alexandra Grablewski
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â?˜ Spring is the season to ... Freja iron pleinair top, $412, accessories from $9 each, Broste copenhagen, brostecopenhagen.com
Indigo triangle wall hanging, $210
Salt cellars, $38
Invite
the natural textures and tones of the outdoors, indoors. Think: fresh greenery, cooling marble, and serene stoneware.
Drink
a Honeysuckle Surprise 2 oz Tequila .5 oz honey syrup .5 oz fresh lime juice soda 1. Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice. 2. Pour the mix through a strainer into a cocktail coupe, fill to desired level with soda, and garnish with a lime wedge.
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Bake Easter e g g cookies
Cook with
artichoke, fennel, and broccoli
Architectural lamp, $40
Shop
for unique and stylish homewares with a nod to the west from Spitfire Girl at spitfiregirl.com
Our top three Etsy 2016 planners
2016 floral planner Forgot to order a planner for the new year ahead? No fear, this floral beauty from Etsy seller Posy Paper allows you to order
Printable 2016 desk calendar Need a new planner right this second? Clementine Creative has you covered with a printable 2016 desk calendar.
Customizable daily agenda planner A planner also makes a great birthday gift to give a friend or loved one. Personalizing their planner, like this one from Green
a bespoke planner that starts from any month you like—sorted! You will also be able to have your own name printed in handwritten style on the front to give the planner a personalized feel. All that’s left is to schedule all those coffee dates. $20, etsy.com/shop/posypaper
Simply download the file from their Etsy store and click print—et voila. Even better is that the calendar has a feel good design with uplifting quotes on every page, including “Good things are going to happen”, “Smile, you’re designed to”, “Laugh often, love much”, and many more. Here’s to a positive 2016! $10, etsy.com/shop/ClementineCreative
Chair Press on Etsy, is a lovely way to make their gift memorable. You can also choose the starting month and the text that goes underneath, like: “life is a beautiful ride”. from $16, etsy.com/shop/GreenChairPress
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1. Betty armchair Dutch artist and designer Mariska Meijers collaborated with furniture makers sofa.com on a colorful collection of seating. We love the Betty armchair in Electric Ikat Teal—ideal for a splash of spring hue. $725, sofa.com 2
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Look what Sweet Paul spotted! 2. Griddle pan Handcast in France, this griddle pan is oven safe and works on all hobs including induction. Grilled cheese, anyone? $85, cranecookware.com 3. Tones tray Jayson Home’s Tones tray is a beautiful study in red and blue pigments ranging from the palest of pinks to the deepest madder, and sky blues to the darkest cerulean. We’re smitten! $340, jaysonhome.com 4. Copper prism trivet Xenia Taler’s earthenware tile has beautiful copper accents within the smooth ceramic, which is also heat-resistant, making it suitable for use as a trivet. $58, leifshop.com
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❘ Recipe Monday
Food+styling+photography by Paul Lowe
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My first recipe This is the first recipe I ever made. I think I was around seven and I used some leftover puff pastry to make these pizza sticks. They became so popular with my family that I had to make them every time my parents had guests over. I always had them with some tomato sauce and a glass of milk. Pizza Sticks
Makes 12–15 sticks ½ sheet puff pastry all purpose flour ½ cup tomato paste or tomato sauce ½ cup grated Gruyère cheese, you can also use asiago or Parmesan 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Roll out the puff pastry to almost double size using a little flour. 3. Cut into ½” strips and place on a baking tray covered with parchment paper. 4. Brush on tomato paste and sprinkle with cheese and oregano. 5. Bake until golden, about 12–14 minutes. Serve a la Paul, with a glass of milk.
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❘ Crafty Friday
Crafts+syling by Paul Lowe | Photography by Alexandra Grablewski
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Statement lamp We all need a statement piece in our homes. This lamp makes a big impact and is really easy and inexpensive to make. I got the shade at a flea market and simply removed all fabric. You can use different kinds of yarn or string, all depending on the look you are going for. You will need:
1 lampshade, stripped of all fabric yarn, I used 2 balls scissors wooden beads hot glue gun 1. Start by figuring out how long you want your fringe to be. I wanted mine to be a bit asymmetrical so I made them all different lengths. 2. Start cutting up the yarn. 3. Tie the yarn to the top and bottom of the shade. 4. Thread wooden beads onto the yarn and hot glue the last bead to the yarn.
