A MEMORY-KEEPING SERVICE

The Kept Book

A life, gathered by hand.

Across multiple guided conversations and treasure-hunting through your memorabilia, your stories are evoked and paired with photographs and mementos into a handmade scrapbook memoir. This is part storytelling and part priceless heirloom, made to be opened again and again by the people who come after.

what's included:

  • Two to three in-depth consultation sessions to gather stories, materials, and photographs

  • Supplemental materials sourced as needed

  • A handmade scrapbook album, personally assembled

  • One round of review/revision together

  • Delivered personally

  • Digital copy delivered via email

Items to Keep:

  • old photographs

  • new photos of the home

  • ticket stubs

  • postcards

  • handwritten letters, notes, & lists

  • event programs

  • newspaper clippings

  • brochures

  • business cards

  • birthday cards

  • stickers, stamps

  • fabric swatches

  • certificates

  • diplomas

  • maps

  • labels and tags

  • recipe cards

  • diary entries

  • artwork

  • family records

  • expired I.D.s

  • pressed flowers

  • award ribbons

  • historical deeds