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The Burned Accent Table

by Robin Turnipseed July 12, 2023
One hallmark of newlywed life is the gaining of hand-me-down furniture. Honestly, this accrument is foundational to anyone starting life independently, whether newly married or not. At some point, we have all gathered our fair share of mix-and-match items, generously donated by those who love us and wish to help us on our way while simultaneously cleaning out their overflowing garages and storage rooms.

It is a win-win situation all around.

However, as the receiver, we occasionally gain goods that may have a scuff or scratch on surfaces that cause us to question their origin. For example, for decades, I wondered how a perfectly round mark became etched into the beautiful vintage walnut accent table gifted to us early into our marriage. For years I thought the spot was an oil stain, even questioning if my children had managed to damage the table and keep it a secret or if the mark was a souvenir gained through one of our many moves. 

However, the answer to my inquiry provided a better story than I imagined.

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A Weekender’s Guide to London

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 appeared in every conversation the moment that people discovered our travels to England encompassed only a few days.

Their eyes would widen, a slightly curious shake of a head would occur, and then the following two questions would inevitably come rushing out, one right behind the other. “Why?” would be asked first, with “What can anyone do in London in only three days?” shortly behind.

The answer to the first question is simple enough.

“Why such a short trip?”

Well, first, because we are parents. That should be enough said, but let’s add in the availability of childcare, not to mention that we chose to travel in April, a month fraught with end-of-the-year school activities. Also, we love to travel with our children and consider these quick trips more scouting in nature. If we love a place and deem it safe enough, we return home and carve out the makings of a more extensive family trip in the future.

As for the second question, “What can one possibly do in London in four days?”

The simple answer is “quite a bit” as long as you are organized and prioritize your list of activities.

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A Vintage Lover’s Guide to Portobello Road

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 and the achievement, the excitement level is still as significant, and the celebration just as grand. I experienced the excitement of crossing a childhood dream off my list this past week when my husband and I spent a whirlwind weekend in London. From the moment we decided to venture across the pond, I knew of the one place I longed to visit: Portobello Road. Portobello Road is a street near the Nottinghill neighborhood of London, which touts itself as the world’s largest antique market. That description alone would be enough to persuade me, but a different reason lay behind my eagerness to walk this well-known London street.  

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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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