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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
My sister is selling our late mother's fine china on Vinted – how can she be so heartless? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
When our mum died, my sister and I split her beloved china set. I treasure my half, even though I rarely use it. But I recently saw that my sister listed her half on online marketplace Vinted for cash! I'm furious! How can she just get rid of something so sentimental?
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Church wants to show 'redemptive nature' after 'sentimental' plant pots stolen
An Isle of Wight church has suffered a "really really sad" loss after plant pots with significant sentimental value were stolen from outside its building. The pots, which were given to the church in memory of a member who had died, were taken from Newport Congregational Church on Pyle Street on Tuesday (July 8). A man, who was captured on CCTV, made several trips throughout the afternoon to take the pots, despite being challenged by someone and assuring them he was told they were free to take. Initially, church leader Reverend Mark Evans did not release any photos of the CCTV on social media, but has since done so in a plea for the pots to be returned. Read more: Ofsted: primary school that was earmarked for closure "calm and purposeful" Cat crisis — number of neglected felines 'unmanageable' says animal rescuer He said: "I hoped this would have been done by mistake but it is quite clear from the testimony from people that it was not. "That's what feels really really sad. "It is an opportunity for somebody to think and do the right thing." Mark has been given potential names of the alleged pot thief, and even an address, but doesn't want to cause problems. "I wanted to show the redemptive nature of the church. "As I say I have been given names, even an address, but I don't want to be involved in a witch hunt. "It would be a good news story for something to be returned." Since the plea was put out, members of the church have offered to replace the pots and Forest View Nursery on Forest Road have offered to replace the plants. But the sentimental value of the pots would be a loss to the church, and the congregation is hoping for their safe return. Mark said: "Let's do the right thing here and celebrate somebody who made an mistake and learning from the error of his ways. "I am happy to meet with the gentleman if he has any financial burdens and strife. "We don't want people be in a place of struggle."
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5 Things You're Calling ‘Sentimental' That Are Really Just Taking Up Space
It's okay to let go of inherited fine china, old quilts, or cookbooks if they're collecting dust—keeping just one meaningful piece can still honor your loved ones. Baby clothes and kids' artwork are sweet treasures, but limiting yourself to a small bin (or photo book) per child helps preserve the memories without overwhelming your space. Decluttering isn't about forgetting—it's about thoughtfully curating what you keep, so the most meaningful items truly are notoriously sentimental people. It's why the region is rich in history and tradition, and it's also the reason we're a little prone to a bit too much collecting. Pretty much anything can be considered a family heirloom if it has been passed down through a generation or two. Getting rid of a special item that no longer serves you doesn't mean you're getting rid of the memories associated with it, but don't just take it from us. We surveyed three professional organizers based in the South, and here are a few sentimental items they often have to encourage their clients to let go of. Consider this a little pep talk to give yourself permission for some guilt-free Stricker is the founder of Naptime Kitchen and the creator of The Home Reset. She's based in Charleston, South Carolina. Christina Lee is the co-founder of Graceful Spaces, a professional organizing company in Austin, Texas, that works with clients nationwide. Kenna Lee is a certified professional organizer and the owner of Calm Spaces. Her business has two locations, one of which is in Atlanta, three experts we interviewed cited fine china collections as a sentimental item that they often see wasting space in a Southerner's home. One full set of fine china takes up a significant amount of space, regardless of whether or not you've reserved an entire hutch to showing it off. Since fine china has been a popular wedding gift for multiple generations, there's also a good chance you have not only your set, but a family set you've inherited, too. "I've encountered 6 sets in one home," says professional organizer Kenna Lee. "The reason is these were passed down to my client from the people she loves, and she knows they had such deep significance to her ancestors, especially those who could barely afford china in the first place. My advice to clients is to keep a serving platter or bowl and let the rest go, especially if space is at a premium. You can honor your ancestors' memory without having to rent a storage unit." Going through your stash of old baby clothes is a surefire way to make you tear up, but it's a task that's very worth doing from time to time. Kate Stricker is a mom of four and the creator of The Home Reset, an audio course that encourages moms in their decluttering journey. While she knows the feeling of wanting to hang on to those tiny outfits that hold so many memories, she offers some practical advice. "We keep one bin for a few heirloom items for each child," she says. "But clothes were meant to be worn. Enjoy them! Get them dirty. Keep one or two, but you will likely have way more photos of your child actually in the item, which will mean more to you than having thope item sitting in a closet unworn." On a similar note, Kate also sees parents hanging on to one too many drawings and finger paintings by their little artists. Just as she does with old baby keepsakes, she limits herself to keeping one bin of artwork per child that she conveniently stores under the bed. However, she admits that even this "seems a bit silly." While every piece is worthy of some time on the fridge, she suggests giving the extra special pieces some additional display time. "If you love it, use two small nails to hang a string across the wall and use clothespins to hang artwork on the string," she says. "If you really love it, frame it. Otherwise, say goodbye." And for those who are extra sentimental, she recommends taking a picture or scan of each piece and printing it all in one slender photo book. Quilting is becoming a bit of a lost art, which is why it can feel extra hard to pare down your collection. But if you've got more than a dozen crowding your linen closet, it may be time to see a few off. "Hand-stitched