The Things We Treasure

Antiques
The French Pottery I've Spent 30 Years Collecting
One writer celebrates the crocks, jars, and bowls that complete his kitchen—and fill his home with memories.
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Essay
Why I'll Always Love Clotheslines
For one writer, a clothesline is a reminder of her childhood, her faraway family, and a sense of freedom now lost.
Home Decor
11 Design Experts Share the Meaning Behind Their Cherished Objects
From family history to cultural storytelling and racial identity.
Essay
Why I Spent Two Decades Looking for a Little Blue Alarm Clock
I thought it would bring back memories. I didn’t know it would help me reclaim a sense of home.