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I don’t think this means doing more. I think it just means using what matters, keeping things around that remind you of who you are, and living an intentionally joyful life at home.

How are you creating a symbolic and significant home?

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I don’t think this means doing more. I think it just means using what matters, keeping things around that remind you of who you are, and living an intentionally joyful life at home. How are you creating a symbolic and significant home? storykeeperstyle • • • • • • • Vintage Decor | Home Inspiration | Collected Home | Traditional Home | Sentimental Style | The Sentimental Decorator | Joyful Rituals of Home | Sentimental Home | Homes with a Story thesentimentaldecorator sentimentalstyle nostalgianotebook meaningfulhomedecor

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✨ Sentimental Sunday✨

The stories in my kitchen corner…

* the brass pineapple wall art from my Grannie
* the “God Bless Our Home” print that has now hung in 4 generations of kitchens
* the vintage spice rack and lemon canisters that were gifts from my bestie (the person who knows my style better than anyone)
* the “leftover” cabinet hardware from when my parents built our family home
* + all the fun extras I’ve collected through the years

This little corner gets rearranged and revamped often throughout the year to showcase some of my favorite things, but it always tells the story of how I have been loved and cared for.

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New dining room views! I am so pleased with this wallpaper from @artscape_design_studio that I just had to share some still photos. The space now looks like I envisioned it from the moment I saw this hour for the first time!

Comment FABLE, and I’ll send you the link to check it out on my LTK.
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Some heirlooms aren’t originally family pieces. They’re chosen…piece by piece, with love.

My grandmother started collecting these Homer Laughlin Majestic Brittany plates for me long before I was old enough to appreciate them. She accumulated quite a lot for me! She probably imagined me using them at my wedding, setting a table for a new chapter, the way women before me had done with their fine china.

But life unfolded differently. And I truly love the life I have.

So instead of waiting for a traditional occasion, I gave them a place where I see them every day. Some on a gallery wall in my dining room, others mixed in with my mom’s Kings Crown Ruby and my grandmother’s Haviland Apple Blossom.

Oh, and the pattern? She picked it just for me…her “Brittany.”

I think it’s time I set a big banquet table with them and throw a shindig, celebrating the life I have.

#storykeeperstyle #thesentimentaltable
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I've always loved my dining room, but something was missing.

Then I found @artscape_design_studio’s "Fable" wallpaper, and it was like the room finally finished telling its story. The colors, the warmth, the way it makes everything feel more intentional…it’s exactly what this space needed.

Every home tells a story. I just found the perfect chapter for my dining room.

You can shop Fable and all of Artscape’s wallpaper selections in the LTK app.

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The older I get, the more I realize I don’t need big moments.

I need rhythms.

A favorite drink in a pretty glass. Dogs at my side. Magazine in my lap.

Nothing dramatic. Just something steady.
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Spotted in this Reel are few of my favorite @wayfair finds of 2026, including the faux daisies in the vase and fun chartreuse table runner. You can shop Wayfair in My Home at the link in my bio. #wayfaircreator #wayfair #earnscommissions
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If you’ve ever worried that displaying sentimental things would make your home feel cluttered, this is your proof that it doesn’t have to.

Clutter accumulates without intention. Memory connects with it.

And, layered isn’t the same as chaotic. This table is layered with heirlooms (Mama’s pewter and Spode St. Catherine’s Court dinner plates), hand-me-downs (her white chargers), gifted (tortoise glasses from my bestie + flatware from Mama), and new (table linens and lamps + shades).

When pieces are chosen and allowed to belong together, they create calm beauty, not noise.

#tablescapetuesday #thesentimentaltable

Shop at the link in my bio.
Table Linens: @wayfair
Lamps:@amazon
Lampshades: @cottonprintclub
Woven Chargers + Tortoise Glassware: @ballarddesigns
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My Valentine’s wish for you…notice the love in your home. Capture it. In the ordinary moments. And in the quiet ones, too.
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Let’s love and laissez les bons temps rouler! Happy 💕 Day! Happy Mrdi Gras! 💜💛💚

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from trend cycles, this space is for you..

I believe homes are meant to hold stories, not just styles. And the pieces we choose to keep…the ones passed down, thrifted, remembered, and loved…say more about us than anything new ever could.

