Little Bit Magazine - Issue 4

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plustrendy tablescape with amy butler fabrics

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Hello from little bit, This issue is all about paper and entertaining with color. Right now, were in love with the pantone color of the year tangerine tango. Orange tones has always been a favorite of mine. It’s playful, bright, refreshing and vibrant. Whether you are planning an event, re-designing a room in your home or buying that must have pair of skinny jeans the right pop of color is a great way of adding seasonal color trends into your life.

Are you planning an event this summer? As with any event one of the things that you probably remember the most aside from foods is the aesthetics. An event would not be complete without great decor. Just imagine if you went to an event and the tables were bare with no table linens or flowers. You would probably think you are in the wrong place.

Using stylish stationery is not only an opportunity to bring in color but it also a way to thread the individuals personality throughout.

Next issue is Little Bit's wedding issue; lots of great color collaborations, fabulous flowers, stylish children’s wedding fashions and real weddings. xoxo, Aisha Holly Founder + Art Director

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issue 4 - june 2012

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amy butler inspiring summer design

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blu pony fashion stylish kids fashion

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paper entertaining with design

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lifestyle when you dream

chic nursery

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design event design with style

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spring issue

the paper

ISSUE on the cover

A vibrant color palette great for a sum-

plusstylish tablescape

mer tablescape. Amy Butler fabrics,

with amy butler fabrics

modern safari baby shower chic childrens fashion

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Photography by Alli McWhinney (Pg.12)

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contributors

jennifer bishop

tonya joy

john hong

jennifer bishop design interior & event designer

tonya joy photography photographer

john & joseph photography inc. photographer

min mi kim

alli mcwhinney

mike henry

mnm photography photographer

alli mcwhinney photography photographer

mike henry photo photographer

jennifer skog

aisha holly

jennifer skog photography photographer

dooby design group event & graphic designer

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medley lane paperie handmade paper goods for special occasions

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1. Jennifer Delonge Ava Toddler Chair $399 & Ottoman $139 2. Argington Ginkgo Organic Boudoir Pillow $28 3.

J.Crew Crewcuts Everyday Girls Dress $45 4. Elum Design Gift Bag Mums Canary $5 5. Sweet Lulu Striped Paper Straw Juicy Orange $4 6. Container Store Grosgrain Yellow $3.99 7. 12Fifteen Letterpress Coasters $12

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1. It's a Cake Thing - Macarons 2. Poppin Small Blue Notebook $5 3. Land of Nod Orange Zig Zag Rug $299 4. Sabre Frosted Acrylic Salad Set $40 5. Dwell Studio Bus Bookshelf Orange $135 6. Smock Paper 7. Oilo Studio Raindrops Double Cylinder Light - Aqua $284

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amy butler inspiring summer tablescape photography by alli mcwhinney

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Amy Butler is a creative designer known for her sophisticated yet relaxed modern approach to printed fabrics and products for home, fashion and craft. With spirited color and confident combinations of print, Amy's fresh point of view is apparent in all of the products she creates.

People are getting more and more creative when it comes to event design these days.

One of the latest trends is decor elements inspired by fabric. Here we used Amy Butler fabric to create a custom tablescape for a children's brunch. Incorporating custom runners, pillows and napkins was the main design element for the tablescape; the fabric can also inspire the paper elements for your event.

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Blu Pony Vintage photography by mike henry photo

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great design with

photography by Alli McWhinney // graphic design & styling by Dooby Design

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Mimosa andLime

Bringing a party to life through great design and color!

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Exceptional stationery, we know, requires more than technical ability. We put our skills in the service of compelling concepts, taking inspiration from a multitude of sources – architecture, fashion, history, nature. After researching our themes, we spend time experimenting with fonts, motifs and colors to ensure a harmony of design elements. invitation suite

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duce people to your event brand before they even actually attend. Invitations can be used to intrigue people and get them excited about your event.

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Orange andLavendcr

Your color palette should be reflected on every detail of the event - including the place setting.

place settings

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they can also be a significant part of your event decor. Given that your guests will be spending a considerable amount of time sitting at the dinner table, I believe is crucial that the design of each place setting is impeccable.

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Turquoise and Tangerine Why not add a bit of festive detail to your tablescape?

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custom collars

give reception stemware

a personal touch by labeling glasses with decorative collars using patterned paper,

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egance to the table setting, and they serve a purpose by telling your guests what's in store.

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Navy and Burgundy

Creating a unique design that reflects your personality and event.

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The most important thing to remember when tackling event design and dĂŠcor is to have fun and be creative! Don't be afraid to use color and mix different patterns and textures together.

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lifestyle

when you dream photography by tonya joy

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photography by tonya joy

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interior

chic nursery

photography by jennifer skog // interior design by jennifer bishop design

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Jennifer finds inspiration with a single piece, whether it is art, an area rug or even a fabric pattern. She wanted a room design that would grow with her daughter. The room needed to convey maturity but still be whimsical enough for a baby. When she found the art pieces, she knew she had found her inspiration for the room. Jennifer has a Boston Terrier Gabby and what woman doesn’t love purses!

The bedding, canopy, draperies and quilt were all custom made by Jennifer and her mom.

She created inexpensive art with scrapbook photos and placed them in a long frame as a backdrop to the bookcases. A lovely yellow & black palette for this sophisticated room design.

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event design

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photography by // Rachelle Tyson Photography Aisha Holly of Dooby Design created a 1st birthday celebration inspired by "The Wizard of Oz".

