Smart Storage Ideas for Holiday Heirlooms

By Daria Smith
November 16, 2020
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Many of us have been lucky enough to be the recipients of cherished Christmas heirlooms, representing history, accomplishments, success, joy, and so many memories. These priceless treasures are oftentimes passed down through the generations and hold a special place and significance in the family history. By preserving heirlooms so that they can continue to be enjoyed by future generations, you are preserving timeless family moments—and what a treasure that is. It’s important to pay particular care to their storage throughout the year when they’re not in use to ensure your holiday heirlooms stick around for many years to come. Whether your holiday mementos happen to be ornaments, Christmas china, or even a gifted heirloom like Grandma's cocktail ring or Grandpa's favorite watch, we've found a place to keep it safe and sound in this bunch. These priceless treasures deserve to be treated with all the care and concern their status warrants, which means calling on a crew of specialized boxes, protectors, and chests to ensure they are safe and sound year-round. Use this guide to discover smart storage for your family’s treasured heirlooms so you can preserve memories for years to come.

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Threshold Decorative Wood Edge Trim Box designed with Studio McGee

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BUY IT: $20; target.com
Store treasured trinkets in style with these chic, simple boxes that are designed to keep heirlooms safely tucked away in plain sight.

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China Storage Set, Hard Shell and Stackable

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BUY IT: $59.99; amazon.com

This set is exactly what you need to safely store your fragile china collection. The set comes with a dinner plate case, salad plate case, saucer plate case, and dessert plate case, each with matching felt dividers. The cup and mug storage case includes divided compartments that can hold 12 cups of various sizes.

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China Cup Storage Chest

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BUY IT: $22.99; amazon.com

Store mugs and various cups in a chest engineered for their unique shapes.

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ZOBER Christmas Ornament Storage Box with Zippered Closure

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BUY IT: $11.99; amazon.com

Rest assured that Christmas ornaments are being preserved for your favorite time of year in this zippered case that can hold up to 64 decorations.

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NEX 6 Slot Leather Watch Box Display Case Organizer

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BUY IT: $16.99; amazon.com

Crafted with glass and velvet, this exquisite watch display will keep all of your treasured timepieces safe and sound.

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Avian Haven Jewelry Box

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BUY IT: $94.99; wayfair.com

This jewelry box was embossed by hand, complete with a mirror and drawers for tidy storage.

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SONGMICS Jewelry Box for Women

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BUY IT: $39.99; amazon.com

If Christmas morning saw a passed-down jewel or two under the tree, this jewelry box is the perfect spot for your growing collection. It includes two drawers, two doors for necklace storage, separate ring and earring storage, and a stand-alone box for taking your most treasured trinkets on the go.

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Hearth & Hand Wood 'Keepsakes' Box

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BUY IT: $19.99; target.com

Place family heirlooms in a box as precious as the items it contains. Fit a piece of velvet in the bottom to cushion delicate pieces.

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Household Essentials Flatware Storage Chest

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BUY IT: $21.99; amazon.com

Keep your flatware scratch-free in this durable storage box that has five compartments for forks, knives, and spoons, and a separate utensil pouch.

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Kate Spade New York Recipe Box

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BUY IT: $29.95; amazon.com

Never forget family holiday recipes in this orderly box with 40 recipe cards and eight dividers.

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Kate and Laurel Cates Classic Wooden Storage Chest

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BUY IT: $139.99; amazon.com

For larger treasures, or for collecting all of your holiday heirlooms (complete with separate storage bags and boxes) into one tidy trunk, this functional chest is just the ticket.

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