Your home doesn’t need to keep up.
It just needs to reflect you.

If you’re learning how to live with meaning, sentiment, and intention right where you are, welcome. You’re in the right place.

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I don’t have many things to put out for 💕 season, but I love my painted heart garland from @kelseymillerstudios. I added a very sweet photo of my great grandparents when they were crowned Valentine King & Queen at their senior center to the coffee table with some fresh tulips. Finally, I had to grab this cute @tjmaxx pillow for a little cheeky humor!

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The biggest lesson I’ve learned about living well at home is this: rituals matter. Not as a means to an end, but as a way of paying attention to the life we’re living right now.

Rituals aren’t about making life look pretty or perfect. They simply help us *experience* it more fully and more beautifully.

As Alexandra Stoddard so beautifully wrote: “Rituals and details are not ends but steppingstones, tools to aid us in the enjoyment of the actual process of living as fully and creatively as we possibly can.”

I’ve learned that when I honor the current season and choose not rush past it, my home becomes a place of dignity, vitality, and joy.

Lighting the candle because it makes things look cozier. Using my “good dishes” for a regular weeknight meal because today is worth celebrating.
Really, just letting small habits reinforce what I value most.

“Living well is a habit,” Alexandra reminds us, “and rituals improve and reinforce good life habits.”

And that’s why this matters. A life well-lived is more than just the grand gestures. It’s shaped by the daily ones.

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It’s a good month for tablescapes, my friend! So, here’s a look back at some of mine from the past few years! 💕

The featured pattern in the first photos is part of the Francophile collection by @nathalie_lete for @anthropologie that @replacementsltd sourced for me years ago. It’s an all-time “new, not vintage” fave.

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Just a small dose of Christmas kitchen magic for your feed today. 🎄

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**so much of my kitchen is from @wayfair ! Shop “Wayfair in My Home” at the link in my bio! #wayfair #wayfaircreator
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Every December, I find myself reaching for the same ornaments, the same garlands, the same little treasures with worn edges and familiar stories.

Some people switch things up every year, and I love that for them.
 But for me? This is a ritual.

Repeating what I love helps me remember where I’ve been, who I come from, and what makes this season feel like home.

It’s not about recreating the past…It’s about honoring the parts of it that still bring me joy.

If you decorate the same way every year too, you’re in good company.
#storykeeperstyle #vintagechristmas #christmastraditions
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A peek inside my Christmas dish pantry… and the stories behind each pattern.

🎄Arita Tartan Plaid: the foundation for my childhood Christmas mornings. 🎄Old Britain Castles Pink Christmas: lovingly started by my best friend. 🎄Fitz & Floyd Winter Holiday: chosen and collected for me by my mom starting when I was 15!

Three patterns, three chapters of my life, all tucked onto one shelf. ✨ Swipe for how I’ve styled them over the years.

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Warm lamps, traditional colors, sentimental decor, and that unmistakable “movie night in December” glow.

Every piece of Christmas in here has a story, so maybe that’s why this room feels like stepping back into a memory.

If your dream Christmas still looks like an old VHS tape, you’re in the right room. 🎄✨
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By popular demand, I will share some outfit from time to time when I can link things that you might like!

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Tuesday – Week 4
 If I had to pick a favorite from the Thanksgiving Tablescape series, this might be it. There’s just something about green, amber, and candlelight that feels like Thanksgiving to me.

This table layers sentimental pieces from the women who came before me… Grannie’s Johnson Brothers Friendly Village dishes, Mema’s turkey figurines, and Mama’s gold-rimmed glassware. These pieces share the spotlight alongside my own favorites: a green block print tablecloth, Bordallo Pinheiro lemon leaf chargers, and woven placemats.

The centerpiece is a magnolia wreath framing a stone fruit topiary from @willowandpearls. The perfect mix of classic and Southern. Add in a glow from the candles, and it’s everything I love about this season: memory, warmth, and gratitude gathered around the table.
#ThanksgivingTablescapeTuesday #thesentimentaltable
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The night before Thanksgiving is really the calm before the season really takes off.

So tonight, before the timers start going off and the to-do lists take over, I’m pouring a cup of Christmas coffee in a sentimental mug and giving myself 60 seconds to breathe.

