This post is to encourage you … motivate you … and gosh, darn it, INSPIRE you to get your memories off of that computer hard drive and out in the open where you and your family can enjoy them!
Printed Books
Creating a printed book with your memories is actually easier these days than printed out your photos and putting them into a photo album. Oh sorry … do you forget what a photo album is? (Is this like a rotary dial phone and I’ll need to show you a picture to jog your memory?)
Remember when I told you about Blurb Books? This post is actually my way of procrastinating on this very matter! Kick me in the butt, now, please! Coffee with Julie reader Louise was the lucky winner of that $50 gift certificate to create a gorgeous printed book of her wedding memories. I’m sure she’s got it all done and wrapped under the tree for her special sweetheart (if not Louse, I’m sure you’re enjoying this little dose of guilt. I mean, what female doesn’t love an extra tablespoon of guilt, really?)
Now, I did tell you how fabulous Blurb Books were, so I want to share with you what an actual Blurb book looks like!
Dani from Postcards from the Mothership said I could share one of hers with you. She’s done TWO already. But don’t feel bad, she is a bit of an over-achiever.
thanks for including my wall on your blog, Julie! the closest thing to being in “House & Home” that I will ever get to! interior design is not my strong suit, but I am happy with how the gallery turned out!
as for photo books, I have MANY and love them! I am constantly encouraging my cilents & friends to print their best photos, in whatever format they like. It concerns me that so many people have all their memories stored on their computers, or on cd’s. It is not a safe/accessible way to store your photos for future generations to enjoy, whereas a photo album can last hundreds of years.
You know … you need to offer this as a service — make photo books for people! I offer to be your first customer!
Julie, love your art wall. I was visiting with Sarah today and we were discussing how I want to do a family photo wall in my upstairs hallway. This will be my project for the new year (I will have to add it to the list). Also, the photo books are on the list. I do, however, have printed off all the photos of the twins for the year they were born and put them in the old fashion photo album- yeah for me!!