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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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    The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

    by Robin Turnipseed November 26, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed November 26, 2022

    “Do you have any holiday traditions?” I ask of several friends on a humid September afternoon. I am spinning back and forth in…

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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 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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    The Cookbook

    by Robin Turnipseed December 15, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed December 15, 2021

    “Mom, chocolate is always a better idea,” my daughter calls over her shoulder as she pulls the can of cocoa powder from the…

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    Their First Christmas Tree

    by Robin Turnipseed December 1, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed December 1, 2021

    It is a rainy Thanksgiving evening when I follow Ansley McGukin up the sidewalk to the cottage that she and her new husband,…

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    The Trifle Bowl

    by Robin Turnipseed November 18, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed November 18, 2021

    It is one week before Thanksgiving, and I am standing in the kitchen reading the text message that came in from my sister-in-law.…

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    The Pumpkin Pie Plate

    by Robin Turnipseed September 18, 2021
    by Robin Turnipseed September 18, 2021

    “I need to make a pumpkin pie,” my daughter says as she digs through the contents of the recipe house. She sits at…

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    The Vintage Tree

    by Robin Turnipseed October 8, 2020
    by Robin Turnipseed October 8, 2020

    It is mid-October and I am currently digging the box of Christmas décor out from under the basement stairs. All the celebrations are…

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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

      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

      Featured

      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

      Featured

      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

      November 26, 2022

      Featured

      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

      Featured

      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 2022

  • 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

      Decor

      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

      November 26, 2022

      Decor

      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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      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

      Lagniappe

      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

      Lagniappe

      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 2022

      Lagniappe

      The Halloween Costumes

      October 17, 2022

      Lagniappe

      Fall Reading List 2022

      October 12, 2022

  • Holiday
    • 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

      Holiday

      The Cookbook

      December 15, 2021

  • Small Pretties
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      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

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      The Fluted Bowl

      August 30, 2022

      Small Pretties

      The Cowboy Bank

      May 9, 2022

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      The Tarnished Tea Service

      March 22, 2022

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      The Engraved Flatware

      February 23, 2022

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