I’m turning into a sap in my old age. Some of my most prized possessions right now have recently been handed down to me, and I cherish the stories behind them just as much as the item itself. Luckily my mom is as sentimental as I am, and I have several special family heirlooms that I can hold onto and share with my future family someday.
Of course, heirloom items can be old AND new, and you can start collecting items today to share with future generations someday. Many people immediately assume heirlooms are limited to fine jewelry. But I think a piece worth handing down can be anything well-loved and tied to a special memory. It can be a timeless piece of furniture like a cupboard with character, a signature wardrobe piece like an exquisite evening clutch or maybe a great set of luggage (this one is to-die-for….a girl can dream, right?!), or even a collection of love letters from long ago. The possibilities are endless, and by taking the time to cherish and take care of something special now, you can have something meaningful to pass on later.
Click through the slideshow above to find up a few ideas for heirloom gift ideas. I’d love to hear what you hold special from the past, and what you hope to share later down the road. I think you’ll agree that the memories and life that these items symbolize are all worth celebrating! Cheers, Kat
