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TRAVEL MEMORY BOXES

"Thank you Katherine for a unique memory of an extraordinary place... it brings the country alive for me each time I look at it”. 

Christine
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Creating a memory box from a special trip is a unique and special way to capture a holiday without relying on photos. It captures the smells, sights, culture and colour in a way that photos can’t.

Each time I’ve been away, I’ve collected a range of items and organised them into memory boxes so I can capture the spirit of my travels.
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In 2016, I took some time out of work and spent five months travelling from Mexico to California, via Central America. While I was away, I decided to collect a small item from every place I visited and returned home with a rucksack full of tiny treasures. 

I didn’t want to bury them in a drawer, but I also didn’t want the small objects to look lost on a big shelf. So, I crafted a vintage box to house each item and displayed it on my wall. 

This is where my memory boxes were born.

Objects I included in the travel memory box:

  • A coin from every country
  • Model animals of some of the key wildlife we spotted 
  • Rice and beans – the staple diet
  • Candle – the only source of light in the Honduran rainforest
  • Weaving with local women in Guatemala
  • Musicians carved from piano keys from Cuba
  • Each country's national beer cap 
  • Model of an old school bus - the primary method of travel through Central America
  • Miniature paintings including one from an animal rescue sanctuary in Belize
  • Models of ancient artefacts representing the Mayan culture
  • Day of the Dead sculptures from Mexico
  • A plectrum from a band we watched in Cuba
  • Feather boa from Pride march in San Francisco
  • ​Confetti from Easter celebrations in El Salvador
  • Cuban cigars
  • Coffee beans from El Salvador
  • Mini Panama hat


​You can read more about this trip here.
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Every time I looked at the box, it brought back fond memories, so I decided to create memory boxes for future trips too. 

The photos below document a three week trip to India. The objects I gathered showcase the colour, beauty and texture of the country. 

Objects I included in the travel memory box

  • Spices to bring back the smell
  • Fabrics
  • Mini paintings and models (Taj Mahal)
  • Hindu God miniatures
  • Railway and entry tickets to attractions
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Creating a travel memory box with me

If you'd like to commission a travel box for an upcoming trip, do get in touch and I can give you a list of items to look out for when you're travelling. 

If you have a collection of treasures from a trip you’ve already made, get in touch and we can talk through the options for a travel memory box.

I also offer gift vouchers if you'd like to give the commission to someone who is planning a special trip. ​​
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Other travel boxes:
I have created many travel boxes for customer's different trips over the years. You can see more examples below. Click on the images to find out more about each one.
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Do you have a stash of interesting objects from an amazing trip? Get in touch to discuss, or take a look at more examples of travel boxes.
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