No. 3 FEBRUARY 2013

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13VALENTINE PARTY Whether attached or single, this party (with printables aplenty) celebrates the people you love.

32HEART TOTE A no-sew DIY under five dollars.

42DATE NIGHT Bloggers share their most memorable date ideas just in time for Valentine’s Day.

18HEART GARLAND Make this darling Valentine garland that can also be used in a girl’s nursery long after February 14th.

04 Contributors

53 Recipe

57 Behind the Scenes

18 DIY

56 Emma's Playlist

11 Printable

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44TODAY SHOW WEDDINGFive years after Jessica and Cody’s wedding broadcast to millions, Emma crashes their date night at home.

PLAN A PARTY

03PLEASED TO MEET YOU A peek into the life of Emma's editor: a former reality TV personality, new Mama, and dessert addict. f&t

THE EDITOR DIY

MODERN DAY LOVE STORY

SECRETARY BUN STEP-BY-STEP

DIY BATH BOMBS

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25FLORAL PANTS THREE WAYSPatterned pants prove their staying power. Emma’s fashion editor styles these floral skinnies for day, evening, or a Valentine’s date night with the mister.

36COUNTRY LOVE Emma celebrates Saint Valentine with a charming DIY-filled wedding.

06VALENTINE WISH LISTFebruary’s hostess, home, and beauty picks.

48PIZZA TOPPING COMBOS Homemade that tastes like the pizzeria pros.

WEDDINGSTYLE EDITOR’S LIST FOOD

If I’m being honest, I have a long list of guilty pleasures. I live five minutes from the best coffee shop (arguably in the country), and repeated trips to satisfy my sweet tooth usually top that list. Another? Friends. As in the 90s television show. I own all ten seasons, so all too often I find myself quoting a show that stopped airing almost a decade ago. When putting together this issue full of handmade Valentine’s ideas, I kept remembering a Friends episode. Chandler and Monica agree to make their Valentine’s gifts, but both forget until the last minute. Monica gives Chandler a sock bunny Phoebe made, and Chandler gives Monica a mixed tape, originally a gift from Janice. I sympathize with the Bings. Last Valentine’s Day, my husband and I woke to find our front lawn littered with white paper packages. Puzzled, we tore the paper off of one to find a children’s book, Make Way for Ducklings. Inside, the front cover read, “Dearest Hudson, When I was very small, my grandparents took a trip to Boston and bought me this book...” We opened package after package to discover more than a dozen books dedicated to our unborn babe from friends across the country. At the time, I attributed my tears to the pregnancy hormones, but as I retype this, I can’t blame the hormones. Whether you give old school valentines (use the printables from page 15!) or give a stressed out girlfriend a homemade bath bomb (with printable tag from page 11), I hope you feel inspired to celebrate the people you love this Valentine’s Day.

EDITOR'S NOTE

53VEGAN PULLED PORK Making a House a Home blogger shares a recipe.

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SARAH HUBBELL EDITOR IN CHIEF

SHELLY SAZDANOFF ASSOCIATE EDITOR

ALEX EVJEN FASHION EDITOR

JESSICA HELGESON ASSOCIATE EDITOR

SARA NEVELS PHOTOGRAPHER

MICHELLE HERRICK PHOTOGRAPHER

EVIE SHAFFER ILLUSTRATOR

ALEJANDRA ARMSTRONG INTERN

USUAL SUSPECTS MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS

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HEATHER CRABTREE EVENT PLANNER

AUDREY WOOLLEN STATIONERY DESIGN

JEN PINKSTON STYLIST

LANA KATSAROS BLOGGER

NANCY RAY PHOTOGRAPHER

SARAH KHANDJIAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

JESSICA QUIRK AUTHOR, BLOGGER

CHELSEA COSTA BLOGGER

ERIN SOUDER BLOGGER

ALEJANDRA VIDAL PHOTOGRAPHER

ANNIE KINCAIDE NEWLYWED

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START WITH HAIR IN A LOW PONY TAIL.

PART HAIR ABOVE RUBBER BAND IN TWO SECTIONS.

FLIP PONY TAIL OVER BAND, PULLING THROUGH PART.

ROLL HAIR UP AND TUCK INTO PART. SECURE WITH PINS.

