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Ceramic Angels - cross-stitch patterns, produce fresh from the garden out back, drying paint brushes, gentle laughter, floral apron, fresh cut flowers in old coffee cans, long warm hugs, sketchbooks full of flowers and spotted animals

Middle-Aged Christian Lady Peasant Tops - roller skates, craft beer, crystals, every windowsill full of plants, homemade bug repellant, expressive hands, short fingernails, closet full of vintage clothes, zero waste, dreams of converting a school bus and traveling the country

Road Snacks from the 1800s - history podcasts and audiobooks, nice camera, closet full of backpacking equipment, adventurous pet, bike rack, state fairs and local festivals, great storyteller, knows a secret place in every town, worn-out library card, charming smile, travel journals, a distinct childhood memory of bonding with a grandparent over an atlas or on a family trip

State Football Paraphernalia - expensive running shoes, dog leashes by the door, NPR in the mornings, water bottle, morning stretches, knows exactly how fast their mile is, protest signs, pretty eyes, big appetite, club sports, planning a trip to go sky-diving, poll worker or phone banker, competitive, willing to put in the time and effort to reach any goal

Garden Fountains Shaped Like Frogs Playing Banjos - guitar case covered in stickers, chapstick, rain boots, stacks of books by the bed, can’t cook but tries their best, observation notebooks, meaningful compliments, sheet music, moves worms off the sidewalk into the dirt, fairytales, ponds, apps to identify plants or bird calls, an unquenchable curiosity about the world and how it works

The Largest Collection of Yankee Candles Outside an Actual Yankee Candle - flour-covered hands, favorite teacup, fresh cut flowers, decorations for every season and holiday, will always pick up the phone or answer a text, charcuterie boards, farmer’s market, leaves fresh cookies on friends’ doorsteps, best gifts, hosts every night-in, stacks of filled journals, makes friends with strangers in line at the grocery store