04/27/2026
Touching History: The Stories Behind the Find ✨
People often ask me why I’m so drawn to vintage and antique pieces. It’s because every day, I get to touch history. I’m not just finding "things"; I’m uncovering the echoes of lives lived, friendships forged, and the quiet moments of faith and adventure that define us.
While most items don't come with their history written in ink, I often sit and imagine the stories they could tell. But then, there are the rare days when the item speaks for itself. I found this 1942 framed print of "If for Girls"—a formal piece of decor meant to guide a young woman's character. But the real treasure was hidden on the back. A handwritten letter from "Gigi" to her best friend, documenting their summers at Jackson’s Mill.
As I read her words, I felt the immediate connection to every "girlfriend" friendship that has ever existed. It’s all there: the bravery of jumping off bridges, the shared fear of the deep end of the pool, singing duets under the stars, and the freedom of being young and wild during the WWII era. It reminds me that through every decade, God, love, and the spirit of adventure remain our constants. This is why I love what I do—to honor these stories and find them new homes where their energy can live on.
The Deciphered Memories:
Doesn't this remind you of camp? Remember Jackson's Mill and all of the fun we had there. Yes, and I'll always remember what you said about me in vespers at County Camp one year. Thanks— Remember: The old double cot we used to sleep in. The Delawares under the old apple tree. The time I jumped off the bridge. Our duet we attempted to sing for Council Circle one night "Good Night, Good Night Beloved Mine." The times we were Sagamore & Chief of Tribal Meet. Braxton County Cottage. Vespers in the Garden. The trail to Council-Circle. Our hike to watch the sun-rise. All-star tea & consecration. The pool & how afraid you were at 10 ft. Haven't much more room—but it has been fun to reminisce. Oh yes—love you still at your lucky piece—Love always, "Gigi"
Isn’t it beautiful how a simple piece of paper can hold so much life?
