Impressionist
Loose brushwork and dappled light, as if your story were painted en plein air.
Gift guide · Mother's Day
A Mother's Day Gift Made From Memory
Mothers are the family's memory-keepers, and almost nobody keeps a record of them. A book that tells her story, the kitchen, the songs, the years of small invisible work, turns the tables for once.
Grown children often commission these together: photos gathered from three phones, one shared story about her. Impressionist and watercolour styles suit the register; art nouveau if she has a flair for the ornate.
Write the dedication yourselves. In our experience that half-page is the part she reads first and cries at; the rest of the book is the excuse.
Styles that suit the occasion
Four illustration worlds we reach for most often. There are twenty-four in total.
Watercolour Storybook
Soft washes and tender light, the classic picture-book feeling, painted warm.
Art Nouveau
Flowing lines, floral borders and gilded elegance from the Belle Époque.
Chalk Pastel
Velvety soft pastel strokes, dreamy blended colour and gentle grain.
How it works
Send a few photos and the moment you want remembered. We write an original story, illustrate every page in your chosen style, and send you a digital proof. You approve it before any payment is taken; then we print and ship the hardcover.
The whole process, step by stepFrom the journal
Start their book
Most books are proofed within days. Tell us the moment; we do the rest.
Begin the storyHardcover editions from $79. You approve a digital proof before paying.