| Posted by Heartwood Creations, Inc in Useful Tips
When you have a special occasion on the calendar that requires a special gift, finding the right one can be a bit daunting. What exactly is the perfect thing? Will the gift be loved and appreciated? The old cliche that “it’s the thought that counts” comes from a good place, but what if you choose your gift carefully and it falls flat? A Heartwood box always has that touch of magic that makes a gift feel truly special. There’s something nostalgic about them; they’re simple and natural and connected to the earth; and they’re touched with an artistry that is immediately obvious....
| Posted by Michael Fisher in Useful Tips
Remember time capsules? Depending on when you grew up, chances are you’ve left your mark (and your photo, favorite book, message…) on at least one. In today’s increasingly connected universe, things like time capsules don’t seem to pack the same punch they once did—why bury it when you can, simply, store it in the cloud? But increasingly people are looking for ways to preserve the present in meaningful, personal ways. One we saw and loved? A series of small boxes customized to the specific month, year or other moment in time—mini “chapters,” as the DIY archivist told us. Inside each...
| Posted by Michael Fisher in Useful Tips
We’ve seen it all—Secret Boxes filled with quarters, safety pins, jewelry, bike parts, car keys and dice. One buyer turned hers into an emergency sewing kit, for rips and tears on the road. Another loaded a lifetime of happy memories onto a flash drive and popped it into a “Love” Secret Box, creating the ultimate anniversary gift for his parents. Countless Heartwood fans have shared that they use theirs as a custom wood pill box. The list goes on and on. Some of our recent favorites? Sentimental SouvenirMy husband and I spent our honeymoon on Tybee Island off the coast of Georgia....
| Posted by Andy Griffin in Useful Tips
Great ways to store pills If you’ve ever surveyed the pill boxes offered by your local pharmacy, you’re not to blame if you think that all pill boxes are made of cheap plastic. But pill storage does not need to be so drab. With a little creative shopping you can find a pill box that you’ll be proud to keep on your counter or nightstand. A pill box is useful, because it ensures you have everything you need to take -- usually either in a day or in a week. Any decorative box of the proper size can be used....