Traditionally, a cedar chest (or “hope chest”) was used to store linens that made up part of a bride’s dowry, because the fragrance of cedar discouraged moths. A cedar chest still makes a spectacular ...
Who says hope chests are just for storing extra comforters? From intricately-carved cedar chests to sleek mid-century designs, vintage hope chests have gone up in value among collectors and interior ...
Traditionally used to store the linens from a bride's dowry - because the fragrance of cedar discouraged moths - a cedar chest (or "hope chest") still makes a spectacular gift for any potential ...