Resources
Practical advice for cataloging, estate planning, and preserving family stories.
Articles
Featured
Why the stories behind objects matter more than the objects themselves.
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Downsizing
A framework for making thoughtful decisions about the objects you've accumulated, so the things you keep are the ones that truly matter.
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Family dynamics
More families are facing the reality that the next generation doesn't want the inherited china, furniture, or collections. Here's how to handle it.
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Physical-digital bridge
How a small label turns a physical object into a gateway to its full story.
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Documents & Letters
Why the Documents & Letters category deserves its own place in your family vault.
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Interview guide
A simple framework for capturing the stories behind the objects they've kept.
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Inheritance psychology
How narrative context transforms inheritance from a burden into a meaningful transfer.
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Narrative
How inherited objects can reveal the person behind them — if you know where to look.
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For executors & planners
Why a documented catalog makes all the difference when you're managing a family estate.
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Guides & How-Tos
Getting started
Everything you need to start cataloging your family's heirlooms today.
Read guide →Bulk import
Already tracking your collection in Excel or a notes app? Import it in minutes.
Read guide →Physical labels
Print QR codes and attach them to your heirlooms so anyone can scan to see the full record.
Read guide →Inheritance & estates
How Heirloom fits into estate planning, and what it can and can't do.
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