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The Graduation Memory Box

May 13, 2025
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The Pink Record Player and My Cozy Closet Sanctuary

April 25, 2025
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The Kitchen Table: A Place for Memories, Mourning, and Love

April 16, 2025
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The Graduation Memory Box

by Robin Turnipseed May 13, 2025
As a mom, I cannot believe I’ve arrived at this day. People used to talk about it, but I wasn’t prepared. I’m supposed to be planning a graduation celebration, but all I can do is flip through old elementary school photos while holding onto tissues and memories. The moment feels so bittersweet—it’s a time to celebrate, but also a time to reflect on how quickly these years have passed.

Preserving the Journey

One of the ways I’ve found to cherish this whirlwind journey is by creating a shadow box filled with pictures, mementos, and tokens of my senior’s high school experience. It’s a simple way to honor the little moments that defined this chapter, which I know will hold so much sentimental value for years to come.

I’ve also put together a smaller memory box from his recent senior trip to Greece—but I’m saving that one as a gift for later. Whether it’s a ticket stub, a favorite snapshot, or a note from the road, these small pieces come together to tell a much bigger story.

These memory boxes also make a unique gift—something more lasting than a gift card. So, if you’re looking to get a little crafty for your graduate, here’s how you can create your own shadow box filled with memories:

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The Pink Record Player and My Cozy Closet Sanctuary

by Robin Turnipseed April 25, 2025

It all started with a pink record player. A delicate, retro pink box that arrived as a Christmas gift, purchased by yours truly, sparking a whole lot of inspiration—and a bit of chaos, as I found myself tearing closet racks off the wall on New Year’s Eve.

While I was thrilled to receive it, there was one minor issue: I had no place to put it where I could enjoy it daily. This charming little player was too special for just any shelf. So, I set out to find a spot in my home where it could truly shine. That’s when I stumbled upon my cluttered office closet—stuffed with forgotten clothes and homeschool materials from 2020.

It was a mess, no doubt, but as soon as I opened that door, I saw potential. What if this closet could be more than just a storage space? What if it could become a cozy retreat to showcase my growing record collection and beloved books?

It wasn’t just about organizing—it was about crafting a sanctuary, a space that felt like the cozy, beautiful room my Mimi used to have. It was my very own “pretty room”—a place where practicality met warmth, where I could lose myself in the soothing scratching sound of vinyl and the pages of my favorite books.

So, with a dash of creativity and a lot of elbow grease, I turned that cluttered closet into a lovely, functional nook that is more than just a room. It’s a piece of nostalgia, filled with charm and personality—the perfect home for my record player.

If you’re ready to transform a cluttered space into one you truly love, keep reading to see how to create your own cozy sanctuary—let’s get started!

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April 25, 2025 0 comments
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The Kitchen Table: A Place for Memories, Mourning, and Love

by Robin Turnipseed April 16, 2025

A few years ago, we gathered to celebrate the incredible life of my husband’s uncle—a man whose kindness stretched across decades, touching more people than I think he ever realized.

The day of the graveside service was heavy with quiet emotion. After the final words were spoken and the embraces began to linger, we were welcomed into the home of a lifelong family friend for lunch—a warm meal served with care and intention, just as it had been for years.

As I moved through the house, I admired the hand-painted portraits that lined the walls, each a quiet witness to a life fully lived. But what I heard from the kitchen drew me in: soft laughter, low voices, the familiar rhythm of dish clearing and food being packed away.

I peeked around the corner and saw a small group of women gathered—not just in service, but in community.

These were the same women who had brought the food, kindly served it, and were now tending to every detail with ease and grace. But what struck me most wasn’t just what they were doing—it was where they had gathered.

They stood around a large table—sturdy and worn in the best way. In this home, it must undoubtedly be an antique, or at the very least, a piece with years of history. The kind of table that had hosted hundreds of meals, held countless cups of coffee, and absorbed the elbows of those deep in conversation, grief, or joy.

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Hi! I'm Robin, the storyteller sharing the histories of the items that fill our homes and our memories. I'm on a mission to help the world use our past as a reminder to stay present.

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