How do I feel better about the heirloom toys my mom designed when I don't want them at my house and when I won't be giving Mom grand kids on whom to bestow said heirlooms later down the line? [more inside]
posted by These Birds of a Feather on Nov 17, 2012 - 20 answers

An older family member has given me 3 pearls that have great meaning to her and asked me to have them made into jewelry to be given to another family member (a 22-year-old woman). What form of jewelry should I have made? Any tips on how to deal with local jewelers to get something that will yield a beautiful and valued gift?
posted by Alizaria on May 7, 2010 - 20 answers

I'd like to find a source in NE Illinois or even Chicago for heirloom seeds and garlic for my Aunt, bricks and mortar if possible. I couldn't seem to find anything promising online, and there are a lot of online places, but I'm in Canada so I have no experience with the U.S. based companies. [more inside]
posted by glip on Sep 20, 2009 - 5 answers

RugFilter: I have inherited the family bounty of old Navajo rugs. Now, how do I turn them into profit? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on May 20, 2007 - 13 answers

What sort of heirlooms have parents passed to children? Which are most thoughtful and well received? Which do you wish your parents would have passed to you? [more inside]
posted by TheFeatheredMullet on Jul 21, 2006 - 31 answers