Cedar chests have long been one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to women. They are graceful and elegant, yet practical. Cedar chests reflect tradition while remaining stylish.
Cedar Chests Are Thoughtful Gifts for Women of Any Age
In past generations, cedar chests were given to young women in preparation for marriage. They would carefully store items including quilts, linens, clothing, and dishware, in preparation for a new household. Over the past decade, the tradition of giving cedar chests to young women for special birthdays faded out for a few years. Though this traditional gift has become popular again, many women never received cedar chests; and most women will tell you they would love to have one, know exactly what they would keep inside it, and where they would display it in their home.
Cedar Chests as Heirloom Gifts
Some women have been fortunate to receive cedar chests from mothers, grandmothers or other cherished relatives or friends. These exceptionally thoughtful gifts often include heirloom wedding gowns, and delicate ancestral linens. Women receiving cedar chests today can look forward to someday passing sweet memories and tokens of love on to their daughters and granddaughters.
Cedar Chests as Hope Chests
For centuries, young women have received cedar chests in preparation for marriage.
Hope chests,
as they are often called now, are thoughtful gifts for young women on their
sweet 16th birthday, or as high school graduation gifts. Lovely accompanying
gifts might include the recipient's baby blankets or favorite children's
books. In many families a gift for the hope chest is given every year thereafter.
Before the young lady gets married or gets out on her own she has built a chest
full of useful items. Common hope chest gifts are linens, towels, and bedding.
Cedar Chests as Birthday and Christmas Gifts
Women of any age will enjoy the pleasant surprise cedar chests can bring for
a birthday or Christmas gift. Imagine tying a great big bow around that perfect
birthday present. Joyful tears are not uncommon when a woman finds a cedar chest
waiting beside the Christmas tree. In years to come, annual Christmas ornaments
might be tucked away into that same cedar chest.
Cedar Chests for Anniversaries or Valentine's Day
Romance and thoughtfulness go hand-in-hand with cedar chests. Show your special
someone that you cherish her- and cherish the memories you have made together.
Scrapbooks and priceless photo albums are safe inside cedar chests.
Cedar Chests for College Graduation
College graduation is a big step into the future. Cedar chests are gifts that
show you love and respect independence and all of the hard work the past years
have required.
Cedar chests provide that truly special way to express love and appreciation to the special women in our lives.
