Traditional Cedar 'Hope Chests' for the hopeful bride
to be
The cedar hope chest - something for your bottom
drawer?
Cedar Chests Keep Traditions Alive by:
Kathy Moran
What’s more important than our personal treasures? Having the right
kinds of boxes for storing them, of course.
Throughout the ages, every society has placed great emphasis and
value on boxes that were made from stone, wood, marble, gold, silver,
copper, steel, porcelain, crystal, and many other materials. These boxes
have been made in all sizes, from prayer boxes that were small enough to
be worn as necklaces, to cedar chests and trunks that were large enough
to be used for storing household goods. They have been carved, etched,
engraved, inscribed, and decorated with beads, jewels, shells, pearls,
and symbols of every description. Many of these boxes have been – and
still are – the focal points of holiday, family, religious, and secular
traditions.
There’s no denying the importance of boxes. Sometimes, we spend as
much time choosing the perfect box for someone’s present as we do in
selecting the gift itself; sometimes, the box is the gift.
In this category, one of the most popular has always been the cedar
chest; and, as everyone knows, it has a long tradition of its own. In
days gone by, it was commonly known as a “hope chest,” and was
customarily given to young women who would use it to accumulate linens,
blankets, napery, towels, quilts, and other items that they would need
for their households when they got married.
No longer associated with that practice, the
cedar chest is more popular than ever.
Today, it’s cherished by people of all ages – and both sexes – for its
beauty and durability, as well as its innate ability to repel insects
and resist decay. This traditional chest also helps keep traditions
alive, by keeping family heirlooms, photographs, Grandma’s quilt,
precious holiday ornaments, special linens, laces, and tablecloths, and
other keepsakes, perfectly preserved – and smelling great. Besides its
ability to keep things in pristine condition, the cedar chest is a
stunning, elegant piece of furniture that will complement any décor,
while bringing an air of coziness and warmth to any room. For these
reasons, and many more, it makes an ideal holiday, housewarming,
wedding, birthday, shower, or anniversary gift for anyone.
At CedarStore.com, you’ll find the finest in hand-crafted,
heirloom-quality cedar chests, in traditional and contemporary designs,
including stunning steamer trunks accented with brass-plated hardware
and genuine leather straps. CedarStore.com also has magnificent oak and
cherry chests, available in several resplendent shades of stain, and
double-coated with lacquer, for a gleaming, durable finish.
For smaller gifts that are just as precious, browse their fantastic
selection of jewelry boxes and armoires, silverware chests, quilt racks,
and other home accents. In styles from rustic to refined, a cedar chest
from CedarStore.com will be the start of a new tradition that will last
for generations to come.
For more information, or to speak with one of their professional
consultants, call 888-293-2339, or e-mail
contact@cedarstore.com.
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