Strong Bones

January 15, 2014 1 Comment

Last year I introduced you all to my friend Mike Christie, an accomplished Ironman triathlete and personal trainer at Elite Health Services. I tell people he is more of a physical therapist than a trainer because he knows so much about the body and how it works. As previously noted I am officially on my… read more

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Pop Pop Fizz Fizz!

January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

Ooh la LaCroix! I am absolutely loving this brand. I’ve never been a big soda girl but sparkling water is my favorite thing to drink. I usually go with plain club soda with a splash of fresh squeezed orange juice but since discovering LaCroix at my mom’s house over the holidays I have been hooked…. read more

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A Love Letter

January 10, 2014 5 Comments

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… read more

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Cinderella Story

January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

image: Carol Rosegg 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? Last month John and I took the girl’s to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway. In a word… read more

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Stick a fork in it!

January 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

The image is from the book French Kids Eat Everything. Must be nice. For her. I have a fantasy. It ain’t sexy but it’s mine. It involves kids feeding themselves, clean plates, and happiness. In this dreamland Mommy sits with her feet up, nibbling bonbons, and sipping pinot noir. Her children sit nearby conversing amongst… read more

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Happy birthday to us!

January 5, 2014 5 Comments

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… read more

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Cork it!

January 3, 2014 1 Comment

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… read more

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Here’s to the best year yet!

December 31, 2013 1 Comment

This year you could… 1) Set goals that make you feel inspired. 2) Kiss someone like you mean it. Like it’s the very first time. 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… read more

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Merry Merry!

December 25, 2013 1 Comment

 

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Serving up love!

December 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Things are getting crafty over here at our house… For the cook who has everything this gift is unique and shows you’ve put in a little extra effort to make the gift personal. Time is running out on Christmas but these can be made all year round and are great hostess gifts too! I used… read more

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