Mother & Daughter Curators

Meet the Curators

Every Collection Begins With Curiosity.

A shared love of storied objects, timeless craftsmanship, and the joy of discovering pieces with character.

Lisa and Kara, the mother and daughter curators behind Heirlooms & Whimsy.

Every Collection Begins With Curiosity.

Every home tells a story.

Some stories are written through family photographs. Others are told by a weathered book, a well-loved teacup, an antique clock, or a piece of furniture that has quietly witnessed generations of life.

Heirlooms & Whimsy grew from our shared love of discovering those pieces—the ones that carry history, craftsmanship, and a little mystery.

As a mother and daughter, we have always enjoyed searching for the unexpected. We believe beautiful homes are built over time through carefully chosen objects that feel personal, meaningful, and full of character.

Every piece we bring into our collection is selected because it made us stop, look closer, and imagine the story it still has left to tell.

Lisa & Kara

Lisa

Mother Curator

I’ve always believed that the best homes aren’t filled all at once—they’re collected over time. I love finding pieces that remind people of a memory, start a conversation, or simply make them smile every time they walk into a room.

Kara

Daughter Curator

I love discovering the unexpected—the object that doesn’t quite fit into a category but somehow feels perfect. Those are often the pieces that become someone’s favorite.

What We Look For

Character

Pieces with presence, patina, and a story visible in every detail.

History

Finds that carry traces of the people and places that came before us.

Craftsmanship

Objects shaped with care, skill, and materials chosen to endure.

Whimsy

The unexpected object that brings curiosity, delight, or conversation.

We hope you’ll discover something that feels as though it has been waiting just for you.