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❘ Lova's world
Crafts+styling by Lova Blåvarg | Photography by Susanna Blåvarg
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Handmade note cards & envelopes This year I started college in Boston. Although I love it, I find myself missing my home in Sweden sometimes. Letter writing is something that has helped me cope with the transition. With so much instant communication online, it’s lovely to know that someone took the time to handwrite a letter and mail it. I decided to go even further by making my own note cards and envelopes. I picked an aquatic theme to represent the vast Atlantic Ocean separating me from my homeland‌ or to be honest I just thought the fish were cute! 1. You can find some wonderful templates for making envelopes in craft stores. I used some really nice templates from Paper Source. Pick papers in colors and patterns that go well together. I used a mix of thinner patterned paper and card stock to give the cards and envelopes some stability. 2. For the envelopes I cut out one side from patterned paper and one from card stock. Putting patterned paper inside of the envelopes creates a nice surprise effect for the receiver! Use a regular glue stick to put them together. 3. The machine-sewn edges of the note cards are a small detail that adds so much to the overall look of the cards. Start by gluing patterned paper onto card stock using a glue stick and then sew around the card with a colorful thread. 4. Write some letters!
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â?˜ Keep your eye on
Maker of memories Text by Larisa Makow | Photography by Paul Lowe
As an artist who creates one-of-a kind fabric dolls and toys in the presence of sewing supplies originally belonging to her grandmothers, Erika Barratt clearly understands the power of cherished objects. It is with this insight that Erika began her eponymous brand, utilizing her passion for textiles and embroidery to create her collection of unique pieces. Each toy is made by hand from quality materials with the intention that it become a treasured heirloom and be passed down from generation to generation
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Being able to share special moments with people—seeing their happiness and hearing how much they love something or what it means to them—that makes every ounce of hard work completely worth it
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How do you choose your materials? I am very conscious about where my materials come from—this was one of my goals from the beginning. All of the buttons I use for joints are sustainably made in Brooklyn by a family business that employs the “cut two, plant three” method of harvesting timber. Trims and other buttons are antique. Fabrics are from small, local shops. I have my product tags letter pressed by Brooklyn-based Middlepress. One of my favorite aspects of making what I do is being able to work with other small businesses. Tell us about your shared workspace in Red Hook, Brooklyn. I had my own studio for two years in a building that houses a community of about 60 artists. One day, a fellow maker suggested we switch spaces. I didn’t have windows in my first space and he did, so I took him up on the offer. At the same time, two friends of mine were looking for a studio space and so I asked if they wanted to join me. It has worked out really well! It’s fun when we are there together and we share ideas. Even our aesthetics work well together—we each have our own areas that kind of seamlessly blend into one another’s. I like working alone as well as having company. The balance is great. Take us through your process. All of the patterns for my animals and dolls are original and created by me. Following my pattern, I cut what pieces I need and then start to embroider on them. After they are embroidered and sewn into their shape, I dye the felt (I like doing them piece by piece rather than the yardage). When dry, I stuff each
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piece with wool. This part actually takes much longer than one would think! I like them pretty dense. My dolls are especially substantial—people are always a little surprised when they pick them up! When stuffing is complete, I sew the piece back up and add little detail stitches. I paint doll cheeks and rabbit ears with natural dye. Then I attach limbs with strong upholstery thread and add joints using wooden buttons to give my pieces mobility. Lastly, I make their clothing and accessories. Describe your workday. I grab a coffee and head to the studio. I find I work better during the day when I’m up early. After focusing on my pieces there for most of the day, I head home. I’ll have a glass of wine and some dinner, and then usually do some hand sewing. I am always making or thinking about my brand—there isn’t much separation. I feel very lucky and thankful having a supportive partner who makes dinner and doesn’t care if we live with piles of my work all around! What’s the most challenging part of being a maker? What makes it worthwhile? It’s a lot of hard work and I tend to put pressure on myself—feeling like I can always be doing more. Sometimes it’s intimidating to put work so dear and personal out into the world. However, the community of makers I am surrounded by (both in person and on social media) is a great support system, and it turns out everyone pretty much feels exactly the same way! Being able to share special moments with people—seeing their happiness and hearing how much they love something or what it means to them—that makes every ounce of hard work completely worth it. Visit Erika’s online shop at erikabarrattdesign.com to find your very own treasured heirloom.