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HOW-TO: bath BOMBS

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ILLUSTRATIONS AND PRINTABLES BY EVIE SHAFFER. BOMBS AND RECIPE BY SHELLY SAZDANOFF.

STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SARAH HUBBELL.

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HOW-TO: bath BOMBS

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Photographs by Benjamin Lowry.

Nothing brings on a case of nostalgia faster than a grammar school gym. It set the

perfect backdrop for this girly Valentine party complete with grade school style

Valentine swapping. Erin of House of Earnest threw this sweet soiree

with the help of some very adorable printables by Sarah of Sarah Hearts.

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“The host provides a geronimo balloon for each attendee with their name attached. Guests string handwritten Valentines to the tail of each other’s balloons. By the end of the night, each guest leaves with a string of sweet notes from their friends trailing from their balloon.”

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ENTERTAIN

GO TO EMMAMAG.COM

FOR PARTY PRINTABLES!

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FOR EMMA’S NEWSLETTER FOR THIS SWEET HOT COCOA TOPPER

RECIPE

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“We drank prosecco with skewered raspberries and snacked on an assortment of cheeses, cakes, cookies, and macarons. Jeni’s provided frozen yogurt flavors like salty caramel, goat cheese with red cherries, and dark chocolate. Guests took a ‘heart chocolate’ to go (hot chocolate complete with heart shaped cream on top.)”

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Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s time to spread some love around! Make something sweet and handmade that will last long after February 14th. Give this fabric heart garland to a sweetheart, friend, or secret Valentine. You can make these little garlands to your heart’s content. (Get it?) Happy Valentine’s!

HANDMADE valentine BY CHELSEA COSTA OF LOVELY INDEED

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HEART GARLAND MATERIALSsewing machine needle and thread fabric battingembroidery thread

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2 With right sides facing, sew a zigzag stitch

around the edge of the heart, leaving about an

inch unsewn.

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1Begin by cutting out hearts. For each heart, you’ll need a front and a back that are each approximately three inches across at their widest point.

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3Stuff with batting until you’re satisfied with the fullness.

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Flip the heart right-side-out through the open hole.

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Using a needle and thread, carefully sew the remaining unsewn portion. Fold the fabric inward on itself so the edges are hidden, and do your best to make tiny, careful stitches.

Thread your needle with the embroidery thread

and string on your hearts. Insert the needle into

the upper portion of the heart, being careful that the needle goes directly

through the heart and out the other side.

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DIY

HANG IN A GIRL’S

NURSERY AFTER VALENTINE’S

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VOILA!

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ALEXANDRA V. EVJEN

FASHION, PHOTO AND WARDROBE STYLIST

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Photographs by Michelle Herrick. Styled by Alexandra Evjen. Hair by Amber Tillinghast.

Makeup by Stephanie Neiheisel.

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CARDIGAN H&M

PEACHBUTTON DOWN H&M

FLORAL PANTS TARGET

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CASUAL EVENING

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CASUAL DAY OUT

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LACE TANK H&M

FLORAL TEXTURED BAG MERRY MAY

FLORAL PANTS TARGET SHOES MODEL OWNED

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PEPLUM TOP H&M

FLORAL NECKLACE H&M

FLORAL PANTS TARGET SHOES MODEL OWNED

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DATE NIGHT

Q: How did you get involved in the entertainment industry?A: I have a degree in journalism and during the summer before my senior year in college, I worked two internships in Los Angeles at Extra and NBC. I made great contacts and kept in touch. I moved to Los Angeles after graduation.Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?A: I think I’ll be chasing a child around by then. I hope to master holding a child while blogging and crafting.Q: You’ve had some red carpet experience while working at E! How did that come about?A: I started as a ghost editorial writer for E! Online, attending red carpet events, parties, press tours, and conducting phone interviews. I landed the job, because a freind I met at my first job held the position. It’s true when they say it’s all about who you know, although I’m certain my journalism degree and internship experience helped.Q: First job?A: My first job out of college was a production assistant role at the Sharon Osbourne Show. My time there was short lived as I moved onto working at E! after a few months.Q: Job you’ve loved the most?A: This might sound silly, but I say this all the time. Out of all the roles I’ve ever had, being a wife is my absolute favorite. I get to support my best friend while being paid in constant companionship and adoration.

