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    A Weekender’s Guide to London

    by Robin Turnipseed May 29, 2023
    by Robin Turnipseed May 29, 2023

    “Wait! You’re going to London for how many days?” Since December, when we announced our brief jaunt across the pond, this question has…

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    A Vintage Lover’s Guide to Portobello Road

    by Robin Turnipseed May 4, 2023
    by Robin Turnipseed May 4, 2023

    Nothing is sweeter than a childhood dream coming to fruition. No matter the length of time that stretches between the formation of the goal…

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    The McDonald’s Glasses

    by Robin Turnipseed March 16, 2023
    by Robin Turnipseed March 16, 2023

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For many, this is merely a holiday to race through before the ushering in of the real star, the…

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    5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

    by Robin Turnipseed December 15, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed December 15, 2022

    Last year, my dad gave me a book. Now, I use the term “gave me” loosely when in all reality, he probably intended…

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    Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

    by Robin Turnipseed November 23, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed November 23, 2022

    We are a party house. My entire family thrives when our home is full of people celebrating an occasion. It doesn’t even matter…

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    The Canning Shelf

    by Robin Turnipseed November 10, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed November 10, 2022

    I am reading in bed one night when my phone buzzes from my nightstand, and I glance over and see a new text…

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    The Halloween Costumes

    by Robin Turnipseed October 17, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed October 17, 2022

    It is early on a Monday morning as I walk the aisles of my favorite thrift store, searching for the perfect pieces to…

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    Fall Reading List 2022

    by Robin Turnipseed October 12, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed October 12, 2022

    Our Top 3 Recommendations for Your Fall Reading Oh, summer, you little sneak! You fooled me this year. You saw me construct all…

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    Creating a Classic Movie Night

    by Robin Turnipseed September 14, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed September 14, 2022

    At the beginning of each summer, we sit down as a family and create a list of fun activities for us all to…

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    Cooking w/ Rea & Dad- Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

    by Robin Turnipseed August 25, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed August 25, 2022

    As I finished washing my dishes tonight, I looked out my kitchen window to see the sun slowly beginning its descent. It surprised…

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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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  • Home
  • Featured
    • Featured

      A Weekender’s Guide to London

      May 29, 2023

      Featured

      A Vintage Lover’s Guide to Portobello Road

      May 4, 2023

      Featured

      The McDonald’s Glasses

      March 16, 2023

      Featured

      The Concert Tickets

      March 6, 2023

      Featured

      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

  • Apparel
    • Apparel

      The Halloween Costumes

      October 17, 2022

      Apparel

      The Friendship Bracelet

      July 24, 2021

      Apparel

      The Wedding Dresses

      July 17, 2021

      Apparel

      The Fun Shirt

      July 2, 2021

      Apparel

      The Rhinestone Barrette

      May 20, 2021

  • Decor
    • Decor

      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

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      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

      November 26, 2022

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      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 2022

      Decor

      The Fluted Bowl

      August 30, 2022

      Decor

      Pop’s Shadow Box

      June 20, 2022

  • Lagniappe
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      A Weekender’s Guide to London

      May 29, 2023

      Lagniappe

      A Vintage Lover’s Guide to Portobello Road

      May 4, 2023

      Lagniappe

      The McDonald’s Glasses

      March 16, 2023

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      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

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      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

  • Holiday
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      The McDonald’s Glasses

      March 16, 2023

      Holiday

      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

      Holiday

      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

      November 26, 2022

      Holiday

      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

      Holiday

      The Halloween Costumes

      October 17, 2022

  • Small Pretties
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      The McDonald’s Glasses

      March 16, 2023

      Small Pretties

      The Concert Tickets

      March 6, 2023

      Small Pretties

      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

      Small Pretties

      The Fluted Bowl

      August 30, 2022

      Small Pretties

      The Cowboy Bank

      May 9, 2022

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