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❘ My happy dish
Food+recipe by Jason Gnewikow | Photography by Paul Lowe
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The Perfect Egg Sandwich
Serves 1 2 eggs 1 slice of good sharp cheddar 1 good roll of your choice butter handful of sage (ideally fresh but dried works too) sriracha ketchup (just put a little sriracha in some ketchup) 1. Heat up a non-stick skillet to medium heat. 2. Put a sliver of butter in the pan and grill your bread a bit, inside, face down. Set aside when it’s golden brown. 3. Coarsely chop your sage. 4. More butter for the pan (don’t be shy, butter is the secret). 5. Crack eggs next to each other in the skillet and cover.
Jason Gnewikow
6. Once the eggs start to firm up, scatter half the sage in, flip the eggs, and turn off the heat. 7. Place cheddar and the other half of the sage on top of 1 of the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted. 8. Salt and pepper the egg.
This dish makes me happy just because I love breakfast! But mostly it reminds me of my dad. He actually made the original perfect egg sandwich, which was a lot simpler than my egg sandwich but so good all the same… fried egg, butter, simple white bread. It was a go-to staple for a quick bite in a pinch. He would usually make these for me in the summer when he came home for lunch from work
9. Spread sriracha ketchup on 1 side of your roll, and stack the eggs with the cheesy egg on top. 10. Serve your guest and then make another for yourself.
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❘ Books A Wilder Life: A Season-by-Season Guide to Getting in Touch with Nature Celestine Maddy This beautiful oversized lifestyle book by the team behind the popular Wilder Quarterly gives readers indispensable ideas for interacting with the great outdoors. Learn to plant a night-blooming garden, navigate by reading the stars, build an outdoor shelter, make dry shampoo, or tint your clothes with natural dyes. A Wilder Life gives us DIY projects and old-world skills that are being reclaimed by a new generation. Getting in touch with nature is possible no matter who you are and—more important—where you are. Artisan, $30
Studio Olafur Eliasson: The Kitchen Olafur Eliasson A cookbook with over 100 vegetarian recipes for the home cook from the studio kitchen of world-renowned artist Olafur Eliasson. Discover the act of cooking and eating in a creative environment. Phaidon, $50
The Whole Coconut Cookbook Nathalie Fraise This beautiful and inspiring recipe collection helps you incorporate nature’s perfect superfood—the coconut—into your everyday cooking! Ten Speed Press, $17
DYI For Your Dog: 30 Toys, Treats, and Treasures to Make Rachelle Blondel Full of handmade goodness meant to be chewed, rummaged in, chased around, and worn proudly. A treasury of delightful DIY projects to make for your furry companions! STC, $16
Malibu Farm Cookbook Helene Henderson Situated at the end of the pier, Malibu Farm is a restaurant beloved for its spectacular Pacific Ocean views, the freshly sourced ingredients on its ever-changing menu, and its warm vibe. You’re invited to celebrate the coast and mountains of Southern California and all the deliciousness they have to offer! Clarkson Potter, $40
Cooking, Blokes & Artichokes Brendan Collins This book is for every bloke searching for inspiration and a solid guide to good cooking. Collins’ easy-to-follow recipes can help any modern man broaden his kitchen skills! Kyle Books, $18
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Shibori tile decals, Home Art Stickers, from $39, etsy.com/shop/homeartstickers
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IMAGE: Home Art Stickers
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1. Furoshiki wrapping cloth linen, Bind and Fold, $41, etsy.com/shop/BindandFold 2. Indigo pillow cover, Ivy Nixon Jewellery, $96, etsy.com/shop/IvyNixonJewellery 3. Handmade ceramic mug with blue brushstroke, Yulia Tsukerman, $35, etsy.com/shop/YuliaTsukerman 4. Geometric ombre wooden candlestick holders blue, Wild Blue Textiles, $30, etsy.com/shop/WildBlueTextiles 5. Shibori indigo linen pouch, Gray Green Goods, $36, etsy.com/shop/GrayGreenGoods
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Hops along Shop owner and floral artist Kelli Galloway discuss her inspired path into business Text by Kim Moreau | Photography by Paul Lowe
While many teens waitress or head to camp, Kelli Galloway spent her summers arranging flowers. But her signature wild aesthetic doesn’t simply come from a lifetime in the industry. Instead it took many years, a successful career as an art director, and a magical weekend workshop to get her back to pushing petals. Now, Kelli is showing off her refreshingly wild arrangement-style in her shop Hops Petunia in Kingston, NY. “I was working in the fashion industry and sort of slaving away hours of my life for what had become not that creative anymore. I started to think about what I did like about my job, and it was that I got to make things,” Galloway said. “I had worked in flowers while in high school and college, and remembered loving it.”
