tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60136963090362539532024-03-13T23:20:41.441-04:00The SentimentalistLindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-90716418827238424362014-03-11T22:09:00.004-04:002014-03-11T22:15:01.165-04:00The New Site<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! Our site has recently been redesigned and you can now find us at <b><a href="http://www.lindleypless.com/"><span style="color: #45818e;">www.lindleypless.com</span></a></b>. </span><span style="font-size: large;">All of our old content is now at the new address so come on over and take a look!</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for following us on this incredibly exciting journey. </span></div>
<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-68752236254648433852014-02-18T22:52:00.000-05:002014-02-20T20:08:55.007-05:00Monsta Mash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-58062717111883695962014-02-16T22:25:00.000-05:002014-02-17T08:20:27.879-05:00Links I loved this week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;">
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1) For all you <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-designers/how-to-pronounce-designer-names-moschino-miu-miu-hermes?ha=1&src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1447_42307253" target="_blank"><b>high end shoppers</b></a>... You'll never worry about sounding like an amateur again.</span><br />
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2) Even when they tell you "you can't" - always believe <a href="http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/deaf-seahawks-derrick-coleman-commercial/" target="_blank"><b>YOU CAN</b></a>.</span><br />
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3) Loving watching the sports in Sochi. Really cool post with <a href="http://www.thisismarvelous.com/i/52-National-Flags-Made-From-Each-Countrys-Traditional-Foods" target="_blank"><b>national flags</b></a> made of food!</span><br />
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4) Wish I didn't always kill my orchids. Perhaps some <a href="http://amberinteriordesign.com/indoor-house-plants/" target="_blank"><b>more realistic options</b></a>?</span><br />
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5) What does the <a href="http://www.wimp.com/happyfox/"><b>fox</b></a> say?</span><br />
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6) Hmmmm... <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxyhfiCO_XQ"><b>Think about it</b></a>. I sure will.</span><br />
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7) Ever wonder how <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEABSGDZBI4" target="_blank"><b>J.Crew</b></a> gets that fabric so bright?</span><br />
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8) Do you like dogs? Do you imagine yours can talk? I really think <a href="http://theoatmeal.com/comics/dog_paradox" target="_blank"><b>this</b></a> is what he is saying...</span><br />
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9) It's still scarf weather. Still. <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2014/02/three-ways-to-tie-scarf.html" target="_blank"><b>This tutorial</b></a> changes it up a little.</span><br />
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10) Holy <a href="http://www.viralnova.com/dream-home-items/" target="_blank"><b>homes</b></a>! </span><br />
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11) Great <b><a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/Stray-Dog-Designs-View-All.aspx?sortorder=2&page=all&SSAID=687298" target="_blank">lighting</a> </b>- bring a little color to your life!</span><br />
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12) Can someone buy me a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/13/penguin-chasing-zookeeper_n_4776860.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009" target="_blank"><b>penguin</b></a>? Please? Pretty please?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And your added bonus for this week - a video that had my husband and my friend's husband in stitches tonight. Literally had them doubled over even though they had seen in <i>multiple</i> times before. It's an oldie but a goodie. </span><br />
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Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-69427562512663885192014-02-13T23:46:00.000-05:002014-02-13T23:47:47.906-05:00Never Forget Love<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not one to celebrate "Hallmark" holidays, but I <i>am</i> one to take every opportunity I have to tell the people I love how I feel. My husband, my children, my </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">family and friends -</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I love you all. I do. And to my readers, thank you for the incredible outpouring of compassion and support that has been sent my way in the last 48 hours. I feel so loved. May your day be full of love too. </span><br />
