How It Works
A simple, beautiful way to collect and treasure your favorite moments
Write Your Memories
Capture special moments as they occur, whether they’re big celebrations or quiet joys.
Drop Into Your Jar
Each memory is folded and dropped into your digital jar, waiting quietly for the day you open it.
Unlock on New Year
On January 1, 2027, your jar opens. Read through your memories one by one and rediscover the year that was.
Why I Built This
A few years ago, I started a simple tradition. At the beginning of each year, I'd grab an empty mason jar and throughout the year write down memories on little slips of paper, fold them up, and drop them in. The first magic happened in the writing: taking time at the end of every day or week to notice the special moments.
Then came the magic of reading. On New Year's Day the following year, I'd open the jar and rediscover moments I'd completely forgotten about. Fun days with friends, big life decisions, new experiences, travel adventures, and funny moments tucked into otherwise mundane days.
I built Glasshouse Memories because I wanted to challenge myself to build something, and because I wanted to use this myself. It's a very simple concept, one I thought I'd open up to others. Life moves fast, and the moments that matter most are often the ones that slip away quietly. This is my way of holding onto them, and helping you hold onto yours.
My First Memory Jar
— Jess
Creator of Glasshouse Memories