Why We Collect: The Psychology Behind the Things We Keep

Why We Collect: The Psychology Behind the Things We Keep

Keli Jakel
Published on: 23/07/2025

At Organized by Keli & Co, we see a lot of things. Collections of china passed down through generations. Rows of designer shoes lined up like art. Drawers full of vintage matchbooks. Closets that tell a hundred stories. And almost always, there’s a reason those items are there—and a reason they’re hard to let go.

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