Five second lives for an old dresser
A dresser that no longer fits the bedroom can still earn its keep. Five places it works harder than you would think.
What patina is, and why we leave it alone
The soft shine on an old brass handle or the worn edge of a table took decades to make. Here is why it is worth keeping.
A beginner's mending kit
Everything you need to fix a hem, sew on a button or patch a knee, in a box small enough for a drawer.
Field notes: a Saturday at auction
An early start, a lot of box lots and one very heavy armchair. A look at how pieces find their way to the shop floor.