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<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-90780384656417970272014-02-11T22:36:00.001-05:002014-02-16T22:18:34.866-05:00And then there was none...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Here is how it all began...<br />Me: </b>"Sweetie, I really feel like we should have a third child."<br /><b>My Husband:</b> "Sweetie, I really don't feel that way."<br /><b>Me:</b> "But Sweetie, there is this little voice inside me saying that someone is still missing from our gang."<br /><b>My Husband:</b> "That's funny because the voice inside my head says we are <i>really</i> all set."<br /><b>Me:</b> "Ok, we'll talk about it another time."<br /><b>My Husband:</b> Silence<br /><br />And then as any good wife would do I continued to regularly bring up this very same dialogue. Every few days. And often at night. Right before bed. And in the car too. I was seeking answers. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wondered - When does one know when their family is really and truly complete? I know I love babies. And yet I know I </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">do not</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> love being up with them all night before they are sleep trained. I know my parenting heart feels full with the love and energy I give to the two daughters I have. </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I am confident that there is room for more love to be squeezed into the deep crevices that remain in the places I am not yet aware of within my heart. And perhaps the biggest issue is that I feel really and truly so very blessed to have two healthy daughters already. I can't help but wonder if I am being greedy. Am I asking God for too much? Are my expectations that He could, should, and would give me one more child unreasonable?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the days that followed I was physically sick. I felt short of breath with disbelief. I burst into tears without any warning and felt listless and disoriented. I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that I had this precious little being, no longer alive, inside me. It felt wholly unnatural. I had no sense of how my body would physically process the loss of the pregnancy. I wanted to hide away in bed until it had all passed but I had to go on. Thanksgiving needed to be celebrated, family needed to be joined, and the girls needed their mom to be their mom. And therein lies the rub. Moms are often emotional beings. We crave expression. But there is little time for us to do it. Moms must go on. There is so little time calculated into our days, weeks, months, and years to grieve. It's just not on the schedule. We marched along - and I processed the loss in the few quiet moments that lived in between the chaos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the weeks after our loss I couldn't help but wonder why and how our society has set up a situation where so many women are suffering through these experiences alone. We are encouraged not to tell people we are pregnant until 12 weeks, but then 80% of miscarriages happen before 12 weeks. So we face this incredibly life-altering experience in solitude. We wander around our "every day" lives with a broken heart that no one else is aware of. Some may wonder why I am putting something so private and intimate on the blog. And to that I will say, I share because I find great comfort in the love and support of those around me. And I share because I know with certainty that others after me will walk this journey and I want them to know they are not alone. I want them to know a sisterhood of strong and brave women has walked the path before them. The trail is made of bumpy terrain and deep grooves that tell the tales of the women before them who have suffered and then gone on. Those who have survived. Those whose hearts still swell with love and laughter. Those who have gone on to have other children. The ones that follow will also make it through. They too will find the love and laughter again because they are brave, resilient, and strong. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This I know - God gives to me so I can know what it feels like. All of it. The greatest of the great helps me to maintain a firm hold on gratitude. In the laughter and love of my children I experience a love so deep it nearly hurts within my heart. And then with the losses I learn about the heartache that equalizes us all. Rich or poor, young or old, none of us are immune to loss. And when it hits - we can't help but say, "And now I know how that feels." The challenge is to muddle through the pain and confusion until you get to a place where the sharp pain becomes a dull ache. And in that ache we find compassion. Compassion for those who will follow in our footsteps. Acceptance of our own loss. And deep deep sadness for those who have suffered greater losses than our own. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wind, the snow, the ice... It's been one heck of a winter so far. My cuticles are cracked. The tips of my fingers are calloused. And the skin on my hands is perpetually dry and rough. I first heard about <a href="http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/shop/skin-food.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Weleda Skin Food</b></span></a> on the beauty blog, <a href="http://intothegloss.com/2011/07/tory-burch-designer/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Into the Gloss</b></span></a>. It's been a favorite of Tory Burch's for years. At $19 a tube it is so worth it. Smells great, super thick, and not greasy at all. I keep a tube in my purse and will be applying morning, noon and night until the spring arrives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These small wooden bowls were purchased by moi - more than 8 years ago when I lived in New York City. I remember buying them down in Chinatown one Sunday afternoon as I strolled through <a href="https://pearlriver.com/v3/index.asp" target="_blank">Pearl River Market</a> - it was a time when I had time to kill. Back then I was particularly interested in buying useless stuff... When I bought them I envisioned using them as salt and pepper bowls with small silver spoons. I never did find/buy those spoons. And so those bowls sat in the back of a cupboard and moved from Murray Hill to the Upper East Side to the CT suburbs. Well hello again old friends. So nice to see you all dolled up!