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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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    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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    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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    The Fluted Bowl

    by Robin Turnipseed August 30, 2022
    by Robin Turnipseed August 30, 2022

    Growing up, my family moved quite a bit. I lived in the midwest for most of my childhood and then spent my teenage …

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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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    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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Welcome to the World of Pretties!

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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