Diana Steffen wears many hats in addition to model: photographer, graphic designer, blogger and actress to name a few. Diana, who actually owns and loves these floral pants, shares a little of her backstory here.

Q&A

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NO SEW HEART TOTE

BY SARAH HUBBELL

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FASHION

NO SEW HEART TOTE MATERIALScanvas tote

fabric wonder under

irondamp cloth

Cut heart shape from fabric.

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Trace heart onto fusible web transfer paper

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Smooth heart on tote with damp cloth. Iron until no longer damp.

Iron paper smooth side out onto fabric heart

then peel off paper leaving gritty web

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COST: UNDER

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countryWEDDING

Caterer: Castle Event CateringFloral Designer: Twigs and Petals II, Buggirl’s GardenReception Venue: Private ResidenceDress Store: ModCloth, Amy’s Bridal BoutiqueTuxedo and Mens Attire: Urban Outfitters, Banana RepublicBridesmaid Dresses: American Eagle

Photographs by Melissa McFadden Photography

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Bold patterns and colors like Alex’s red pants and his groomsmen’s striped socks juxtaposed perfectly against Kelsie’s soft cream bridesmaids’ dresses and worn leather boots.

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From the bride: Alex and I married on a calm Saturday evening just as the sun began to set. My parent’s home, a sprawling two and a half acres in Kennewick, Washington set the perfect backdrop. A cherry orchard, pastures and a deep valley surrounded us. The cloud cover provided soft light and relief from the warm sun. An expansive white tent, decorated with white lights, hints of burlap and lace, and a vintage chandelier transformed the backyard into an intimate reception after the ceremony. We wanted the day to reflect our fun personalities with personal touches. Underwood typewriters scattered throughout the venue

reflected Alex’s love of words. I spent hours testing recipes for our sweet treats table. The winners? Homemade jam and fruit tarts. A bridesmaid baked carrot cake topped with carrot strips and singed pineapple. My mom and I washed every chair down the morning of the wedding, and only a father’s love could motivate my dad to dig four giant holes in their newly grassed lawn for our dance floor posts. It was simply overwhelming to hear our guests commit to love, support, and keep us accountable in our marriage, and such a blessing to have so many help in preparation for this day.

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nightDeseperate to retire dinner and a movie

from your date night rotation? These creatives share their most memorable date

ideas to get you in the Valentine’s spirit.

Compiled by Alejandra Armstrong

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“One night last summer, in lieu of making a reservation at one of our go-to dinner spots, I mapped out three restaurants in the same neighborhood that I had heard really great things about, but never tried. The following Saturday we had drinks and appetizers at the bar at the first, dinner at the second, and dessert and port at the third. We walked to the next restaurant in between each course and grabbed a car from Uber on our way home. It made for quite the exciting evening! Unattached? This would be so fun to do with a group of friends as well!” -Jen Pinkston, The Effortless Chic

“Since I live in Florida, and the weather doesn’t allow me to go ice skating under twinkle lights every weekend (which is something that would be oh-so-romatical!), I’ve got to think tropical and sunny when I’m racking my brain for an innovative date! One of my favorite things to do in Florida during the ‘winter’ season is go fruit picking. Oranges, grapefruit, figs, raspberries, and of course the Valentine staple - strawberries - are all in season during February! What could be more fun and ‘sweet’ than going to pick strawberries with your Valentine!? It’s the perfect Florida date!” -Ashley Brooke, Ashley Brooke Designs

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“In my mind, it's always best to take something ordinary and make it extraor-dinary. Creating pizza from scratch is a great way to interact together, get a little messy, and have fun! Find your favorite pizza dough recipe, and break out the flour, yeast, and Kitchenaid mixer. Setting out twinkle lights and toss-ing a tablecloth on the patio table is an easy way to make things romantic! This encourages conversation and quality time, more than watching a movie or a concert. It's simple, elegant, and fun. In fact, I believe I just might try this for my husband this Valentine's day! It's something that we'll both love.” -Nancy Ray, Nancy Ray Photography

