Free Printable: 2014 Calendar

Happy New Year friends! Here it is, the end of the second week of 2014 and I still have not purchased a calendar. If you're in the same boat, I have just the thing for you: a free printable calendar! Just download (link is below), print, cut and hang! And have yourself a wonderful year! xo

The PDF file is seven (7) pages. Calendar is designed for a final size of 5.5" x 8.5".

Note: Calendar and artwork is for personal use only. You are welcome to share and pin your heart out as long as you credit and link back to delightedmag.com. Please feel free to use the image(s) in this post on your blog but do not provide the download link. Instead, link back to this page. Thank you!

Jacqui's Gift List

1. Ridleys Classic Dominoes :: 2. Wonderful Life Print :: 3. Montgomery Tote :: 4. Kristin Ash Bracelet :: 5. Wheely Bug - Bee :: 6. Maya Sunny Honey :: 7. Aura Home Cross Rug :: 8. Seed Heritage Mouse MaryJanes :: 9. Skull Candy Aviator Headphones

Thank you to Jacqui of Words Etc for sharing your finds in our Holiday Issue!

Monica's Gift List

1. Serena & Lily Throw [Save 20% + Free Shipping with code THANKS20] :: 2. Kate Spade iPhone Case :: 3. Lo & Sons OMG Bag [Save 20% with code PRETHANKSGIVING2013] :: 4. NY Times 36 Hours :: 5. Cocktail Party Subscription :: 6. Henry & Nick Double-Sided Frame :: 7. Cocoa & Hearts Notebook :: 8. Champagne Pop Candle [Save 20% with code SWANKY20] :: 9. Crate & Barrel Wine Glasses

Thank you to Monica of A Bar Cart in Brooklyn for sharing your finds in our Holiday Issue!

Giveaway: Just Jan's Gift Baskets

Happy Thanksgiving week!

Have you seen our Holiday Issue? It went live last week and is full of cool gift ideas, pretty spaces, travel inspiration...and a giveaway! Win four (4) Just Jan's Gift Baskets by entering below. And don't miss Jan's inspiring story on page 28.

Interview with Jan Hogrewe of Just Jan's
Photos by Kelli Abrahamian

How did Just Jan’s come about?
After years in the film industry,  a light bulb moment happened for me after reading an article in “More” magazine (a magazine geared towards women over 40).  A featured article was profiling a high powered attorney who gave up a six-figure income to change gears and follow her passion into the next chapter of her life. I remember thinking, “I could do something like that.” I didn’t know what “that” was going to be.

What I did know was that I was happiest in the kitchen.  After my backyard Kadota Fig tree had exploded with fruit, I had to do something with the bounty.  Pots of fig jam were endlessly bubbling on my stove and I started giving away jars of the jam to family and friends. 

One of my friends especially loved the jam and introduced me to her friend in the food business. And that friend encouraged me to take steps to sell it. A bit of good fortune struck while we were meeting for lunch one day. A woman at the next table overheard our jam conversation and she happened to be a food buyer for a national store and asked to try my products. She loved the jam and was interested in selling it.

From that moment, it’s been a whirlwind of activity and learning. I’ve made so many great connections through word-of-mouth and cold calls and I now have 10 flavors available for purchase. Of course, my mind is always dreaming up something new.

What is unique about Just Jan’s jam?
My fruit spreads are lower in sugar with nothing extra added.  Just pure fruit flavor.  They are technically fruit spreads because of their low sugar content.  Lots of small-batch jam makers are making infusions of flavors, but I prefer to keep the recipes pure with fresh fruit flavor.  I make what I like.

What is your favorite flavor?
I usually say fig is my favorite flavor, but at the moment, my favorite flavor is my new Tangerine Marmalade. It pairs so well with fresh ricotta­­—any cheese really, in a vinaigrette, as a glaze on pork or chicken.

What is most popular with customers?
Our top sellers are the Seedless Raspberry, Kadota Fig and Meyer Lemon Curd. The creativity piece is what I love.  It took me twenty tries to get the lemon curd just the way I wanted it.

What has been the most rewarding part of starting your own business?
Taking my passion of creating food from a hobby to a real business. A business I love. Even as a young girl I enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. Now my work is in a kitchen and I love creating new recipes to share.

Can you tell us about your name: Just Jan’s?
I named the company “Just Jan’s” because I wanted the flexibility to make and sell more than just jam and fruit spreads.
When I shared the name with my mother, she smiled. My father died before I was born but he had told my mom that she was going to have a little girl. He said, “I want you to name her Jan. Just Jan.” I had forgotten that story but at that moment, I knew the name was very special.

What learning experience has helped you most to succeed?
I’ve learned to trust my gut, hold my breath and jump. Learning how to ask questions, do research, and put myself out there even if I get a “no” has been key. The whole creating and selling experience has helped me to get my groove back. You can’t help but succeed if you’re doing what you love every day. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else.

What advice can you offer others starting their own business at 50 and beyond?
Figure out what you’re passionate about. What gets you excited? At 50 we know what our gifts are and truly understand the concept of “if not now, when”? You will find doors that will open. Be comfortable with who you are as a person.  What do you have to lose?