Because once tomorrow hits, we all know what happens. Family, food, travel, hosting, decorating, wrapping, gatherings, memories, a little exhaustion, and *a whole lot of joy.*

This tiny ritual anchors me before the busiest stretch of the year begins. It’s a bit of a reminder that even the most ordinary moments, like a quiet kitchen, a warm cup, and a familiar mug, can steady you for everything that’s ahead.

If you’re doing the same tonight… cheers to us.
 May tomorrow be full of gratitude and the rest of the season full of meaning.
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I’ve got my game face on. 🎄✨

While the world’s out shopping for new decor, I’m unwrapping memories…the Shiny Brites that belonged to my grandmother, her tree topper, plus the glass ornaments I continue to collect. All part of my Christmas story!

This isn’t just tree trimming…it’s storykeeping.

If you’re the kind who decorates with meaning, not minimalism… you’re in the right place. ❤️
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Thanksgiving Tablescape Tuesday – Week 3
 This table came together like a little scrapbook of my life… a tablecloth from India, my mom’s glassware, my grandmother’s brass candlesticks, and a Christmas gift from my best friend (that gold bamboo flatware 💛).

It’s a mix of stories, colors, and people I love. And it’s proof that a table doesn’t have to be super matchy to be beautiful. It just has to mean something.

Would you call your holiday style eclectic or classic this year? I’d love to know what story your table will tell.

#ThanksgivingTablescapeTuesday #thesentimentaltable
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What makes a home feel meaningful? I’ve thought about this a lot, especially as I’ve gathered, styled, and written about the pieces that I have in my home. It’s not just the things themselves. It’s the why behind them.

The memory tied to a dish. The person behind the photograph. The ritual that makes an ordinary day feel sacred.

Our homes truly hold our stories. And when we take the time to listen, they teach us so much about who we are and what we love. I’m exploring this more over the next few weeks while I prep and prepare for the holiday season, practically and tenderly. And I’d love to do it together.

I’ll share simple ways I’m weaving memory, ritual, and warmth into my rooms, and I’d love to hear what you’re trying, too.

Drop one sentence that finishes this thought: “My home feels meaningful when ____.

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People ask how I’d describe my style… and honestly, the answer’s simple. Sentimental
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Because every piece in my home means something — from the heirlooms passed down to the treasures I’ve collected along the way. Each one tells a story, and together they tell mine.

That’s the heart of Sentimental Style — a home that feels beautiful because it’s personal.
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Honestly, I’m talking to myself here. Some nights it’s so easy to crash on the couch with dinner and a show. But every time I take a few extra minutes to set the table (even just for one), I feel the difference.

Lighting a candle, using my favorite dishes, slowing down… it all turns an ordinary evening into something intentional. A little ritual that reminds me that my life, even lived solo, is still worth celebrating every day.

#joyfullysingle #curatingjoy #ritualsofhome
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When the lamps are lit and the kitchen grows quiet, I’m always reminded…there really is magic in that little world, home.
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I’m not saying my dishes have their own personality…but they do require a little extra attention. And ‘tis the season to bring the fall and Christmas beauties front and center!

Between the stacks, the stories, and the endless rearranging, this pantry might be my favorite corner of the house.

Every plate has a past life…gifts from people I love, thrift store finds, treat myself moments, and heirloom sets passed down with love. But somehow, they’ve all found their way home here.

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My nephews and niece (and their parents and grandparents) came over to celebrate my birthday this weekend, and I wanted to have a little bit of spooky season fun for the kids! I set up a pumpkin painting station along with a candy charcuterie board – with most of the items coming from Target! Such a fun way to celebrate the season with Littles! And the adults loved the charcuterie as well.

#LTKHome #LTKSeasonal #LTKHalloween

Happy new week!

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The snug is officially 90s-nostalgic and ready for cozy season. Almost complete — just waiting on the perfect ottoman for my feet (and the pups) to land on.

I pulled in warm colors and nostalgic textures, restyled the bookshelf (thanks to inspo from @mirth_and_maximalism!), and finally got some art on the walls. Will I add more? Maybe. For now, it feels just right: layered, lived-in, and ready for autumn evenings at home.

Do you ever feel like a room tells you when it’s done… or are you a “forever tweaking” type like me?
#roommakeover #chronicrearranger
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Sing is complete — for now!

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