Every Keepsake Deserves Its Story
That watch, that ring, that painting—they all have stories that deserve to be remembered. Document the meaning behind your treasured items so your family truly understands what they're inheriting.
How It Works
Objects hold meaning, but their stories fade unless someone preserves them. familyNotes lets you attach photos, audio, and the emotional context behind each item—so the value isn’t lost when it changes hands.
An object is what they receive. The story is what they inherit.
Attach Photos & Videos
Add images, videos, and scans to show details, condition, and how it’s been used over time.
Write the Full Story
Capture the origin, history, emotional meaning, and the memories attached to each item.
Record Voice Memories
Add audio in your own voice—so your family hears the story the way you meant it.
Timeline of Ownership
Document when you received it, who it came from, and the moments that shaped its meaning.
Care Instructions
Include maintenance tips, insurance details, appraisals, and how to properly care for the item.
Share with Family
Grant access to specific family members so they understand what they’re inheriting—and why it matters.
Real Heirlooms, Real Stories
Grandma's Wedding Ring
Your grandmother's wedding ring has been passed down for three generations. You record a video telling the story of her 60-year marriage, add photos from her wedding day, and write about the first time she let you try it on as a child.
The Impact: When your daughter inherits it, she doesn’t just get a ring—she gets a connection to her great-grandmother’s love story.
Dad's Watch Collection
Your father collected watches over 40 years. You document each one: where he bought it, what occasions he wore it for, which ones have special meaning. You add photos, maintenance records, and voice memos about his favorites.
The Impact: Your son inherits not just timepieces, but stories of achievement, celebration, and your father’s personal style.
The Family Quilt
A quilt made by your great-great-grandmother contains fabric from family clothing across generations. You photograph each square, identify whose clothes they came from, and tell the stories behind them.
The Impact: The quilt becomes a tangible family history that future generations can truly understand.
Military Medals & Service Records
Your grandfather's military medals sit in a display case, but their stories have faded. You document each medal, the battles they represent, letters home, and what he went through.
The Impact: His sacrifice becomes real and understood, not just decorative metals in a box.
Start with one item.
Choose something meaningful. Add a photo and a short note. You can always add more details later.
Why Traditional Methods Fall Short
The Problem We're Solving
Your family shouldn't have to guess what mattered to you. Too often, cherished heirlooms are passed down without context. A beautiful watch becomes just another timepiece. A quilt becomes fabric. Jewelry becomes metal and stones.
But when you document the story behind each item—who gave it to you, what it means, when you wore it, why it’s special—suddenly it transforms from an object into a connection.
Think about this: Years from now, will your grandchildren know why that painting hung in your living room for decades? Will they understand the significance of that ring? Will they know what it took to acquire a family heirloom?
Without the story, an heirloom is just stuff. With the story, it becomes legacy.
familyNotes gives you a place to preserve those stories—with photos, audio, video, and structured documentation—so future generations inherit not just objects, but understanding.
What You Can Document
Start Documenting Your Family Treasures
Don’t let the stories behind your most precious items fade away. Preserve them today so future generations understand what they’re inheriting.