A quiet family moment

For the things that matter.

Personalised keepsake books that help you put important things into words—and give those words a way to be kept.

Explore our keepsakes

Some things are worth putting into words.

We create personalised keepsakes that make it easier to say something important — thoughtfully designed to be held onto, returned to and kept.

The collection

Our keepsakes

Thoughtfully designed keepsakes that help you put important things into words — and give them somewhere to stay.

More keepsakes coming soon

Coming soon

New keepsakes are on their way. Thoughtfully made. Beautifully personal.

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The process

How your story takes shape.

Choose the people, messages, photographs and details that matter. We guide the story, then bring everything together into a keepsake made for them.

01Choose your book

Choose your book

Choose your edition and story length based on the format, finish and level of detail that best suits your family.

02Choose your story length

Explore the sample book

See all the available story content, try the personalisation options and get a clear feel for how your own book will come together.

03Make it personal

Make it personal

After ordering, use our guided form to choose your people, upload photographs and add personal messages.

04See it before you order

Review and approve your story

Once you submit your completed personalisation form, we’ll send your digital flipbook proof within 2–4 working days. Review it, request any changes, then approve it for print.

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Ashley, founder of My Red Thread Tales, with her son

Who is behind My Red Thread Tales?

Hi, I’m Ashley.

I’m a mum, architect and urban designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. My Red Thread Tales started with an idea after my son was born — I wanted to create something he could hold onto for years to come, something that would remind him of the people around him and just how deeply he was loved.

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