I gifted twelve (monthly) date nights to my husband. Twelve different colored fancy envelopes with pre-paid dates in each envelope. Hubby said it was the best gift ever! Not super unique dates: movie night, spa day, Brush Bar date, cooking class night, but the concept was fun to put together.”-Heather Crabtree, Outstanding Occasions

“My favorite kind of date is one that allows for lots of great conversation. My husband and I love to go on ten-mile hikes, pack a lunch and enjoy our beautiful part of the country and each other. As a reward for our long afternoon, we love to go to a fancy steak dinner downtown later that evening.” -Jessica Quirk, What I Wore

I'm lucky enough to have a creative husband who surprises me with little date ideas on my desk from time to time. They usually come in the form of an envelope with multiple choice options inside that I can choose from de-pending on my current mood. I dug up the most recent special delivery:1. Bingo & Cupcakes: Hunt for a local bingo night followed by cupcakes.2. Flea Market Picnic: A Sunday morning Rose Bowl flea market date where we each get to choose a treasure of our choice followed by a picnic.3. Old School Arcade: Head to the Redondo Pier to play pinball machines, air hockey and skeeball. Then, dinner and seasonal beers at the crab shack.Audrey Woollen, Urbanic Paper

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CODY & JESS

Emma crashes a date night with Jessica and Cody

Helgeson. From their Today Show wedding to changing

diapers, Emma shares their story after the cameras

stopped rolling.

BY SARAH HUBBELL PHOTOGRAPHED BY SARA NEVELS OF TALK STUDIOS

HOME FOR SALE BY GREEN STREET REALTY.

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Jessica and Cody start with Trader Joe’s premade pizza dough and load up with their favorite toppings.

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CLASSICmozzarellafresh basil

tomato

MEAT LOVERS pepperoni

sausage tomato sauce

olivesred onion

bell pepper

PEAR & GOAT CHEESE prosciuttosliced pear

arugula goat cheese

VEG OUT broccolini

goat cheese sliced red chilis

corn lemon zest fresh basil

bell peppers

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“I love

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gets home from work-even if we are just

staying home!”

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SARAH HUBBELL: America voted to watch you and Cody wed on national television. How did you feel? JESSICA HELGESON: Getting married on the Today Show was a completely surreal experience! We are both avid Today Show viewers and were honored just to meet Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and the rest of the crew! It was so fun having America vote on every aspect of our wedding each week and being surprised as our spectacular day unfolded. We never could have dreamed that big! I mean Martha Stewart as our wedding planner!? Come on!

SH: How involved was Martha in the planning of your big day? JH: We met with Martha’s staff weekly. Darcy Miller did much of the planning, but Martha made the final calls. I remember she didn’t like one of the soups for the menu, so it quickly got the axe! Martha actually put my bouquet together, herself, which is so special, and she sat right in the front row for the ceremony.

SH: With such a massive audience, did you miss out on the intimacy of a small affair? JH: We loved that we still had a traditional wedding with 107 of our closest friends and family. Our family pastor married us, and my mom walked me down the aisle; the only thing was the aisle was in the iconic Rockefeller Center, and there were three million people tuned in watching! Somehow, the moment was paused, and we noticed none of the cameras!

SH: Describe the day.JH: We always talk about a moment after our wedding on the way to the reception. We sat in the stiff leather seats of an old taxi cab, the cute bubbly kind. Moon river crackled through the old speakers. The cab was stuffed to the top with tulle from my wedding dress. As we drove down fifth avenue, strangers lined the streets holding up congratulatory signs. Life seemed to be in slow motion. We will never forget that moment.

SH: What has life looked like since the wedding?

JH: We now have a beautiful six-month-old named Caroline who is the center of our world! Cody owns Falling Up Media, a digital marketing and design company, and I get to be a stay-at-home mommy. Sounds of giggles, cries, meows and barks fill our home.

SH: Describe a typical date night. JH: We love to cook together!Sometimes it’s too hard and expensive to go out! Instead, we often do date nights at home. If we pile up the baby toys in the other room, light a candle, pour a glass of wine, and turn on our favorite music on Spotify, we are transported and have a great time focusing on each other!

SH: Did any other opportunities arrive as a result of the show? JH: We were sent to the Seychelle Islands for our honeymoon, which is the same place Prince William and Kate went for their honeymoon! In May 2010 Nate Berkus came and decorated our master bedroom to help introduce his new show. It was amazing!

