Why Do We Collect?
Collections can announce status or pedigree, family connections, or wealth and material success. They imply characteristics we’re keen to possess (or wish we did). Some remind us of favorite characters, both fictional and real. Collections make silent statements about our interests, values, upbringing, social status, obsessions, and senses of humor.
Repairing a Damaged Home
Some homes are full of things that are a bit wonky or dinged up. But though they may be broken or rough around the edges, they still matter to us. Just because something is cracked or damaged doesn’t mean it’s lost its value. We may still see the beauty in it even if it’s chipped […]