Fondfolio

5.0 • 23 Reviews

Fondfolio crafts customizable, handmade books designed to preserve memories by collecting thoughtful words and stories from loved ones.

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  • 5mo ago

    Fiona realised a really splendid book for my wife's birthday, such a beautiful and unique piece of work. Fiona has been amazing throughout the whole process and I cannot thank her enough for making this very special gift.

  • 10mo ago

    First of all, this book's quality and individuality is remarkable - it's incredibly well made, stunning in design, and truly feels special and one of a kind (because it is!). I bought this for my wife's 40th birthday as I really wanted to get something unique for her vs. something that she could by for herself and also something that really celebrates her, the life that she's built and the people she has impacted. The paper quality and wood cover with etching are beautiful. She also wrapped the book in a silk scarf so it was ready to give as a gift! Secondly, the experience working with Fiona was both delightful and easy. The prompts she has put together that can seamless shared with friends/family to respond to were so unique and really got some thoughtful perspectives from folks to share (as opposed to a blank page / cold start where people would then just write happy birthday!). The whole process was easy in fact at she has templates etc so it is very easy to email to whoever you choose to contribute and then she does the rest! Fiona also took some time to really think about the unique elements that she could add for the etching given what I shared with her about my wife. WELL worth the money. I also want to share the people I asked to contribute to the book literally ALL did and many were so excited by the ideal. What really stood out to me though was when I gave my wife the book on the night of her birthday, she was a bit speechless and just so consumed by it and read it all in one sitting. I know it was very meaningful and touched it in many ways.

  • 3y ago

    This was the perfect gift for my extremely homesick fiance. It allowed me to create such a meaningful and comforting reminder that she has so many caring people in her life, and I know she'll treasure it forever. Fiona was so helpful and accommodating in making sure all of my questions and concerns were covered, and the custom cover artwork is absolutely beautiful. Her rationale for the design is also incredibly touching and made the whole piece even more special. I couldn't have asked for a better gift and would have no hesitation in recommending a Fondfolio to anyone who is looking for something that will be admired for a lifetime.

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  • 4y ago

    Thank you Fiona, for your major role in creating this astonishing, touching gift that my family gave me on my special birthday. Your creative spirit, evident in this gift, has manifested in a truly 21st century way. May you continue to know the satisfaction of touching many lives with your work. Donna Bailey

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What is Fondfolio?

Fondfolio crafts customizable, handmade books designed to preserve memories by collecting thoughtful words and stories from loved ones.

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When our friend Tyler turned 30, we helped his partner collect words from all his friends and family and together we made a book. We expected it would be fun, but didn’t anticipate the delight it generated, not just for Tyler, but for everyone involved. This joyful experience was the inspiration for Fondfolio. We understand that it’s our good relationships that matter most in life and that there aren’t enough opportunities to tell our favourite people how much they mean to us. We also know that finding a good gift for them can be super daunting, especially if the occasion is significant — like a milestone birthday, retirement or anniversary. Tragically, it’s often not until someone is being eulogized that all those stories and fond memories surface. Our mission is to facilitate meaningful gift giving for special moments and relationships. We want to help you give something memorable, something that your loved one will want to keep for years. Maybe it will even become a keepsake that’s passed down through the family. The side benefit of more thoughtful, personalized gift giving is a reduction in unwanted gifts. We hope Fondfolio will have a positive impact on both our relationships and our planet — we think a gift should be a delight, not a burden.