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Lana Katsaros is a Southern girl turned New Yorker who writes about her domestic adventures on the blog, Making a House a Home. She may not be much of a carnivore, but pulled pork sandwiches are a Southern staple she could not resist. Lana whipped up this tasty vegan alternative to a classic pulled pork sandwich and shares how to make it.

VEGAN PULLED PORK SANDWICHESSERVES 4 HUNGRY PEOPLE

2 cups ketchup 1 tsp liquid smoke1 tbsp of molasses pinch of red pepper flakes (or more if you like a kick!)

1 tsp garlic salt 3 heaping tbsp brown sugar 6 vegan chicken legs vegetable oil 4 small ciabatta loafs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a medium saucepan, combine the first six ingredients and stir well. Set stovetop heat to medium and allow to simmer, while occasionally stirring for 20 minutes. If sauce is too thin, continue to simmer. If it’s too thick, add a bit of water to thin out. While the sauce is simmering, take the vegan chicken legs and rub each with vegetable oil. Place in a shallow pan and put in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip and heat for

another 10 minutes. The goal is to get a slightly browned vegan chicken leg. Remove from oven and let cool. Pat each leg down to remove any oil left behind. Once cool, use two forks to shred the “pork.” You will find a wooden stick inside each vegan chicken leg; make sure to remove and dispose of them. Remove sauce from heat and mix a few tablespoons in with the shredded vegan chicken legs. Fill up a ciabatta loaf with the mixture and add additional sauce to sandwich as necessary. Enjoy!

INGREDIENT TIP: Looking for vegan chicken legs? Try May Wah Vegetarian Market.

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HOW OUR PATHS

CROSSEDbike

By Annie Kincade Photographs by Audra Roach

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His dad bought a yellow Schwinn Varsity road bike from a garage sale. Actually, he almost didn't buy it. It was $20 and he only had a ten dollar bill in his pocket. As he walked away, the woman selling it called after him to come back and buy it. He drove a hard bargain.Decades later, he passed this well-worn bike on to his son, Chris, who would take that yellow Schwinn with him to college in Normal, Illinois. One day, Chris forgot to lock up his trusty Schwinn and soon after discovered the coolest ten-dollar bike in history was stolen.

Before I was born, my dad also bought a Schwinn. His was a thin, chocolate-colored road bike from Harrison’s Schwinn in Charleston, Illinois. After many good years together, he put the Schwinn out to pasture (the shed) when he purchased a fancy-schmancy new Cannondale. My dad gave me the old bike before I returned to Normal for the fall semester. At this point, the well-loved Schwinn had rusty screws, a squeaky seat, and though I wouldn't admit it, was much too tall for me. After a mere month of school, I forgot to close the garage door one night and woke to find the rusty family heirloom stolen.

Upon arriving to campus late and sad that morning, I posted a "lost" ad on Craigslist. This, it should be noted, was very out of character for me, because I had never posted anything on Craigslist before, and I never for a second thought it could help me find it. But because I was bored in the library and because I had already complained on Facebook and played Bubble Spinner for far too long, it was the only thing left to do.When I clicked “post,” I noticed

another lost ad on the local Craigslist, this one titled “Lost! Yellow Schwinn Varsity.” The Normal, Illinois Craigslist showed only three posts total from the last week, and one of them was mine. The post lovingly described the lost bicycle as “rusty” with “bad tires” and “a Peoria Cycle sticker under the seat.” The post's author, Chris, said that while the bike was worth virtually nothing and weighed about 75 pounds and really wasn't that fun to ride, he would pay a hefty reward to the person who stole it.

I felt a surprising pang of familiarity and warmth for Craigslist Chris. At the bottom of the post, he left his email. I probably never would have responded if the address was insaneclownposse22@hotmail.com or something like that, but it wasn’t. It was his name and a university email address.After reading the post, I walked into my office and found my friends Jon and Shannon. I told them what had happened. Jon said, “You have to email him!” Shannon said, “This is a Nora Ephron movie, and you’re going to marry him!” I hesitated to email him due to a crippling fear of strangers and also a gut feeling he was probably a freshman in college. Eventually however, Jon and Shannon convinced me to send the "bike guy" (as he had come to be known) a platonic email telling him about the coincidence. I did. He emailed back. It was a very, very good email.

