Family heirloom

Have a family heirloom custom framed, along with a photo of the family member who first introduced the piece to the family - brilliant!

I am sharing my expertise on the family heirloom and how to identify, preserve, and cherish your family's relics for generations to come.

These easy projects and everyday objects make valuable keepsakes. Hand them down to your descendants to enrich their appreciation for the past.

We're making good progress in the plan for a Genealogy and Family Hope Chest. We've organized and identified old photographs, and stored them safely after making copies for other family members. We've separated original documents from photocopies and stored those documents in a document box. An interesting thing has been happening since I started writing these posts. I've taken a second and third look at my own cherished family items - and realized I have a great deal more work to do in…

Shadow box or frame to display old photos, small keepsakes, postcards, etc.

Identifying couples in heirloom family photos can be tricky. Photo Detective Maureen Taylor shares her tools and tricks for identification.

Family heirlooms are perfect for telling stories and creating a legacy. Almost anything can be an heirloom - what gives it meaning is the story behind it.

" How did we ever do without cloudy rhinestones?" " Lovely red with a neat old headboard attached to the wall and mantel for headboard." Fabulous Family Ephemera and Photos.... Red mantel....Black Shutters.....Fabulous gold framed mirror..... Old clock gutted and old puppy print added... Ok, lets continue to another room in Barb's house. The color here-reds. I love the old fireplace mantel for the headboard and the stacking of frames.....She also has a wonderful (unpainted) lawyer bookcase…

We all know the importance of maintaining a connection to your roots. Not just for yourself but for your loved ones. After all, research shows that people who can trace their family’s lineage have a deeper sense of identity and resilience.

Looking to create a heritage scrapbook for your family? This post shows you step by step instruction on how to make one for your family.