Life’s milestones deserve more than just a party. Create a personalised, cherished keepsake instead.

Searching for the perfect gift is equal parts art and science, plus a little bit of luck. You need to know the recipient well to tailor a gift to fit their age, abilities, activity level and interests. When you’re busy with the rest of your work and family life, it’s definitely tempting to fall back on some old standbys: dinner in a nice restaurant, tickets to an upcoming event, or a gift card to a favourite store.

These are perfectly wonderful gifts, but they aren’t exactly special — especially if you tend to revert to them year after year. When you’re looking to mark a milestone or make a holiday one to remember, you’ll need something more unique. And to make sure the recipient loves it, you’ll need something highly personal.

A StoryTerrace biography is the one gift that works for everyone. StoryTerrace pairs regular people with professional writers to capture their life stories in a beautiful, hardbound book. The result is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that preserves precious memories for your whole family.

But what truly makes StoryTerrace a special gift is the experience itself. Being interviewed by a writer opens the door to a flood of memories that provides valuable insight into a life well lived.

Most people find the experience cathartic, entertaining, and deeply rewarding. The resulting book — complete with old photographs and captions — serves as a personal legacy and souvenir of the greatest gift they’ve ever received.

From beginning to end, my mother found the process of talking through her life story unimaginably rewarding. It was a cathartic experience and tenderly handled by her journalist. The end result is something we can all treasure, and her legacy will live on through the generations. StoryTerrace nailed it and I couldn’t recommend a better gift for a loved one. (Amanda Knight)

StoryTerrace works with gift givers to mark all kinds of special occasions, including:

Birthdays
Anniversaries
Retirements
Christmas
Valentine’s Day
Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Personal milestones

The best gifts are those that allow the recipient to see themselves in a new light. A StoryTerrace biography is the ultimate customisable gift to mark life’s big occasions. So seize the moment — and capture it forever in a one-of-a-kind book.

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