Another friend named Jackie came into the office. After catching her up, Jackie told us she thought she knew the stranger. He was a mutual friend's roommate! But Jackie couldn't remember which roommate the

stranger was. Was he the jerk who drinks too much and once drunkenly cut his hand open with a knife, or was he the cute scientist? I crossed my fingers. Jackie sent a text to the mutual friend. He is the scientist! He's a PhD student! He is also a musician! None of this is bad news! Friends don’t usually encourage friends to go out on blind dates with strangers from Craigslist on account of murder and identity theft, but Shannon insisted I ask Chris on a date. A week later, the two of us bought new bikes together. From Craigslist. It turns out, Shannon was kind of right. This wasn’t a Nora Ephron movie, but we did get married.

Everything people tell you about weddings is true. It goes by in a blur. There are moments when you feel so full of love you think you will burst. The day after our wedding, we loaded our car up with gifts, wilted flowers and dilapidated-looking centerpieces and drove two hours back to our house. We got take-out and watched TV shows on Netflix all night. Every once in a while, one of us would just stare at the other in disbelief and say "We're married. I met you on Craigslist."

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VALENTINEPLAYLIST

COMPILED BY RYAN HUBBELL

1. "EVERLASTING LIGHT" THE BLACK KEYS2. "WE’RE GOING TO BE FRIENDS" THE WHITE STRIPES

3. "FALLING SLOWLY" GLEN HANSARD AND MARKETA IRGLOVA4. "THE LUCKY ONE" AU REVOIR SIMONE

5. "THE LIGHT" COMMON6. "MY GIRLS" ANIMAL COLLECTIVE

7. "GIRLS LIKE YOU" THE NAKED AND FAMOUS8. "I WILL FOLLOW YOU INTO THE DARK" DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

9. "I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE" THE DARKNESS10. "NAKED AS WE CAME" IRON & WINE

1. “KILL FOR LOVE” CHROMATICS

2. “DANIEL” BAT FOR LASHES3. “BREEZEBLOCKS” ALT-J

4. “NOT IN LOVE” CRYSTAL CASTLES, FEATURING ROBERT SMITH5. “LORD, I JUST CANT KEEP FROM CRYING” THE BARR BROTHERS

6. “DIE DIE DIE” THE AVETT BROTHERS7. “TRUE LOVE WAITS - LIVE IN OSLO” RADIOHEAD

8. “LOVER’S SPIT” BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE9. “I DON’T WANT LOVE” THE ANTLERS

10. “TINY VESSELS” DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

Whether happily in love, or it’s complicated, enjoy these February tunes free on Spotify.

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VALENTINE’S PARTY Sarah Khandjian designed these cheery printable tags for Emma’s Valentine’s day throwback party. Cut this one out and download the entire party printable set, including invites, food labels, and more gift tags at EmmaMag.com.

BABY ON SET Baby girl, Caroline, may not have been up for a Q&A, but she hung by as Mom and Dad posed for Emma’s date night at home shoot. Photo by Sara Nevels.

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THIS IS A JERRY CAN. TO US IT SAYS “GASOLINE” BUT FOR THE ALMOST BILLION PEOPLE ON THE PLANET, THIS REPRESENTS WATER. IT WEIGHS 40 POUNDS WHEN FULL, AND PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD WALK UP TO 3 HOURS EACH DAY CARRYING IT. THE WATER THEY BRING HOME TO THEIR FAMILIES OFTEN MAKES THEM SICK. WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DAILY TASK, WHICH PREVENTS THE KIDS FROM GETTING AN EDUCATION, AND THE WOMEN FROM EARNING A MUCH NEEDED EXTRA INCOME. WE BELIEVE WATER IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT, AND WE’RE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. CHARITY: WATER IS A NON-PROFIT WORKING TO BRING CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER TO PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING NATIONS. WE GIVE 100% OF THE MONEY RAISED TO DIRECT PROJECT

COSTS, FUNDING SUSCOSTS, FUNDING SUSTAINABLE FRESHWATER SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.

$20 CAN GIVE ONE PERSON ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.START BY HELPING ONE. CHARITYWATER.ORG

WATER.