From chair to cherish

Author

Patrick Kucharson
September 03, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Hi gift-givers! Today’s gift story encourages you to turn life’s little rips into big trips…down memory lane.

Here’s what we’re unboxing in today’s edition:

Enjoy!

 

 

Best Gift Story:
The “framing a loved one“ Gift

My grandmother passed away in 2008 and ever since I've used her beach chair. The chair was perfectly worn in and always made me feel like she was still sitting with me. Unfortunately, the seat ripped a bit and so I carefully removed the fabric from the metal frame and had two square pieces framed, one for me and one for my mom. My whole family loved the gift so much, I plan to make other smaller framed pieces for them too.

- MJ

 

 

Brainstorming 
your version of this gift

 

Brainstorming prompts for your version of this gift:

  • What memorable possessions do you have from loved one’s who have passed away?

  • How can you repurpose those possessions into wall art?

 

Examples of possessions from loved ones that could be repuposed into wall art:

  • Tools

  • Clothing

  • Quilts or textiles

  • Cooking utensils

  • Military medals or maps

  • Artwork or handmade crafts

  • Pieces of furniture or upholstery

  • Jewelry or accessories (see 🎁 Deck the Halls With Grandma’s Jewelry)

  • Everyday objects (e.g. pocket knife, keys to a cherished home/car, etc.)

  • Books or book pages (especially one with their personal notes or highlights)

  • Handwritten notes, letters, recipes (see 🎁 Scrumptious handwritten gift)

 

 

Helping others
be better gift-givers 

 

Spread some love! Share this gift idea with:

  • The family historian

  • Someone whose family recently lossed a loved one

 

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Leaving you with a smile

 

 

Turning tears into tears (English can be tricky),
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

 

 

 

 

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