Has anyone else noticed how "hip" genealogy is lately? The celebs are
all over it, the new
FamilySearch.org site got a sleek makeover, and Season 2 of
The Generations Project features some really interesting stories. What's going to be cool next, canning?
(Oh, wait.
It is.)
No doubt about it, genealogy is going artsy.
For instance, a quick look on
etsy.com (an online flea market/craft bazaar) shows you just how cool family history has become, especially in the gift/design/home decor world.
Like this interesting typographical take on a family tree (customized version
available here):
Is your family more of the whimsical type? You can get a family portrait in
Russian Doll format:
Silhouetting is big lately, and now you can get
custom silhouettes made of your family members for about $15 bucks each. Might make a great Mother's day gift?
This
3-D family portrait takes the cake for originality. And tangibility. Plus little kids will love these. Love to chew on them, that is. And probably throw them when they're mad at you. Ah, families.
And best of all, here's a cute
customizable family tree that's free! There are a few cool designs to pick from and you can share it on your blog or Facebook page, or print it off and frame it.
Which of these would you love to put in your house or on your wall?
Also, what other "old-fashioned" pastimes do you predict will come into vogue again?
