What can you do on the first day?
Choose a shelf or a few objects you feel able to look at. Photograph them in samla.ai and add where they are, such as Upstairs / Blue dresser. A small record gives you a place to begin the next time you visit.
There is room for an unfinished description. If you recognise the bowl but cannot remember who made it, save what you know. Someone else may recognise the mark underneath.
Which details will you be glad you kept?
- Photograph the object, its labels and any wear that helps identify it.
- Record the room, cupboard or box before moving it.
- Save a few words about who used it, where it came from or why it stayed.
- Update the record when something is sold, given away or moved.
The ordinary things can carry the best stories. A tin of spare keys may need only a photograph and a note about which door the largest one opens.
How can the family help?
People invited to the same collection can contribute according to their access. One person can take photographs while another supplies the names and stories. For someone who only needs to see one object, a public item page can be useful; open the page and check the details it shows before sending its link.
FAQ
Do I need to record every spoon?
Start with things you expect to ask about later: furniture, collections, tools or a box of mixed belongings. You decide how much detail is useful.
Can I help from another city?
Yes. With access to the shared collection, you can help with records from elsewhere. Someone at the house still needs to take the photographs and check locations.
Does a public link let someone edit?
A public item page is for viewing in a browser. Contributing to the collection requires an account and the appropriate collection access.
