Welcome to Collected Stories, our journal of art, design, and inspiration from The Hickory Post.

Here, Sarah shares personal reflections on what it means to live artfully: how to curate spaces that tell stories, create meaningful moments, and blend old with new. It’s a space for ideas, education, and connection, where we invite you behind the scenes of the collective.

Explore Topics Like:

  • How to Create a Home That Feels Like You

  • The Art of Mixing Old and New

  • Meet the Makers: The Stories Behind the Work

  • Lessons from the Collective: What We’re Learning About Design & Community

Each story is written with the same heart as our brand: approachable, creative, and filled with intention.

Woman standing in kitchen, holding a glass of red wine, smiling, wearing an olive green shirt and jeans, next to a refrigerator with photos and a whiteboard, bright window in background.
Letting Pieces Grow With You
Sarah Vining Sarah Vining

Letting Pieces Grow With You

When you build a home slowly, the pieces you choose are allowed to grow with you. This is the story of an antique piece that evolved through marriage, parenthood, and changing seasons of life.

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