by grandmothers or great-aunts, quilts are beautiful textiles that hold generations of love," says organizer Christina Lee. "But they're also bulky, tough to fold, and typically end up tucked away in linen closets or under beds, rarely used, but always taking up space. We encourage our clients to choose a few special pieces to display or preserve and consider parting with others in thoughtful ways." Every Southerner loves a good family recipe. But there's a difference between keeping handwritten directions for your mom's stuffing balls and hanging onto the casserole cookbook from your great aunt. "There is a tradition in the South of cookbooks being passed down through the generations," says Kenna. "I often see clients keeping cookbooks for sentimental reasons because they belonged to a relative, but they have no intention of ever using them. While keeping a treasured family heirloom is understandable, keeping cookbooks that you do not use or need is unnecessary." It's best to check with a few other family members before donating old cookbooks, just as you would with more valuable family heirlooms. But if there aren't any takers, to the donation bin they go. Read the original article on Southern Living
BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Storage World fire: 'Help find my dad's treasured possessions'
A woman whose late father's treasured belongings were being kept at a storage unit that went up in flames has told how she is hoping the sentimental items can be Lord's father Warren died suddenly two years ago at the age of 48. She had been storing his belongings at the Storage World unit in Middleton, Rochdale, where a fire broke out on 18 June, but believes the sentimental possessions may have survived."My dad was my best friend, I really thought the world of him. For me, retrieving my dad's possessions is not about money it's about preserving his legacy," the 25-year-old from Middleton said. "He wasn't a man that had designer things he had stuff that was 'him'. He loved his job so there's a big toolbox in there with tools he's collected since the age of 18."There's pictures of me when I was a kid, pictures of our old family dog, Father's Day gifts that I've bought him, mugs, loads of just little things alongside his tools that are irreplaceable and sentimental to me." The building is set to be demolished on safety grounds but after seeing drone footage of the wreckage, she believe her section of the warehouse may be salvageable. Ms Lord has launched a petition asking Storage World to allow those with surviving units to be given the opportunity to access them. She said they are all willing to pay privately to get their belongings removed by a professional salvage World said it had contractors on site who are salvaging goods from outside the building and also assessing the best way to demolish it with the maximum opportunity to save any belongings. Ms Lord said: "I am fighting to get it back as much as I physically can just because I feel like my dad deserves more than that."He didn't work his full life for his belongings to get destroyed. He doesn't deserve that and neither do I."It's equally as traumatic for me as everyone else going through this so I'm going to keep fighting until something comes out of it, whether they are charred, smoke damaged, water damaged, that's fine but I'd rather have that than nothing."Storage World said drone footage had shown "very limited goods that are in a salvageable condition" but it remains remains committed to recovering any belongings safely.A statement said: "We understand people have a strong emotional connection to the items they have lost, which is why we are doing what we can to salvage them. Safety is our number one consideration." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
National Post
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- National Post
Home design: Updating an empty nest
Article content Article content In the family room, a more sultry, dramatic mood was in order. Because the room receives ample natural light through a big bay window at one end, Glass chose to paint its longest wall in a smoky charcoal (adjacent walls were done in a softer pale grey), creating the perfect backdrop for a striking, Deco-inspired porcelain mantel, in a mix of deep browns with cream and charcoal accents. 'She wanted something dramatic, an alternative to the standard book-matched granite,' says Glass, 'so we gave it a very architectural look.' Article content As with the marble breakfast table, the dining room table wasn't a style Glass herself would have chosen; but it had been one of the couple's first purchases as newlyweds and carried sentimental weight. Inspiration came in the form of a jungle-inspired fabric for the dining chairs in shades of brown and cream; the crowning touch — a swoopy, translucent light fixture — turned the table's sober lines into the perfect foil. Article content In contrast to the moody feeling of the family room, large windows overlooking the garden fill the living room with light and colour. A pair of swivel chairs in a bold stripe invite a guest to sit down and gaze out at the view; elsewhere in the room, the soft palette of warm grey, brown and gold, in tactile fabrics like velvet and wool, creates a mood of supreme comfort. This room may be a bit more formal than the others, but it's hardly stuffy. Article content Article content Article content Glass explains that the home office at the front of the house required a considerable amount of thoughtful planning. The homeowner spends long hours working at a high-pressure job, mostly from home; so it had to be efficiently designed, well organized and comfortable. Intelligently designed file storage, a key element of the work, was also important. But beyond that, it had to look good, since it was clearly visible to guests entering the home. Article content Somewhat to Glass's surprise, the normally conservative client fell in love with a monochrome mural of trees for the room's back wall; she thought its muted tones struck the perfect balance between workplace sobriety (since it would become a natural backdrop for Zoom meetings) and whimsy. Article content Article content It was also important to both designer and client to inject individuality into the design. 'She has a lot of interesting objects collected from all over the world, things that give her pleasure,' Glass notes. 'I felt they should have a place in here too.' An archtop niche, designed purely for displaying an ever-changing collection of favourite things, adds life to this hard-working space. Article content Curves soften the edges of the primary bedroom furnishings. The room's quiet, mid-'30s-modern restraint contrasts with a bright and cheerful dressing area, lit by an overhead skylight. Wallpaper-lined shelves display purses and art pieces. Article content
