Trace Salzbrenner inherited a set of salt and pepper shakers.Courtesy of Trace SalzbrennerMy whole family contributed to my grandmother's collection of salt and pepper shakers.When she had to downsize, she passed it on to me. I was honored, but it was massive.It had grown to over 1000 pieces, and I had to learn to let go.When I was a kid, my grandma loved to tell me about her collection of salt and pepper shakers.