</span></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.michaels.com/martha-stewart-crafts-gilding-sheets/gc2958,default,pd.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gold Gilding Sheets</b></span></a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And then I went a little "gold" crazy! I had this simple wooden frame that I felt could use a little sprucing up. Agree? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perfect for the shrine that sits on my bureau. All the things I love...</span></div>
Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-76531396024119855452014-01-31T08:24:00.002-05:002014-01-31T08:28:53.693-05:00Hopeful Voices<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many years ago, while living in New York City, my life fortuitously collided with some incredibly talented artists who have been inspiring me ever since. While our conversations have been sparse since I left New York City - I have followed their progress from afar and am in awe of how steadfast they have been to their original mission. <a href="http://www.camillezamora.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Camille Zamora</b></span></a> and <a href="http://monicayunus.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Monica Yunus</b></span></a> had a vision that those with God-given artistic talents could and would share those talents with those less fortunate and in doing so transform lives. And boy have they accomplished their mission!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.singforhope.org/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Sing for Hope</b></span></a> transforms lives by making the arts accessible to all. The New York City-based non-profit was founded in 2006 by best friends Camille and Monica, internationally acclaimed sopranos who met as students at Juilliard. They established Sing for Hope as a resource for artists to give back to their communities. Today, both sopranos continue active performing careers (their credits range from The Metropolitan Opera to LA Opera to collaborations with Sting, Yo-Yo Ma, and Bocelli), and Sing for Hope, the organization that began as a simple conversation between two friends, now touches millions of lives.</span><br />
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<b>Q&A with Camille Zamora and Monica Yunus, Founders, Sing for Hope</b></span><br />
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<b>Who do you serve?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Through the volunteer service of more than 1,500 artists – from opera singers to jazz musicians to ballet dancers to painters to puppeteers – Sing for Hope brings dynamic arts outreach programming to under-resourced communities throughout New York City. The programs activate the inner artist in all people, igniting the spark of creative innovation for at-risk youth, the elderly, veterans, hospital patients, and caregivers. We feel that access to creative expression is a fundamental human right. In order to create positive change, both for individuals and for communities, one must first imagine and envision that change -- and there is no better tool for honing the imagination than art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{Sing for Hope Volunteer Artist Marc Evan in process at the Studio} Photographer: Shawn Hoke</span></div>
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<b>Why is it important that the arts are made available to everyone?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By bringing arts outreach programs to communities in need, we open new doors of possibility for people who do not otherwise have access. Our Youth Chorus students blossom not only in their singing, but also in their everyday lives, and the hospital patients we reach through our bedside performance programs express a deep sense of peace and joy that they experience through Sing for Hope, often for the first time in ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{Sing for Hope Community Outreach in Queens Hurricane Sandy Relief Shelter} Photographer: Shawn Hoke</span></div>
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<b>Can you tell us more about SFH programs? What is the Sing for Hope Pianos program? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sing for Hope’s programs are provided free-of-charge for participants, and range from after-school arts classes to collaborative hospital concerts to the organization's flagship public art initiative, <b>The Sing for Hope Pianos</b>. A celebration of the Sing for Hope vision of "art for all," The Sing for Hope Pianos bring 88 artist-designed pianos to the parks and public spaces of the five boroughs for anyone and everyone to play. These colorful instruments – each created by a Volunteer Artist or notable New Yorker – enliven the city’s public spaces for two weeks and are then donated to the community-based organizations that Sing for Hope serves year-round. One of the largest installations of its kind, The <b>Sing for Hope Pianos</b> reaches an estimated 2 million New Yorkers and visitors every