Are you wondering how to decorate with family heirlooms in a way that feels stylish and intentional—without making your home look like a museum or feeling cluttered? Friend, you are not alone! Over the years, I’ve been given pieces from grandparents, parents, and even gifts from extended family members. At times I’ve scratched my head wondering how […]| Robyn's French Nest
The box was gifted to 10 year old Sushi by my grandfather Digambar Singh Karki in 1955. The small box made of brass or peetal has a latch, circular lid and a curved handle. The post The brass box from Sushi’s childhood appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
A camera sits on my bookshelf- heavy, leather-bound and silent for decades. Once owned by my great-grandfather, S.M Faruque- a man I never knew. Not his voice, nor his demeanor, nor the quiet rituals of his day. And yet, I have come to see fragments of the world as he once did; through the twin lenses of his Rolleiflex camera. The post Through His Lens: S.M Faruque’s Film camera appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
Passing down heirlooms is often about more than monetary value. Whether it is a grandfather’s watch, a portrait that has hung in the family home for generations, or a set of china brought over from the old country, these items carry emotional and cultural weight. In high-net-worth families, those heirlooms often sit alongside substantial financial and business assets, and failure to plan carefully can spark long-term family disputes, litigation, and unnecessary loss. If you are part of a fa...| Gierach Law Firm
Looking for heirloom varieties to try in your garden? These 4 easy to grow heirloom vegetables are a great place to start.| Garden Gate
This is a poignant and bittersweet story of Uma Chatterjee (Mukherjee), who was my mother’s paternal aunt. One of her noteworthy and only remaining creations was a tablecloth, made for a school assignment around 1958 or 1959. The post Sweet Dreams: The short story of a tablecloth appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
Tomato guru Brie Arthur shares four of her favorite heirloom tomatoes. They produce lots of fruit, add color to your garden and plate, and taste delicious!| Garden Gate