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Good thing she remembered! Her designs speak to someone with a natural talent for making things look… natural! Her work is cozy and dimensional, inspired by cabins nested off backroads and nature’s color palette, bringing a sense of wonder to anything from weddings to intimate dinner parties. “I adore making a room feel inviting and warm.” Right around the time Galloway reached the end of her rope, she got an email about a floral retreat with Amy Merrick and Erin Benzakein. With a strong feeling in her gut, Galloway decided to travel cross-country to attend. “I begged my fiancé—now husband—to let me go. We were in the midst of planning our wedding, both our jobs were making us crazy, and I needed to breathe,” she said. “Needless to say, it was the best weekend ever.” While she had always dreamed of retiring and owning a tiny flower shop, the retreat was a “fairytale” and inspired Kelli to stop waiting. Now refreshed, she started freelancing and bringing her style of layered arrangements that felt “like you snuck up on a little secret out somewhere in the woods.” “Once I started putting my name out there and being available, I got asked to do weddings and other jobs. It just fell into place,” she said. The name, Hops Petunia, was inspired by the couple’s dream to open a hybrid floral/bar space. Though the dream persisted, Galloway was focused on the work and the store, was “sort of an accident.” “My husband and I had been walking by empty spaces for about a year and just saying to each other ‘Hops Petunia?!’ I think he was joking but I was serious. We had been coming upstate for about five years and had met Michael and Theresa of Kingston Co., who told me about the available space. Honestly, once I saw it, I knew.” The shop opened in August. Galloway is learning the business every day, meeting farmers and growers, and working to create a place the community can embrace. “People stop by all the time just to say hi, and I love that so much. My husband and I were talking about it the other day: it reminds us of when we lived in the Midwest when we were younger. Our friends would just stop by to visit for no reason.” Visit hopspetunia.com to see more of Kelli's stunning creations.
â?˜ One for the season
Food+styling by Michaela Hayes, Crock & Jar | Photography by Paul Lowe
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A toast to spring Let’s get this party started! The days are getting longer, the farmers markets are getting their color back, and life seems just a little bit sweeter. When my wife and I first met, she hosted fairly regular parties at her Brooklyn apartment with her good friend Meena, who was often in charge of the bar area. When I came on the scene, Meena was also a gate keeper, Jane’s loyal, protective friend who could make or break our budding relationship. I had to win her over, and one of the many ways I attempted that was to break out the demo jars from all of my canning and fermentation workshops at parties. The liquid from brandied cherries, pears in syrup, and pickled blueberries, the brine from spicy ramps, pickled peppers, and half-sour cucumbers all made guest
appearances at the bar. We totally upped our drinks game and everybody won. Meena was happy with all the new toys she had to play with at the bar, our guests loved the ever-changing cocktails at the party, and Jane and I were approved to continue dating. You can make a fruit syrup with just about any kind of fruit, but strawberries are one of the jewels of the spring season. A syrup is an easy way to brighten up your day with their sweet flavor and striking color. Strawberry Vanilla Syrup
Yields approximately 3 pint jars 3 pints strawberries, washed and hulled ¾ cup water ½ lemon, just the juice ¾ cup sugar ½ vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
1. Cook the strawberries with the water and lemon juice over medium heat until they are soft. 2. Purée the warm berries and strain through a wire mesh strainer to remove the seeds. 3. Return the purée to your cleaned pan and add the sugar and vanilla seeds. 4. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it is thickened, stirring frequently to avoid burning. 5. Fill hot jars with syrup, cool, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or prepare canning jars and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. To serve, fill a glass with a shot (1½ to 2 oz) of syrup, torn mint leaves, and top with seltzer or prosecco. Stir to combine and enjoy!
