ABOUT WHAT SHE KEPT
What She Kept began with my late mom, Kristin, a beautiful and wildly artistic woman who had an eye for special things. She unexpectedly passed away in late 2025, leaving our family an extraordinary collection of more than 1,500 pieces of Early American pressed glass and other vintage glassware.
She spent years finding them everywhere she could: antique shops, flea markets, and thrift stores big and small. If she spotted one while driving, there was a very good chance my dad was being asked to pull over unexpectedly so she could take a look. She never wanted to miss a good hunt!
She loved the patterns, the history, the craftsmanship, and the thrill of finding something beautiful that someone else might have overlooked.
Rather than let her collection sit packed away, I want these pieces to be enjoyed again. My hope is that these pieces find new homes where they can be loved, displayed, and become part of someone else’s lifelong story.
Based in the mountains of North Carolina, What She Kept is my way of honoring her creativity, her eye for beauty, and the things she chose to keep.
Kat (aka Kristin's little girl)
PS. For those who knew me as Golden Gratitude: this shop has a new name and a new purpose, but it’s still me, Kat, behind it all. I’m so happy to bring you along as Golden Gratitude becomes What She Kept.