year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{Sing for Hope Piano in Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center Grand Finale} Artist: Rob Baird, Photographer: Shawn Hoke</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each Sing for Hope program is defined by the volunteerism of professional artists, the needs of the community, and a belief in the transformative power of the arts. In the words of one of the organizations founding board members, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus, "I believe we have a responsibility and a built-in urge to use our talents and innate gifts to help improve the lives of those less fortunate. Sing for Hope Volunteer Artists do this every day - from a hospital room in Hell's Kitchen, to an after-school program in the South Bronx, to The Sing for Hope Pianos on the city streets. I am inspired by this work and proud to be a part of an organization that transforms the lives of under-served New Yorkers on a daily basis."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sing for Hope</b> would like to extend an invitation to readers of The Sentimentalist to join the Co-Founders at the opening of The Sing for Hope Collection - a photographic series that captures the creative and transformational power of the arts - on February 5th, from 6:30pm-8pm, at <b>Vartali Salon</b> (115 East 57th Street) in midtown Manhattan. Celebrity stylist and Sing for Hope champion Vartan Vartali will host this intimate gallery viewing with wine and hors d'oeuvres, and guest will meet the artists behind the Collection and have the opportunity to purchase limited edition prints and learn more about "art for all." <b>Admission is free; RSVP is required.</b> Please RSVP before Friday, January 31st to volunteer@singforhope.org. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: start;">Sarah Sherman Samuel is a super cool graphic designer who is the mastermind behind the blog </span><a href="http://www.smittenstudioonline.com/category/cabin/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"><b>Smitten Studio</b></a><span style="text-align: start;">. She also creates a unique line of home goods called </span><a href="http://www.asunnyafternoon.com/products" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank"><b>"A Sunny Afternoon"</b></a><span style="text-align: start;"> - all American made goods and great for gifting. While Samuel permanently resides in LA - she and her husband Rupert recently bought a small cabin on Lake Michigan near where she grew up. It's charming. Clearly she's incredibly talented. Wondering if she plans on renting this little cabin once it is finished???</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't imagine a more idyllic place to perch while reading a good book or the morning paper. She chose <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/White-Tabouret-Stacking-Chairs-Set-of-4/5095636/product.html" target="_blank"><b>these chairs</b></a>. Love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This kitchen is perfectly proportioned. Great counter space for cheffing up Sunday Supper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The open shelving makes everything accessible. The <a href="http://www.asunnyafternoon.com/product/walnut-serving-board-hexagon" target="_blank"><b>wooden serving boards</b></a> are from her collection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the simplicity of wood, black, and white. With just a dash of flash...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The living room is super light and very inviting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With just a touch of fun...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Swell Place to Dwell</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Especially after she added this DIY version of a simple <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50221419/" target="_blank"><b>Ikea Dresser</b></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A cozy place for 2 to 4...</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And the most fun part: Before & Afters</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bathroom Before</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Samuel sawed off the long legs (yes, this chick wields a saw!) and used white and gold paint to make this dresser one-of-a-kind.</span></div>
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Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-81848940374433495322014-01-26T22:11:00.001-05:002014-01-27T07:00:08.834-05:00Structured Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was recently introduced to <a href="http://www.kevaplanks.com/"><b><span style="color: red;">Keva Planks</span></b></a> by a friend who is a teacher and always nails it when it comes to clever products for children. These simple wooden blocks are fabulously fun and kept my girls busy all Saturday afternoon. We bought the basic <a href="http://www.yoyo.com/p/mindware-contraptions-structures-200-137373?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_Y&utm_term=ZBF-003&utm_campaign=Google&noappbanner=true&CAWELAID=1324523509&utm_content=pla&ci_sku=ZBF-003&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">"Structures"</span></b></a> set that comes with 200 planks. At $49.95/set these blocks are a bit pricey but I love that there are "no batteries required" and the building possibilities are limitless!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My little architect (and friend) hard at work making a track for our precious hamster "Lollipop".</span></div>
