May 2012
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Don’t Call Me, I Won’t Call You - NYTimes.com →
I thought this article about how people are calling others on the phone less and less is SO true! Do you agree? I was just discussing this with friends the other day and was telling them how, if people I know in the city (long distance friends and family are usually excluded) call me, my first reaction is, “Oh no, what happened?”  Ironically, one of those friends called me later in...
May 31st
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Running A Startup →
Curious what it’s like to run a startup? This tumblr pretty much sums it up in a series of animated funny gifs. Hah! Love, Nik
May 30th
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May 28th
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May 26th
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101 Things in 1001 Days →
I’m totally in love with this! The perfect happy medium between a to-do list and a Bucket List! Mackenzie Horan is my hero! -AI
May 26th
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QUIZ: Find your Spirit Animal →
I randomly stumbled across this quiz on a blog and thought, what the heck, I’d take it. What is your “Spirit Animal,” ladies? Apparently I’m a Bear. Hmm… Powers: Fighting ability—strength and speed—along with powers of strategic thinking You’re #1! At least, you’re happiest when in charge. You lead with courage, integrity, and compassion. People...
May 26th
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First Listen: Regina Spektor, 'What We Saw From... →
NPR has been hooking it up regarding new music lately! Earlier this week they posted the full new Edward Sharpe album, and now there’s a first look of Regina Spektor’s record “What We Saw From The Cheap Seats.” Thanks, NPR! Time to crank up the volume and give it a listen! Love, Nik
May 26th
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May 24th
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May 24th
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Milwaukee: Bar City of the Year →
A little MKE pride! I could tell you some hilarious stories about My Office… ~LP
May 24th
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Recommended: Kitchen Cousins on HGTV
Holy biceps, batman. Listen, I’m not gonna beat around the bush: this show is basically design fluff, but there is some SERIOUS eye candy. Anthony Carrino (right) and John Colaneri (left) are cousins who renovate kitchens on HGTV. I drooooool over their New Jersey charm, excellent taste in modern kitchen design (very sexy Italian-brand cabinets in popping colors!). It’s the top of my...
May 24th
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Lyst - a better way to shop →
Amanda! We were just talking about wanting something kind of like this! Lyst is a site that kind of reminds me of ShopStyle, it allows you to shop clothes, shoes and accessories from multiple stores/brands all in one place.  But the real kicker is that you can even link your Lyst and Pinterest accounts to receive sale alerts on items you’ve pinned, too! Genius! Though, I was protecting...
May 23rd
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“If we have goals and dreams and we want to do our best, and if we love people...”
– Kathryn Schulz on the psychology of regret and how to live with it. Love, Nik
May 23rd
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May 21st
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May 21st
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SNL Finale: Goodbye Kristen Wiig, Hello Lazy... →
I haven’t watched a live SNL in ages (despite what my recent posts may suggest) but I do watch some recaps online every once in a while. This past weekend packed a punch with Lazy Sunday 2 (love that throwback!) and I think I reached a new low when I totally cried along with Kristin Wiig during her SNL send-off. (What can I say, I can’t help myself when people are crying for real!...
May 21st
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How Common Is Your Birthday? →
I thought this heat map depicting how many babies were born on each date from 1973-1999 was interesting! (The data is from NYTimes, chart from Daily Viz.) How common is your birth date? Mine (1/12) = not so much. Love, Nik
May 17th
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May 13th
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“The one serious conviction that a man should have is that nothing is to be taken...”
– Love, Nik
May 10th
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28 by 29 List →
I think we’re all big fans of Bucket Lists here at LWS, so I just had to share this “28 by 29” list by Wit & Whistle. Unlike my ambitious (and half-completed) “12 by 2012” last fall, I feel like her list is manageable and realistic. Years ago a friend and I each created a “100 Things to do by 30” list but I am scared to revisit it, knowing there is...
May 10th
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Rue Magazine | May/June Issue →
I’ve found my happy place: it’s at 10,000 feet. Currently on a cross-country flight with nowhere to go for the next 5+ hours, I have finally found time to catch up on emails, Pinterest, RSS feeds and a big back-log of e-mags that I’ve been stockpiling. There were some good issues lately! Check ‘em out if you’re interested: Rue Magazine Adore Home Est Magazine ...
May 10th
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May 10th
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“I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to...”
– Bravo, Obama, bravo. Read more or watch the interview here.  Love, Nik PS: In related news, you can sign a petition “1 Million Against Amendment 1” by Change.org to repeal North Carolina’s disappointing decision. (You don’t need to be a NC resident to sign.)
May 9th
How to Live Well (Zen Habits) →
Leo again reminds me: Too often we want to be somewhere else, doing something else, with other people than whoever we’re with right now, getting things other than what we already have. But where we are is great! Who we’re with (including just ourselves) is already perfect. What we have is enough. What we’re doing already is amazing. ~LP
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May 7th
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15 Ways to Stay Married for 15 Years →
I thought Lydia Netzer’s article for the Huffington Post about “15 Ways to Stay Married for 15 Years” was quite poignant, inspirational and notably a bit different than other tips I’ve read before. Relationships aren’t always easy and she has some good tips for keeping yours happy. Choice quote from her tip on “Loyalty”, because I always love this...
May 7th
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“Cities force us to interact with strangers and with the strange. They pry the...”
– Quote by Jonah Lehrer from his book, Imagine: How Creativity Works. I think all of the LWS girls live in/near pretty sizable cities, no? Love, Nik
May 7th
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2012 Foodie Photo Scavenger Hunt →
My brother’s friend Adam posted this delight on his kick-ass food blog. Some of the gems of this scavenger hunt include:  Taking a bite out of a stick of butter while holding a Paula Deen cookbook (15 points) While wearing a t-shirt for a Diabetes walk (extra 10 points) Holding all five volumes of Modernist Cuisine over your head (20 points) Getting a Starbucks barista to pour iced...
May 5th
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The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget →
I read this sweet Zen Moments story on my way to work this morning and it definitely got me teary-eyed on the subway. Love, Nik
May 4th
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May 3rd
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May 3rd
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Pinstagram →
What would happen if Pinterest and Instagram had a baby? Well, two guys from Silicon Valley found out and made Pinstagram. It’s another way to enjoy your Instagram feed on the web - check it out! Love, Nik
May 3rd
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15 Powerful Things Happy People Do Differently →
Good tips for a happier life. Love, Nik
May 3rd
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Why I don’t like ‘bitter’ foods: The science of... →
I thought this article about the science behind bitter foods was interesting. Wonder what we all are: tasters, supertasters or non-tasters? Any ideas? Love, Nik
May 3rd
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Styling Kitchen Countertops →
This is not at all on my radar for my 20 sq ft kitchen, but I did like browsing. I feel like Laura’s kitchen could be showcased. That pork art alone is worth a photo op. -AI
May 2nd
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2012 Reasons Why the Internet is Awesome →
If you have some time to kill and/or are looking for something to do online check out this extensive list of “2012 Reasons Why the Internet Is Awesome.” Some definite gems in there. Love, Nik
May 2nd