Opinion: How to Get Happy

July 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

As The Sentimentalist and Pless Productions have grown – I’ve found myself regularly needing a second set of hands to help with photography, social media, and writing. Having graduated from Greenwich Academy and because I have stayed in touch quite closely with the school, I am well aware of the caliber of student they are… read more

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Radio Silence

July 18, 2015 1 Comment

Apologies for the radio silence but my hard drive died last Sunday night (more on that later). I run the blog and production company from one little laptop so I was tech-less all week. It was honestly a nice break but I am happy to report that in the absence of sharing I was reminded of… read more

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Food: Green Goddess Dip

July 11, 2015 3 Comments

  Oh Green Goddess Dip! You are so good… So so good. This dip is great with veggies, perfect for chips, and would even make for a great sauce on top of chicken straight off the grill. It’s super easy to make and that means it is ideal when you are invited to a friend’s… read more

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Fashion: Shopping Your Closet

July 6, 2015 Leave a Comment

A few months back I made the decision to take a break from shopping. I had hit a point where I realized I was consuming far more than I needed – shopping online almost daily. It was gross. So I put the credit cards away and took a “time out”. One thing I thought a… read more

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Event: Little Wings Gives to the Hole in the Wall

July 4, 2015

My senior year in college I started volunteering at The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp (HITWGC), a non-profit I consider to be the best place on Earth. The camp was started more than 25 years ago by Paul Newman with the mission to serve terminally ill children and give them the opportunity to experience… read more

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Quick Fix: iPhone

July 1, 2015 1 Comment

This one may seem like a no-brainer to you tech-savvy folks out there but I figured it was worth sharing for those of you who are more technologically stunted like myself. I know, I know… I run a blog and a production company but alas I am somewhat hopeless when it comes to the fine… read more

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Best Buys: Summer Fun!

June 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

These are some our favorite summer items. A great song, a guiltless ice cream treat, fun pool toys… We’ve done a lot of product testing and this sunscreen is the bomb! And don’t even get me started on Whispering Angel Rosé… Happy summer to all! {Honest Spray Sunscreen, Swimway Toypedos, Skinny Cow Ice Cream Cones,… read more

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Best Books: Scratch and Sketch Books

June 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

We have been getting very craftsy over at our place. Both my girls just spent a week at “art camp” with one of their favorite teachers and they have been completely inspired ever since. They especially love when I draw or paint things that they then try to replicate. We’ve also recently had a lot… read more

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Opinion: Change & Letting Go

June 23, 2015 2 Comments

This post is longer than I had intended for it to be but I wanted to share some thoughts I’ve been ruminating on for the last few weeks. Once I finally sat down to start typing I realized I had more to say on this topic than I thought. Sometimes the words that describe my feelings… read more

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Home: The Well Appointed House

June 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

These days I have home furnishings on the brain… My talented friend Melissa Hawks has run a super successful blog and retail site called The Well Appointed House for 15 years and recently decided to open a storefront for her brand that sells beautiful baubles and the perfect gifts. I want one of every item… read more

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