Tenderly Archived
The story they've lived deserves to be told.
Guided in-person interviews, woven with photos and mementos into a lasting narrative — a book, a short film, or both. For people who have a story worth telling but won't sit down to write it themselves.
Listen
Karianne comes to you — your kitchen table, your living room, a wine-night with friends. She asks the questions. You tell the stories.
Weave
Your words, your photos, your mementos — shaped into a narrative that captures your voice, not just your facts.
Treasure
A printed book, a short film, or both — delivered as a keepsake your family will return to for generations.
Tenderly Archived Packages
Find the right depth for the story.
All packages include in-home sessions within the local area, professional transcription, and a narrative crafted to preserve your voice — not just the facts.
Conversation
A single afternoon of guided questions. Perfect for one chapter of a life — a childhood, a love story, a career — and a meaningful gift that can always be expanded later.
- One 90-minute in-person session
- Professional transcription included
- 2,000-word written narrative
- 10 of your photos woven into the story
- Delivered as a beautifully designed PDF
Chapter
Three focused sessions covering childhood, adult life, and legacy — a complete arc, told in a softcover book with a video keepsake. The right package for most families.
- Three 60–75 minute sessions
- 20–30 page written narrative
- 30 of your photos integrated throughout
- Softcover printed book (one copy)
- 90-second video slideshow with music
- All digital files included
Legacy
The full life, beautifully told. Five or more sessions covering every chapter — delivered as a premium hardcover book and a short documentary film your family will return to for decades.
- Five or more 75-minute sessions
- 50–60 page comprehensive narrative
- 60+ photos and memorabilia integrated
- Premium hardcover book (two copies)
- 5–8 minute documentary-style video
- USB drive with all materials
- Priority scheduling
Memory Party
A two-hour guided group session — wine optional, laughter guaranteed. Each guest leaves with their own personal story summary. Perfect for book clubs, reunions, sister trips, or milestone birthdays.
- 2-hour hosted group session (4–8 guests)
- Guided prompts and conversation questions
- Each guest receives a 3–5 page narrative
- Group memory book add-on: +$45 per person
- Held at your home or a local venue
Who it's for
Some stories are too important to leave untold.
Adult children
The most meaningful gift you can give an aging parent is proof that their story matters. Tenderly Archived makes an extraordinary holiday, birthday, or "just because" gift — and adult siblings can split the cost.
Couples
An anniversary gift unlike anything else. A guided interview about your shared history — how you met, what you've built, where you're headed — preserved for the children and grandchildren who will want to know.
Milestone birthdays
A 70th, 75th, or 80th birthday deserves more than a party. Gather the family, split the cost, and give them a book that says: we wanted to get this right while we still could.
Those who can't write it themselves
Vision, mobility, or memory challenges shouldn't mean a story goes untold. Karianne's years of experience with people of all ages makes this an especially gentle, patient process.
The gift that tells them their story mattered
Tenderly Archived makes extraordinary gifts.
Not sure how to bring it up? Karianne can help you plan the conversation. Many families coordinate a surprise reveal — the subject learns about it at the first session, not before. The reaction is always worth it.
hello@artfullyarchived.com
Ready to preserve a story?