Handcrafted Storytelling

Handcrafted Storytelling

At Our Storied Lives, we collaborate with you to transform your special memories into customized keepsakes and hand-crafted books that tell your story.

We celebrate love in all its iterations: romantic, familial, friendship, achievement and growth. Our books honour self and connection and serve as a perfect gift for all your loved ones.

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Who We Are

There are stories nestled inside all of us, in our families and with our friends, accumulated through growth and experience. Some stories have been passed from generation to generation, and some have remained un-shared and unknown. They are all love stories in one way or another; literally or figuratively. All celebration and pain encompass the search for, the discovery of, or the loss of love. Love plays a central way in how we pursue our dreams; it drives us as we strive to achieve and supports us when we stumble. It is the central theme for all the stories in our lives.

What are Our Stories?

Our Storied Lives turns your life experiences into customized books. We interview you to learn your story, compose a short story, memoir or poem to honour your memories and create a handcrafted book using traditional bookbinding techniques to present you with a special keepsake celebrating your life and your loves.

Image of lovely elegant picnic blanket outside with fruit, flowers and a book.
Image of lovely elegant picnic blanket outside with fruit, flowers and a book.

What are Our Stories?

Our Storied Lives turns your life experiences into customized books. We interview you to learn your story, compose a short story, memoir or poem to honour your memories and create a handcrafted book using traditional bookbinding techniques to present you with a special keepsake celebrating your life and your loves.

“A poignant series of vignettes about our family that made me laugh out loud and cry. Absolutely amazing!”

– Joyce R.

Creating Your Keepsake

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Interviewing

Getting to know you and your stories.

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writing

Bringing your stories to life.

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Bookbinding

Transforming your story into the perfect gift

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Gifting

Your Story is ready to be delivered

Ready to start your story?