I live in Belgium where a box of excellent chocolates is common, but knowing our chocolates are excellent comes through the experience of tasting them. You cannot determine how delicious the chocolate will be by looking at it from the outside. You must bite into it and engage your senses to really experience the chocolate. […]
Memories make our lives richer and our roots deeper. This holiday, give the gift of memories. We’re teaming up with our friends @instantlyframed to help you give the gift of memories during the holidays. Here’s how you can win a free framed memory: 1. Follow @savefamilyphotos and @instantlyframed 2. Add the hashtag on a photo […]
Nostalgia never gets old. In fact, the emotional allure of nostalgia is one of the reasons the hashtag #throwbackthursday (#TBT) is so successful. Since 2011, nearly 300 million photos have been shared on Instagram using the #TBT hashtag. Articles have been written to analyze why we embrace this trend wholeheartedly. In her insightful piece in […]
Vintage vibes aren’t limited to Throwback Thursdays. Since nostalgia never goes out of style, everyone enjoys a daily dose of vintage photography! From abandoned Polaroids found in thrift stores to old family pictures unearthed during holiday gatherings, there’s a bevy of vintage photographs just waiting to be discovered. Here are three instagram feeds to follow […]
More vintage vibes and great news on this Throwback Thursday! We’re announcing the second winner of the @southtree +@savefamilyphotos contest! Congrats to @clarer3 for sharing this fantastic old portrait of her great-great-great granddad and his entire family. It’s a lovely photo and memory! We especially loved reading your words about this portrait, “My grandad has […]
What’s the story behind @savefamilyphotos? That’s a great question. It’s one I’ve been asked many times. And the answer is short and sweet: personal projects start in the heart. My heart beats with the belief that old family photos tell stories…ones worth saving. When we take time to tell our stories, we save them from […]
We all love a good mystery. But when it comes to identifying and preserving vintage family photos, one little mystery can consume us for weeks or months! Have you ever discovered an old family photo and wondered, “who’s this guy and how’s he related to me?” That’s a common mystery for families when working on […]
Caption: She was an explorer, a hunter of the strange and wonderful. There were times when her adventures were fewer and farther between, but during the summer of 1939, she couldn’t stop moving. Everyone knows the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words.” And it’s popular because it’s true! When we look at […]
Have you ever stumbled across a box of vintage photos at a flea market or antique shop and wondered, “Who were these people? What kinds of lives did they live? What were their stories?” Well, we have too! That’s why we think you’ll love these two projects featuring found photos that will inspire you to […]
Old family photos are timeless. They tell us volumes about our family history, and about our family legacy. That’s why you should display vintage family photos in your home or at family events! Whether your old family pictures adorn a table at your wedding, or simply sit elegantly above your fireplace at home, there are […]
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