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THE SWANS DOWN ®  CAKE FLOUR DIFFERENCE • Swans Down® Cake Flour is 27 times finer than all-purpose flour, so it makes your cakes rise higher and gives them a texture that is lighter, fluffier, and more moist. • Swans Down® Cake Flour is great for all baked goods, not just cakes. It makes cookies more delicate, biscuits more tender, muffins more moist, pancakes fluffier, and everything more delicious. TIPS FOR MEASURING SWANS DOWN ®  CAKE FLOUR • Sift cake flour once, and then spoon desired amount into your measuring cup. • Use a knife to scrape excess flour from measuring cup. • Use dry measuring cups (as opposed to liquid) for measuring Swans Down® Cake Flour. USE SWANS DOWN ®  CAKE FLOUR IN YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES…

What a beautiful way to drop a note to a friend! —Heather Martin Jeffcoat, Editor Write a letter to a dear friend on the pages of this beautiful stationery set. Prairie Summer Boxed Stationery Set, $24, 1canoe2.com Just in time for Easter, these handmade ceramic sculptures are a must-have for your seasonal decorating. Jade Bunny Rabbits, set of 2, $69.99, novica.com Liven up your dining room with the rich blue hue in this dinnerware set. Kensington 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, $119, birchlane.com The vintage-inspired look of this rustic pitcher makes a wonderful addition to any table setting. Normandy Farm House Pitcher, $29, save-on-crafts.com Elegant yet fun, this tealight holder adds a sophisticated ambience to any occasion. Lotus Tea Light Holder, $10, areohome.com These glazed stoneware bowls are stylish and perfect for…

BRIGHT & CHEERFUL Decorate your tablescape with lively spring shades. We used colorful floral linens and seasonal flowers in our centerpieces—Alstroemeria mixed with wax flower, as well as a vase full of blooming daffodils. As a nod to the Easter basket, we set Nantucket Basket dinnerware at each place setting. Happy Place Write guests’ names on blown eggs, and use as place cards. Egg cups make great card holders when placed at each setting with a mini floral arrangement. Fetching Favor Send friends home with jelly beans secured in small glass jars. Add our festive Easter takeaway tag, available at celebratemag.com/party-art.…

Samuel Kim began his culinary journey at 1789 10 years ago and returned in 2014 as executive chef, passionate about the opportunity to continue to create delicious food memories to match the dining experience. For many years, people have celebrated their biggest life moments at the tables of 1789, one being Easter. The seasonal dinner is among the largest events at the restaurant, and Chef Kim shares some classic recipes for you to try at home. ROASTED LAMB LOIN Makes 4 servings Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 8 hours 2 (2- to 3-pound) rack of lamb ¼ cup canola oil, divided 1½ gallons water 3 cups chopped onion 3 cups chopped celery 3 cups chopped carrot 10 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons black peppercorns ½ cup Vin Jaune*…

As soon as you receive a wedding invitation, there is already much you can do to be a gracious guest. If your kids or “guest” are not mentioned on the invitation, the couple carefully chose not to have kids at the wedding or to provide for a “plus one.” Don’t put the bride in the awkward position of having to explain that they can’t make exceptions to the rule just for you. Send your RSVP as soon as possible, and use the stamped envelope provided. Once you have confirmed, you may not change your mind for a better offer. If you choose not to use the wedding registry, both cash and checks will be greatly appreciated. A monetary gift should be mailed in advance to ensure safe delivery. In choosing…

Beautiful flowers, greening grass, and the anticipation of Easter and all the fun things that revolve around it are happening. In this issue, we focus on ideas that are sure to inspire your season. Take a trip to one of the most beautiful beaches in America. Host a fun Easter-egg hunt, a kids’ pajama party, an Irish supper club, or a book club. Be inspired to create some decorative eggs, tasty macarons, or a bold container garden. Rejuvenate your décor with seasonal tweaks, or give your terra-cotta pots new purpose. Have fun with fresh and colorful tulips for your home—plus lots more of what the new season holds! At Entertain Decorate Celebrate, we are refreshing a bit ourselves. For the past couple of months, we have been making additions to…

