Meet the Founder of Colour Chronicles — and Thank You for Shopping Small This Christmas

When you choose a gift that tells a story, you’re choosing something truly meaningful. And at Colour Chronicles, meaningful is exactly where it all began.

Meet Ruth Sturdy — Founder of Colour Chronicles

Hello, I’m Ruth, the founder of Colour Chronicles, creator of The Book of You , The Baby Book of You, and The Book of Me & You — modern, inclusive memory books designed to help families capture the magic of childhood.

Colour Chronicles started in a very real, very relatable place: my kitchen table. Like so many parents, I found myself desperate to remember every giggle, every “first,” every tiny detail that made my children who they were. I didn’t just want a baby book; I wanted a childhood journal that grew with them — one they could help fill in, one we’d treasure forever.

When I couldn’t find what I was looking for, I created it.

Today, thousands of families use our memory books to record milestones, hilarious answers, handprints, photos, and all the wonderfully ordinary moments that matter most. Seeing our journals become part of your family traditions is the greatest joy of this business.

Thank You for Shopping Small This Christmas

This year, more than ever, your support means everything. When you choose to shop small and buy from independent UK businesses, you’re making a real difference.

You’re helping keep creativity alive.
You’re supporting families and local communities.
And you’re choosing gifts with heart, intention and meaning.

Every time someone purchases The Book of You, The Baby Book of You, or The Book of Me & You, it sends a ripple through our tiny team. We celebrate every order. We appreciate every share. And we feel every bit of the love you send our way.

Why Shopping Small Matters

(And why your choice means the world)

• You support real families, not faceless corporations.

• You help small UK businesses survive and grow.

• You invest in thoughtful, long-lasting, high-quality gifts.

• You help us keep designing inclusive, modern memory books for all families.

• You’re choosing presents that become keepsakes, not clutter.

This Christmas, your order isn’t just a sale — it’s a moment of encouragement, a vote of confidence, and a reminder of why this business exists in the first place.

A Christmas Gift That Lasts a Lifetime

Whether you’re shopping for a newborn, a toddler, or a child who loves sharing their quirks and favourites, our journals are designed to grow alongside them.

And you’re not just giving a gift — you’re giving:

• A place to record first steps, first words, and first days at school

• A keepsake filled with handprints, doodles, and drawings

• A treasure chest of memories for parents, grandparents, and future grown-ups

• A family ritual that becomes more precious every year

If you’re still searching for the perfect Christmas gift for new parents, a thoughtful baby’s first Christmas present, or a unique childhood memory book, you can browse the full collection anytime.

From My Family to Yours — Thank You

Thank you for choosing Colour Chronicles.
Thank you for choosing small.
Thank you for helping us keep childhood memories alive in the most beautiful way.