Not Your Grandma's Keepsakes: How Cards, Wall Prints, & Pet Portraits Become Meaningful Heirlooms with Timeless Charm
When my sister was adopted from China, one of the first etiquette rules she had to learn after coming to the United States was to say “thank you.” This short sentence of gratitude had to be instilled in her for gifts she loved… & gifts she didn’t love.
If we are being completely honest, we’ve all had times when we have received gifts we didn’t like:
That ancient dinnerware that isn’t exactly your style.
Decorative figurines with eyes that stare into your soul (& you would prefer not to place on your bedside table).
The items that your grandmother insists you have to have when the good Lord welcomes her home.
This isn’t to say that every antique is unwanted. Family members from older generations have passed down some beautiful keepsakes to me & my family.
However, heirlooms aren’t limited to traditional items…
You get to decide what is an heirloom.
Each generation can choose what they want to keep for years to come & which memories they cherish.
In fact, items that remind us of special people aren’t merely three-dimensional items.
They’re inspired by specific memories.
So, which heirlooms would you choose to make yours (or to share) for generations to come?
Here are 3 things you might agree should be keepsakes for the coming decade (& beyond):
CARDS
The reason cards are more special than ever is because we live in a highly digitized world. Today, taking the time to write a card to someone you care about shows integrity & intention. Cards can be framed, placed on desks, or displayed on shelves—especially when they’re watercolor cards of hand-painted animals & florals.
Monarch Butterfly Cards - 10 Cards/Pkg (with white envelopes)
WALL PRINTS
Some of your most treasured keepsakes can hang on your walls. Wall prints are not only beautiful, but they reflect specific memories, as well. For example, this wall print that I created reminds my mom of her pet, Daddy Dumb Dumb the duck, who she named & took care of when she was 4 years old.
Another perk about wall prints? You can choose any wall print in the Melane & Co. online shop & order it with the dimensions you desire.
Melane & Co. Swan Wall Print with custom measurements
CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS
Keepsake-worthy pet portraits are always the most in-demand. Hand-painted portraits of your furry family members reflect the memories, love, & adoration you share together.
What if you are the grandma who has unique pet portraits to pass down to the grandkids?
Custom pet portraits may have you saying, “this is my pet—I love this fur baby almost as much as I love you.”
Click HERE to get an heirloom of your favorite child ever. *wink, wink!*
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