Home Decor

It's really been cold here in Pennsylvania! Ok, I know it's winter and this is the east coast. But, it's been unnaturally cold. So, I've decided to think warm thoughts and take some time to work on some home decor projects from some of my summer pictures. The page above is one I did for my sister-in-law, of her and her daughter at their local community pool. But, I have so many wonderful pictures of my boys swimming, playing ball outside, and at the water park, that I should have plenty to choose from.

So, let's talk a little about home decor. Heritage Makers pages are printed on heavy weight, velvet, lignon-free, acid-free paper that makes it perfect for framing or even creating beautiful decorator tiles. If you were to print a page on photo printer and attempt to Modge Podge it onto a tile, all of the colors would run and it would be a disaster. Not so with the amazingly high quality printed pages from Heritage Makers. These tiles make gorgeous home display pieces and one-of-a-kind gifts that will be treasured for generations.

Another beautiful home decor idea from Heritage Makers is a poster that can be customized and framed. I love the idea of doing this for a child's room, perhaps to commemorate the details of their arrival or to capture a sport they love to play. The sky's the limit!

I will be making two new tiles from pages I have created and ordered. Additionally, I will be framing posters of the boys' first season playing baseball. Heritage Makers makes all of this so easy that I can make decor for each season...and you know I will!

Winter is such a great time to start storybooking. Every day brings new photos, new memories, and best of all, stories we all want to be able to share. With a foot of snow outside and two little boys who LOVE to play in it, this is certainly the case at our house.

So, this has got me thinking about my childhood and how much I loved playing in the snow. I grew up in Southern California, so we couldn't just walk outside the house and find snow - ever. But we often went to the local mountains to play and sled on a weekend day, and I loved it! I can remember making snow balls and snow people; I can remember playing until I could not longer feel my fingers and nose; I can even remember the delightful pain of the thaw when I finally went inside...sheer joy!

Documenting my memories of childhood snow-play and being able to compare it with the great fun my children are experiencing through their young winters is something I can't put a price on. But, being able to write that story and have it published in a beautiful hardbound book that will be enjoyed for generations is absolutely priceless.

Take the time to write your family's stories. If you don't do it, who will? Become your family's heritage maker by going to http://www.storybooklegacies.com