PRETTY PICK-ME-UP (Opposite) Changing out old accessories is an inexpensive way to update your home. Find a couple of colorful throw pillows to dress up a neutral couch. SWEET DÉCOR Don't forget to decorate the kitchen. Perk up the counter space by placing pastel Easter candies in glass bowls in various shapes and sizes. ELEGANT EGGS Arrange dyed Easter eggs in a silver-plated dish, and place on an end table in the living room. This simple detail can bring so much style to an understated room. CHEERY SETTING Liven up your everyday white dinner plates by adding bright hues to your table. Textured place mats, monogramed napkins, and festive salad plates create a cheerful ambience.…

Create the Look: Think spring with your décor! Pastel colors and seasonal flowers such as tulips and daffodils are perfect choices for this fun-filled event. Create customized premade lunch boxes for all your little guests. Adorn each box with our printable name labels, and fill each one with lunchtime goodies to munch on. Jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps are classic candies of the Easter season. Decorate festive cupcakes with these jovial holiday sweets. Send the kiddos home with a simple party favor. Find chalk eggs at the dollar store, and place a couple in colorful mini baskets. Tie our favor tag around the handle to complete the look. All the fun printables you need for the party—including invitations, table banner, lunch-box labels, and favor tags—are available at celebratemag.com/party-art. fun-filled fare…

A HEART OF GOLD Saint Patrick’s Day began as a religious feast in honor of a patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who was once a missionary and bishop of Ireland. The lively holiday celebrates with parades, dancing, and special culinary treats and has become a day of celebration adopted by many, Irish heritage or not. MINIATURE SHEPHERD’S PIES Makes 10 pies Prep: 25 minutes Bake: 22 minutes 1 pound ground beef ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ (24-ounce) package frozen cut russet potatoes* ½ (5.2-ounce) package garlic and herbs cheese* 1 (10.5-ounce) can refrigerated original buttermilk biscuits ½ cup crushed potato chips…

Not everyone has the determination to quit their day job to pursue their passion. But that’s exactly what Dana Loia did! Tired of being a magazine editor, she decided to follow a new path. Dana had always loved baking, so she enrolled in pastry school. With an eye for beauty instilled from her years as a photo editor, Dana was drawn to macarons for their looks. But she was dismayed to find that the variety of flavors available was seriously lacking. So she took this traditional French dessert and combined it with some classic American flavors. And the idea for Dana’s Bakery was born. From Thin Mint to Peanut Butter & Jelly, all of Dana’s delectable desserts can be shipped nationwide. They are available in various retail stores and at…

FROM OUR READERS... Instagram follower GSDREAMS shared her delicious dish she created. Go to celebratemag.com to get the recipe. “Received my kindle edition a few days ago! Love this issue (January/February)!” Instagram follower LIZLANZADESIGNS “So thankful to have won this day planner & cellphone case from Celebrate Magazine.” JANELLE VANDERVEEN, Burlington, ON, Canada @Celebrate_Mag always love tips from @DianeGottsman –wishing you both a fabulous 2015! @ CORYANNEETTIENE on Twitter Last issue we showed you how to upcycle your wine bottles. Reader ADEINA ANDERSON at craftingwithadeina.com shared one of her ideas. We love 25 days of Christmas cookies in TN!–Facebook Follower GLENDA BRINLEY Check out this gorgeous table from Instagram follower GOLDALAMODE ”The award for the best appetizers to go along with your viewing party goes to....Celebrate Magazine! Thank you.” Thanks…

EARTHY ORGANIZER Beautify your bathroom by utilizing painted pots to hold makeup brushes, cotton balls, and other essentials. Plus, the base of a pot can be used to corral rings and other jewelry. BRIGHT IDEA Using gold leaf, paint pots in a decorative pattern. Then turn them over, glue tiny gold-painted galvanized buckets to the bottoms, and use the mini pots as candlestick holders. TAKE A STAND Serve baked goods and other treats on a homemade cake stand. Find a stylish, inexpensive plate. Then, paint a pot white, turn over, and glue the plate to the bottom of the pot. NATURAL NAPKIN RINGS For perfect place settings, drill holes in the bottoms of mini pots. Paint the pots white, and coat with a layer of sealant. Guide napkins through the…

