The ritual of collecting has always been a part of my life. Collecting is a habit I established in my childhood as I amassed collections of rocks, shells, beanie babies, marbles, keychains, and any other ephemera that felt important. These objects held significant meaning for me because they reminded me of a moment or a feeling. Through these objects I was able to expand my imagination and build my inner world. Now as an adult, my collections are an expansion on those from the past. The objects I collect are inspirited with the feelings surrounding the moment in which they were found. With each object I keep, I am creating a tactile archive of my memories. What is inherently special to me, may not be special to everyone else. To elevate my special objects I use the material culture of medieval reliquaries. Placing my objects inside of a lovingly handcrafted reliquary, encrusted with stones or enamels, makes them understood as special to everyone. In materializing memory, I hope to create a connection between past and present, between myself and the viewer — through the shared act of protecting, elevating, and preserving these objects we can spend a moment worshipping the beauty of daily life.