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Arm knit bunny Craft+photography by Anne Weil Styling by Brittany Jepsen Who didn’t dream of such a companion as a child? The best part about this bunny is that it can be made in a matter of hours, by simply knitting on your arms. The amazing Anne Weil came up with this project for our readers. Anne designs modern craft, DIY, knitting, and crochet projects, and is the author of the book Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting. In her book, Anne teaches how to apply traditional knitting techniques, even cables and lace, to arm knitting. Her arm knitting obsession began four years ago when someone asked her if she had ever heard of it. Anne dug around a little bit, played a lot, and fell in love, adoring the modern shift in scale and the luscious loft that arm knitting brings to just about any project. To make this cool bunny, go to sweetpaulmag.com/make. More of Anne’s great work can be found at flaxandtwine.com.
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This stunning oversized bunny is the perfect example of what happens when arm knitting takes on traditional knitting—an explosion of scale and drama that everyone loves!
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â?˜ Gorg-wanna design
IMAGE: Rowen and Wren
Striped armchair, Terrain, $1298, shopterrain.com
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1. Grey pom pom throw, Found Home, $280, shopfoundhome.com 2. Pink tray, H&M, $8, hm.com
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3. Lafayette lamp, Schoolhouse Electric, $389, schoolhouseelectric.com 4. Green throw, H&M, $28, hm.com 5. Honeycomb plate, Jayson Home, $24, jaysonhome.com 6. Pastel plush knit pillow, Leif, $48, leifshop.com 7. Grey cushion, H&M, $7, hm.com
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A DV E R T I S I N G F E AT U R E
THE COLORS OF BRUNCH
When my friends at Fiesta asked me to create a recipe inspired by their Poppy, Sunflower, Lemongrass, & Lapis colors, I just knew I had to make a fabulous brunch! Food+styling+photography by Paul Lowe Breakfast Bread Pudding with Pancetta, Spinach, & Peppers
Serves 6 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups baby spinach ½ cup canned roasted peppers 6 large eggs 1½ cups whole milk 3 tablespoons+3 tablespoons grated Parmesan salt and pepper, to taste 1 loaf of crusty country style bread, cubed 6 slices of pancetta, cut in half 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté spinach and peppers until the spinach starts to wilt. Set aside. 3. Beat eggs, milk, 3 tablespoons parmesan, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add bread and spinach and toss to combine. 4. Pour it all into a buttered ovenproof dish and top with the rest of the Parmesan. 5. Bake for about 40–45 minutes until golden. Serve with a green salad. Fiesta Coffee with Condensed Milk & Cinnamon
Makes 1 delicious cup 4 oz warm full fat milk 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 2 shots of espresso, or 6 oz of strong brewed drip coffee pinch of cinnamon 1. Add milk and sweetened condensed milk to a cup and give it a good stir. 2. Gently pour in the coffee and add some cinnamon on top.
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❘ Will’s picks Go green
IMAGE: H&M
This spring, create a serene green scheme with a tonal and layered palette of calming forest shades and splashes of graphic pattern. Sweet Paul’s market editor, Will Taylor, shows us how
Palm bedding, H&M, $60 hm.com
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Three ways to go green
The arrival of spring is always a great time to embrace a refresh of your home interior. Even if the temperatures are yet to rise to any kind of dizzying height, you can still use the season as a catalyst for a new look inside your four walls. Whether you live in a small city apartment or a rolling country estate, you can take clues from the natural environment to lead your new scheme. Fresh green shoots in the garden or park can be the inspiration for a new house plant, while the tactile wood revealed on fallen bark after the snow melts can inspire a wooden coffee table for the living room. Here are three ways you can go green at home this spring: 1. Totally tonal Tonal design schemes are achieved via a decorative approach that takes one color and via tone-on-tone coloring and layering uses different saturation of the one color—in this case, green— throughout the space. The result of decorating in this way is a room that can be refreshed just by lightening or darkening that color. Layer in different shades of green via artwork, textiles, soft furnishings, paint, lighting, and so on. You can get creative and blend window treatments into the wall by using the same shade in the fabric as on the walls, for example. Or, create contrast and depth by layering different shades next to one another—a dark green cushion on a light green armchair, perhaps. 2. Get graphic With lots of shades of the same color at play, it’s important to use pattern as a decorating tool to break up the scheme. By introducing a splash of graphic pattern, such as a palm print, wide stripe, or polka dot, you will create visual depth in the space. By adding pattern sparingly, you will in turn give the piece more prominence in the space, as it will stand out amongst all the other shades of green. Try this on a lampshade, throw pillow, or vase. 3. Tactile touches Finally, introduce texture amongst all the green via exposed wooden furniture—a coffee table or distressed dining chair works really well. Texture can also be introduced through fabric choices: a grain sack or vintage linen choice for a pillow can provide a point of difference to a smooth cotton, for example. A jute rug underfoot can also work well to ground all the elements, both texturally and visually, thanks to its earthy tones.
