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    Making Space for Pretty- Decluttering Kids’ Rooms

    by Robin Turnipseed July 22, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed July 22, 2022

    My summer is moving faster than I anticipated. I don’t know about you, but I feel as though I went to be one…

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    Making Space for Pretty- Purging Books

    by Robin Turnipseed June 24, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed June 24, 2022

    If you are following along with my Making Space for Pretty summer declutter, you know I am working on the second project out…

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    Making Space for Pretty- Clothing Clean Out

    by Robin Turnipseed June 8, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed June 8, 2022

    I am officially one week into my summer clean-out. If you missed my reasoning behind the purge, you will want to read this…

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    Making Space for Pretty- An Introduction

    by Robin Turnipseed June 2, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed June 2, 2022

    This entire decluttering process is due to the loss of a headband. For the record, it is not just any headband. It happens…

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    by Robin Turnipseed May 23, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed May 23, 2022

    I often refer to myself as an occupational mut. Simply put, I have worked numerous jobs. I held jobs as a preschool teacher,…

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    The Copper Pots

    by Robin Turnipseed January 31, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed January 31, 2022

    “It’s a perfect day,” Kristi Bubrig says as we walk side by side on the gravel driveway. “It is amazingly wonderful,” I agree.…

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    PPT Winter Reading List

    by Robin Turnipseed January 23, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed January 23, 2022

    Our Top 3 Recommendations for Your Winter Reading The clock nears midnight as I sit at my dining room table, listening to the…

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    The Placement of Pretty People

    by Robin Turnipseed November 4, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed November 4, 2021

    At the end of the summer, we celebrated the well-lived life of my husband’s uncle. On the day of the graveside service, a…

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    PPT Summer Reading List

    by Robin Turnipseed July 10, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed July 10, 2021

    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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    The PPT Logo

    by Robin Turnipseed June 26, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed June 26, 2021

    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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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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Placement of Pretty Things
  • Home
  • Featured
    • Featured

      The Mitford Teapot

      August 22, 2023

      Featured

      The Burned Accent Table

      July 12, 2023

      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

  • 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

      The Mitford Teapot

      August 22, 2023

      Decor

      The Burned Accent Table

      July 12, 2023

      Decor

      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

      Decor

      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

      November 26, 2022

      Decor

      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 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

      Lagniappe

      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

      Lagniappe

      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

  • Holiday
    • Holiday

      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 Mitford Teapot

      August 22, 2023

      Small Pretties

      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

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