Heritage pieces can personalize your home. Not only do these family heirlooms tell a special story, they can also lend comfort with their connection to lost loved ones.

When my husband lost his mom this year, he inherited relics from their native Russia. In the past, his parents had given us some chess sets, nesting dolls (matryoshkas) and other decorative objects that we cherish. They also had great taste in furniture with some classic Scandinavian pieces we plan to keep that feature clean lines and warm woods that make them timeless.

My in-laws would be happy that our daughter wanted their shot glass collection from their travels that gave her the inspiration to start her own. She also plans to add their old matchbooks to the ones I gave her that are displayed in her room. These simple

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