Will’s tip!
Sometimes a splash of pattern is all you need to make a stylish design statement—this Palms tray is perfect for ticking that box! Palms tray, $20, hm.com
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Top: Orchid porcelain flowerpot, $49 for 4, Broste Copenhagen, brostecopenhagen.com. Bottom: Green pillow, H&M, $10; hm.com
Will’s tip!
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If your space lacks texture and visual interest, invite it in with this colorful and cool Brooklyn Tins wallpaper. Brooklyn Tins wallpaper, $324 per roll, bodieandfou.com
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Self portrait of amateur photographer John C. Laux, shot in his 70s, pre-eyepatch
The secret life of Uncle John
A college kid piddling around his basement uncovers a trove of film—and a second life of his great uncle Text by Shaila Wunderlich Photography by John C. Laux
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To four-year-old Michael Salvatore, John C. Laux was a looming caricature. “Uncle John,” as he was known, was the eye-patch wearing, wheelchair-bound old man who sat endlessly next to the radiator in his Rogers Park, Chicago apartment, a blanket draped over his lap. That striking physical presence counted for most of Michael’s impression of his great uncle. But as Michael matured, so did his impression. Years later, home on college break, a 21-year-old Michael was poking around his parents’ basement when he came upon a drawer stuck shut. Prying the drawer open with an old tool, he was showered with a flurry of old negatives—hundreds of them. “What are these?” he asked his mom and dad. “They knew Uncle John played around with some photography,” Michael says. “But that’s about it.” Most of the film appeared to feature bygone rodeos: 1930s cowboys posing and riding bucking broncos. Michael’s dad (John’s nephew) surmised they were probably shot on tour with John’s wife, Eleanor, a renowned horse trainer and rider. Eleanor’s career was so noted, in fact; there
Whatever it is I do with it, I want it to be respectful and appreciative. This is such a cool gift he left to all of us
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had been two movies based on her work. That accounted for the other subject matter: Hollywood. Along with the dusty, gritty Wild West images were glossy portraits of starlets striking poses on what appeared to be Hollywood studio lots. Together, they combined for a mesmerizing slice of 1930s and 40s Americana. Over the next several years, Michael would devote much of his off-time searching for and cataloging the found film. Combing through the apartments and homes where John had lived, (all the properties still in the family), he found negatives and slides stuffed in boxes, tucked in drawers, even nailed to framing inside walls. “It’s like he purposely stashed them there for us to find,” Michael says. “It was unbelievable.” To-date, Michael has recouped around 10,000 negatives. He splurged on a professional grade scanner and printer and began processing the film for friends and family to enjoy. Out of curiosity, he put a handful of canvassed prints in an Andersonville, Chicago furniture shop. Forty prints sold for $20,000. While he doesn’t necessarily plan to sell more prints, he does intend to continue working with them and cherishing them. “Whatever it is I do with it, I want it to be respectful and appreciative,” he says. “This is such a cool gift he left to all of us.” Today, a 34-year-old Michael runs a successful group of artisan bicycle and coffee shops. The name of his brand, Heritage, is directly inspired by the rich, ever-unfolding legacy of his great uncle and all his Illinois family. In the Chicago apartment he shares with his wife Melissa (a photographer herself) and their two young sons, a handful of John Laux originals live on the walls. “I haven’t even skimmed the surface of all he left us,” Michael says. “I could be doing this for the rest of my life and still not finish. Maybe I’ll leave behind some for my boys to work on.” In what might today be called “portraiture” or “street photography,” John C. Laux’s natural talent most shines through. His study of everyday folks’ faces and expressions instantly puts modern viewers in a time and place they’ve never experienced before
Delicious fruit desserts TO SAVOR AND SHARE FOR EVERY SEASON
“Sweeter off the Vine is ripe with fresh ideas, from fruitfilled fall galettes to summertime cobblers bursting with blueberries. Yossy’s book is full of tempting recipes for using the best of the season . . . all year round!” —DAVID LEBOVITZ, author of My Paris Kitchen TEN SPEED PRESS
❘ From Mormor’s kitchen
Food+styling+photography by Paul Lowe
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Bread for school I can still remember my first day of school—I even remember what I wore: brown corduroy pants and an orange and brown shirt. Think the Brady Bunch. It was, after all, the ‘70s. I was super nervous and held on to my mother’s hand on one side and my grandmother’s on the other side. All the kids were standing in the schoolyard waiting to be assigned their teachers. One of the teachers was a tall blond woman who looked a bit like Liv Ullmann. She was dressed very chic and I thought she was so glamourous. I told my mother that I wanted to be in her class. And I was! The first day was fun. I had such a crush on my teacher. When I came home that day, I told my grandmother that we needed to make my teacher something that I could bring in the next day. What could be more appropriate than a treat called Skolebrød—translated, it would be something like School bread. We placed some buns in a pretty box and I gave it to my teacher the very next morning. She opened it and said to me: “Paul, you are such a charming boy!” It was like Lady Gaga was telling me that I am cool. Hmmm, maybe I should change the name of my magazine to Charming Paul?
½ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 egg, beaten confectioners’ sugar sweetened coconut, grated 1. Place flour, sugar, salt, egg, and yeast in the bowl of a kitchen mixer. 2. Heat up milk and melt the butter in it. It should be finger warm in temperature. 3. Add the butter/milk to the mix and combine for at least 5 minutes until you have a smooth dough. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour. 5. Mix together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons milk. 6. Bring the remaining milk to a boil with the vanilla and then pour into the egg mixture. Mix well and pour back into the pot. 7. Stir over low heat until thick, remove from heat, and stir in butter. Combine until all is incorporated. 8. Pour onto a metal baking tray and cover with plastic wrap. Place in fridge until cool. 9. Divide the dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a ball. 10. Place on a baking tray covered with parchment paper. Let them sit for 30 minutes. 11. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
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Makes 12 Bread: 3 cups all purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup milk 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
12. Make an egg-size indention in each bun and fill with custard. 13. Brush with beaten egg and bake until lightly golden. This will take about 20 minutes. 14. Cool on a wire rack. 15. Combine confectioners’ sugar and water until mixture becomes a thick frosting. Frost the buns and sprinkle with coconut.
Custard: 3 egg yolks ¼ cup sugar 1½ tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup milk
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❘ Gorg-wanna woof Wash & go Bath time in our house is hell. Well not for me—I love a good bath—but Hugo and Lestat are not amused. As soon as they realize what’s going to happen, they try to hide from me. Lestat is especially bad, he starts shaking like it’s his last day on earth Homemade Dog Shampoo
Cleans… a lot of dogs 1 pint gentle natural dish washing detergent 1 pint water 1 pint apple cider vinegar 4 oz glycerin 1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a bottle. 2. Wash dog. 3. Enjoy clean dog.
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Sweet Paul Eat & Make “Sweet Paul has been inspiring my family and I for years with his stylish take on crafts and food. Paul’s Nordic roots and New York taste shine in the delicious and distinctive dishes he has created in Sweet Paul Eat Make.”—Tyler Florence
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A fresh spring Blue & white Easter crafts Ramps Paper clay Vegan love Wild tulip Brunette has more fun When Paul met Nigella Pretty in pink Make your own yogurt Sif's hygge Mumbai in full color Photography by Paul Lowe
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china squirrel has created a collection of Nordic-style Easter crafts for you and your family to enjoy this spring Crafts+styling+photography by china squirrel
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RAMPS Food+styling+photography by Paul Lowe
Spring time is ramp time! I love going to the farmers market when they are in season. The whole market smells of these mild garlic plants. Nothing says spring more than ramps
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RAMP FILLED ROASTED CHICKEN
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FLOWER WREATH
Crafts+styling+photography by Paul Lowe
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I discovered paper clay about a year ago and it was love at first sight. It acts just like regular clay—it’s easy to work with and you just leave it out to dry. Paper clay dries into a wonderful white porcelain color but you can paint it with watercolors or craft paints if you choose. Here are some of my ideas for you to use
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Recipes by Cassandra Heneghan | Photography+food styling by Kristin Buesing
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Cassandra Heneghan developed a love of cooking from a young age and was trained as a recipe developer and home economist with a small appliance company in Sydney for six years. After being vegetarian for 10 years, she made the step to become vegan and has been since February 2014. Cassie is now a qualified chef and takes joy in proving to people just how great vegan food can be. Cassie is a teacher at Seeds To Feeds, teaching people how to cook and eat vegan. When she’s not busy in the kitchen, she loves to work on her blog, Green Rabbit. Cassie lives in Sutherland with her three rescue rabbits and rescue cat. Cassie and Kristin met while working for the same appliance company and instantly clicked. Both are now working on Cassie’s first vegan cookbook!
