Lindsay Mullenger founded Petite Keep in January 2020, driven by a personal challenge in preserving family memories. As a mother of three daughters, she struggled to find a suitable storage solution for meaningful mementos like baptismal gowns, handwritten cards, and cherished artwork.
With a business degree from Trulaske and a decade of experience in consumer packaged goods marketing, Mullenger had a strong professional foundation. Her background included working with major retailers like Costco while representing Procter & Gamble. As a former military spouse, she was also accustomed to working remotely, a skill that would prove valuable in launching her own business.
Petite Keep specializes in personalized keepsake trunks designed to store and protect treasured family items. The company offers three trunk sizes:
1. Mini Classic: 15″ x 9″ x 7″, ideal for baby items
2. Petite Classic: 20.4″ x 10.2″ x 7.8″, suitable for multiple outfits and documents
3. Grand Classic: 23.6″ x 14.1″ x 9.4″, accommodating larger collections of keepsakes
Each trunk features a steel exterior with a matte finish and a fabric-lined interior. Customers can personalize their trunks with:
- 15+ signature prints
- 20+ thread colors
- 8+ font styles
Initially a side project, Petite Keep quickly gained traction. Mullenger discovered a market demand for personalized storage solutions commemorating life milestones like weddings and births. The business expanded beyond baby keepsakes to serve customers marking various significant moments.
All trunks are handcrafted in Missouri by a team of skilled artisans. Each piece undergoes careful inspection before shipping. The company
The business was a family affair from the start. Lindsay’s husband Charles and her parents, Mike and Dorothy Durbin, helped fulfill initial orders from their homes before the company moved to a warehouse.
Petite Keep represents a thoughtful approach to preserving memories, offering families a stylish and functional method to collect and protect their most cherished mementos.
