Woman in beige outfit and large sun hat standing on lawn beside white hydrangea bushes in front of a house with light purple siding and double-hung windows.
Line drawing of a sprig of lily of the valley with multiple small bell-shaped flowers and two large leaves, on a black background.
A hand holding four eggs of different colors in front of a chicken enclosure with a black and white chicken inside.

About

I’m Michelle, and this is Antique Tokeneke.

I started it as a way to document our life at home - an old New England house, two young children, and all the small, everyday moments that were starting to feel worth holding onto.

Over time, it’s become a space to reflect on how we live more broadly: the meals we make, the spaces we create, the traditions we’re building, and the seasons that shape it all.

Most of what you’ll find here comes from real life - raising young kids, slowly working on our home, spending time outside, hosting family, and figuring things out as we go.

It’s not meant to be perfect or overly polished. Just thoughtful, personal, and true to this season of life.

Blooming white flowers on a tree against a blue sky with wispy clouds.
Indoor table with potted bonsai trees, green watering can, and leaf-shaped placemats near window with view of green yard
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