Karen (mom) wanted a design that was sophisticated yet whimsical for the little ones. This party was complete with pony hops, build the bear workshop, popcorn machine and custom tatoos; no detail was overlooked The celebration hosted 40 family and friends in a family style dinner setting complete with red garden roses, tulips, peonies, ranunculus in tin vessels reminiscent of the "Tin Man" character. The table design was embellished with red slippers, red paper flowers and a gorgeous blue gingham table linen.

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creative team

photography by Rachelle Tyson

Photography // event planning & design Dooby Design // calligraphy molly jacques // floral design Passionflower // venue Hilton Doubletree Downtown Detroit // cake Holiday Market

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Enchanted Forest and butterflies birthday party photography by // Daniel Chin Photography This was a 1st birthday for a girl at a private residence in Los Angeles designed by Exquisite Events.

The theme was the Enchanted Forest and butterflies. We wanted to incorporate the theme as much as we could so butterflies were seen in the form of serving trays to food frames, decor and even the entertainment in the pool. This party was unique as there were 300 guests with about 50 of them being children so we made the children's activity/entertainment area the entire front of the house.

There was no shortage of entertainment for the kids ranging from face painting, a magic show, a bubble party, arts and crafts, and even build a bear for each child. The food for the kids was carts of hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and lemonade so they were in heaven.

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photography by Daniel Chin

Photography // rentals Classic Party Rentals // flowers Hidden Garden Flowers // band Rossi Music // pool entertainment American Acrobats // event planner/designer Exquisite Events

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Reena's Baby Shower photography by // Alli McWhinney Photography

It’s a jungle out there, and sometimes, to moms-to-be, it probably feels like a jungle inside her baby bump too. So why not make light of that fact by throwing her an animal themed baby shower! Aisha Holly of Dooby Design created a baby shower design inspired by the mom to be love of animals. We used a bright modern color palette, hippo and elephant graphics throughout the design.

The shower was hosted in a private residence for their closest friends.

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photography by Alli McWhinney

Photography // event & graphic design Dooby Design // animal diecuts Medley Lane (on etsy) // cake design Domestic Arts

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Kayla's

1st Birthday photography by // MNM Photography

We had so much fun planning Kayla's first birthday celebration with her mom Jennie ~ many things we bonded over, including french pastries, babies, and that we also got married the exact same day and year! Since Jennie was originally from New Orleans, it inspired the idea of incorporating a French element to the birthday. With so many angles on how to interpret the concept, we decided to go for a more Parisian approach, and of course all the amazing pastries would be a must!

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Creative Team photography by MNM Photography // event planning Petite Productions // catering & venue Gyenari (currently Gyenari 2) // videography Seven Productions // florals Mille Fiori // linens Wildflower Linens // silhouette artist Artist on the Go // caricature Artist Brian Zamorano // magic & balloons The Wacko Show // cake Sweet Gems // desserts Sweet & Saucy Shop // MC ProKreation Productions // invitations & pinwheels Olive Hue Paper Goods // stationery accessories Paper Girl //

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BabyNixon baby shower

photography by // John & Joseph Photography Inc. Jeannie Savage of Details Details planned this cheerful, elegant baby shower for longtime friend and colleague Michelle, who is awaiting the arrival of her little boy Nixon. The shower carried such a happy and bright atmosphere with a colorful palette of blues, greens, orange, and yellow.

With catering and beverages provided by the Hyatt in Huntington Beach, guests enjoyed a delicious assortment of tea sandwiches, poached pear arugula candied pecan goat cheese salad, coffee, tray passed fruit infused ice tea, and lemonade. For dessert, the lineup included a gorgeous chocolate cake with oreo filling from Filigree Cakes, macarons and cake pops by Cakes by Rumy, along with super darling onesie sugar cookies from Truly Scrumptious Cookies. Tables were adorned with beautiful floral design by Nisie’s Enchanted Florist , linens from Wildflower Linen , and chairs from Chivari Chair Rentals. Details Details assistant Nite prettied up the space with handmade DIY details, including a bunting printable from Ruffled Blog and little printable straw flags from EllinÊe.

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photography John & Joseph Photography Inc. // event planning Jeannie Savage of

Details Details // cake Filigree Cakes // macarons and cake pops Cakes by Rumy // sugar cookies Truly Scrumptious Cookies // floral design Nisie’s Enchanted Florist // linens Wildflower Linen // chairs Chivari Chair Rentals

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Winnie thePooh baby shower

photography by // Jennifer Skog Photography

Jennifer of Jennifer Bishop Design created this pretty woodsy themed Winnie the Pooh baby shower for sister in law Teri. Teri grew up loving Winnie the Pooh. She had a Pooh themed nursery and it remained very special to her throughout the years. When she spoke with me about the theme for her shower she told me that she wanted some Winnie the Pooh at her baby shower but did not want a Winnie the Pooh theme. The colors all came from the fabric I used on the buffet table. It was a really pretty paisley print with turquoise, emerald green, yellow, gold and black. I then repeated these colors throughout with my turquoise napkins with beaded borders, yellow and white patterned napkins and gold moss balls.

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creative team

photography by Jennifer Skog

Photography // event design Jennifer Bishop Design // venue Residence Inn Livermore, CA // rentals Stuart Party Rentals // florals Jennifer Bishop Design // cakes Janice Williams // mama’s makeup Lindsay Skog of Pretty Me Chic

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