07/22/2026
I love this story that my colleague and friend Anne shared. It’s such a beautiful reminder that letting go of something doesn’t mean its story is over.
One of the hardest parts of downsizing or clearing a loved one’s home is wondering what will happen to the things they treasured. We like to remind our clients that when those belongings are sold or donated, they have a chance at a new life with someone who will appreciate and enjoy them.
This globe traveled all the way from a California estate sale to a home in Massachusetts, where it is now loved and looks as though it was always meant to be. We don’t always get to know where our things will end up, but stories like this remind us that letting go can be the beginning of a wonderful new chapter. 🌎💙
I found this globe at an estate sale while I was visiting my parents in California.
It immediately caught my eye. I walked away, thinking, How in the world am I going to get this back to Massachusetts?
Then a neighbor mentioned to my dad that it had caught his eye too. That was all the encouragement I needed—I went back, bought it, and (after a shipping bill I’ll choose not to think about 😅) it made its way home.
Now it sits here looking like it was always meant to be.
Estate sales are funny that way. They’re filled with things that once meant something to someone else. Sometimes an item simply catches your eye. Other times it reminds you of a person, a memory, or a chapter of your own life. I could have sworn someone in my family had a globe just like this, although no one seems to remember.
Maybe that’s why I love wandering estate sales. They’re not just about finding things—they’re about discovering stories.
What’s the one thing you’ve found at an estate sale, antique shop, or flea market that you absolutely had to bring home and still love today?