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If you were parked in front of the TV on December 20, 1990, you probably remember the moment Homer Simpson proudly presented his hilariously crooked, barely functional spice rack to Marge.
The episode “Itchy & Scratchy & Marge” became an instant classic, and that wobbly wooden disaster became one of the show’s most memorable sight gags.
Now, more than three decades later, one artist has brought that iconic piece of Simpsons history into the real world — and it’s sparking a wave of nostalgia that’s hitting Gen X right in the feels.
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From Screen to Reality: The Simpsons Spice Rack Lives On
Grace Baldwin, who goes by Grace of Spades on social media, has built a following creating functional art that transforms childhood memories into actual furniture you can use in your home.
On Jan. 26, she posted a video showcasing a piece she made for a friend that quickly went viral — a real-life recreation of Homer’s infamous spice rack.
“So, today I made the Simpson’s spice rack for my friend,” Baldwin said in her video. “She is doing her kitchen to look like the Simpson’s kitchen and it is going to be fantastic.”
For those who watched that episode when it originally aired, there’s something deeply satisfying about seeing this piece exist in three dimensions.
In the episode, Homer attempts to make his wife a DIY spice rack, as seen in this YouTube video. It turns out to be a failed project, but he shows pride in it and his wife ends up using it anyway — a moment that perfectly captured the sweet, bumbling heart beneath Homer’s buffoonery.
Baldwin’s post was viewed by more than 541,000 people on Facebook, as of Feb. 3, proving that the appetite for nostalgic art that actually functions in daily life remains strong.
More Than Display Pieces: Furniture That Actually Works
What sets Baldwin’s work apart from typical pop culture memorabilia is that these aren’t just conversation pieces meant to sit on a shelf. This is functional art designed to be used, touched, and integrated into your living space.
For anyone who’s ever wanted their home to reflect their personality without sacrificing practicality, this approach offers the best of both worlds.
On Jan. 29, she posted another Facebook video, which has been seen by more than 1.4 million people, as of Feb. 3, detailing some of her favorite and most time-consuming work.
Some of the pieces take her over 100 hours to create — a testament to the craftsmanship that goes into making nostalgic art that can actually withstand daily use.
Baldwin regularly posts videos of her designs on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Some of her work is sold privately, others are sold on eBay.
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A Treasure Trove of Memories Made Into Functional Art
The range of Baldwin’s creations reads like a greatest hits album of Gen X childhood. Each piece isn’t just recognizable — it’s engineered to function in ways that honor the original item’s design.
Here’s a look at some of her featured pieces:
Candy-Inspired Furniture
The Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape end table opens up like a Bubble Tape should and has a pink blanket inside that looks like bubble gum. It’s the kind of piece that would make any visitor do a double-take, then immediately want to open it up and see what’s inside.
She’s also created a table that looks like a Wonka Bar with a TV tray that looks like a Golden Ticket and coasters that look like pieces of chocolate. For anyone who spent their childhood dreaming of finding that golden ticket, this piece brings that fantasy into your living room.
Then there’s the Gushers end table that comes with a TV tray that looks like a Gushers package and small Gushers that can be used as coasters. And the Skittles table with Skittles coasters for those who prefer their candy rainbow-colored.
Retro Tech That Functions
Perhaps nothing captures the Gen X experience quite like the desk that looks like a GameBoy Color with Tetris-shaped legs. But here’s where Baldwin’s commitment to functionality shines: it has a TV tray shaped like a GameBoy cartridge that comes out of the top, like a real GameBoy Color. The attention to how the original device actually worked transforms this from mere decoration into something genuinely clever.
The iPod Nano table takes this concept even further. The click wheel actually functioned like a rotating tray and wired headphones acted like coasters — and yes, you could plug the headphones in. It’s this level of detail that elevates Baldwin’s nostalgic art beyond simple reproduction.
Cartoon Classics Come Home
For fans of 90s animation, Baldwin has created pieces that would fit perfectly in a themed room. There’s a shelf that looks like Plank from “Ed, Edd n Eddy” and a blanket rack that looks like “CatDog.” These pieces serve real purposes while paying homage to the cartoons that defined Saturday mornings for an entire generation.
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Clever Games and Interactive Pieces
The chess table that looks like a Nerds box comes complete with chess pieces that look like Nerds characters. The Tic-Tac table looks like an orange Tic-Tac box, and on the inside is a Tic-Tac-Toe board with orange and white Tic-Tacs so you can play with it. These pieces aren’t just furniture — they’re entertainment.
More Nostalgic Creations
Baldwin’s portfolio also includes a console table that looks like a vintage pair of 3-D glasses, which folds up like glasses should. There are decor items that look like oversized gum packages, including a giant Fruit Stripe pack. A medicine cabinet that looks like a pack of Ouch! Bubble Gum brings bathroom storage into the realm of nostalgic art.
The Blockbuster end table looks like a Blockbuster plastic case. When you opened the top, the inside looked like a VHS tape and there were small coasters that said, “Be Kind, Please Rewind.” For anyone who spent Friday nights wandering those aisles, this piece is pure time travel.
Grace Baldwin’s Followers Are Feeling the Nostalgia
The response to Baldwin’s work has been overwhelming, with comments reflecting just how deeply these pieces resonate with people who grew up in the same era.
“I am a 70s-80s kid and absolutely looove these!! You have inspired me to make some items and candy from then!! Especially love the slap hand tables,” one Facebook user wrote in the comments.
“The tom and Jerry table is my absolute favorite thing I’ve ever seen you make. Everything is so great but there’s just something about Tom and Jerry,” another user wrote.
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There’s something special about furniture that sparks conversation across generations. These pieces serve as natural bridges between parents and children — tangible artifacts that can prompt stories about “what things were like before.”
When your kid asks about the weird-looking table in the living room, you get to explain what Blockbuster was, why we had to rewind tapes, or how you spent hours trying to beat Tetris on a tiny screen with no backlight.
Baldwin’s nostalgic art offers something rare in home decor: pieces that are genuinely unique, deeply personal, and actually useful. In a world of mass-produced furniture, these handcrafted creations — some taking over 100 hours to complete — represent a different approach to filling your home with meaning.
For those of us who watched Homer present that crooked spice rack to Marge all those years ago, seeing it exist in someone’s actual kitchen feels like a small victory.
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It’s proof that the things we loved growing up weren’t just passing fancies — they were formative experiences worth celebrating, worth recreating, and worth sharing with the next generation.
