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December 2013

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RELATE DEDICATE MORE SPACE IN YOUR LIFE TO THE GOOD STUFF. I LOVE THIS MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR, but it always catches me less prepared the festivities, shopping, decorating, working, and just plain trying to create a memorable, warm-fuzzy holiday expebore through the season. And suddenly it's over. Sound like your life? Hopefully this issue is the remedy—for us both. a snap. Our "Mission Possible" Gift Guide, p. 43, lays out a handy holiday shopping guide to four Madison neighWe've mapped out a fun day of shopping SKIP THE STRESS! thing unique—and often locally made— for everyone. Next up: holiday feasting. We make that easy, too. On p. 32 GATHER gives you a fresh new seasonal tablescape, and SAVOR (p. 62) shares the best (not homemade!) cookies, and savory cheeses complete with pairings. What to wear? Your wardrobe awaits! "Best Dressed" (p.54) gets you gussied up + in royal fashion, and our all-about-thetastefully apply some holiday sparkle. What's left? Find a little spare time of Gratitude," (p. 46) BRAVA's Managing Editor Meagan Parrish thoughtfully lays out why we need to make time for the people and little things we appreciate most. "Practicing gratitude," she writes, "isn't about blind optimism, but really about devoting more space in your life to the good stuff—the everyday pleasures we might otherwise take for granted." And that, she reminds, also requires we be thoughtful about and care for ourtant to you, what you already have, and how you can share it with others—there's My hope for all of us busy women this season is that the ideas in this issue save us a little time—time we can use to put ourselves at the top of the list (even for a short while!) and contemplate in a way that lets our spirits thrive. + women style substance ON THE COVER Ornament photographed by Bobbi Petersen at La Bella Vita, 6666 University Ave., Middleton. 12 BRAVA MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2013 'Tis the Season Inspired ideas, holiday events and good cheer >GIFT GUIDE 4 buy-local jaunts 57 shops Endless ideas >HOLIDAY STYLE Gem-rich fashion Elegant entertaining +GRATITUDE The thankful mindset DECEMBER 2013 $3.95 BRAVAMAGAZINE.COM Kate Bast Editor-in-Chief

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