CHARMING DETAILS Make a bold statement for your table by twisting multiple tulips around the inside of a glass bowl to create a sleek, modern centerpiece. SIMPLE TOUCH Welcome spring with a hanging basket of tulips and wax flower to create vibrancy on your front door. Fill a basket with two colors of tulips that complement each other. TABLE TURNER Give your dinner guests something to “wow” over. Fashion a centerpiece, using tulips and assorted seasonal blooms, in a decorative vessel. ELEGANT APPEAL Use tulips as a decorative place-setting accent. Tie two or three of the flowers together with a ribbon, and place on top of a linen napkin. EYE CATCHER Spruce up your windowsill. Wrap glass vases with patterned paper, and tie with a ribbon. Fill each with cut…

Create the Look: Tear the pages out of a few old books, and spread them down the table for a table runner that will match your party theme perfectly. For distinctive centerpieces, collect an assortment of books, and wrap them with decorative paper. Stack two or three books, and tie together with matching ribbon. Adorn the table with your creative book stacks. In milk-glass vases, arrange a variety of pretty flowers to add a feminine touch to the tablescape. We used ranunculus, wax flower, and Alstroemeria. Set the mood for fun with a festive Bellini bar. Let guests create their own cocktails by providing various mixers, such as orange juice and lemonade. Have fresh fruit and other garnishes available as well. With leftover patterned paper from the book-stack centerpieces, fashion…

Party styling was not Kim Stoegbauer’s original career path. She got her start in 2008 when her career in real estate hit a wall. “The market basically crashed,” she recalls. So she took her kids, then 3-year-old Tommy and 2-year-old Kate, out of day care and pursued more creative endeavors from home. Using an IKEA gift card from her husband, she created a studio in their Phoenix, Arizona, home. The resulting space, The TomKat Studio (named after her kids), became the headquarters for what would become a national following in creative party inspiration and DIY how-tos. The studio, an online shop, and new brick-and-mortar store are a go-to for fresh, modern entertainment ideas and essentials. TomKat is especially well-known for the printable designs Kim provides online. Her designs gained notoriety…

There are so many reasons to visit all the cities along Florida’s Scenic Highway, but a stop at Rosemary Beach is worth it for the shopping alone. Just a quick 18 miles from Seaside you’ll find unique boutique stores conveniently located in the Town Square. You can walk and shop to your heart’s content. A few stores not to miss: Tracery, Rosemary Beach Trading Company, CK Feed & Supply, Willow, and Fitz & Emme. If your shopping trip needs to be extended, then a night at The Pearl, an upscale, boutique hotel is a great option. A pampering experience with an attentive staff is what makes this award-winning accommodation special. Indulge in a locally inspired spa experience at the Pearl Spa, lounge by the pool, or play a few rounds…

EDITOR’S NOTE Page 8–Motivational Manager Dress, Modcloth; Five Station Necklace in Leather, Khaki, House of Harlow 1960; Belt It Out Bangle, Charming Charlie; and makeup, Jane Iredale CELEBRATE THE SEASON Pages 13-16–Field of Flowers party plates, Blue Heirloom napkins, Delft Blue Crochet place mats, Juliska TABLE MATTERS Pages 21-24–Nantucket Basket salad and dinner plates, hobnail basket, Replacements, Ltd.; Floradella dinner napkins and table runner, Filetto placemats in white/apple, Sferra TOTALLY TULIPS Pages 31-38–decorative yellow paper, Paper Source HAPPY EASTER EGG HUNT Pages 51-58–location, Birmingham Botanical Gardens; PEEPS Marshmallow Bunnies, Marshmallow PEEPS BITES & BOOKS Pages 59-66–decorative paper, Paper Source SPRINGTIME WISHES Pages 67-76–location, The Nest; dinner plates and salad plates, Vietri; balloons and tissue fans, Shop Sweet Lulu; Mercury Glass taper candle holders and Rustic Cast Aluminum taper holders, West…