my 'hope chest' is a Lane I received when I graduated from high school in 1958. Has keepsakes in it, clothes I made for my daughter when she was young, sweaters my MIL made for my sons, my wedding dress and my majorette outfit. Memories. My grandmothers 'chest" came with her from Norway. I have it filled with old quilts of hers. My DIL has my mothers "chest" It is not fancy but she loves antiques. She uses it for storage in her living room. Fun to see it is being used and loved. I make dish towels for my kids, my oldest granddaughter asked if I could make her a T-shirt quilt for her graduation. She is 16 so by then I should be able to conquer that task.
again thanks for all your ideas.