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Jamie and Tracy Kennard wanted to hang out in Kingston, NY, all the time—so they created the perfect place for you (and them) to do it Text by Kim Moreau | Photography by Paul Lowe
High school sweethearts Tracy and Jamie Kennard weren’t in the wine business. You wouldn’t know it when you sit down for a glass of vino at their incredibly adorable bar, but, by trade, she’s a small business consultant and he’s a graphic designer. The New Yorkers have been absconding to upstate NY for the last 10 years, and as their desire to spend more than a weekend grew, they decided going into business could be just the thing to deepen their ties to the community. Enter Brunette, their breezy wine bar in Kingston. “We realized what we really wanted was to build a gathering space—the type of place that we and our friends would want to hang out at,” Tracy said. After Tracy and Jamie overhauled “the ugliest space we ever saw” and connected with natural and small production winemakers and producers, the bright and welcoming space opened in August.
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Recipes by Nigella Lawson from Simply Nigella | Styling by Paul Lowe | Photography by Alexandra Grablewski
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PRE T T Y IN PINK Recipes+styling+photography by china squirrel | Watercolors by Art by Monika, etsy.com/shop/artbymonika
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Whimsical, pretty, and fun! china squirrel shows us how much fun chocolate can be this Easter. A wonderland of pink chocolate, an Easter egg with wings, a pink bow that looks like a party balloon but tastes like chocolate, a pink chocolate tea set of plates and spoons perfect for a spring garden party, and a cheeky rabbit wearing a chocolate crown with glimmering jewels made from sea salt
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Recipes+photography by Sif Orellana | Text by Paul Lowe
Sif’s hygge
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Sif Orellana is a woman I highly admire. A Dane, a cookbook author, a blogger, a photographer, a publisher, a speaker, a TV personality, and a mother—and she does it all with amazing energy and spirit. I met up with her and her good friend Leslie Kobrin at the Whythe Hotel in Brooklyn for coffee and to ask Sif about her work, books, and the word hygge
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Pantry confessions Where do you live? Currently, I live in Los Angeles, CA. I was born and raised in New York, which will always be my home. What inspires you?
A lot inspires me in my life—my son, my family, etc. As an artist I’m always looking for a creative outlet whether that be music, fashion, and food. My Life On A Plate is a reflection of my inspirations, throughout my life.
Favorite flower?
Pionies and freesia. Last purchase? Tender greens. Perfume/cologne? I love perfume. One of my absolute favorites is from Dubai, though. I can never remember the name. Favorite restaurant? ANIMAL in Los Angeles. Cookbook you can’t live without? Truthfully, I don’t own very many cookbooks. A lot of my favorite experiences with cooking have been in remote countries, where I’ve watched. Ultimate vacation destination?
Photography by David Loftus
She knows how to bring all the boys to the yard… and she sure knows how to cook too. We asked singer and cookbook author Kelis about her favorite things, in and out of the kitchen
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Favorite color? I love jewel-tone colors, so royal blues, purples, fuschia, gold. Necessary luxury? A necessary luxury in the kitchen would have to be a good blender. Everyone needs a great blender in their life. Guilty pleasure? Wetzel Pretzel. A MUST! Favorite song?
Most recently, I was Taipei. It was amazing. Not sure it’s my ultimate destination, though it was very memorable. The street vendors have an incredible selection of foods.
I’m not sure that I have Film idol? Kate Blanchet. a favorite son g, though Perfect meal? a feel-good son g that A sandwich. Simple describes the place I’m yet delicious! at in my life is Nina Simone’s Feeling Good. It was the intro/outro of my last FOOD tour.
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