Legacy Doesn’t Have One Look: Find Your Trunk Aesthetic (Mini Style Quiz)
Some people want their keepsake trunk to blend in like furniture. Others want it to pop like a piece of art. Some want classic. Some want playful. Some want both.
That’s the whole point: legacy doesn’t have one look. Your story is personal — your trunk should be too. So if you’ve ever opened our trunk builder and thought, “Wait… what’s my vibe?” this post is for you.
The 2-Minute Mini Quiz
Grab a note on your phone. For each question, choose A, B, C, D, or E (the one that feels most “you”). At the end, tally your letters — your highest count is your trunk aesthetic.
1) Your home vibe is…
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A. Clean, calm, intentional
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B. Classic, polished, timeless
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C. Collected, cozy, a little romantic
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D. Artsy, layered, unexpected
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E. Sunny, relaxed, “come on in”
2) Your ideal color palette is…
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A. White, cream, soft gray, black accents
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B. Navy, camel, crisp white, deep green, and gold
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C. Blush, light blue, sage, warm neutrals
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D. Brights, high contrast, pattern-on-pattern
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E. Sand, sky, warm wood, soft stripes
3) The detail that gets you every time:
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A. Minimal + perfect proportions
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B. A tailored finish (like a great coat)
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C. Pretty prints + soft texture
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D. A bold pattern moment
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E. Anything that feels airy and easy
4) Your closet is mostly…
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A. neutrals + basics you rewear constantly
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B. elevated staples + “nice” everything
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C. vintage-ish, feminine, a little fun
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D. statement pieces + quirky finds
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E. casual, comfy, “vacation energy”
5) Your favorite “special occasion” look:
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A. sleek, simple, chic
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B. classic and structured
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C. romantic and soft
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D. fashion-forward and fun
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E. relaxed but put-together
6) If your trunk could be one word, it would be…
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A. modern
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B. refined
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C. sweet
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D. expressive
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E. effortless
7) Pick a fabric direction:
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A. solid / subtle texture / simple pattern
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B. crisp stripe / tailored pattern / classic print
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C. floral / toile / something nostalgic
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D. graphic / bold floral / colorful pattern
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E. ticking stripe / soft coastal / breezy print
8) Your monogram vibe:
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A. tiny and clean
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B. traditional and polished
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C. pretty and soft
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D. playful or unexpected
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E. simple, easy, not fussy
Your Results: Which Keepsake Trunk Aesthetic Are You?
Mostly A: Modern Minimal
You like clean lines, calm colors, and a trunk that looks like it belongs in a beautiful room (because it does).
Go for:
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Trunk color: white / gray / light blue
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Interior vibe: subtle solids, micro-patterns, soft textures
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Embroidery: simple font, first names, tone-on-tone if you love a whispery look
Pro tip: If you get decision fatigue, start with the trunk color first — then choose a fabric that feels quiet and elevated.
This aesthetic pairs best with: Silver Linings, Wink, wink!, Heavenly Bliss, Chambray Dreams, Lavender Haze (MV)
Mostly B: Tailored Classic
You want it to feel finished. Not frilly. Not trendy. Just really, really classy.
Go for:
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Trunk color: navy / dark green / white
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Interior vibe: crisp stripes, classic patterns, clean contrast
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Embroidery: traditional font, include last names, contrast with the interior
Pro tip: This is the look where the details matter most — the kind of trunk that feels like it was made to last.
This aesthetic pairs best with: Blue Blood, Tartan Treasures, Americana Archive, Heavenly Bliss, Hidden in a Chateau
Mostly C: Romantic Grandmillennial
You love charm. You love softness. You love a pretty print that makes you happy every time you open the lid.
Go for:
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Trunk color: white / light pink / light blue
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Interior vibe: florals, toile, anything with a little story
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Embroidery: script or a softer serif, maybe even a monogram
Pro tip: If you want romance without feeling overly sweet, balance with an interior with a print + a more structured font.
This aesthetic pairs best with: Grandmillennial Petal Pusher, Garden Party (or Garden Darty), Sisters in Bloom, Scottie’s Garden, Hidden in a Chateau
Mostly D: Bold & Expressive
You want your trunk to feel like you. Big personality, strong taste, and not afraid of color.
Go for:
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Trunk color: navy / dark green / white
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Interior vibe: graphic prints, bolder florals, unexpected patterns
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Embroidery: modern font, oversized initials, or a playful layout
Pro tip: Go bold with your fabric choice and your embroidery thread color to create extra pop!
This aesthetic pairs best with: Orange You Glad it’s Pinstripes, Peace Love and Memories, Mod Moments (Pink Flowers), Rosy Outlook, Chambray Dreams
Mostly E: Coastal Easy
You want it light, relaxed, and pretty in a way that never tries too hard.
Go for:
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Trunk color: white / light blue / gray
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Interior vibe: ticking stripes, soft patterns, breezy prints
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Embroidery: clean font, first names only, tone-on-tone thread color
Pro tip: This style looks amazing styled at the end of a bed, under a console, or in a kid’s room that you want to feel calm.
This aesthetic pairs best with: Coastal Treasures, Chambray Dreams, True Blue Treasure Chest, Garden Darty (blue version of Garden Party), Olive You Truly
If You’re Split Between Two Styles…
Perfect. Most people are. Here’s the cheat code:
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Pick your trunk exterior from Style #1 (what you want your home to look like)
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Pick your interior fabric from Style #2 (what you want opening it to feel like)
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Let the embroidery tie them together
One More Thing (Because It’s A Good Tip)
The hardest choice for most customers is the fabric insert — because it’s the part you fall in love with. If you’re stuck, choose the fabric that makes you feel something first… then build the rest around it.
When you’re ready, head to the product pages and use the live preview to test a few combinations (you’ll know when it clicks). And we're here to help too!!!
XO,
Gayle