Are you working on any new flavors or plans for the new year?
I am currently working on two new flavors.  One I call “Not just another strawberry” and also balsamic caramelized onions.  On the Just Jan’s website, we are always finding new ways to creatively use the products in recipes.  
I’ve also partnered with a cookie company on a new venture.  We make a shortbread thumbprint cookie mix and a baked cookie filled with my Meyer Lemon Curd and Seedless Raspberry Spread.  It’s exciting to come up with new ways to use fruit spreads. It’s not just for toast anymore!

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Holiday Issue 2013

It's here! The newest issue filled with fun stories, pretty pictures and plenty of inspiration. Enjoy and thank you for reading!

From the Desk of: Mandy of Waiting on Martha

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha in the fall issue of Delighted where we shared photos of her super stylish office style as well as her tips for staying productive. Read the interview below and visit her shop to find great items to decorate your workspace.

Follow Mandy: Blog | Shop | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
Photos by Robert & Tiffany Peterson of Rustic White Photography

Can you tell us a little about your online shop and blog?
Waiting On Martha is the ultimate online source for creating a beautiful everyday. I launched the blog and online boutique in 2012 to share my obsessions in home décor, entertaining, food and drink, and fashion.

What is the most rewarding part of owning your own business? 
That it’s my business! It all started with just a thought back in 2012 and continues to grow each and everyday. Reflecting on where it all started and where it is today, I have such satisfaction in knowing that I created and grew Waiting On Martha by working harder than I ever have in my life. I just can’t find the words to describe this feeling of accomplishment!

What does a typical work day look like for you? 
As an entrepreneur, each day is totally different. A “typical” work day for me begins at 7:30 a.m. and comes to a close around 2 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Since I toggled between the blog and the online boutique, my daily tasks vary from design work in PhotoShop, inventory, customer service, writing posts, order fulfillment and shipping, partnerships with brands, editorial styling, sourcing new brands and products, photo sessions with Rustic White, forecasting media activities with my publicist, to recipe development. Somedays I’ll be shooting with a magazine for 12 hours, somedays I’ll be consumed by my email inbox and somedays I’m busy mixing cocktails at 8 a.m. If there’s one thing that’s consistent every day, it’s dinner with my husband and daily walks with my dog, Addison.

When setting-up your workspace, what was most important?
That it had to be functional. When I started, I had big plans for a particular area of the office, but when it came down to it, it turned into shelving for
inventory.

What items did you splurge on? Save on? 
I splurged on the big pieces: My chandelier, wallpaper, and custom spindle chairs. I saved on the art/prints and my shelves (all from Ikea).

What is your favorite thing about your workspace? 
It’s all mine—and completely me! Currently my office is at home and it is the one space that I made my own and didn’t need input on its design for anyone else. Hence the wallpaper...which I adore.

Is there anything you would change about your workspace? If so, what? 
So many things! I’ve already begun plotting my next office space. In my next space, I’ll need a lot more room for inventory, and I wouldn’t do black, as it shows every speck of dust, knick, everything!

What tip(s) can you share for keeping yourself as efficient as possible?
Focus on what you’re doing and on one thing at a time. Distractions can pull you away from the task at hand, so if I’m focused on something, I’ll keep my email  inboxes and social media pages closed. Another tip I have is to just get started. Don’t procrastinate! We all get overwhelmed by our to-do lists, but instead of staring at it, worrying about how you’ll possibly get it all done, just start doing.

What tip(s) can you share for balancing work and personal life? 
Balance is definitely something that I’m still trying to figure out and was much easier when I didn’t own my own business. When it’s your name on the door, it can be consuming. But there’s one thing that I do well when it comes to balance: I work hard and I play hard. When I disconnect, I really disconnect! I live in the moment and don’t worry what’s going on in the office. Now, I just need to work on disconnecting more often!

When not at your desk, you can be found...
In the kitchen cooking, listening to music and drinking wine.

Greenhouse Centerpiece DIY

A miniature overgrown greenhouse is the idea behind this rustic centerpiece. Perfect for fall, you can tailor to your specific event by using different sized twigs, or even dowels for a more finished look.

Concept and photography by Emma Grace Hawtrey
Follow Emma: Blog | Website | Facebook | Instagram 

STEP ONE - SUPPLIES
For one greenhouse, you'll need the following:

Hot glue gun
Paint in a color of your choice
Five (5) 10" lengths of twig (or dowel)
Four (4) 8" lengths of twig
Eight (8) 5" lengths of twig
Pots, any variety (jiffy pots were used here)
Plants, any variety

STEP TWO
Glue two sets of rectangles using the 10” and 8” lengths

STEP THREE
Create the "walls" by adding four of the 5" lengths to connect the two rectangles

STEP FOUR
Attach the remaining 5" lengths with the last 10" lengths to create the "roof" 

STEP FIVE
Fill pots with inexpensive plants from the nursery to create the greenery inside the houses. (Fun tip from Emma: instead of decorative plants, consider using herbs that complement your meal. Guests may help themselves throughout the dinner party.) 

STEP SIX
Assemble the final pieces with the mini pot plants inside and you're done!