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    The Vintage Nestle Toll House Cookie Jar

    by Robin Turnipseed March 3, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed March 3, 2022
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    The Engraved Flatware

    by Robin Turnipseed February 23, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed February 23, 2022

    It is Christmas night, and I finally attend to all the dishes and platters that accumulated after an entire day of cooking and…

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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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    The Ice Cream Maker

    by Robin Turnipseed October 19, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed October 19, 2021

    It is early on a Tuesday evening when I walk downstairs to overhear my husband patiently saying to our daughter, “You know, there…

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    The Empty Nest Portrait

    by Robin Turnipseed September 10, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed September 10, 2021

    “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…

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    Lainey’s European Buffet

    by Robin Turnipseed September 3, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed September 3, 2021

    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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    The French Chef

    by Robin Turnipseed May 29, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed May 29, 2021

    A French Chef statue stares at me from across the room. He is hand-painted, ceramic and stands 11 inches tall. He hails from…

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    The Books

    by Robin Turnipseed December 30, 2020
    by Robin Turnipseed December 30, 2020

    “I need space.” I say these words during date night and watch as confusion graces my husband’s face. Realizing what he may have…

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    The Farm Picture

    by Robin Turnipseed November 19, 2020
    by Robin Turnipseed November 19, 2020

    “Want to hear a story?” my dad quietly asks between sips of coffee. “Always,” I say. We sit in a small café and…

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    The Oak Bookcase

    by Robin Turnipseed October 21, 2020
    by Robin Turnipseed October 21, 2020

    “I have decided to sell my house,” my mom says the moment I answer my phone. I tread gently into the conversation with…

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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

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      The McDonald’s Glasses

      March 16, 2023

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      The Concert Tickets

      March 6, 2023

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      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

      Small Pretties

      The Fluted Bowl

      August 30, 2022

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