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<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-77410412648703408262014-01-22T22:14:00.004-05:002014-01-23T07:32:58.776-05:00Little Things: From the Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I was growing up the kitchen was the hub in our household. On any given day you'd find 3 or 4 of us huddled around the center island making snacks and catching up. To this day, while our kitchen is quite petite, it's still where we spend most of our time cooking and congregating. I have a measly set of pots and pans (with limited space I have pared it down to the necessities) but when it comes to gadgets, sauces, spices, and tools I'll cram in as much as I can! Here are a few of my all time favorites... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/wusthof-classic-ikon-santoku-knife-asian-edge-knife-sharpener/?pkey=cknives-wusthof&cm_src=knives-wusthof||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Wüsthof 7" Santoku Knife</span></b></a> - the only one I ever need}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{<a href="http://www.michaels.com/Melting/Decorating-Squeeze-Bottles/bk0100,default,pd.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Squeeze Bottle</span></b></a> - makes pouring syrup easy for little hands}</span></div>
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<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-38510692573718105982014-01-16T22:47:00.000-05:002014-01-16T22:47:13.309-05:00Links I loved this week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">image: <a href="http://www.boredpanda.com/animal-children-photography-elena-shumilova/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Elena Shumilova</b></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Damn straight <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/they-asked-if-she-had-anything-else-she-wanted-to-say-to-the-audience-thats-when-she-took-it-home?c=ufb1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Jane Fonda</b></span></a>. Damn straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGSo_I86_lQ" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">plastic hand</span></b></a>? Amazing. And probably the best father/son project ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Twins? Nope. This <a href="http://www.francoisbrunelle.com/index.php?id=3&lang=En" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>photographer</b></span></a> found complete strangers who look like each other. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If our <a href="http://www.negpoz.com/30-naughtiest-dogs-last-one-cracked/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">dogs</span></b></a> could talk...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I almost started crying just looking at <a href="http://www.viralnova.com/dangerous-trail-huashan/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>this</b></span></a>. #developingafearofheights</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What an interesting way to grow up - <a href="http://elitedaily.com/envision/amazing-photos-little-girl-growing-alongside-wild-animals-africa-will-blow-away-photos/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">among the animals</span></b></a>...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Holy <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2014/jan/09/us-polar-vortex-the-best-pictures" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">cold weather</span></b></a> Batman!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">James Blunt making <a href="http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2013/12/31/26-reasons-why-james-blunt-won-at-twitter-in-2013/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>lemonade out of lemons</b></span></a>. I saw him in concert once and think he is fabulous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Got <a href="http://stylecaster.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-stylish-people/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>style</b></span></a>? Be original.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{1 cup raw chopped Spinach has 30mg of calcium}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{1 oz Chia Seeds has 180mg of calcium} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{1 cup raw chopped Kale has 100mg of calcium} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{1 cup cooked Turnip Greens has 200mg of calcium} </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">{1 cup raw Broccoli has 40mg of calcium}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And there you have it. Calcium ain't just for drinking anymore. Get cooking people. Broccoli, Kale, Spinach, Chia Seeds, and Turnip Greens do a body good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An anonymous reader recently questioned my content choices and asked how I think "overpriced fashion" qualifies as sentimental. The reader challenged whether or not I was being true to my mission statement when doing blog posts about fashion and food. And that got me thinking - about my content and the things I share. Honesty is an imperative part of this process so here is my honest answer to that anonymous question. Fashion in my opinion is art. Even if I cannot afford a $5,000 dress I appreciate the workmanship that went into making it and the visual pleasure it induces when I look at it. I could never afford to buy a Vermeer and yet I get an extreme thrill from going to a museum and looking at his exceptional work. We admire things of beauty even if they are not ours to keep. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beauty of media today is that it makes images and art freely accessible to the masses. And I think that is something to celebrate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To further explain my point - the photo shoot below is full of stunning images. It is incredibly artistic and as I flipped through the photos a story started to unfold in my mind. The model shows such strong emotions on her face. The sentiments that the images induce make me long for a trip to a far off land. They make me want to walk in fields of thistles and fall asleep on the forest floor covered in thick moss. The photography by Boe Marion is astonishing. During this cold dormant season where we slow down and get introspective I find that beautiful images (of fashion, food, animals, landscapes, and people) mean even more to me. I guess you could say they make me feel extra sentimental... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>In the first image above our heroine has reached a moment of clarity. This is the instant when she realizes it wasn't love. It was constraints. She found a controller, a partner who wanted to change her. There's so much she still wants to do. So much she needs to see. She wants to make choices. She needs to do it on her own... And this is the moment when she commits to taking the leap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And on that journey she will find others like her who are broken, in need of healing. The woman who has made it through the storm is there to hold the burden of her new friend. She is there to say - I have been where you are, seen what you've seen. Have faith in your strength. Have courage to change. You will make it too. <br /><br />And that is the story that unfolds in my mind when I look at beautiful images of people wearing high fashion clothes. All things - the emotional, intellectual, silly, and sincere have shaped me to be the woman that I am, a true sentimentalist. After reading this does anyone else feel sentimental with me? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't you just love a happy ending? Since childhood I have been smitten with Cinderella's story. The cleaning of the kitchen, the glass slipper, the prince, good triumphing over evil... What could be better? </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last month John and I took the girl's to see <a href="http://cinderellaonbroadway.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella</b></span></a> on Broadway. In a word it was breathtaking! The cast was hysterical and the set was spectacular. The songs were classic yet the plot had just the right edgy twists. The show has received rave reviews and is already racking up awards. Cinderella's transformations had the girls giggling with delight - and the prince's dry wit kept me thoroughly entertained. Starting February 4th Carly Rae Jepsen (of <i>Call Me Maybe</i> fame) and Fran Drescher (of insanely thick New York accent fame) will be joining the cast for a limited time. The former as Cinderella and the latter as the wicked stepmother. Get yourself to Broadway and go see this show! It's the perfect winter activity for children of every age. Admit it - having a fairy godmother sounds heavenly no matter how young or old you are. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Buy tickets </span><a href="http://cinderellaonbroadway.com/tickets" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">here</span></b></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is the day! The Sentimentalist is officially a year old. Thank you for following along. We are thrilled to have grown so quickly and we can't wait for more exciting things to come. There will be recipes, collaborations, fashion, and philosophy. I'm only as good as the things that inspire me so please do keep the good ideas coming. Let us know what you want to be reading, the products you love, and the things that make you go hmmmmmm... Share your comments on the blog because what you have to say matters. I mean it. Thanks for joining The Sentimentalist on this magical journey. Here's to another great year!</span></div>
<br />Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-26693486860403354192014-01-03T10:02:00.000-05:002014-01-07T22:25:33.311-05:00Cork it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the temperatures drop in New England John and I find ourselves spending many hours huddled around the fireplace drinking red wine and nibbling on cheese and crackers. It's just what the doctor ordered during this dormant season of rest and recovery. Long nights with friends and lazy mornings with John and the girls... I recently read a blog post that struck me as such a <i>sentimental</i> way to savor these sweet times. A cork jar is a pretty decoration but when you take note of what you were doing and the things you were celebrating (both big and small) that jar becomes a precious way to look back on a life well-lived. I like the idea of writing a word or two on each cork that remind you of what made the night so special. From now on I'll be savoring the memories just as much as the merlot... </span></div>
