This week we are discussing practical tips on restoring furniture, clothing, and jewelry and discuss how to tackle the challenge of keeping cherished items without letting them turn into clutter.
Whether it's an old quilt needing stitches or an antique chair that could use some refinishing, we'll give you the tools and inspiration to honor these keepsakes meaningfully. Plus, we'll touch on the importance of sustainability and upcycling in preserving these heirlooms.
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In this episode we talk about:
- Learn how to give your inherited items a new lease on life
- How to determine the sentimental versus practical value of your prized possessions
- The emotional journey of fixing sentimental items
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Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:00:00]:
Hello, and welcome back to Organized and Productive. I'm Stephanie, your host. Welcome. If you're new, I'm so happy that you're here. If you are a seasoned listener, welcome back to this week, and I'll have to let you know well, you'll have to let me know if this sounds a little bit different because this week, I am recording in a closet, in my son's closet. If any of you follow me over at the organized flamingos Instagram, I will often showcase where I'm recording these podcast episodes from. Right? And I've been as of the last couple of months, I converted parts, the back room of our RV into a pseudo studio for when I record because I can easily pad it so that there's not as much noise absorb absorption, versus me trying to record in the car, which I have definitely done that. So this might sound a little different.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:00:56]:
I'm actually think thinking this might not be a terrible idea. I have a lot of his clothes hung up. There's quite a bit of places to absorb the noise. So this might be a good place. I don't know. You'll have to let me know. So that's where I'm I am today. So if it sounds a little different, that's why.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:01:10]:
Okay. So let's get right into our topic today. So we are talking about mending your inherited items. So this is a topic as part of a kind of the broader discussion point if it's worth keeping some of the stuff that you are helping your loved one declutter, organize, downsize with. They have inherited it to you, or maybe you are now the proud person of this brand new box. You did not know that they were saving up for you. And when they come over you know, every time they come over, they, happily will be passing over that box. Right? And so you uncover it, and then you find, nostalgic items, but then some of those items may need a little bit of TLC.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:01:52]:
So we've covered the topic in other ways about if it's worth doing it yourself, if it's worth DIY ing it or outsourcing it, and just, like, the the topics of what's worth your time and effort and value and sentimental value. But we've never truly have talked about what it takes to actually fix those items. So that's the discussion today. And as always, these discussions are meant for to spark inspiration in you, to bring up any topics that maybe you have not considered, for for you to start thinking about it if you haven't at all. Maybe you have, items that you've been meaning to fix. And because you're stuck in this middle ground of should I or should I not, you're just not doing anything. And so now they're, you know, piling up over in the corner, collecting dust, and really serving no purpose at all. So today, we're going to explore that topic, see if it's worth it for you, for you to explore what it takes, and then we'll take it from there.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:02:55]:
Alright? So let's get to our topic. Welcome to the Organized and Productive podcast with the Organized Flamingo. I'm your host, Stephanie, a professional organizer and productivity expert. Ready to explore the right organizing and productivity solutions for you? Yeah? Well, then let's go. Okay. So what I'm talking about more like, more specific is it's those sentimental treasures that are passed down from family members or loved ones or friends that mean so much, but may be a bit worn, damaged, or in need of a little TLC. Now the part I want you to first acknowledge or define for yourself is the part where I said it means so much. Because for some people, there is that sentimental connection to that person.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:03:46]:
Sometimes it's the event. Sometimes it's just more because it's beautiful, and and you really love that era that they lived in, and they they wore that stuff in. So maybe it's it has nothing to do with that person, and it has everything to do with just you like that style. Right? I'll I'll give you an example. Like, personally, I've had my own experiences with this, several of them. One of them is my godmother gave me these beautiful rings she has since passed, and she's passed away for a couple years now. She left behind these rings to my mom to give to me. And it's but it's costume jewelry, and it's very fine costume jewelry.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:04:22]:
So it's, like, these beautiful rings. She was just like she was an artist. She just had beautiful taste. So these rings, one of the some of the stones fell off, and these stones were glass. And because I asked a friend who was a jeweler jeweler to see, you know, what it like, what kind of materials I was working with, and and some of them had fallen off throughout the years. She came back and gave me her feedback, and ultimately, most of them were costume jewelry. Some of the stones were just, not crystals, but, glass, fine glass. And to fix it, it was going to be a couple $100 between all of them and whatnot.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:04:57]:
And so at that point, I had to decide, well, do will I be wearing this? Is it worth me paying a couple $100? I think it was, like, $100 per you know, for the for everything and for it to be size too so that I could actually wear it because she had she was a different size in her rings and jewelry than I was. So it was going to be, like, about $100 per piece, and I had to just decide, like, is this worth it? Should I keep it? So if I would not have gone through an exercise or at least explore that to with myself, I would have always just kept them and have it given me guilt about that I didn't do anything about it, that they're just collecting dust, and I would have probably given quite a bit of story behind the why I hadn't. I would have given a lot of excuses and reasons. And then, ultimately, again, I just would would have done nothing about it. So so what I ultimately ended up doing is, I kept 5 out of quite a big you know, quite a box that were that I knew she wore, that I remembered her wearing, that I knew would be mean a lot for her to know that I, you know, appreciated and kept. And then I have not fixed them because they're not necessarily they haven't been my style. But that's not to say they won't, but I ended up just deciding that whatever could fit in this one box that honored her and the stuff that she gave me is what I would keep, and that gave me some boundaries and some reasoning. Now every time I look at it, I know there's a purpose to that box.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:06:28]:
Even they're even though they're not fixed, I know it's intentional, and I thought about it in that if, when, and if I'm ready to ever fix them or do something or recycle them or upcycle them or do something different, maybe put all of the stones together to create something else, then I know where they are, and I can do that, you know, at that time. So that's an example of what I mean about being intentional about the stuff that we have that we know needs to be fixed. So what I talk a lot about in this subject is that sometimes these items are more than just things. I have an entire blog post where I talk about just this, that it's not just stuff. They carry memories, legacies, and family stories with them. And if it if it was for a friend, it's who and what those moments represent. So it's not just stuff, but they can also present a challenge when it comes to organization, especially if they need some work to be functional or practical. Like, they you know, you now need to fix it.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:07:29]:
It's like this entire to do list to to bring it back to life. And that responsibility is now yours, a responsibility you did not either ask for. Maybe you did ask for the thing, but you did not mean to take on the responsibility of bringing it back to life, if you will. So today, we'll be walking you through how to decide what's worth mending and fixing or upcycling, if if that's your interpretation of mending and and upcycling, and what kind of projects you can tackle, and then how to honor these items without letting them contribute to clutter. Okay? So let's talk about why you should or could or why even think about mending inherited items. So when we talk about mending or restoring inherited items, the first thing that comes to mind normally for people is why? Why take the time to prepare something instead of just storing it away or just letting it go? So for many, the answer is simple, that these items aren't just things. They represent memories, family connections, and maybe even cultural history that you want to honor. So if you are wondering why it's getting hard to let go, there could be some of that connection.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:08:44]:
Now if you're helping someone else with their downsizing or decluttering and whatnot, remember that that can possibly be the reason as to why they're hesitating and letting of why the why they can't seem to let go and why they want to fix it, when for you, it's an obvious let it go. I mean, mending items gives them a whole new life and it and it does allow you to carry those memories forward. But it also means that you're making them usable and relevant to your space in life today. I'm in this in this camp of I'm a big advocate in it that if you can give stuff another life, another go without having to put too much resources into it, and disrupting, you know, your ecosystem. And I don't mean ecosystem just like have, you know, earth, like the whole earth or sustainability piece, which is very important. And this is and it is part of the conversation. I just mean more of your ecosystem. Like, if if you're able to, why not? Because if not, the alternative is that it will either land up in the landfill and may not even be able to come compost or be broken apart.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:09:48]:
And then the other is that you might be overspending because what you used to have or what you have now could have worked if you could you could have just spent a little more time fixing it or upgrading it or something like that without having to start all over. Right? And then there could have been really good meaning behind it, and it it could have been a a win win. So I am an advocate for it just because I see so much stuff that ends up in the landfill with no reasoning behind, just not just people not being at least aware that some of the stuff that they do have could actually work in some way, shape, or form, right, without adding to the clutter or without creating clutter because that's not what we want either. So there's that. So here's a good way to think about it. Each time you use an item, you're engaging with a part of family's story. So for this stuff that you are, you have inherited or is becoming part of you, there is that element as well. Like, there is even more meaning behind it that can be passed down in reason to fix it, if you are able.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:10:49]:
So whether it's the dining room table, that's, you know, the big brown furniture pieces are a great example of, hey, could you keep it? Because if not, it will end up, you know, in the landfill or whatnot. Can you upcycle it? Will it make sense? Now some of the stuff we're about to talk about today do require research and time. And if you don't have those two resources, then this conversation is is different. Because if you're in a hurry to, you know, get rid of or remove the items, then it it might be a little more difficult because in our world right now, or at least in our society right now here in the US, there's not as many people doing this as a service. So if you see this beautiful armoire that you do want to keep, but it's not your aesthetic, and you definitely should not, you know, be forced into keeping something that is not does not represent who you are and it's not practical for you. But if you did want to maybe break it down and make something else out of it, you should be able to. But, unfortunately, those resources are far, in are are very, limited right now in in the US because there's just not as much money into them. Quite frankly, people aren't willing to pay what it takes to make something into something else.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:12:06]:
You know, it requires hours of manual labor or and things like that. And so sometimes it just drives up the cost, and that is a big obstacle. And I get that, also with the dresses or pants or just any dress wear, I mean, any anything that is clothing and fabric and making it into something else, while those talented artists need to be paid and compensated. It's a lot of work. So sometimes it may not be worth it if you don't have the resources, the financial resources, and the time, because that takes time for you to, you know, to make it that way. So with that being said, not every inherited item needs to be kept or restored. K. Sometimes it's just going to be okay to let it go.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:12:45]:
But for the pieces you're attracted to, mending can be a beautiful way to honor the past while making it a part of your present. So let's talk next about the types of inherited items to consider mending. So these are the ones that I have seen be most practical, or I've seen people have success, in finding a source that will do it for them, or it just makes sense financially, you know, and and also time wise. So let's talk about those. So let's talk about specifics. What kinds of inherited items are good candidates for mending or restoring? Here are a few common categories, and I'll give you some tips along the way as well. Okay? So the first is furniture. So furniture is one of the most common types of inherited items.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:13:30]:
You know, speculation and experience tells us that it's those old dressers or beloved rocking chairs, and it's the items that probably cost quite a bit of money from, you know, the person who originally bought it, or it was, specifically made for the for that person. Because in the prior ages before the 19 seventies, even 19 sixties, there was less of the mass production, especially in furniture. So, you know, there were truly special pieces, and they had a purpose, and there were more of, those reunions and, hosting type of events that were more common. So you would have, like, the buffet table or the buffet counter that, you know, that maybe we don't necessarily need as much now. So, anyway, some of these pieces were very telling of the lifestyle that was in the past. So and and same thing with television armoires. Right? We know all about those. We call them the brown furniture, those big modules that would ho host the really large, heavy, thick television sets, and they were useful at that time for that reason.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:14:44]:
But now we don't have those types of televisions anymore, so we don't need that. And it nothing really you can't really replace it with something else. Like some people have gotten very creative with putting something in that big square box. But for the most part, they're just really hard to move. They're very heavy, so nobody really wants those. So furniture is a very common one that you will see being passed down. And the great thing about furniture is that it can often be repaired or refinished to look like new. You might need to fix a loose leg or add a new coat or a varnish or even get it reupholstered, especially with those chairs and sofas and couches.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:15:22]:
The key here is to assess the structure. That's would be one of my first and most important tips. Is it sturdy enough to be worth the effort? And will it fit in your current home style or function? Will you actually be proud that it's there or are you really just doing it out of out of guilt? If it's too fragile or you don't have the space for it, it might not it might be worth considering a different route or replacing the really fragile pieces into something that is more hardy. Like, I mean, of course, there's always donating it to someone who can restore it and seeing, you know, if they want it. And they might be able to refurbish it and then sell it themselves. But anyway, so that's a a different path. But what I'm saying is if you furniture is a really good candidate for that. There are also woodworkers that will take some of the cedar like, some of those furniture pieces that have natural woods that they can then upcycle, recycle, and create other things, and other furniture pieces.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:16:18]:
So definitely give your local lumber yard, woodmakers, DIYers, a call and see if they'd like to come pick it up. In that way, you don't have to move it, and they might want it. But here, we're talking more about if you should fix it yourself. So, of course, get a quote, see if it will be worth it, the furniture, but more specific if it's sturdy. Right? So if it has, like, good bones, as we like to say. And then we can maybe reimagine it with a different upholstery, different, fabric that will reflect what you who you are and what you and your current situation and maybe family's dynamic is. So don't totally discount it. Call them and get a quote and see if maybe they can just, like, do something with it that would represent, where you are.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:17:02]:
Now if so make sure that it's steady or sturdy. And then the other thing is that you, are able so whatever that furniture piece type of material is that, it's conducive to the areas that you live in. So here's an example. I've had quite a bit of families that will move from coast to coast or just, like, the mountain areas to coast, like, just very different, weather temperaments, and so their furniture pieces will react very differently to that. So if you've inherited something from, you know, say, a mountain cabin type of space or area or higher altitude, just thinking of that because I'm here in Colorado, but then it's you know, you're moving to, like, the coast, it's just going to have a different reaction. So be aware of that and make sure that it's worth it, and that it you don't need to do anything about, you know, protecting it so that if you do move, then, that's something for you to consider. Then second thing is the clothing and textiles. It's a this one's a very popular type of item that I'm always asked about.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:18:05]:
Like, should I fix it? So maybe you got, you know, the prom dress from your great grandmother or, a cultural dress from your great great grandmother or even just, like, from your mom when they were living in a different country. And then they have this just beautiful dress wear, and you'd like to keep it, but you can't really wear it anymore. Maybe it's not the style. Maybe it doesn't fit you, whatever it is. But you don't wanna keep it. Or you're considering, you know, maybe it's, like, ripped and you're trying to fix it and make it better, but is it worth it? So inherited clothing, quilts, or any of the textiles, that's kind of the category we're thinking here. So even if it is a dress versus a quilt, what you're really dealing with now is textiles and fabrics. And so those are the experts that you want to go and search for and ask them if it will be worth doing what you're thinking you want to do with it.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:18:57]:
And those can be very sentimental. Right? And I get that, but can you create something else out of it? If you have a piece of vintage clothing, you can look into those minor alterations and make it wearable again, perhaps. But then when we're talking about the quilt, like, types of, like, quilts, those are you what you want to consider there are, yes, the simple sewing repairs or professional cleaning, but that's really what we're looking at, the the, the cleaning piece of it. Can you give it a new life? And will it not make you if you have allergies or your space, you know, even worse, like, as far as because it collects a lot of dust. And that's the thing. Some of these pieces, you you think you can't wash, and so you don't. And so then they create, then they just get yellow. They they absorb all of the elements from the outside, and then now it's just, you know, stinky, for lack of a better word, or they're just they're just not wearable again.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:19:52]:
So think about those things. I personally love the idea of mending old quilts because they're not just functional. Of course, they do tell a story. You can display them as well, and they do serve a purpose. I mean, they keep you warm. So why not use it in your life now? But, of course, I understand that it needs to fit your your life. So get those quotes, but this clothing and textiles, that's usually what it will take. Those are the things to consider.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:20:17]:
Okay. So let's move on to the next. Jewelry and accessories. I just told a story right before this about my godmother's rings and costume jewelry. Another big, big, conversation piece that in questions that I often get. Should I fix this jewelry and or accessory? I think it is definitely worth amending. If you've inherited a necklace, let's say, with a broken clasp or a ring that needs resizing, These things can often be restored without losing their original charm. This, no pun intended, this is one of those categories that will look the same way or very similar to where to its original format.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:20:59]:
