Second Time’s The Charm
Mix It Up with “Stranger” Collectibles
by Barbara Miller Beem Talk about odd: The other day, a headline in the home and design section of my morning paper read, “Embrace stranger things in your space.” What ...
Wallace Nutting: From Cherry Blossoms to Windsor Chairs
by Barbara Miller Beem - Images courtesy of Mike Ivankovich Nutting’s good eye for composition is obvious in “Brookside Blossoms.” I love living in the presence of old things. I ...
Board Games: Dice, Tokens, and Memories
by Barbara Miller Beem It’s February, the shortest month of the year, even though sometimes it feels like the longest one. Outside, the weather is frightful. Inside, the fire is ...
Celebrating January: Birthdays, Bobbleheads, and Brooches
by Barbara Miller Beem “You say it’s your birthday? Well, it’s my birthday too, yeah!” Just when you thought you were in for a holiday from the holidays, here it ...
Wow Your Host with Timeless Vintage Finds
by Barbara Miller Beem Welcome back to The Charm, a monthly look at how to use old things in new ways. And while we’re on the topic of old things, ...
Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
by Barbara Miller Beem If you could see me right now, you’d find me hunched over a laptop. I’m in my dining room, and I’m seated on a chair that ...