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Lindley Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751556410418708573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013696309036253953.post-50220469151896012982013-12-31T08:58:00.001-05:002013-12-31T09:08:08.502-05:00Here's to the best year yet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) Set goals that make you feel inspired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Kiss someone like you mean it. Like it's the very first time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3) Consider starting a second career. You can. I promise. Start small and build up to the long term dream. Create space for growth. A desk, 30 minutes a day to read, make calls to network, or a weekly visit to the library.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5) Buy something that makes you feel sexy. Even if everyone else says it is frivolous. Know in you heart that building confidence is not frivolous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7) Entertain more. Gather your favorite people for good meals and lots of wine despite the fact that your dining room is "petite". We all need to remember that size doesn't matter. Packing people into a small space is much cozier than a big empty space dotted with bodies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8) Take up horseback riding. I rarely feel more at peace than when I am with animals or in nature. I rode as a child and miss that connection with both.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10) Camp out. My favorite date ever involved a tent, 2 bottles of red wine, s'mores, and Scrabble. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And there you have it. Resolutions. Made, broken, accomplished, and revisited. A new year is always an opportunity to change. To do it better. With more joy. I used to be overwhelmed by the necessity to change. I wondered when I would be </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">done </i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- t</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">he perfect complete package. And then it clicked. Perfection is not the end goal. Evolution is. I have made my peace with the change. It is in the change that we get better. Here's to a wonderful year of change! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe that almost one year ago to the week I wrote </span><a href="http://sentimentalistlindley.blogspot.com/2013/01/new-year-new-energy.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>this</b></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> post. My heart fluttered as I hit "publish". I wondered where this blog would take me. Would it resonate? Would I still be writing one year later? And here I am. Happier than I have ever been. Writing and sharing. I cannot express how grateful I am for all of you friends and readers. Thank you for reading and thank you for reaching out to tell me what the blog means to you. Thank you for supporting me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Red Wine, Coffee, Chocolate, and Berries... All God's gifts to our universe. Alas they sometimes leave a lasting impression where lasting impressions are very much unwanted. We all know the drill. A glass of red wine, and a top-off, and a top-off and a top-off... and voila! You have stained lips and tinted teeth. Eek! As you bid adieu you end up flashing your not-so-pearly whites to anyone within eyeshot. Quelle horreur! If you, like me, enjoy a glass of wine or two when out and about then </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pearly-Wipes-Stain-Remover-Teeth/dp/B004LYLDE8" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: start;" target="_blank"><b>Pearly Wipes</b></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: start;"> might just be your new best friend. The purse-friendly compact contains 15 wipes soaked in ingredients like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin, and peppermint which leave you with fresh breath while also removing nasty stains left by coffee, tea, and wine. It's something to smile about. Ta da! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And <a href="http://craftedbyborracha.com/product/pearly-wipes-single-packs/" target="_blank">travel size</a> single packs? Genius. Put one in every purse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've got Santa!!! I mean it. We've got Santa. And cocoa. And donuts. And Bloody Marys (<i>with alcohol</i>)... Can you imagine a better way to shop? If you haven't seen the big guy yet please join us this Saturday bright and early for a special event. We'll be at the <a href="http://www.boastusa.com/"><b><span style="color: blue;">BOAST</span></b></a> pop-up shop on East Putnam Ave. (right next door to Threads and Treads) starting at 9am! They've got something for everyone on your list - and gift wrap is included. Come shop, come play, come get a free picture of your kids and Santa. Boast is back and better than ever! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><a href="http://www.boastusa.com/"><b><span style="color: blue;">BOAST</span></b></a> USA is truly home for the holidays. Founded at the Greenwich Field Club in 1973, Boast is celebrating its 40th year. The pop-up shop has great gear for kids, women, and men. Sporty chic - and NO, it is not just tennis apparel. I adore their sweaters, especially the fisherman's cable knit that's made in Peru. The elbows patches on other tops are beyond cute. And the racquet tote is ideal for athletes - pockets for paddles and squash/tennis racquets. Oddly enough the side pockets are ideal for a tube of balls <i>or</i> a bottle of vino... Come and get 'em! Kids welcome! </span><br />
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