Again, because textiles, like the other two categories I just talked about, textiles will change its color, its smell even, just because of, you know, time. If it's a natural text textile, all that, like, cotton and whatnot, like, that's really just a very breathing literal breathing textile. So it does change and same with furniture. It will absorb the light and etcetera, etcetera. But with jewelry and accessories, accessories, yes, of course, some of them will maybe taint or change color a little bit, like with silver and other, elements like that. But its structure in the way that it it's just so it just stays pretty much the same. So that is one of those pieces that could be worth mending because you can wear it again as its original shape and and type. Of course, this is, again, this is one of those categories that, in my opinion, if it does need to be fixed and you just don't think it's it's worth fixing its original look, you can always combine it into something else, and its memory still lives on because the story still moves on.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:22:06]:
And you can talk about how now this new piece is a combination of your family's story or past jewelry and accessories. So in my opinion, definitely, a worthwhile thing to to fix. If it's worth you know, you have boundaries around it, you don't necessarily keep everything. You just keep the things you will actually wear and the things that fit within your space. So next up, we've got household items like glassware, ceramics, artwork, things like that. You've got this is where Pyrex, those famous Pyrexes will fit into anywhere from or, you know, nice glassware from yesteryear. These are the the items out of all the others because I'm naming 4 types so far, and this is the last one for this conversation. Out of all the 4 that I've mentioned, household items are going to be the ones that you really need to weigh make sure that it's worth and weigh the practicality with the sentimental side of it.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:23:06]:
Do you want to use that set of dishes, or do you wanna display them? They're the heaviest or the biggest. They're the most cumbersome, and then they're the ones that if it isn't a set and you're missing one, you know, is it worth keeping the rest? So they're just heavier and more cumbersome, like, as opposed to jewelry and accessories that you can just quickly move, you know, as you're if you're if you're moving a lot. They don't require as much space. Household items are the ones that always end up in storage facilities. Like, they just occupy so much space. So this is the one that I really, really want you to make sure that it's worth it. Is it worth it? In my opinion, things for you to consider are if you are, you know, in more of a permanent, like a house or home or apartment, like you're not going to be moving as much because the more you move, the more chances there are for it to break and chip and, get damaged. So think about that.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:23:58]:
Like, if you are in a position where you are not going to be moving anytime soon or not as often, then then, you know, yes. It might be worth it. Should you fix it? Should you not? I mean, some of these were toxic materials, especially when it comes to glassware, dinnerware, anything that you will be eating or being in close contact with with your, you know, your body or your your mouth, like breathing it in. Some of these were very toxic. So I want you to make sure that these items are if you're keeping them, that they're protected. And if you're going to be using them for practical reasons, like to eat out of them, that you consider that that might not be a good idea or that just something that you need to think about. Do you wanna use a set of dishes or simply display them? Maybe these are items that just bring you joy, but if you do have to if you're going to be displaying them, you need to think about the cleaning piece of it. And if if it's worth completing the set, for instance, like, do you do you intend to get the full set? Do you have the full set? You know, consider those things and if it's worth it, and if it's worth your time and efforts and all that.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:25:03]:
If they're too fragile, it just might be best to leave them as decorative pieces, in my opinion, and maybe not the whole set. So this really comes into play when it's, like, like glassware or anything that's supposed to be a full set, and they look the same. But but they're miss you know, maybe you're missing a couple of pieces and and or just not worth fixing or you can't fix it. So maybe just keep one set and display that one, and maybe there's a picture underneath the plate of all of the other ones that you've had. You know, if you're a collector, breaking apart sets, never a good idea, but we're not talking about being a collector in this podcast. So, for the most part, what we'll have we do talk about being a collector in some episodes, but as a whole, this is for the everyday person who does not intend to, you know, collect all these things because that's an entirely different topic and strategy. So in this case, my hope is that you just you're able to preserve the memory that comes with it and that it did it is worth your time. So, let's talk about the emotional side of mending and trying to fix these inherited items.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:26:10]:
