“Did I ever tell you about my empty nest portrait that Gayle painted for me?” My sister-in-law Kathy asked me this over the…
Robin Turnipseed
Robin Turnipseed
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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Over the years, I have found myself drawn to the unique furniture living in the homes of my friends and family. When invited…
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Several weeks ago, I stumbled across the ad for an event called Music on Main, taking place in one of my hometowns. I…
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My nightstand clock shows it is close to midnight and I am trying desperately to relax enough to fall asleep. The summer heat…
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Last week, I attended an enchanted outdoor wedding. Despite being bookended by entire days filled with heavy thunderstorms, the evening arrived with enough…
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Our Top 4 Recommendations for Your Summer Reading We are officially three weeks into summer. The days are longer, the humidity is high,…
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“Would the original Fun Shirt be considered a wear-loom?” One of my closest friends and ex-college roommate texted me this question one Tuesday…
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The year is 2012 and in true February fashion, the afternoon arrived cold and cloudy. Guests attended the viewing, the ceremony, and now…
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I have often thought of my life in terms of a jigsaw puzzle. If I dumped the pieces of my life out on…
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A French Chef statue stares at me from across the room. He is hand-painted, ceramic and stands 11 inches tall. He hails from…