One of my favorite things to do growing up was go through old family photographs with my mother and grandmother. I loved to hear them reminisce about times and people that I know little about, but shaped who they became.
I went my husband's family photos with my Mother-in-law recently and realized how important it is for us to document our family trees. My family is relatively small, but I know that the names will fade from my memory over time. I can't even imagine how low I can hold my husband's massive Irish background in my brain...but it isn't long.
So when I saw some great family tree ideas from Martha Stewart, I thought they might be a fun and beautiful way to document our family histories. These are some of my favorites:
Diamond Tree
This graphic representation would look fabulous in a modern home. It makes the black and white photos look both fresh and nostalgic at the same time.
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Fan Tree
This elegant organizational chart can tackle even the largest of families...and look good at the same time.
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Birds of a Feather Tree
If you have kids, this is a great way to teach them about their extended family. It's pretty lovely too.
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Research
And if you need a little help finding our about your family, this page has some great resources where you can turn.
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