For many of us, the process of repairing a family heirloom is about more than just making it usable again. Right? It's about connecting dots and connecting with the memories and stories behind the behind the object and really probably why you're even considering trying to fix it. So when you sit down to restore a chair, for instance, that, it was, you know, your grandparents, they used it, and you have pictures of it and memories of it. Or you're wanting to, fix a quilt, that your mom made, and it can bring up all kinds of emotions, both the happy and the sad. And the process of fixing it could be cathartic. You're physically touching something that connects you to your family's past and or friends or loved ones. And in a way, you're helping to keep that history alive. And, you know, I've worked with people who have found peace through mending an item because it gave them a way to process their grief or honor a loved one's memory.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:27:07]:
And if the individual is still alive and you're still, like, in the process of doing this with them, it kind of connects you to to the commonalities that you used to have and or, like, great discussion pieces of, like, the remembering when. So it's it there's definitely quite a bit of pros and reasons why I would encourage you to do this, but I just want you to consider that it is an emotional taxing exercise to find the resources of who is even able to fix it. If you will be outsourcing it, doing the homework, making sure it's a trusted person, and when you do give up the item, are you okay knowing that perhaps this item could could get damaged or lost? And so those that whole complexity brings overwhelm to a lot of people, and we don't we're trying to avoid it. Not that we're trying to avoid hard things. Okay? We we're not we're here to confront the hard things if it's the right thing to do. But if you're just making yourself do something and fix something that is not really bringing you any joy, any value, then maybe it's not worth it. So just consider that emotional complexity that these projects can have, even if it's that one thing you're trying to fix. And if you're doing it yourself and you don't know how to fix something, we have a whole conversation of of that.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:28:30]:
Right? Like, the DIY versus outsourcing. If it's something that you don't have the money to put into, if you don't have the availability, like, you don't have the time to even fix it or make yourself available to this after, you know, after school, after work, or whatever, you get home, and the last thing that you want to do is do this DIY project, then it's going to cause more problems and more heartaches for you. If you don't have a passion, like, it's truly not even something you like to do, and then if you're not good at it, like, if that's something that you have to learn from scratch how to do, like, if you're trying to fix, like, you know, something that's glass. Well, if you've never really dealt with glass or trying to fix glass, or, like, you know, let's say, like a lamp or furniture, if you've never done this and you need to learn it first, so it just might bring an entire level of frustration that you did not anticipate or are prepared to take on. So just consider those things. Alright. So I think we've talked enough about all of that today. Let me know what your thoughts are on if you think it's worth fixing, mending the things that you are unsure about because I just want you to move them I want you to move past that I'm not sure phase or that guilt phase.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:29:47]:
And, hopefully, this moves you closer one way or another. Do your homework. Call a couple of resources out there to see if it's even worth it financially, to fix it. Are you able to take on this project? You know, and I hope that this today's episode has given you some some of that inspiration for tackling them, and that I I that no one that nobody says that you can't. You know, I hope that, like, this gives you that that encouragement of, if you really want to, you can, but just make sure you think about these things. Okay? So remember, though, as before we say goodbye, that not everything needs to be restored either. Choose the items that matter most to you. Start small with simple DIY projects, maybe the things you can do that are not so overwhelming.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:30:33]:
And don't be afraid to seek professional help for the bigger jobs. And, you know, maybe start with if you're doing, like, a furniture, just start with, like, sanding it down, something that you can do yourself and see what what it would mean to do the entire project. And remember that the emotional process of mending can be just as complex as the actual project itself. Okay? So don't discount that. And then maybe if you're halfway into the project, it's okay to give it up. You tried it and it's okay. We'll move on. Take a picture and let it go.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:31:05]:
Alright? Okay. And as always, I encourage you to take action. Show us your projects if you decide to fix something. And if you don't, we'd love to see that decision. Like, did you donate it? Did you throw it away? Let us know. What is helping you move forward in your organizing journey? Let us know over on Instagram or send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Until next week, happy organizing.
Stephanie Y. Deininger [00:31:28]:
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