Giving the Gift of Family History with "Good Stock"

Designer Kim O'Neill documents personalized family histories in the form of unique, hand-bound books about each family's "good stock."

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- Each family has a unique story to tell. Why not have a unique book that tells it? Passionate Los Angeles-based designer Kim O’Neill creates just such a book –- personalized for each client –- at www.good-stock.com.

“Good Stock: A Family Tale” is a unique book that Kim builds from a family worksheet each client completes –- the client identifies the names and characteristics of family members going back as far as great-great-grandparents. The client provides short “vignette” paragraphs about the relatives, and Kim devotes a page to each one. “Every family has character,” says O’Neill, “and you don’t have to be a writer to craft a lovely tale.”

Each page (in addition to the beautiful family tree page) features elegant vintage line drawings that evoke a timeless heirloom. Kim then hand-binds the pages together to create a personalized book that is perfect for baby showers, birthdays, family reunions, and anniversaries. The client selects the fabric, label, and endsheet color and style, and proofs the book before the final binding. The result is a gorgeous, unique, priceless work of art.

“The Good Stock tale was originally written for my niece and nephew with the help of my mother, an amazing kindergarten teacher who knew just how to tailor it for kids,” says O’Neill. “What began as an ambitious Christmas project for the littlest family members was finally complete a year later for my grandfather's 90th and enjoyed by all.”

Forget the mess of scrapbooks, glue, scissors, and photo corners. Child Magazine has called these works of art “the new trend in custom-made books,” and ReadyMade says “the end result is breathtaking.” These books can also be given as gift certificates, where the recipient can provide the information to Kim and have the book created to his or her own specifications. In addition, clients have the option of purchasing only the family tree page, which is perfect for framing.

And the best part is, the entire process can be done online, at www.good-stock.com, where new clients can take a look at samples as well as read more about how to make a book.

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